Griz Jig

Does anyone use this jig? I came up to Mille Lacs this Summer (from Nebraska) to buy a boat and I met "The Griz" who makes this jig. I remember reading about this jig and the technique to fish it, but that's been a couple of years ago. Never did buy the boat (was a Warrior 1898 SC but I didn't like it), but I did buy a bunch of these jigs from the Griz. I don't use the "snap-jigging" technique, but I understand that's the best way to fish this jig. Could someone explain it to me? Do you use livebait on it? If so, how do you keep the bait on? - sounds like you would "snap" bait right off. Thanks!!!

The Griz snap jigging technique is good in water 20' and under.It works best in stained water under 10 feet. Start trolling at a normal speed . Cast your jig out behind the boat a full cast length to start.Snap the rod forward like you would on an agressive hook set. Drop the rod tip back allowing the line to go slack.You should time the forward snap so it occurs just as the line is about to go taught again. The slack line allows the jig to drop almost straight down. You need to find a rhythm that feels comfortable. Experiment with jig wieght and length of line out until you contact fish. Don't be afraid to be real agressive with the snap. I have used this method with jigs as heavy as one ounce trolling fast in 20 feet of water. Got 45 walleyes one day with a shad body on a 1 ounce jig going 3 mph using a 7.5 ft flipping stick. My shoulder will never be the same again. If you find it too tiring( which you will) try doing it standing and using more elbow than wrist. Keep at it, it's fun when it works.

[fishguy]

I can't believe you didn't get the info from thre griz himself while talking to him. remember, when your at the boat ramp and you see a guy leaving with his limit, Do Not ask what color he was using, ask what depth.