The J Plug Hack That Every Salmon Angler Needs To Try

[@midwestfischerman]

Back in the mid-80's my family did a lot of trolling for salmon and steelhead out of Manistee, MI. The lure I ALWAYS requested for my designated rod was a J Plug, EVERY TIME.

[@ChiCityYaker]

Best rod in the boat!

[@curtisbrowning4682]

Good tip and thanks for posting

[@bruin-ruin]

I like that concept, and I agree on your comment about efficiency. I feel that keeping lines in the water as much as possible means more opportunities for bites, so lure changes need to happen quickly.

[@ChiCityYaker]

100%. Especially when bite periods are short. You need to maximize that time by having baits in the water and being efficient as possible

[@bruin-ruin]

@ChiCityYaker Agree. It fits with my theory theory on lucky/favorite lures. They catch more in part because people have faith in them and keep them in the water. That means more fish see it.

[@greghurdle4021]

Have been fishing out of Ludington, MI since the 80's, ee have always used good quality small ball bearing coastlok swivels that still allow the plug to float up but dont impede the action of the bait. J-plugs have always been staples on our boats.

[@MarkCadwallader-v5o]

really good idea, i was figuring it out in my mind as you went along. Good video..

[@ChiCityYaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timothystevens4840]

Great Idea!

[@markriederer8896]

Thanks for a great video!

[@ChiCityYaker]

Glad you liked it!

[@gordontomaszewski1420]

A Spro barrel swivel works better than the loop. They are stronger then having your swivel connected to a loop of line !

[@zachschultz3534]

I put a split ring on the hook harness and then you can just snap your swivel on the split ring. Split ring prevents swivel damage for leverage and makes it like an ace hi plug. 99 percent of the time if you break off your not getting your plug back anyways

[@ChiCityYaker]

The one time I broke off, I actually got it back. I’m a 1%’er 😂

[@Fowldawgsllc]

This is my favorite way to rig plugs. Let’s me swap them fast. I hang the hook set next to my fly leaders when not in use.

[@ChiCityYaker]

Yep! That's why I like it for the changing out body's quickly.

[@ryycarter1623]

Great idea,just made it up an ran it, easily change quickly

[@ChiCityYaker]

Yeah that is the best part about it. Glad you found it useful for your fishing.

[@ryycarter1623]

@@ChiCityYaker thank you

[@Kaptajn1eye]

I use the same system, but instead of the loop knot, i have another 4 bead swiwel.

[@ChiCityYaker]

Oh I like that idea too. This is why I like doing these types of videos...you get great ideas from the community. Thanks

[@Kaptajn1eye]

@@ChiCityYaker You are welcome, but now you owe me a fishing trip if i ever come to America 😁😁😁😁

[@shanedavies651]

Could also put another bead chain at the top rather than the loop knot, would be easier to get through the hole of the plug and probably stronger

[@ChiCityYaker]

It could be done that way sure but I am pretty sure a beadchain wouldn't go through the hold of the plug unless it was a small size perhaps.

[@Fish-Erman]

Do you have a plug that you like for slower speeds? I have to row where I troll, and I want to get away from crankbaits and spoons, and try a plug that I can pull at a comfortable rowing speed.

[@ChiCityYaker]

They all can be fished at lower speeds. Lowest for me is 1.8mph and there are times when the salmon are lazy and want it slow. Other times they want you burning it past them. The good thing is that they’re very easy to pull whether rowing, pedaling, or with a motor.

[@Tyler-rm6pw]

I’m so confused. Why not just use a snap swivel on mainline and clip baits in and out as you please.

[@ChiCityYaker]

Same concept as using a snap swivel with crank baits, it will mess up the action of the lure. So you use Snaps with cranks or body baits so the lure runs true.

[@redlinefishing]

Ya. It’s been around for 20 years.