Jigs for really TINY fish?
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Jigs for really TINY fish?
Trout season is over where I am due to heat. But hiking around the lake where I live, I see schools of hundreds of small panfish (3-4"). I thought it would be fun to occasionally go for quantity rather than size. I don't have a clue on where to find jigs small enough for these fish to take. These would chase regular trout sized minijigs but of course, can't actually take the jigs.
I remember seeing, some years ago, videos of fisherman in China who catch these tiny little critters.
Any suggestions as to any jigs small enough? The only thing I found is some very small trout magnet minis...
I remember seeing, some years ago, videos of fisherman in China who catch these tiny little critters.
Any suggestions as to any jigs small enough? The only thing I found is some very small trout magnet minis...
Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
Check out Chris Stewart’s micro fishing pages at his tenkarabum site. Scroll down the left side of the page to get to the other micro fishing links. Note, they don’t seem to use jigs with this Japanese technique so it may not be what you’re looking for.
https://www.tenkarabum.com/micro-fishing.html
https://www.tenkarabum.com/micro-fishing.html
Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
What you’re looking for is called Mormyshka. These jigs originate from Russia and are intended for ice fishing, but if you’re looking for tiny, that’s probably the tiniest you could go (in terms of jigs)
Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
Check out Daiwa Kiwami heads (Gekkabijin SW Light SS Extreme) and C'ultiva JH-87 heads. The latter are easier to find.
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Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
Bass pro had 1/124th ounce jigs in their fly fishing section. They also used to make their "Squirmin' Grub" in 1 inch size. Dunno if they still have them both.
That was a good cost effective combo for slaying tiny panfish.
That was a good cost effective combo for slaying tiny panfish.
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Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
I use a lot of ajing stuff, pretty tiny
Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
Use a fly rod. No matter how small the fly/hook it remains castable because you’re casting the weight of the line not the fly. A 2 wt. rod would be a good place to start.
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Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
THANKS all for your replies! (Just checking in.)
Fascinating - such as the Tenkarabum link. I had NO idea that fishing for tiny teeny little fish was a thing. LOL!
Fascinating - such as the Tenkarabum link. I had NO idea that fishing for tiny teeny little fish was a thing. LOL!
Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
Down the rabbit hole...ultralight wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:53 pmTHANKS all for your replies! (Just checking in.)
Fascinating - such as the Tenkarabum link. I had NO idea that fishing for tiny teeny little fish was a thing. LOL!
Microfishing 101
https://youtu.be/1CMTIyTNel0
Micro Fishing for Tiny Fish With Tiny Telescoping Tanago Rod & Super Tiny Hooks
https://youtu.be/CidZ-Hcbxsw
Fishing Crazy: In Pursuit of the Smallest Catch
https://youtu.be/9-NuAe9460Y
Micro Fishing / Tanago at The Beginning - The Final (Japan)
https://youtu.be/d6nACRZTcHk
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Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
Thanks Knotty. What a hoot! Did not know I have been fishing all wrong - thinking I should be chasing personal PBs in biiiiiig feeesh. Thanks.
Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
I was going to suggest the Keitech jigs, but you are like nano particle jig size...
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Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
I just checked for this one its looks good! Also get some vibes from here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R23w0DVMPVU
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Re: Jigs for really TINY fish?
Ice fishing jigs too. They are compact, small hook and cast like a dream if they are tungsten.
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