THE SECRETS TO MICRO JIGGING SUCCESS

[@pacificblue6512]

One night I had 7 stikes using a 40g jigpara standard from shore and couldn't hook up to a single fish. Now, I know my assist hooks were too short and not in the bite zone. Your video just made my day!

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad I could help. :)

[@tamerabdelaziz.]

A lot of secrets, tips, information and advice in your video and the answers you wrote also In. Many thanks Mr. Kit

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kkkii9900kkdd]

Thank you brother ! Your explanation was very clear.

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad to hear that

[@Serbo-Greek]

I am trying to fish for a year now. I've spent so much money on different lures. I didn't have a bite. I went on the best times possible, early morning, evenings, moonlights and many more situations. I really hope all this time, I am using the connections wrong. I am using a swivel, a hook and the front of the lure looks very busy. I hope this is my problem. I am trying directly the line on the lure next time. Great video btw. This is gold.

[@TheFishingKit]

You know, oftentimes, the best is the simplest, things - try and make everything bare bones. It took me a while to catch my first fish on a lure - more than two years! I discovered a few things later on - I was fishing in places where I thought the fish were - but they weren't - This is probably the biggest thing. Secondly, I was using something too big for the fish I was trying to catch. Third - I was going waaaaaaay too fast for where I was fishing. Take note of these three things because they need to work together at the same time. When it happens, it's magic! don't give up...most often, we are the ones that are overcomplicating things. Best of luck and tight lines!

[@Serbo-Greek]

@@TheFishingKit Thank you! 😎

[@fishingrayvlogs]

now i know the different hooksslow jigging hook and fast jigging hook thank you so much sir the knowledge that you are shared

[@williammoyer9063]

As a newbie to jigging this video really helped me as to how to set up my jigs. Thanks a lot.

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad it helped!

[@QU1KS1LVAR]

Hi Kit, just wanted to let you know that I have just binge watched a whole bunch of your videos. They are very informative and a great addition to the KZbin fishing community. Also I noticed how often you respond to comments with thoughtful and helpful advice. I know that I have learned a lot from you already. Just wondered whether you have any guidance on hope you select lures for water depth?

[@TheFishingKit]

in terms of what specifically? deepwater jigging? shallow water jigging?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks from Ireland Brother, many questions answered.👍😊

[@TheFishingKit]

Happy to help :) this is just touching it....will do more soon :)

[@Declan-pg8cg]

Same here in Dublin. How is the fishing where you are?

[@TheFishingKit]

@@Declan-pg8cg It is very hot here now around 50C! The jigging has stopped for a bit and we're mostly looking for fish on the troll. :D

[@jackiefitzpatrick2906]

Can you re-do your chain knot..as your camera missed half of it ? Thanks.

[@TheFishingKit]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6e7lYysmNCehZI Here we go :)

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

Hello kit I agree with you 💯% I always use a snap clip on my all my metal jigs and on all my hard plastic luers 👍 because I don't trust my own knots

[@TheFishingKit]

ok...so what holds your clip? a crimp?

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

@@TheFishingKit I just do the only knot I know it's just a loop and I twist it like 7 times and I pull it right or I do a knot like when I tie my shoe laces but I'm not that good or I do the loop and go under the loop 5 and put the loop throw the hook and pull it tiet those are the only knots I know

[@TheFishingKit]

@@JD.California_monkey_mackerel So it's...still a knot...and a knot you don't trust :D

[@loubrooks3344]

Great video on your slow jigs when you buy them they come with one hook is it better to put two on like the one your were showing

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

trimakasi info cara mengikat dan memasang asis hok pada metaljig

[@TheFishingKit]

;) Basic but useful info.

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

@@TheFishingKit ia infonya sangat berhaga buat aku bang aku pemula dan boleh bang bantu suport cenel aku ini ya

[@christosstavrinides8493]

excellent video. when using a snap, do we attach direct to the solid ring of the jig? or to the split ring?

[@TheFishingKit]

snaps are a bad idea, but if you want to use one, it should be attached to the split ring. but rather than having one weak point, you now have two - the knot and the snap.

[@christosstavrinides8493]

@@TheFishingKit for lrf, micro jigs upto 10gr, what would u suggest instead of snaps then?

[@TheFishingKit]

@@christosstavrinides8493 a good knot.

[@ernestgarcia42]

You pulling on the ring of the hooks is that where you attach your leader? normally you attach your leader line to the split ring or use a swivel or another ring to the split ring,so your hooks will be a little further back hooked like that.

[@TheFishingKit]

for fast jigging, tying your leader on the solid ring is standard - so you have a direct line of pull with the hook and the fish wont be able to use the jig for leverage, the split ring is not load bearing as well, so you wont need super strong split rings for this purpose. for slow jigging, its a different story.

[@jorgerodrigues7056]

obrigado.abraço de Portugal

[@TheFishingKit]

Hello Portugal! :) thanks for dropping by!

[@alby910]

Thank you for the video

[@TheFishingKit]

Thanks for watching!

[@rolo_pabbs]

Thanks for sharing . Got some jigs for Christmas and try your tips. 🤙🏾

[@TheFishingKit]

Gtight lines!!!!

[@Jake40563]

Very good info. Can you also please do top 10 or top 5 shore jigging jigs to begin with for beginners. I'm lost which jigs to buy. I am using a seabass rod rated at up to 35gms. Cheers

[@TheFishingKit]

Hi Jake, Honestly, I want to do that, but the biggest issue there is what jigs are available in your country. I'll tell you what, for me, there are only TWO that really work well for different conditions and different fish for me at least - Jigpara 10g and Koika 15g. Try these two if you can find them.

[@ibraheem3abassi579]

Thank you for your efforts. Very beneficial

[@TheFishingKit]

It's my pleasure

[@robertdejonge3607]

Good info, Abraço from Brasil!

[@TheFishingKit]

Thanks for visiting! Hello Braziiiiiiiiiil!

[@scotttang4518]

Good thinking!👍

[@TheFishingKit]

cheers!

[@mmmmany3208]

Thank you for the video and the very valuable info, can you share how to choose the size of split ring and the assist hock with each type and dive of jig? Thank you again

[@TheFishingKit]

look at the rating of the split ring first, not all split rings are small and strong. once you found a brand that has strong split rings, you can then worry about the size. If you are making your own assist hooks, you need to see which one would be able to fit your assist chords. once you find that size, you can use the same size solid ring for the leader connection. ideally, the split ring would be the same size as well. If you are buying commercially made assist hooks, then choose the same size as the solid ring included.

[@AnglingAddictssrilanka]

great info mate!! i just purchased my first slow jig (slow blatt wide 30g) and i waiting to try it out..i am a total noob to shore jigging..haha

[@TheFishingKit]

cool. If you have questions, just ask. :) Will try and help as much as I can.

[@AnglingAddictssrilanka]

@@TheFishingKit thank you so much!! i check my Slow blatt jig against the info on your video..its seems to be rigged out the box the way you describe it should be..even has really small split rings.

[@TheFishingKit]

Awesome...now all you have to do is go out there and slay! :D

[@adammalski]

Great information

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad you liked it

[@PelagicChaser]

Thanks heaps mate - learned quite a lot and subscribed.

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad to hear it! Welcome Aboard!

[@grandwonder5858]

So, you're saying if we slow jigging (Jigging vertically) we should use assist hooks that faced each other. But if we fast jigging (Casting our jigs out and working it back in in a horizontal manner like a lipless crankbait) we should use assist hooks that faced the opposite way? I don't know the terms "slow jigging" and "fast jigging" too much so if I misinterpreted them then let me know. Also, if I got the assist hook configurations wrong let me know. I'm just getting started at jig fishing so I haven't got the terminologies and rigging methods down yet. Thanks for the terrific video!

[@TheFishingKit]

slow jigging and fast jigging are systems that use different jigs and rods, both are fished vertically. Fast jigging use mostly symmetrical jigs, while slow jigging mostly use asymmetrical jigs. Casting jigs, shore jigs etc are different as well, as these can be cast and worked diagonally...for fast jigging, you want the hooks pointed out to hook the striking fish, for slow jigging, the points are facing in to snag the fish with the hooks, in addition to hooking the fish in the mouth

[@grandwonder5858]

​@@TheFishingKit So, a symmetrical jig is a jig that is shaped the exact same way on both sides and an asymmetrical jig is a jig that has two sides that shaped differently? Do you fish an asymmetrical jig more slowly than a symmetrical jig, hence the terms "slow jigging" and "fast jigging?" If so, how much more slower do you typically fish the asymmetrical jig than the symmetrical jig? Also, a casting jig is a jig with both sides shaped the same way, right? Should I rig the casting jig with a treble hook at the end of the lure or with assist hooks that are facing in or facing out? Can I have both the treble hook on the end of the casting jig and still have assist hooks on the head of the lure? If so, with assist hooks facing in or facing out? Thanks for teaching me the fine art of jig fishing! Never knew it was this complicated!

[@TheFishingKit]

@@grandwonder5858 generally, fast jigs are symmetrical and slow jigs are asymmetrical - casting jigs, depending on where you are - also come in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes. California light Irons are asymmetrical - and those that are designed for yoyo fishing are also asymmetrical (like the Salas 6X Jr). Casting jigs are generally rigged with a single inline or a treble at the back to help with the swimming motion - you can try assist hooks on them at the back, which I use a lot in the case of the Yo Zuri Blanka and it works well. For casting jigs, you can use either styles (facing in or out) they pretty much work the same.

[@Declan-pg8cg]

Excellent practical tips. Always good to see a smart angler thinking about how best to hunt for their quarry. 👍🎣.

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mehyomoallem4314]

excellent tips !

[@TheFishingKit]

Cheers!

[@taylanbagci5690]

Thank you for your informative videos. It helps a lot. If you don't mind, I would like to ask a question. As far as I understand your videos, you are not using snaps to connect your leader. If so, may I ask the reason? I watched many of your videos, but I did not come across any information on this subject. Thanks again and have a nice day.

[@TheFishingKit]

simple - you tie a knot on your snap, the snap could open, the knot could fail...that's two things that could fail...now, you tie a knot only...how many things can fail...just the knot right? So for me, I would rather have only one point to fail than two - does that make sense?

[@taylanbagci5690]

​@@TheFishingKit Yes I understand your concern but how do you change jigs? Are you always cutting your knot and retying it? I am changing my jig often. May be it is my silly habit that I have to change. Anyway, I got your point. If I change my jig often, I can use snap and attach jig where you tie your jigs that you mentioned in the videos. Thanks a lot.

[@TheFishingKit]

@@taylanbagci5690 I use long leaders and stick with the knots.

[@davidroderick1493]

Would you tie that chain knot on fluorocarbon?

[@TheFishingKit]

yes - a biy stiff but you get used to it

[@manuelpinzon9854]

Funny Video, a Big Fish will swallow the hole thing !

[@TheFishingKit]

funny how you understand things :)

[@fishing957]

Good video sir

[@TheFishingKit]

Thanks!

[@Schallerotto]

Thanks for sharing! But why do you remove the trebble hooks? Since most jigs are sold with trebble books, why?

[@TheFishingKit]

The fish generally strike the perceived head, which is the end where your leader gets attached to. However, this depends if the jig is a slow jig or a fast jig. If you are fishing around areas that don't have a lot of snags, then a treble hook would be ok, if you are, then you will hang up a lot. if you are not fishing near the bottom - example, when you are casting - a treble is fine too. An assist hook will give you one single bigger hook that holds the fish better, trebles hok more, but hold less.

[@bonaggi]

Cheers! 🍺👍 🥰

[@TheFishingKit]

Rock on!

[@alvinramosadante]

nice

[@TheFishingKit]

Thanks

[@nearlynativenursery8638]

great vid

[@TheFishingKit]

thanks!

[@betachannelfishing]

Good job 👍

[@TheFishingKit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danielchong2234]

could i or should i replace the solid ring to swivel?

[@TheFishingKit]

Depends on how your jig reacts to the swivel and solid ring and if the movement appeals to you (more importantly, the fish).

[@rabbaaniooz5199]

Sup You should do an offshore micro jigging video if possible...

[@TheFishingKit]

I attempted last trip, and failed. Soon I hope. :)

[@rabbaaniooz5199]

@@TheFishingKit i am plaaning to get a 56-70g rod and do jiggin with it in depths of 40-60m but i instead of jigging vertically, i would cast my jig and work it up to my kayak/boat. What do you think?

[@TheFishingKit]

@@rabbaaniooz5199 on a kayak or boat, especially in shallow water, this is a good way of searching for the fish. I do this all the time. :)

[@rabbaaniooz5199]

@@TheFishingKit thanks for the feedback i am gonna try it :)

[@steffensamlal1854]

All jigs are not equal, what jigs should I buy? I know some jigs are attached to a big name brand but might not be as good as one from a lesser company, I need some assistance.

[@TheFishingKit]

I do not know where you are from and what are available in your area, also, are you doing fast or slow jigging.

[@mallujigs1482]

Nice...

[@TheFishingKit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cblaster171]

How about instead of a treble use a single hook on a split ring at the rear, with the hook oriented to be point up when the jig is laid flat with the heavy side down (normal presentation)?

[@TheFishingKit]

can do that too, some use an inline single, which is better than what you described...but the hookup ratio drops.

[@cblaster171]

@@TheFishingKit an inline is better because it hangs straight when the jig is in the water? I thought a normal hook would be better for when the jig is laying on the seabed, the hook will face up when it is pulled.

[@TheFishingKit]

​@@cblaster171 that depends on the type of the jig doesn't it?

[@cblaster171]

@@TheFishingKit slow jig

[@cblaster171]

Actually it’s quite a slim dense jig but it has a heavier side.

[@brianwaterman9588]

Where do you get you clouser minnow teaser flies from? Thanks

[@TheFishingKit]

I don't get what you mean....are you talking about the crystal flash on the hooks shown in the video? If so, they are pre-tied. Those assist hooks are from VMC.

[@brianwaterman9588]

Not from this video but you use the clouser minnow teasers on your other rig. The small metal cast master with a teaser in front. I was wanting to try that teaser in the video and can't find them. Thanks

[@TheFishingKit]

@@brianwaterman9588 oh, I tied those.

[@vernonclapano777]

Can i order that kind of jigg?

[@TheFishingKit]

you can find them in places that sell storm jigs, might want to google "super gomoku slim"

[@mikcoyob1272]

Bro does connection on the jigs hard part instead on the solid ring on the hook affect the action of the jig? Im starting micro jigging throwing 30g to 40g, only hook two so far and quite tiring.. Always have clip connection from my leader to jig eye, as it is faster to change lure. Am I doing it right or should connect to solid ring, like you said the hook look short as I am using slow jigs. Tia

[@TheFishingKit]

Everything thing you put on small stuff affects it. I don't use snaps because they have a tendency to open when you hook up to something big - a sustained pull does that. Not too much of a concern for smaller stuff, but you just don't know when a big one comes and takes a swipe at your jig. the length of the hooks matter because if the fish hits the bait at the part not covered by your hooks, you miss the fish. Not all production hooks or hooks that come with the jigs are 100% perfect for them - tying your own for the jigs is still better as you can custom size them.

[@mikcoyob1272]

@@TheFishingKit Sweet good to know, im already thinking of doing my own assist hooks. Is it alright to put fast jig hook on slow jig or doesn't matter? Got any vids tutorial on doing this type of hooks? How to put flasher on assist hooks. hehehe Thanks for the reply.

[@TheFishingKit]

@@mikcoyob1272 there's a few in the channel

[@ken244]

logical

[@TheFishingKit]

deepliner...logical. lol

[@markharrison6407]

So you add an additional solid ring to the jig and that's where you tie your line ?

[@TheFishingKit]

that's one of the ways to improve, yes - and you have to look for strong split rings for this to work.

[@markharrison6407]

@@TheFishingKit thanks mate excellent video can't wait to check you others out, just new to jigging/lures so it's been great to find you channel.

[@TheFishingKit]

I appreciate that, thanks so much for dropping by! As you might have noticed, my channel is a bit different - and I am sure you will have questions, so either ask away or DM me in IG to ask/chat to make things easier for you. Same username :)

[@markharrison6407]

@@TheFishingKit Thanks mate appreciate it, Im currently in Kuwait so not to much of a difference in the fishing I guess.

[@TheFishingKit]

Yes, not much difference, but there are species there that are not too common to the rest of the gulf. majority though, would be the same, the methods that we use here are very applicable there - you are correct.

[@kdropher9044]

💪

[@TheFishingKit]

:)

[@daviddavey1727]

Seems like those assist hooks would just float around with the current.

[@TheFishingKit]

if you use them without a jig, quite possible.

[@AlawiAlAlawi]

Thank you for the informative video, I will definitely try tying my slow jigs with the Assists facing upwords ... 1 question though, why go through the headache of a chain knot instead of a snap ?

[@TheFishingKit]

a snap is a weak link. a chain knot acts like a spring and doesn't break easily. Snaps open and causes you to lose fish. It's basically another weak point you add in - the lesser the weak points, the better.

[@AlawiAlAlawi]

@@TheFishingKit Thank you for your reply. I am skeptical that a snap with a palamor knot is a weak link, infact 80% of the time i lose my tackle from the FG knot at impossible snags to come out from. Actually the snap acts as another cm of protection from toothy preditors loke Barracuda or Mackerel... Ill definitely try the chain knot this weak as I agree that the bouncing effect helps get better action. I usually boil my mono leaders in hot water to get that stretchy effect.

[@TheFishingKit]

@@AlawiAlAlawi The weak link is the snap itself. it opens. If you bust on your FG, something is wrong. :) using a snap does not protect you from barracuda or makerel that much, a short length of wire or a longer lure will be more effective than a snap would ever would be. But having said that, if you are using 50lb snaps on light tackle - then that's a different story.

[@AlawiAlAlawi]

@@TheFishingKit Honestly, having used small snaps and Extremely large snaps on the same 20g metal jigs, I assure you that in some cases I prefer the bigger snaps to add more dancing action room which makes the jig more erratic .... Honestly I doubt any snap would be weaker than even mono lines and there are some very strong 120lb very small snaps nowadays readily available .... I agree that its not much of protection but it puts your mono line a few mm back and adds to your convenience of changing lures at the end of the day.

[@TheFishingKit]

@@AlawiAlAlawi If it works for you great! For me, I have quite a few years using them and have seen a lot happen. There are times when I landed the fish with the snaps opened...I was fortunate enough to had the mind to keep the line tight the whole time - it was not an isolated experience. There are instances where fishing with snaps would work - like fishing for smaller fish, I'd use a snap from time to time, if I am being lazy..I would use a snap...but this isn't often. Too many issues just happened before and these are snaps that you can almost not open. But still, again, do what you feel is comfortable for you. For me, I would rather have a system with less knots and less hardware. I used to advocate snaps before, but even after using very good brands and have them fail on me...I have learned to keep things simple. I have a video uploaded recently - 10g jig, with the leader straight to the jig - no wire and no cuts on editing from start to finish. Caught a Mackerel on very light line and leader. Would I have caught the fish with a snap?...maybe...but it was also very difficult to catch that day. For me, Stealth is more important than a false sense of protection.

[@EleazarAnthony]

Sooo, am i tied and connect my line in the wrong way then thats why i am hardly to get any fish

[@TheFishingKit]

hopefully you will correct and catch more with this video.

[@patrickkelly8095]

Is there a cliff notes here because he takes soooo long to say anything. I’m sure it’s great info but I can’t watch it that long.

[@TheFishingKit]

I only do one take when I make these videos and I don't edit them much. I don't have a script - I just talk. Should you have no patience to watch, there are a few things you can do, the forward bottom is one - otherwise, I guess there are others who are more knowledgeable. :)

[@patrickkelly8095]

@@TheFishingKitI did forward it. Thank you.

[@khalednegm3850]

Pls make it shorter and refrain from repeating the same info in different ways, get it straight 😃🌱

[@TheFishingKit]

Sure. thanks for the input.

[@mpasifik]

++

[@TheFishingKit]

:D

[@raleighthomas3079]

Your tips seem kind of convoluted to me. Hooks rigged toward the ‘top’ or ‘bottom’ of the jig? Your jig will be falling and fluttering SIDEWAYS, on its side. Also, your assist hooks will be lifting clear of the jig on the fall, not plastered to the side of your jig. Do you use a rubber band to keep yours on the jig ‘where the bite marks are’?? Weird advice.

[@TheFishingKit]

look at the jig...then it will make sense. IF NOT, look harder....if not...then I think you need to go fishing more.

[@bernardomatosdeoliveira1065]

Just make the assist cord longer !!! The length of the assist cord depends on the length of the jig!!! And who the hell uses treble in the bottom of the jig for slow jig?????

[@TheFishingKit]

Bernardo - thanks for your comment. Firstly, you can not simply just make the assist chord longer, you technically can if you make your own. But there are people that just buy ready made hooks and some production assist hooks are not long enough. If you buy one size, it has a specific length, to get a longer chord, you need to go to the higher size, which might not be what you want. As for trebles at the back of slow jigs, it is mostly WHERE and WHAT you fish for. In the Middle East, the bottom is mostly SAND. So yes, you can use treble hooks. FYI - There are treble or quad hooks for slow jigging - mostly used for certain fish, there are also treble assist hooks sold by mustad and owner. Might not be sold in your area. Just because it is something you don't use or are not aware of - doesn't mean that it is automatically wrong.

[@MAX99999]

Many majorcraft maki slow fall jigs come with treble hooks on the back. Because you can also swim it.