FISHING TECHNIQUE : JIGGING

Jigs Fishing with a jig is one of the easier fishing techniques to learn however it is one of the more difficult to truly master and become extremely proficient with it. A jig can be fished 100 different ways and as long as it is in the water there is a good chance that a fish will take interest and bite it. Jigs come in all different sizes with different characteristics designed for specific presentations or situations. The following jigs and associated presentations are some of the most popular styles of fishing a jig for largemouth bass.

SHIMANO BEASTMASTER BX2030 ROD

I initially paired the Torium with the Shimano Vengeance rod, but now use it mainly on a Shimano Beastmaster BX 2030 rod which carries a modest RRP of £98. This is a good blank that suffers from some rather over-the-top superficial styling.

Inside Shimano Tekota 300 LC

 I was impressed with the Tekota internally. The set-plate is incorporated into the frame, which makes for a well aligned reel and also does a pretty good job of sealing the gear-train from any saltwater that spills in via the spool lip. I like the Shimano Calcutta but I think the Tekota is a better concept regarding frame and drive-train layout. Anti-reverse is taken care of by a one-way roller bearing and there is a backup pawl system. Both systems are silent but drive engagement is not automatic when you turn the handle.