JIG Problem

[JigNBig]

im fishing a jig right now like everyone else but im making really long casts w/ 10lb triline and a 3/8 blk blue jig i cant feel a bite or feel the action of the jig at all

am i doing something wrong?

[burleytog]

What rod and how deep?

[JigNBig]

6-8 ft rock flats w/ a shimano compre mh 7'

[NEBassMan]

switch to braid.  waaaaay more sensitive.

Jason

[burleytog]

Try a 1/2 oz bait.

[Shakes]

Yea try braid or Bass Pro XPS Fluro. Both extremely sensitive. Make sure you're keeping contact with the jig at all times. Grip the line with your pointer finger for better feel.

[CJ]

Regardless of rod or line,I don't feel for action from the jig.I use a Kistler LTA with 10-15 lb. flouro on jigs from 1/4-3/4 oz with a Paca chunk trailer(has lots of action).The only time I feel the action from the trailer is if I rip it off the bottom or reel in fast.My point is that there is no need to feel for the action of the lure.If the jig is set up right it it will do it's job.A couple things I am feeling for while fishing a jig is bottom composition,structure,cover and a bite.

[sal669]

Regardless of rod or line,I don't feel for action from the jig.I use a Kistler LTA with 10-15 lb. flouro on jigs from 1/4-3/4 oz with a Paca chunk trailer(has lots of action).The only time I feel the action from the trailer is if I rip it off the bottom or reel in fast.My point is that there is no need to feel for the action of the lure.If the jig is set up right it it will do it's job.A couple things I am feeling for while fishing a jig is bottom composition,structure,cover and a bite.

Anytime I need sensitivity, especialy at long distance, I use braid with a fluoro or mono leader.

[earthworm77]

What you are doing wrong is making long casts. The jig n pig is a contact bait, the more line you put between you and it, the less sensitivity you have and the poorer your hookset will be. Learn to flip or pitch. you shouldn't be pitching more than 25 to 30ft with a jig to remain consistent.

[mike bat]

i would go to a 12-15lb test ... in fact i like a 17lb p-line cxx .... thats just me ,,, i believe its harder to get a good hook set on a liter line ....

[Siebert Outdoors]

What you are doing wrong is making long casts. The jig n pig is a contact bait, the more line you put between you and it, the less sensitivity you have and the poorer your hookset will be. Learn to flip or pitch. you shouldn't be pitching more than 25 to 30ft with a jig to remain consistent.

Agree with Earthworm77  100%

[basspro48]

When using a jig you don't really need to feel the action, the only thing you need to feel is the bottom and when a bass hits it. Also, I would suggest switching to a fluorocarbon line for less stretch and better sensitivity, I use Seaguar InvisX.

[Brad_Coovert]

IMO, your line is too light.  I'd bump up to something in the 12 - 15 lb. range and something with less stretch than Trilene.  Your rod is fine.  You'll feel bottom content, cover like wood or rocks and bites, but you won't actually feel much action if any from the actual jig though.  

As for casting distance, the guys are partly correct, a long cast can be bad with a jig, especially with the wrong line and especially with the wrong jig.  But, don't be fooled into thinking jigs are short line baits.  I have used casting jigs (lighter weedguards and hooks) on longer casts and done quite well.

Brad

[mike bat]

i am mainly a shore fisherman ,, so i had to work a jig on a long cast ..... it can be done ... its all in the gear ... i use a 7 ft med-hev avid rod ,,, a chronarch 101b ,,, and 17lb p-line cxx ( this year ill be useing a flour p-line halo 15-20lb ) .....  with this set up i can get really nice hook sets ... im switching to p-line halo (flour line ) .... flour line will sink alowing you to keep your line tight from rod tip to jig ....  mono lines tend to bow under water because they float .... so just keep fihing the jigs .... you will get bit ... ohh keep that rod tip up ... move the jig with your rod not your reel .... and never let a jig fall on a slack line .... if you try these things you should be feeling the bites ... what ever you do get rid of that mono line ( too lite and too stretchy ) you wanna feel that bite and you wanna send that hook home ....