Light tackle jigging is an easy and enjoyable technique for catching saltwater fish. This popular method for catching fish is done by working metal jigs, bucktails, or other type jigs into varying levels of the water column.
When jigging, anglers often use a fishfinder to locate fish or productive structure, then cast or simply lower lures to the desired depth.
Several rigs are popular among anglers. Perhaps the most common saltwater rigs are metal jigs such as Stingsilver, Hopkins, Crippled Herring, and others. The fluttering action of these lures can be a deadly attractant to fish.
Besides single metal jigs, some anglers use tandem rigs. This can be a metal or other jig coupled with a smaller lure on a dropper for instance.
Pier and bridge anglers sometimes jig with slightly different rigs. These fishermen are able to capitalize on currents that rush under the structure, allowing the angler to remain in one place and work a lure up and down the depths.
The lure motion is provided by the tidal flow against the lure and line. Among favorite pier and bridge lures are the “Gotcha plug”. Another useful setup is the “spec rig” which consists of 2 small jigs rigged in tandem.
Tackle is simple for this type of fishing. Depending on the situation, anglers may use 8 to 30 pound line class spinning or baitcasting outfits. Monofilament lines are popular for light tackle jigging. When jigging in fast currents, braided lines can allow jigs to work deeper in the water column.