Jig fishing ?'s

[buzzerbaby]

Allright after fishing the last 10 or so years with float/bait I'm prepared to make the switch ti jigs. My question is is it better to fish a light float with the wire stem fixed or use a sliding 1/2 oz bobber with a 3/8 weight with a leader to a 1/8 jig. It seems like that would be a good method (the slider) as it would be easier to mend the line and keep a drag free float. Whats the consensus?

[ 12-04-2003, 07:37 PM: Message edited by: buzzerbaby ]

[First Bite]

buzzer

Both ways work great. Try each one and see which one works for you.

Mark

[Wally02]

Buzz I've got some killer jigs for you if we ever luck out and meet up at one of our favorite spots.

I don't know about everyone else but I really like the balsa slider floats, different sizes for different water levels. When the water is real low I like those skinny black foam floats that Gi Joes sells

[ampersat]

At the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference. Don't be afraid to try out all sorts of rigs in your search. Don't forget dink floats. They get used a lot up north and there has to be a reason for it.

[buzzerbaby]

I appreciate the info, I used to use the dinks but really like the northwest floats for sliders. I'm not much of a fan of the fixed floats but I'm sure they have their place.

[micropterus101]

since you have fished floats for so long you may already know but if you apply mucilin to your line above your float you will have no problems mending your line.

[buzzerbaby]

thanks micro, I ususally use either tufline or power pro for mainline since it floats.

[troybuz]

The other day an IFISH guide told me to spool up with Fireline?
Thats whats going on Spool #2
Happy Fishing
Troy

[SciGuy]

I like green fireline. Its highly visible, it floats, and casts like a champ...oh yeah, and it catches fish.