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Comment by Jason Preslar on January 21, 2013 at 12:08pm

Thanks for the comment David. I've been thinking of putting a depth finder on my kayak, gets tough finding fish in the colder months without one. I tried the nightcrawler on jighead tactic a few days ago and had a couple nibbles but that's about it. I'll keep at it and see what happens.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 21, 2013 at 9:55am

Jason I add worm to jig heads, too. I tend to go with black or white jigs, for simplicity. All colors end up looking like one of these, anyway, once in the water.

I do suggest the jigs are essentially a vertical presentation when fished this way. I dont get far trying to cast and retrieve them....

Comment by Jason Preslar on January 14, 2013 at 7:48pm

Thanks, any and all other opinions are appreciated.

Comment by Jim Gronaw on January 14, 2013 at 7:42pm

This is especially effective under a float, 3 to 6 ft down, depending on the situation. The jig head is primarily an anchoring point for the bait, fish frree-lining it can get to a required depth quickly. I like nickle and gold headed jigheads in dark waters, but have had good success with pink, white or black. I often tip my grass shrimp jigs with some kind of bait. The sparkle braided body or the rubber legs attract the fish, then the bait seals the deal.

Comment by Jason Preslar on January 14, 2013 at 7:36pm

And I could use that under a float just fine then, correct? I'm goin to try this very soon, any special jig heads or colors? Thanks

Comment by Jim Gronaw on January 14, 2013 at 7:30pm

Indeed...a small 1/32 or 1/64th oz jig head with a piece of crawler or worm is a great search option for big pannies.

Comment by Dwayne Denison on January 14, 2013 at 7:20pm

I think Jim Gronaw, use that setup alot

Comment by Jason Preslar on January 14, 2013 at 6:55pm

Does anybody use a jig head and night crawler combination? I figured the coloring of a jig head would draw fish better than a night crawler alone, then when the fish gets closer to inspect the bait, the night crawler will draw the bite. Opinions are needed and appreciated!!

Comment by Tony Livingston on January 4, 2013 at 8:31am

This thread reminds me of a story by my favorite, outdoor comedy author.....Anybody here ever read "The Grasshopper Trap", by Patrick McManus???

Actually, anything by McManus will resonate well with an angler, or outdoorsman/woman.... check his work out!

Comment by John Sheehan on January 4, 2013 at 7:43am

I'll have to recall that come July/August when I see them again.Come to think of it I have a little long handled tightly woven  net I found at the stream one day.I'll use that .

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