68camaro Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Being new I have been experimenting with different baits and techniques, my rule of thumb is if I catch 3 fish in reasonable amount of time I switch rod, bait or technique, or move to new area. This forum as introduced me to a whole new world beyond nightcrawler under bobber. Aside from Frogs, the one technique that has flustered me is jigs, up to today they have given me nothing. This morning I went out for 90 minutes in pond and pitched jigs, trying to fish them vertically. I had zero luck until I pitched past weedline and held rod high and let jig naturally come under rod tip and then let it sink at different rates. I did get two hits but nothing bagged. After work however, I went to large reservoir and cast and pitched a swimming jig with a Rage Chunk Watermelon trailer past weedline and and reeled back to shore. Sure enough after 20 minutes caught one bass and after another 25-30 minutes caught second, both in imbedded in weeds, largest 13". I also lost a huge one that came out of water when she hit my jig then dove down deep in weeds. I had St, Croix 6'6" MH with 12 mono and I really thought I would break line or pole, I could not lift her even with drag cranked down, getting nervous I was going to break something I let off drag and she ran and I lost fish. It was a blast though. Even the smaller fish were a struggle getting to shore due to weeds. the 13"er's tail was only thing visible in weed clump I brought in. I have spent hours with jigs to get nothing but today's success even with small fish will keep me trying, learning and experimenting. By the way Friday I get delivered my Dobyns 7'3" 735C for frogs and fun in thick stuff - like today. As soon as I get it I am going back to same spot at same time. Quote
UCChris Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Awesome! Figuring out a new technique is the best! Quote
desmobob Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Congratulations! Achieving first success jig fishing is mighty satisfying. Wishing you continued success and fun with all the techniques you try, Bob PS- I used to own a '68 Camaro convertible; 327ci w/Powerglide. My first car was a '69 Camaro 350ci. Quote
68camaro Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 PS- I used to own a '68 Camaro convertible; 327ci w/Powerglide. My first car was a '69 Camaro 350ci. Thats what I have , 68 RS convertible, 327/210 red on red, was borne with power glide but I put TH350 in and changed top of motor to all date correct 275hp version, plus mild cam and Flomasters. Gets a lot of attention. By the way I am from Albany, most of family still in upstate. Quote
tbone1993 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Thats what I have , 68 RS convertible, 327/210 red on red, was borne with power glide but I put TH350 in and changed top of motor to all date correct 275hp version, plus mild cam and Flomasters. Gets a lot of attention. By the way I am from Albany, most of family still in upstate. That 735c is the swiss army knife of my rod arsenal. Awesome for jigs , frogs, and chatterbaits. Little bit stiff for spinnerbaits but still decent. It's getting a little bit late for frogs so I would spool that reel up with 15lb fluoro for flipping. You can get away with braid but I have 0 confidence in flipping braid. I always think they see the line. As the other guys can prove on this forum it, braid doesnt matter. Quote
Bass newb Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Frogs are my huckleberry. Jigs, I've never caught a fish on. I like your detail. I will try to work a jig soon. Frogs, I've never had success doing a very super slow retrieve like many here say. I fish them fast and get that reaction bite from 5pm to 7:30pm. Usually I get bit at 6:15 and then I go in at 6:45 due to early up for work the next morning. I don't fish mornings though. First time I fished a frog I spent 3 hours and didn't snif a fish. It was discouraging but next time out I caught 2 in 15 minutes. They were pb's too. 2+ pounders. I've not really invested enough time in a jig yet though. Quote
68camaro Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 Just caught personal best on same swimming jig and trailer as in my original post, 5.5lb 21" large mouth. A cold front came in last and morning temps dropped to high 50's, plus we are getting hit by hurricaine so it was drizzling and very overcast. Pond water very high and chocolate color due to a week of rain. With Mucks boots on walked on shallow point 10-15' into pond and cast/pitched swimming jig into weeds on or next to shore, let jig drop in water and retrieved steady. After 20 minutes working two areas, I landed a 21", roughy 5 1/2 lb large mouth, biggest bass ever, still newbie. Will post pics tonight but for me it was huge. It has taken me many hours to get jig working, Because of all the weeds and snot where I fish this could be a winner method. He felt very heavy but put up very little heavy fight, he just kind of laid low and made me work getting him in, I had to put rod end into ab and get high grip with left hand to get leverage to bring him in. 1 Quote
Jtrout Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 That's awesome! Can't wait to see the pics! Quote
Leonidas Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I remember the exact cast and location of my first jig fish. Tried them many times before without success until that one cast. Fell in love with the jig with that first fish and the 'affair' has continued to this day. Hope you enjoy many years and many hawgs with that ol' jig. Quote
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