1 vs 2+ Hooks For Brushpile Vertical Presentations -

[Aix]

We're all familiar with single and multiple hook rigs on the same rod for sacalait (crappie). Store purchased double rigs, 3-way swivels, loop knots, etc.
Do you prefer using a single lure, or do you like using multiple jigs tied a foot or two above each other so that you can offer different colors and depths?


I usually tie on a single jig, but I have also used multiple lures attached using loop knots. I've used double rigs for minnows/shiners in the past, but I tend to go back to using a single minnow per rod. I'm really just curious what types of setups people prefer, and if you think multiple jigs offer an advantage over a single lure vertically jigged.


Thank you,

[SuperDave336]

If I’m fishing deep in brush a single jig is plenty. Why lose jigs two at a time? Much less chance for hang ups if only one jig. If I’m above brush or in open water a double jig will work but usually I just use one and maybe egg sinker if needed.

[DockShootinJack]

[CrappiePappy]

Casting & retrieving I'll use a single jig.
Using minnows I'll use a single jig or hook.
Pushing jigs I'll use a single jig.
Livescope flippin I'll use a double jig rig (open hook jigs) ... with a backup rod w/single jig that's weedless.

I use a double jig rig with Livescope in order to be able to quickly detect where my jigs are on the screen (among all the other images & clutter). The backup rod with weedless jig is used to probe deeper into the cover than I'm willing to do with the double jig rig that has open hooks.

[GreenLine]

Always use one jig except for deep water in winter.
I’m usually fishing brush shallow enough to reach with my 12 or 14 ft jig pole. Then I can unhook myself by running the tip down to it.



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[Grainraiser]

I never use double rigs when fishing brushpiles are standing timber. Infact I only use them when fishing bridge columns. Work one jig in the brush is hard enough. I see no reason to compound the problem.

[DrNip]

I use to always double jig with both jigs tied on by a loop knot. When I got livescope I started just using a single jig with a weight on top. I found that I had a lot of crappie pecking at the weight so I have found myself reverting back to double jig set up since I had so many crappie pecking at my weight in single setup.

[keeferfish]

Never double rig anything myself and never have a weed guard.

[Ketchn]

not often on the double up thing is me , as stated more hooks down there equals more likely hood of something other than a fish on one of them .
sides all that when they come up you best be watching out closely for that second jig flinging around with that there flopping whopper ....danger will robinson ,,,DANGER !

[Blackjeepjk]

I started out with 2 per pole.
I use a net for each catch unless super small.
Found that the double rig caused way more net tangles with the extra hook. Have since only used 1 per pole but as mentioned above, I think could be more productive with 2 do to a lot of them going to the sinker.


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