Jigging in GOM - Page 2

rtran · 02-28-2008, 11:16 PM

Sweet! Maybe we can get together and make it happen. April is looking like the perfect month to go for me too but I might hop on one before that just to check it out...I got the itch...=)

papio · 02-28-2008, 11:45 PM

Hey Bret, is that a Hopper rod? What Size?

BretABaker · 02-29-2008, 08:31 AM

it is - 4'10", up to 500g.

papio · 02-29-2008, 09:48 AM

Sweet! I like them Hopper blanks, its got the same action of my Sevenseas rod. I'll be building a custom 600g shortly. Good fishing.

rtran · 02-29-2008, 09:24 PM

Guys,

I also chose to use a spinning outfit for jigging. I see posts about getting hit on the drop and need input from you guys that use a spinning outfit to jig on what to do when I get hit on the drop. How do I close the bail? Do I crank the reel or try to do a quick close of the bail?

BretABaker · 02-29-2008, 09:47 PM

On the stella, saragosa and saltiga - i don't think you can close the bail by reeling as you can on a baitrunner and other reels. I may be wrong, but I think this is the case. It might be the same on others as well.

Fishhead56 · 02-29-2008, 10:47 PM

Hmmm.
If fishing right handed with assist hooks.
use left hand to loosely feed line through fingers
close to reel, on right hand while gripping the rod lay pointer finger against rod
by reel seat. On the drop you might either feel a light tap
on right hand fingeror or the line will stop pulling through left hand fingers
OR pull faster through fingers.... So in other words when conditions
change during a steady drop either your jigs been hit or you hit bottom

in one motion left hand closes bail as rod is being pointed down and then retrieve line until tight on fish. If you are not hooked up add 5-10 quick cranks and then drop through bite zone again. Hits can be suttle.
If drift is slow drop straight down, if drift is fast try to posistion on the boat so you can pitch jig some what up current. It's best if possible if the jig is some what verticle to rod when passing through strike zone.
But this is same with both Conventional and Spin equipment.

I like getting hit on the drop then I don't have to be concerned about
Jig bouncing and retrive styles.

Good luck

K2

rtran · 03-01-2008, 01:03 AM

I kind of get it but I'll need someone to show me to get the full grasp of it.

SpecialK · 03-01-2008, 08:55 AM

Mhy saragosa does have an automatic bail close. I can reel and it will close or I can close it manually. I think I will close it manual more ofaten than not since my hand will already be right there.

Minnow · 03-01-2008, 09:52 AM

Auto bail is not a good thing for casting popper, you might lost a few popper because of the bail close on you. JMO.

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02-28-2008, 11:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
rtran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 981	Sweet! Maybe we can get together and make it happen. April is looking like the perfect month to go for me too but I might hop on one before that just to check it out...I got the itch...=)

02-28-2008, 11:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
papio Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx. V Posts: 254	Hey Bret, is that a Hopper rod? What Size?

02-29-2008, 08:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	it is - 4'10", up to 500g.

02-29-2008, 09:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
papio Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx. V Posts: 254	Sweet! I like them Hopper blanks, its got the same action of my Sevenseas rod. I'll be building a custom 600g shortly. Good fishing.

02-29-2008, 09:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
rtran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 981	Guys, I also chose to use a spinning outfit for jigging. I see posts about getting hit on the drop and need input from you guys that use a spinning outfit to jig on what to do when I get hit on the drop. How do I close the bail? Do I crank the reel or try to do a quick close of the bail?

02-29-2008, 09:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,293	On the stella, saragosa and saltiga - i don't think you can close the bail by reeling as you can on a baitrunner and other reels. I may be wrong, but I think this is the case. It might be the same on others as well.

02-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fishhead56 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Galveston County Posts: 376	Hmmm. If fishing right handed with assist hooks. use left hand to loosely feed line through fingers close to reel, on right hand while gripping the rod lay pointer finger against rod by reel seat. On the drop you might either feel a light tap on right hand fingeror or the line will stop pulling through left hand fingers OR pull faster through fingers.... So in other words when conditions change during a steady drop either your jigs been hit or you hit bottom in one motion left hand closes bail as rod is being pointed down and then retrieve line until tight on fish. If you are not hooked up add 5-10 quick cranks and then drop through bite zone again. Hits can be suttle. If drift is slow drop straight down, if drift is fast try to posistion on the boat so you can pitch jig some what up current. It's best if possible if the jig is some what verticle to rod when passing through strike zone. But this is same with both Conventional and Spin equipment. I like getting hit on the drop then I don't have to be concerned about Jig bouncing and retrive styles. Good luck K2

03-01-2008, 01:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
rtran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 981	I kind of get it but I'll need someone to show me to get the full grasp of it.

03-01-2008, 08:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
SpecialK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 453	Mhy saragosa does have an automatic bail close. I can reel and it will close or I can close it manually. I think I will close it manual more ofaten than not since my hand will already be right there.

03-01-2008, 09:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,200	Auto bail is not a good thing for casting popper, you might lost a few popper because of the bail close on you. JMO.

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