Fishin' Fool Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 The last few years I've picked up jigging for whitefish off the pier near Lk Michigan. They usually come in from the lake to spawn in the rivers in November. Anyway, i mostly use my bass rods with jigging spoons that are recommended. I see most people that do well are using longer salmon rods. I'd like to get one but I'm not sure what i need. Does anyone do this type of fishing and can give me some tips? Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 30, 2020 Global Moderator Posted September 30, 2020 My fiancé was just up there and brought me back smoked whitefish and smoked whitefish sausage . Shew buddy! That’s some good eating Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted September 30, 2020 Author Posted September 30, 2020 Yep its the only reason to go jig with a snowsuit on with frozen fingers and toes. Smoked whitefish for Thanksgiving. I'm a newbie to it. Just learning to catch em. Quote
TheBasslayer Posted December 17, 2020 Posted December 17, 2020 Next time my family goes up to Ludington I will see if we have whitefish fishing up in Ludington! Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted December 18, 2020 Author Posted December 18, 2020 On 12/17/2020 at 5:39 PM, TheBasslayer said: Next time my family goes up to Ludington I will see if we have whitefish fishing up in Ludington! Expand You definitely have whitefish action up in Ludington. Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted December 18, 2020 Posted December 18, 2020 On 9/29/2020 at 8:30 PM, Fishin' Fool said: I'd like to get one but I'm not sure what i need. Does anyone do this type of fishing and can give me some tips? Expand How much do you want to spend? There are some really nice rods around the $100 price point that work very well. Something in 8'6" to 9'6" ML to M would be best. Lamiglas X11, Okuma SST, Berkley Buzz Ramsey IM8, and Shimano Clarus are the ones to look at in that price range. I own the Lamiglas and the SST and prefer the X11 as it's a little lighter in the hand. In my experience, most of what works for steelhead works great for whitefish. 2/5 Little Cleos, #3 Mepps, husky jerks and jointed Rapalas, Wiggle Warts, and Hot n Tots all work well. I do best with Wiggle Warts and Little Cleos personally. Spool up your reel with some 8lb or 10lb mono. Whitefish have soft mouths and braid may yank the bait right out of it. I have yet to fish them on Lake Michigan, I usually cast for them on the east coast in Harbor Beach, Port Sanilac, Tawas, and Oscoda. 1 Quote
TheBasslayer Posted December 18, 2020 Posted December 18, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 1:15 AM, Fishin' Fool said: You definitely have whitefish action up in Ludington. Expand Ok. If they are still biting now, I’m going up soon cause of winter break and I’ll try to catch one! Quote
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