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Jigger rig

Elastic-tipped pole rig for pole and margin tactics. Half to two-thirds of the swim depth, 2.5-3 ft in 5 ft

Depth half to two-thirds, not to scale1No.10-12 hollow elastic2Loop to pole tip3Rubber line stop4Self-cocking inline jigger54 x No.8 bulk above thehooklength6Loop-to-loop, 2-4 inhooklength7Size 16, bait band
Half to two-thirds of the swim depth, 2.5-3 ft in 5 ft Depth half to two-thirds.

The parts, top to bottom

  1. No.10-12 hollow elastic
  2. Loop to pole tip - Mainline 0.16-0.18 mm
  3. Rubber line stop - Sets the depth
  4. Self-cocking inline jigger - The line runs through it
  5. 4 x No.8 bulk above the hooklength
  6. Loop-to-loop, 2-4 in hooklength - 0.13 mm
  7. Size 16, bait band

Choosing the parts? The guides cover elastic, line, hooks, bait and shotting.

How to fish it

A tight line from tip to bait gives a bolt-rig effect and fish hook themselves. Raise or lower the pole to change depth.

Variations worth knowing

  • Rule check: mind fishery rules on the minimum line between pole tip and float.

Questions

What hook does the Jigger use?
Size 16, bait band.
What float does the Jigger use?
Self-cocking inline jigger. The line runs through it.
What depth is the Jigger fished at?
Roughly half to two-thirds. Half to two-thirds of the swim depth, 2.5-3 ft in 5 ft.

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