02-04-2013, 08:24 AM
I'm writing a blog article about that as we speak that will be more in depth - but here's a couple pointers for ya!
1. No jigging = no fish. That maybe a small exaggeration - but in reality you'll catch the vast majority of your fish on which ever poles your jigging with the most regularity.
2. Don't be afraid to move! Expect an arm workout - you'll need to drill A LOT of holes to find the fish! In the winter fish are more grouped up, so if I don't catch a fish in the first 20 minutes or so of a new location, I'll move. It may only be 50 yards, but I'll move.
3. Set your first set of lines in the water at different depths. Even moving out 5 feet into deeper water could make the difference!
4. Thin line, small jig. Most people fish with far too big of a jig in the winter. Remember - as the oxygen depletes and the water chills, the fish get more lethargic. That means their metabolism also slows, so the fish may not need a 1/8 oz. sized lunch. Try being a minimalist - it'll pay off! For line I highly recommend Berkley Vanish in the 6 pound weight. It's a great budget line that is hardly visible. A small diameter line is critical with a small jib, you don't want ANY visible twists or kinks in the line that are indicative of slack or anything that would inhibit pole sensitivity. Also grab some spring bobbers for your pole tip - it'll help you detect even a slight bite!
5. Here's a few good bets on color for trout - white, chartreuse, and pink. Those are a same bet just about everywhere, and basically every fish!
6. Stick relatively close to the banks and structure. Fish will cruise these looking for food.
PM me if you'd like any more info about specific bodies of water! I hope this helps!
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1. No jigging = no fish. That maybe a small exaggeration - but in reality you'll catch the vast majority of your fish on which ever poles your jigging with the most regularity.
2. Don't be afraid to move! Expect an arm workout - you'll need to drill A LOT of holes to find the fish! In the winter fish are more grouped up, so if I don't catch a fish in the first 20 minutes or so of a new location, I'll move. It may only be 50 yards, but I'll move.
3. Set your first set of lines in the water at different depths. Even moving out 5 feet into deeper water could make the difference!
4. Thin line, small jig. Most people fish with far too big of a jig in the winter. Remember - as the oxygen depletes and the water chills, the fish get more lethargic. That means their metabolism also slows, so the fish may not need a 1/8 oz. sized lunch. Try being a minimalist - it'll pay off! For line I highly recommend Berkley Vanish in the 6 pound weight. It's a great budget line that is hardly visible. A small diameter line is critical with a small jib, you don't want ANY visible twists or kinks in the line that are indicative of slack or anything that would inhibit pole sensitivity. Also grab some spring bobbers for your pole tip - it'll help you detect even a slight bite!
5. Here's a few good bets on color for trout - white, chartreuse, and pink. Those are a same bet just about everywhere, and basically every fish!
6. Stick relatively close to the banks and structure. Fish will cruise these looking for food.
PM me if you'd like any more info about specific bodies of water! I hope this helps!
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