| Mini jigs are an effective less popular technique | | | | tip action. It is important to have a rod that |
| for trout fishing. Small plastic bodies fished on ultra | | | | manufactured of light graphite that will impart a |
| light jig heads as light as 1/80 of an ounce are | | | | good action to any size of mini jig. |
| being used to catch trophy trout. These are | | | | For most fishing such as local lakes or mountain |
| effective in when used in spring creeks, beaver | | | | lakes these lures can be fished most effectively |
| ponds, urban lakes, and mountain lakes. They can | | | | with only a 2 pound line. Move up to a 4 pound |
| also be used to fish big river pocket waters. | | | | line when fishing bigger faster rivers as the |
| Fishing with mini jigs is not new to the world of | | | | heavier line will stand up to the snags and around |
| trout fishing but recent advances in techniques | | | | rocks. Fish the mini by allowing it to rise and fall |
| and creative new offerings from the | | | | while being retrieved. Most of the trout will hit the |
| manufacturers have made mini jigs better than | | | | jig on the fall so watch carefully for a movement |
| ever. | | | | of the rod tip or line. Be prepared to set the hook |
| Manufacturers are offering jigs in hot new colors | | | | if the line jumps to the side. |
| that trout find hard to resist. On bright days, a | | | | Once the jig hits the bottom, start a slow |
| rainbow sparkle color is good. Mini jigs the color of | | | | retrieve pausing to let the jig settle a couple of |
| motor oil will work to probe the depths of the | | | | feet before continuing the retrieve. The strike will |
| deeper water. For urban lakes a good pattern is | | | | usually come on the fall but aggressive trout will |
| yellow flaked with pearl highlights. Tackle selection | | | | chase the lure right out of the water. |
| for fishing mini jigs is crucial to your success. Most | | | | Mini jigs can be a very productive trout fishing |
| anglers select a 7 foot e-glass rod for maximum | | | | techinque. |