Jigging, which is called seğirtme in Turkish, is a type of boat made fishing technique is. It should not be confused with the shore jigging method, which is a fishing technique from the shore. Jigging was first discovered by Polynesian fishermen and was reorganized by Japanese fisherman Yoichi Mogi. The popularity of jig fishing, a new fishing technique, has increased considerably in recent years.
The jig that gives its name to this method; It is an artificial fish food made of metal. It is a fishing method based on using artificial bait to lure fish at depths that you cannot catch with other fishing techniques. Although few fish are caught with this method, when applied correctly, the fish caught are quite large. With the jigging method; dentex, yellowtail, leerfish, tuna and grouper. You can catch big fish like.
The purpose of the twitching technique is to attract the attention of predator fish by using jigs of different weights to imitate a escaping or injured fish. There are movements that can be done in several different ways with the jig.
1. Pulling 2-3 meters quickly, waiting and pulling again,
2. Shaking the reed up and down while pulling it over short distances,
3. Shaking the reed while pulling for a few meters and pulling for a few meters as a mixture of the two movements.
It is very important to do these movements at the appropriate speed. Because if we pull fast, the fish may not follow the bait at the same speed from its environment. If we pull slowly, the opposite will happen and we will not get results if the fish understands that the bait is fake, which we call "smelling the bait" among the public.
Another important point we need to pay attention to is we feel the first hit of the fish on the hook At the same time, the needle is pulled upwards rapidly so that it fits fully into the fish's mouth. This is called leashing movement. If we do not make this move, you may miss the fish because most of the predatory fish have hard mouths.
Your chances of catching fish increase when the sea is current, but against current water suitable materials is not used, the quality of the catch may decrease. In the twitching technique, you must use the right tools in the right place and be careful not to break the tool while pulling it up.
That's why the machine and fishing line you use are very important. Since the target fish in this fishing technique are large, the equipment used must also be strong and useful. If you are going to hunt in deep waters, you should use thick fishing line. If there is current, placing fluorocarbon fishing line between the jig and the body will be a healthy and holistic choice.
In the jigging method, metal fake fish of different colors and weights are used, while jig rods of suitable strength for the fish to be caught and machines suitable for jigging are used. In jig fishing, high tensile rope lines are used together with thick leader lines tied to the front of the line.
Sonar and GPS devices used to locate fish are the most important aids of fishermen in jig fishing. Correctly determining the location and depth of the fish greatly increases your chances of success.
Where and how is jigging done?
The most productive areas for the jigging technique are generally seaside slopes, grasslands and clear places with frequent ups and downs. Also, if you see a large stone on flat ground with your sonar, do not forget to hunt around it. While fishing in a hilly area, if the current and wind are dragging the boat towards the slope, there is a high probability that you will get stuck because the jig will come from behind. You should be careful about this.
Leerfish They are fish that love the slopes and their hunt is very exciting. After these fish catch the bait, they try to move away with great strength towards the direction they first determined. If you adjust the drag adjustment well, after a while they will get tired and slow down, and when you pull them, they will start to come towards you. If the team you use is strong and your rope is sufficient, you will be the winner.
When you enter an area mixed with grass at the top of the slope or on a plain, you will see dentex fish.There is a high probability of appearing is high. It is very easy to understand that Sinarit is coming from the hard hits he makes when he is caught. Sinarit sometimes travels alone and sometimes in small groups.The most surprising catch is usually the Grouper fish. It is not possible to see it with sonar as it usually waits for its prey by hiding under stones and rocks. However, you can hunt it by guessing where it lives. When you realize that the fish you caught is a grouper, you need to take it away from the stone where it lives as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be very difficult and impossible to remove it when it gets under the stone.
In the above-mentioned areas, collie, granny, trance and sometimes seabass.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Jig
You should choose lively and brightly colored jigs in clear and sunny weather, and phosphorescent, white and light yellow jigs in cloudy weather. Especially jigs to be thrown deeper than 60 meters must be phosphorescent.
You should not choose octopus-shaped jigs, considering that the boat will drift in current waters. Since these jigs have a lot of tassels on them, their descent will be very slow due to friction. In other words, it will cause him to descend to a depth of 40 meters with a rope of 60 meters.
The weight of the jig you should attach to the fishing line is also important depending on the fish to be caught, depth and current. For example, if there is a strong current at a depth of 50-60 meters, a jig of 175 grams should be used. If there is no current and the sea is calm, a jig of 75-100 grams should be used. In shallower areas, both the jig and the rod you use should be light.
