Michael Iaconelli, Woodberry Heights, New Jersey, Team Yamaha Pro. The first tip I’d like to give would deal with jig fishing, which is one of my favorite techniques. It deals with the size of the jig, it’s very important what size of jig. I use a Mann Stone jig and I alternate between four sizes. And I think one of the biggest things in jig fishing you can do is use the size of the jig head to match the conditions of your fishing.
For example, if I’m skip pitching under docks, I’ll go to a 1/4 ounce or a 3/8 ounce stone jig, which will let me skip, it’ll give me that light presentation I need with a spinning rod or a conventional to let that bait flow under the dock. In other situations, when I’m flipping heavy matted vegetation or cover, I want to go to a 1/2 ounce or 3/4 ounce stone jig.
So I think one of the biggest tips you can learn in jig fishing is to use every size to your advantage. Use every size 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 to the conditions that you are fishing in.By: Walker Agency
