| Setting up to jig fish is a simple process. All you | | | | Light rods are needed to avoid fatigue over a |
| need is your favorite jig, a float and enough | | | | long season. I like a bait casting rod in the ten to |
| added weight to balance your float. | | | | twelve foot range designed for six to twelve |
| To weight your float and jig, you have a choice | | | | pound test lines when fishing larger rivers. On the |
| of pencil lead, egg sinker or a slinky. My favorite | | | | smaller steams, I prefer a spinning rod in the |
| weight system is the egg sinker in line with my | | | | seven to eight foot length. If you decide to go |
| float and jig. The type of weight you use is really | | | | with a spinning rod, choose one with a slow action |
| a matter of personal preference though. The | | | | rated for 6 to 15 pound test lines. |
| important part is that the combined weight of | | | | The choice of a jig is a personal preference. Here |
| your jig and weight allows your float to ride at | | | | are several thoughts to help you with this choice. |
| the proper level in the river. Most floats come | | | | In low clear water use small jigs in pale shades. |
| with a colored band near the top this is how | | | | Faded pinks, tan, and pale browns are my |
| much of the float that should protrude above the | | | | favorite clear water jig colors. Choose jigs in the 1 |
| water. | | | | 32 to 1/8 ounce size range when fishing clear |
| In selecting the best rod and reel for jig fishing, | | | | water. If you are going to be fishing big rivers |
| consider the type of water you intend to fish and | | | | with strong flows, I prefer larger jigs and bright |
| the size of jigs you will need to use. For tossing | | | | colors. My favorite jig for big water is hot pink, 1 |
| jigs weighing 1/4 ounce and more, a level wind | | | | 4 ounce weight. Chartreuse, black, orange and |
| reel I feel is the best bet. When fishing tiny jigs | | | | black, red and white are others that I like to use. |
| with correspondingly small floats and weights, then | | | | It is always a good idea to try an assortment of |
| I would prefer a spinning reel. | | | | colors, as you will find that a color that works well |
| Rods for fishing jigs must be long and light. Long | | | | where you normally fish may not be as good |
| rods are necessary to help keep your line off the | | | | when fishing other areas. |
| water as your float drifts its way downstream. | | | | |