Jigging with fly rod

[Rex Moore]

I'm reading up on crappie fishing, and how effective a long cane or jigging pole can be. (Especially for fishing in heavy cover where it's tough to cast. Just reach out and lower the line where you want it.)

Has anyone here done this with a fly rod? Seems the 9-foot length of my 6-weight would be a good approximation. I've just never tied on traditional tackle like jig heads with stingers or grubs.

Cheers,

Rex

[BruceC2C]

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.

[TurbineBlade]

HI Rex,

I think you *almost touched on another technique of ancient mystique -- Tenkara.  Tenkara literally translates to "through the air/sky", which describes the aerial path of EVERY SINGLE fish hooked by the angler, on the way to the bottom of an empyt 5-gallon bucket.  The reel isn't used because the act of cranking in the fish takes longer than "flinging" -- it's all about simplicity.  

That said, I mostly don't fish Tenkara because I find it difficult to clean 4" bluegill.  

Gene

[Carl Z.]

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

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[Rob Snowhite]

Got this blue cat out of the Tidal Basin on Memorial Day Weekend with my 'shad jig' bounced off the bottom. I should have killed the fish but released.

[BruceC2C]

Presenting your fly by "Water Hauling" might not apply to dapping deep crappie holes,

but if you are not already familiar, this is a valuable approach if you add jigs to your arsenal.

The link below will give you an introduction:

http://www.intheriffle.com/fishing-videos/rigging-presentation/water-haul-cast/

On Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:58:30 AM UTC-5, Rex Moore wrote: