Line for jigging?

[TCT]

I just purchased a new jigging rod(AVID AS63MXF), what line/line color do you all recommend?
This will be primarily a Mille Lacs set up with an occasional Vermilion trip also.

Can't wait for the thaw!

[IntroC]

Fireline Crystal

[John in Mn]

2-4 lb mono.

[bdirks]

I own a few of those rods and love them for vertical jigging and casting jigs. Most reels come with 2 spools and I use them both.

In casting situations I like flame green Iron Silk from Berkley in 6 or 8 pound test. The Iron Silk has a larger diameter and it allows the jig to drop at a slower rate. This is very important in casting situations. It allows the bait to stay in the strike zone longer.

For vertical jigging applications I will change spools and use 6 pound hi viz Power Pro braided line. The braided line will allow the bait to drop rapidly. The small diameter of braided line will have less resistance in the water. This is very important in vertical jigging applications when fishing river systems. Also, the sensitivity of the braided line is very important for vertical applications. It makes it much easier to stay in contact with the bottom.

With regard to color, I always use hi viz. I have been to a bunch of seminars and all of the really good jig guys watch line more than trying to feel strikes. If your line is moss green, smoke, or clear, it is very difficult to watch your line, especially in casting situations. If your are concerned with the color spooking fish at the jig, simply tie on a 2 to 3 foot floro or mono leader.

I am not a pro, just a guy who likes to attend seminars and shows, read many different publications, watch many different videos, and then apply them in the field. I used to be a die hard believer in Stren Magnathin Walleye color for everything. I then made the switch to hi viz mono for casting jigs and hi viz braid for vertical jigging and my catch rate went up. Watching line takes lots of practice and you will miss a bunch of fish at the start but after a bit of a learning curve, your catch will begin to increase.

I hope that helps,
Brian

[go ranger]

Defintely go hi-vis. I will be trying the Cabela's ProLine Hi-vis yellow this year...6 lb test.

[REW]

For jig pitching - go with high vis mono.

For deep vertical jigging, go with high vis super line.

Take care
REW

[shoal angler]

I switched from mono to Berkley fire line last year and what a difference for feel in jig fishing. I used high viz yellow and I swear I missed fewer fish than before. One helpful hint that I learned on this website is to loosen the drag enough that it slips on the hook-set or you will rip their lips off.

[Rockchalk]

You guys using this hi-vis braid tied directly to your jig or is there leader material? If using leader material what knot do you use to tie mono/floro to braid?

[FISH STICK]

Jigging in the river I use 6 lb. green Fireline tied directly to my jig. I tried 1 rod set up that way and one rod with a flouro leader and didn't notice any difference in numbers of fish caught. If I'm pitching into the wood or rocks I use a second spool with 8 lb Fireline. I also like green here so I can see the line move due to a fish.

When I go to clearer lakes and drag jigs I sometimes tie a 6-10' length leader of flouro to the fireline just to disguise things a little.

ms

[fishinmachine2]

Fireline in yellow. If water is colored you wont need a leader but if its clear I go with about a 2ft flourocarbon leader. Just use a small barell swivel between the fireline and the leader.

Scott

[Rockchalk]

Thanks guys. Got a new rig to set up and will give the light braid a try this weekend. Our water just opened up here in KS.

[Auggie264]

For jigging I like Triline Sensation. It is very sensitve! I like the solar green. From the water that I have fished it disapears in the water and stands out great when not in the water.

[John in Mn]

"This will be primarily a Mille Lacs set up.... "

Go back and read my first response.

Oh, and welcome to only a handful of people who actually jig for fish on the lake. (As opposed to hanging one under a slip bobber.)

[sdfishing]

Definately a hi-vis Fireline!!! I made the switch from mono last and man what a difference!! When it comes to jigging either pitching or vertical I will never go back! I bought the 4lb stuff. When that fish sucks in your jig (pitching), the feel is like day and night. It's like lightning shooting through your hand!

[neverenough]

>You guys using this hi-vis braid tied directly to your jig or
>is there leader material? If using leader material what knot
>do you use to tie mono/floro to braid?

The Seager, Uni-knot, or Albright knots are meant for attaching attaching unlike lines together. Basically, any knot that weaves the 2 lines together should be effective.

[Southeast Michigan]

Just remember to spool-up with a mono backing before spooling the Fireline. Fireline doesn't "stick" to the spool like mono and you'll end up with the Fireline spinning on the spool. This makes reeling in a big fish pretty difficult, not to mention the line twist you get!

[Wall@y@]

I use the fireline tied directly to the spool. Just put a small piece of the tape that comes with each spool of new line that keeps the line from falling off the spool. First I tie the line to my reel spool then place that small piece of tape on the spool over the knot then start cranking the line on the reel spool. I have been doing that ever since Fireline came on the market and have never ever had the line slip on the spool. Hope this helps. It sure did for me plus you don't have to bother with tying extra line to the fireline.