Jigs For Seabass?
My son and I have been using green epoxy jigs, replace the treble with a single hook, cbass attack them vigorously.
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
Diamond jigs work great for seabass too. I tip em with fish bites when it gets slow.
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First MateOriginal Crew899 postsSince 2019
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Major Craft Jigpara in standard and slow pitch. Found them last year and they are dynamite. Diamond jigs, flutter jigs, deadly dicks, ava's, and just about anything will work if you are in the fish though. My buddy caught some on 1/2oz jigging raps that we use ice fishing.
MateOriginal Crew98 postsSince 2019
Yes!
The main purpose of my wanting to use jigs more was to save $$$ on bait/clams. The pieces I fish are no doubt going to steal jigs so balancing cost vs effectiveness is a definite factor
CaptainOriginal Crew1,853 postsSince 2018
I’ve seen guys out East using what can only be described as a large fluke ball with a fixed hook. Think ball jig heads but 5+ ounces painted with some eyes on them. I shook my head in disbelief until they started pulling up some nice knot heads.
This was in deeper water in and around the Race\Block Island Sound.
Closer to home any and all of the above will work well.
This was in deeper water in and around the Race\Block Island Sound.
Closer to home any and all of the above will work well.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,665 postsSince 2018
Many anglers say if they could have only one lure it would be a bucktail. I myself prefer a 1-2oz metal fish jig. I've caught just about every fish known to man with them. Including but not limited to tons of black sea bass. I buy them by the lot on amazon and then make my own assist hooks using wire instead of cord. My terminal end is comprised of a barrel speed swivel to a tactical anglers clip to the fish jig. This allows for quick switch-outs. The wire assist hook prevents frays and hookups on the TAC. I have a few that have been used so much for so long that the bare metal only is showing and they still catch fish! I also use just the bare jig. No teaser, no high-low, nada. This gives you the ability to go as light as possible, keep bottom contact, and feel every strike. Works great even during the roughest conditions. I find that casting and bouncing it back to the boat works better than vertical jigging. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted on how you do.
DeckhandOriginal Crew16 postsSince 2019
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Not sure what the position here is on commercial links, so I'll stick to the description...
I did really well with Savage Gear Erratic Fall Squish Jigs this year out on the East End. They're half-bluefish/half-squid like jigs that when the sea bass were hitting bait I switched over to in order to cull out the smaller fish. Not quite as effective as bait, but definitely a much higher keeper ratio.
I did really well with Savage Gear Erratic Fall Squish Jigs this year out on the East End. They're half-bluefish/half-squid like jigs that when the sea bass were hitting bait I switched over to in order to cull out the smaller fish. Not quite as effective as bait, but definitely a much higher keeper ratio.
MateOriginal Crew85 postsSince 2019
FN - feel free to post those links. We ain't "that Jersey Board."
And so its A-O.K. to help out a brotha' with a lead on good-value tackle purchases, when appropriate.
And so its A-O.K. to help out a brotha' with a lead on good-value tackle purchases, when appropriate.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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FN - feel free to post those links. We ain't "that Jersey Board."
And so its A-O.K. to help out a brotha' with a lead on good-value tackle purchases, when appropriate.
Here's the link - I'll preface with 'didn't buy it here, and think you can get it cheaper elsewhere' along with the caveat to support your local B&T so they'll stick around:
Amazon.com : Savage Gear Erratic Fall Squish Jig 8/0 Hook, Blue Pink, 160g : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Savage Gear Erratic Fall Squish Jig 8/0 Hook, Blue Pink, 160g : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
Had two of 'em, the gold/red was outfishing the pink/blue until Plum Gut claimed it for it's own. Went so far as to try putting some shorter Otter Tail imitation pork rinds on the assist hooks, but they got tangled up on the flutter and didn't seem to do much.
MateOriginal Crew85 postsSince 2019
Hey Mitch. When the Seabass are on sandeels jigging is the Bomb! I've been using the Tsunami Split Tail Minnow (pearl spot) as my teaser above the smallest jig that gets you down. Last year on Party Boat I was the only one on the Port side and I used Spinner with ava17 + Split-tails, the 15 guys on Starboard side were using 10 oz + clams. Port side did better !! And one soft-body split-tail lasts all day . .
Once in a while you can get shown the light
In the strangest of places if you look at it right
In the strangest of places if you look at it right
First MateOriginal Crew286 postsSince 2018
Hey Mitch. When the Seabass are on sandeels jigging is the Bomb! I've been using the Tsunami Split Tail Minnow (pearl spot) as my teaser above the smallest jig that gets you down. Last year on Party Boat I was the only one on the Port side and I used Spinner with ava17 + Split-tails, the 15 guys on Starboard side were using 10 oz + clams. Port side did better !! And one soft-body split-tail lasts all day . .
much appreciated!!
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
Hey Mitch. When the Seabass are on sandeels jigging is the Bomb! I've been using the Tsunami Split Tail Minnow (pearl spot) as my teaser above the smallest jig that gets you down. Last year on Party Boat I was the only one on the Port side and I used Spinner with ava17 + Split-tails, the 15 guys on Starboard side were using 10 oz + clams. Port side did better !! And one soft-body split-tail lasts all day . .
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
Been using them for fluke on a dropshot rig with good results. ?
First MateOriginal Crew899 postsSince 2019
Been using them for fluke on a dropshot rig with good results. ?
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
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"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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