How do you do the jiggle?

[andyk]

Still yet to get a fish drop shotting, haven't really had much of a chance to do much. How does everyone put life into their lure? The waters I've tried in so far have been too murky in the shallows to see the action properly but I've tried tapping the rod with my thumb whilst reeling but that doesn't seem to do much. The other way I've tried is jigging the rod whilst reeling in but it seems to make it harder feeling the bottom and takes.
How do you guys wiggle your worm?

[Izzetafox]

Keep the shot static on the bottom hold the rod lightly between two fingers and gently tap the butt with one finger of the other hand. You will see the tip quiver and bounce and that action will give you your 'jiggle'.



Terry

[andyk]

I meant if you're casting and retrieving slowly

[Deleted]

I am still relatively new to DS Andy, so am no expert, but I have caught plenty of fish so far.

I don't believe there is any hard and fast rule to be honest. I have caught fish by casting and inching the lure back a bit, gentle twitches then inch a bit, continuing this right to the bank. Sometimes more vigorous twitches triggers a take too!

I have also caught fish with a slow constant retrieve twitching all the way. And with a slightly faster constant retrieve twitching. Then you can mix all this up a bit too!

Some days the most subtle of taps work then others firmer twitches? Like any lure fishing it depends on the day?

The fish don't believe or play by the rules so I think it is just trial and error my friend and maybe watch a few you tube clips?

One other thing I have found, not sure if anyone agrees, but I started using 3.5 to 5g weights in about 4 to 6ft of water and now prefer to go slightly heavier, say 8g in the same depth. I find it easier to keep in contact with the lure and impart action easier when static! But then different weight rods will change the action too!

Ian

[philpot]

(One other thing I have found, not sure if anyone agrees, but I started using 3.5 to 5g weights in about 4 to 6ft of water and now prefer to go slightly heavier, say 8g in the same depth. I find it easier to keep in contact with the lure and impart action easier when static! But then different weight rods will change the action too!)


This I totally agree Ian and as you know I am so new to this method, my knowledge is tiny but having the Dragon Millenium HD, the heavier weights works far better for me to stay in contact with the lure.

Phil

[shadstu64]

andyk me n lee have found a slow crawl across the bottom with crayfish works really well ..shads can be fished in little hops back towards you with little pauses after each jump ...fry and flukes i find are good for little retreives or jumps and then left for about 5-10secs with little jiggles/wobbles youll know when a fish is interested as it will hit hard and pull your rod tip down but you have to be quick lol
..i dont retreive straight away if i get a hit as some times perch hit there prey to stun it and come back for it ..some days it works ..also if they waters carrying colour reduce your drop even 2 in above lead isnt a problem ...me n lee also like a heavier lead as we find this helps with control and feel of the bottom ..hope thats of help mate