Description
Easy to use, but it is also a year-around approach for catching fish. You can use it when fish are lethargic or you can use it when that are active. For shallow water, the weight is enough to bring the finesse worm down steady yet slow enough for fish to see.
There are different methods of working the jig. Here you have the most common:
- Straight Swim: This is the easiest method. You simply need to retrieve the Rat Tail Worm Jig slowly once it reaches the bottom. Make sure you do it at a constant pace. I find this method productive when fish are actively feeding.
- Drag and Deadstick: I use this technique when fish are lethargic. The constant drag and pause will attract nearby predators regardless of the temperature. Just make sure to let the bait still for a couple of seconds dragging again.
- Swim and Glide: This method might look like the Drag and deadstick for the untrained eye. But there is a huge difference. There are no pauses.
The technique consists of retrieving the line while lifting the rod a little. Then let the jig sink again and return the tip to the initial position, rise and repeat. Rinse and repeat. Although there are other methods, they are variations of the ones presented here. Just add a couple of twitches here and there and you will have a different technique. Sudden jerks followed by long pauses are ideal when fish are lethargic. In contrast, steady retrieval and constant movement is the way to go when there is no shortage of bites.
