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A jig

For other uses of the word, see Jig (disambiguation). For the computer security term see Phishing. Fishing is the activity of catching Fish. Handlining is one of the oldest forms of Fishing and is still common For other meanings of "longline" see Longline. Longline fishing is a commercial Fishing technique that uses hundreds or even A dropline is a commercial fishing device consisting of a long Fishing line set vertically down into the water with a series of fishing hooks attached to Snoods A Trotline is a length of cord or lightweight rope used in conjunction with several hooks or baited lines hanging at given intervals along the cord for the purpose of catching crabs or A jiggerpole (or jigger pole) is a very long fishing pole that is used with a very short and very heavy line usually a foot (0 There is an intricate link between various fishing techniques and knowledge about the fish and their behavior including migration foraging and habitat (Keegan 1986 Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is Fishing for Pleasure or Competition.

A jig is a type of fishing lure consisting of a lead sinker with a hook molded into it and usually covered by a soft body to attract fish. In terms of Recreational fishing, a lure is an object attached to the end of the Fishing line and designed to resemble and move like an item of Fish Prey Jigs are intended to create a jerky, vertical motion, as opposed to spinnerbaits which move through the water horizontally. A Spinnerbait refers to any one of a family of Fishing lures that get their name from one or more metal blades shaped so as to spin like a Propeller when the lure is The jig is very versatile and can be used in both salt water as well as fresh water. Many species are attracted to the lure which has made it popular amongst anglers for years.

The Head

The head of a jig can consist of many different shapes and colors along with different features. The most common is the round head, but others include fish head shaped, coned shaped, or anything someone can think up. These heads come in many different weights usually ranging from 1/80th of an ounce to nearly a pound for large saltwater bottomfish like Pacific halibut. The Pacific halibut, Hippoglossus stenolepis, is a large Flatfish found in the northern Pacific Ocean closely related to the Atlantic Halibut They can also be found in a wide array of colors and patterns. The hooks also vary. These variances can be on the hook type, color, angle of the hook or the material of the hook. Some jig heads even offer a weed guard.

The Body

A Finnish man participating in a jigging competition.

There is a wide array of bodies for jigs. The most common is made out of rubber or silicone. Silicones are largely inert compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses These come in many shapes and can resemble a grub, frog shaped, fish shaped, paddle tail, lizards, or different insects. The colors of these can range from bright yellow to a transparent brown with silver and red flakes. Also during summer months look at colors for the heat such as browns, or blue with black hair. Many others catch fish like smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. Another, more traditional type uses dyed whitetail deer tail hair on the outside, Chenille on the inside and various feathers, hairs and other (usually natural) materials. Chenille may refer to either a type of cored Yarn or fabric made from it They are usually brightly colored or are designed to mimic local prey fish. This is called a bucktail jig and is widley used in the north and Midwest, where many are still hand tied by anglers.

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