Thread: Jigs under a float

That is a perfectly acceptable way. If the fish are relating to a depth from the top, a float is the best way. If they're relating to a distance from the bottom, then a drop shot could be a better method.

If you are trying to keep the jig mostly still, try maribou. It looks like a wet dog out of the water and when moving, but when holding still, the fibers/feathers fluff out and look like they're "breathing". If you apply a juice or sauce of any kind, apply it near the head, not on the feathers that "poof". That stuff will kill the action of maribou.

We normally fish in ponds/small rivers under 10' in depth. If I'm fishing any bigger lakes I'm with a buddy in a boat. We have had good luck though on "bigger" lakes with this method fishing parallel to shore. I like using floats but sometimes feel like its a kid thing when I'm using them! I just didn't know if there was a better or preferred method. I'm not real new to fishing but most stuff, especially bluegill, has been learn on my own.

If it works for you then it’s fine. If not I would say change....lol. Whatever works and how you prefer to fish is up to each individual. I haven’t used many floats for crappie but it is very fun watching that float jump then go under.

I dispense with the twitching and just reel very slowly. Between the bobber’s tendency to weave slowly side-to-side and whatever wave action there is it seems to work most days.

I am firmly in the "no jig and float" camp. I can think of no good reasons to do it and several reasons to not do it. YMMV

All the time.

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I am firmly in the "no jig and float" camp. I can think of no good reasons to do it and several reasons to not do it. YMMV

Could you elaborate on that a little more? Not trying to be a smart aleck but would like to hear both pros and cons

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