08-11-2004, 05:32 PM
Wire lining is a pretty specialized presentation. I've tried it enough at the Gorge to know that I don't care for it, but it is effective.
As for jigging, it's a good way to go when there's no-to-little wind. But when the wind blow--especially for those new to deep-water jigging--it's typically more effective to switch presentations. And that's when I troll with my downriggers. I've found that big macs aren't ball shy, so place your bait close to the ball and hug the bottom.
There was a post a while back about wire line rigs. Do a search and you'll find at few threads. A good wire line rig is going to cost you though, so I'd suggest making sure you like that presentation before you dive in head first.
As for jigging, it's a good way to go when there's no-to-little wind. But when the wind blow--especially for those new to deep-water jigging--it's typically more effective to switch presentations. And that's when I troll with my downriggers. I've found that big macs aren't ball shy, so place your bait close to the ball and hug the bottom.
There was a post a while back about wire line rigs. Do a search and you'll find at few threads. A good wire line rig is going to cost you though, so I'd suggest making sure you like that presentation before you dive in head first.