How Do You Rig A Jig Head For Fishing?
Jig heads are fishing hooks of various size and shape which have a molded piece of lead attached to the shank just below the eye. The lead is available in different shapes, from round to oval and even flat. Differing lead shapes will cause the hook and attached bait to perform differently under water. Rigging a jig head is typically a straightforward process. Attach the jig-head hook to the fishing line using a clinch knot. Pass the tag, or loose, end of the line through the eye of the hook so that 3 to 4 inches of line extends from the jig head. Wrap the tag end around the main line by twisting for six or seven turns. Pass the tag end back down and through the small eye formed by the line just above the hook eye. Moisten the line and pull tight. Determine what trailer bait to use based on species of fish, weather and water conditions, whether there is brush and structure in the area and the time of year. All of these factors contribute to determine shape, size and color of the bait to
