Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Jigging with fly rod

Rex,

Crappie rods are usually a bit stiffer and a bit longer (so you can brace it under your forarm or armpit).  The lengths gets you distance, but also depth.  To set the hook you have to lift up, so a slightly longer pole helps.  Light crappie jigs or icefishing jigs work well, especially if tipped with beemoth larvae.

If you find a good crappie hole, let me know.  BTW, a small, leadhead jig with a white marabou tail (think marabou clouser) works well when fly fishing for crappie.

Carl

On Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 12:10 AM, BruceC2C <bruceacphoto@gmail.com> wrote:

In your short post, you touched on 2 or 3 separate approaches.
DAPPING ...is approach with fly delivered by extending rod over area holding fish. ( no casting)
                 your choice what type of fly or jig you choose to present.
JIGGING...is not particularly sexy, but can definitely be effective.
                  I keep 1/80, 1/32, and 1/8 oz marabou jigs with me at all times , presenting both up and downstream, depending on the situation...with my fly rod.
BOW & ARROW CASTING... with everything from #20 nymphs to 1/8 oz jigs will earn you fish from locations with dense cover and obstructions otherwise impossible to deliver with traditional/modified casting.
PRESENTATION....is the name of the game, no matter what u call it or what is tied to the end of your tippet.

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