Some can tell you to use a jigging method protect you walleye, but if
you are not skilled at jigging, you are still not going to catch the
fish. Jigging is a technique that has developed over time. Many anglers
take years to develop perfect technique for jigging. You might see what
angler next to you jigging and catching a lot of fish while you are
jigging and not catching any fish at all. If your technique is not just
right, you are not going to catch the fish. You have to take into
consideration the water conditions, your tests line weight, and the
weight of your jig.
What you want is a line that will drop straight down from the boat. You
want to get to the bottom as fast as you can. For instance, you would
use a 3/8 ounce jig with an eight-pound test line in gentle waters.
However, because of the gentle water condition, you may need to go with
a lighter test line weight, and a heavier jig to get the proper jigging
angle.
Jigging is actually dancing your line. What you do is, you raise your
rod about four to six inches and then drop it down a little. This
technique takes a lot a wrist action. Many anglers who are just
starting out, wonder how you feel when you have a bite when you
jigging. It is something you develop a feel for and you can use a rod
that is lightweight, so you can feel the strike. These are some good
tips to keep in mind when you are walleye fishing on a river, a stream
or a big lake.
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