What is a jig and pig in fishing?
Although fishing appears very simple to an outsider, anglers know that there are many intricacies that can make all the difference out on the water. A jig and pig is one of the baits that many do not know about and takes a little more skill than just regular bait.The JigA jig is a type of bait that is made with a heavy lead head and has a hook attached. Most jigs have a brightly colored skirt that drapes over the hook as well as a weed guard that protects the jig from becoming tangled.The PigThe pig is something that is secondary to jig fishing. It is traditionally a pork rind (hence the name) that is attached to the back of the jig. Although a pork rind was the first method of the jig and pig, there are many plastic pigs and trailers that are used today.The FunctionThe jig and pig is a combination of baits that is supposed to imitate a crawfish lurking at the bottom of a lake. The jig and its skirt presents a flashy display of color that attracts attention, while the pig creates the c
