Jig arsenal for Dash Point Pinks

[Toni]

I have been tying jigs since last Wednesday when I did up two and got my limit with them on Thursday.
I am planning to go to Dash Point Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I am hoping these work as good as the first 2 (I gave one away).

[returnofthefish]

Do you use them below a float or cast out and jig it like a buzz bomb? They look very nice.

[returnofthefish]

Do you use them below a float tube or cast out and jig it like a buzz bomb? They look very nice.

[scott080379]

nice to see the yare working for you.....my question is that those look like 1/4 oz jigs, is that correct? Is that the only wieght you are using with these and what size line are you using?

Thank you

[Toni]

Do you use them below a float or cast out and jig it like a buzz bomb? They look very nice.

I cast it out, wait a few seconds and then twitch it back to me. If I were in a boat it would be nice to try it under a float. There are TTTTOOOOOO many people at Dash Point to float fish.

[Toni]

nice to see the yare working for you.....my question is that those look like 1/4 oz jigs, is that correct? Is that the only wieght you are using with these and what size line are you using?

Thank you

They are 1/4 oz jigs. I am using 10 lb test PLINE. I don't have smaller or larger sizes. They work just right at the pier. Or at least they did the last time.

[islandbass]

Yes, those pink jigs were killing the pinks over the buzz bombs. The bbombs weren't slouchin' but they were catching pinks with greater frequency. Just wish I had the time to tie some.

Are you using casting gear? I am guessing spinning gear. Please say casting gear. I don't like to use spinning gear in the salt and while I can cast 1/4 oz jigs with my bass gear, my only salmon rod is rated for 3/8- 1 3/4 oz. Workable, but definitely not ideal.

[Toni]

Yes, those pink jigs were killing the pinks over the buzz bombs. The bbombs weren't slouchin' but they were catching pinks with greater frequency. Just wish I had the time to tie some.

Are you using casting gear? I am guessing spinning gear. Please say casting gear. I don't like to use spinning gear in the salt and while I can cast 1/4 oz jigs with my bass gear, my only salmon rod is rated for 3/8- 1 3/4 oz. Workable, but definitely not ideal.

Sorry islandbass...spinning. Could you put a pink split shot at the top of the line by the head of the jig to give it more weight?

[islandbass]

Thanks, Toni. Given how it can be windy at DP, combined with a relatively light jig, typically heavier used line and a rod (my rod) that would barely bend on the cast with a small weight, it won't be ideal with my only salmon setup.

My only issue using a spinning reel in the salt is that I am not as familiar with cleaning them afterward as I am with cleaning baitcasters. Guess I had better learn.:bigsmurf:

I am going to need to double check the regs to see if a "carolina style" rig is legal. I think it is, but I am going to make sure. A drop shot rig in the salt is not permitted. Yowza!

[Jake Dogfish]

Those are sweet. I just painted some jig heads up myself.

[trackster13]

i fish dash pt in my little row boat. I slay them with a 1/4oz jig with a pink mini hoochie. I've done it under a float and just straight casting and they seem to like it more without the float. I cast then just lift my rod super slow (not even a twitch) and they just nail it. It works good in the rivers too.

[Toni]

DAY 1

[polywave]

Nice pictures!