jeremyt Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I really wanted to get out on the 1st. Temps in the 70's I thought would push the fish shallow. I took the kid out around 1100 to the ponds on the base here by the house.. I started out throwing a crank that I got from Kent ( aka Roadwarrior ) from the gift exchange. I threw if for around 30 minutes with no takers. Then I decided to switch to a jig n craw that I also received from Kent. I am really committed to gaining confidence in jigs this year. I pitched it around structure and casted out to areas where I have hooked fish in the past. Nothing, nada, no joy. Man I am really getting frustrated. If there fish are there they will hit right? I left and went to another pond. I found a sunken tree and start pitchin to the branches, nothing no bites, hits nothing. I'm not giving up I am gonna catch a bass on a jig. I keep going with nothing. Then I see a bass and pitch the jig out about 5 ft past him. I hop it up to him and he swims off. Hmmm. why did that happen. Then it hits me, I am fishing 50# braid in super clear water. I tie a jig on my spinning rod with 10 pd fluoro and flip it out to the same branch. On the fall the line jumps and I set the hook. I get the fish up a whole 1 pounder and I am physched, I feel like I have put a few pieces in the puzzle and its great. About that time my son is getting restless and wants to go home. I feel like its a good stopping point so I pack up and we hit the road. One I want to thank Kent for the jigs. Two I am glad that I stuck with them, while it was no monster I am wanting to gain confidence with jigs and I am glad that I stuck with them. Sorry for the long post, but I am very pleased with myself right now. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 3, 2012 Super User Posted January 3, 2012 WTG! I'm jazzed that many of us are catching fish at this time of year. Very cool that you got the jig fish... Quote
jeremyt Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks, thiss is seriously my second jig fish ever. My first came when i just dropped it in the water and a fish blew up on it. I am going to focus on the jig this year and keeping accurate records of my outings. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 3, 2012 Global Moderator Posted January 3, 2012 Congrats on the jig fish! It can be a tough puzzle to figure out but stick with it! Once you figure out how to fish a jig it might be hard to get yourself to put it down! Quote
Fat-G Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Dude, you'll be out there one day throwing that funky skirted thing, and all of a sudden it will just "click". I am quite literally obsessed with jigs. I sold all of my rods and reels and bought a very specific rod for jigs. Congrats on the first fish, keep after 'em and you'll get the hang of it. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 3, 2012 Super User Posted January 3, 2012 I really wanted to get out on the 1st. Temps in the 70's I thought would push the fish shallow. I took the kid out around 1100 to the ponds on the base here by the house.. I started out throwing a crank that I got from Kent ( aka Roadwarrior ) from the gift exchange. I threw if for around 30 minutes with no takers. Then I decided to switch to a jig n craw that I also received from Kent. I am really committed to gaining confidence in jigs this year. I pitched it around structure and casted out to areas where I have hooked fish in the past. Nothing, nada, no joy. Man I am really getting frustrated. If there fish are there they will hit right? I left and went to another pond. I found a sunken tree and start pitchin to the branches, nothing no bites, hits nothing. I'm not giving up I am gonna catch a bass on a jig. I keep going with nothing. Then I see a bass and pitch the jig out about 5 ft past him. I hop it up to him and he swims off. Hmmm. why did that happen. Then it hits me, I am fishing 50# braid in super clear water. I tie a jig on my spinning rod with 10 pd fluoro and flip it out to the same branch. On the fall the line jumps and I set the hook. I get the fish up a whole 1 pounder and I am physched, I feel like I have put a few pieces in the puzzle and its great. About that time my son is getting restless and wants to go home. I feel like its a good stopping point so I pack up and we hit the road. One I want to thank Kent for the jigs. Two I am glad that I stuck with them, while it was no monster I am wanting to gain confidence with jigs and I am glad that I stuck with them. Sorry for the long post, but I am very pleased with myself right now. You're welcome! The jig bite will come to you, promise. :respect-059: Quote
Mrs. Matstone Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I remember when my husband first started to teach me how to fish jigs UGH! I hated it but then I got the hang of it and caught some fish, and was hopelessly hooked after that. Congrats on the fish and congrats on stickin with it. I know how frustrating it can be. Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted January 4, 2012 Super User Posted January 4, 2012 Awesome job with the site jig fish. I'm also hoping to get much better with jigs this year... you're one up on me already! Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Congrats on the Jig fish and for sticking with it and gotta improve myself with jig fishing as well. Quote
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