Fishing isn’t all about luck. To catch even the smallest to the most powerful fish in the sea, you must have the necessary skill, equipment, tackle, and resources. One of the most important aspects of fishing is selecting the appropriate bait or lure to mimic or attract the fish.
This article is about metal jigs used in fishing. I recall that in our early days on the island, we used lead and iron to make lure parts. Metal jigs are very adaptable and can be used in various environments, from shallow areas to the deepest depths of the sea.
The modern method of fishing includes the use of various metal lures and jigs. It is critical to understand how these jigs work and how artificial lures are designed for different depths and conditions, including how to target specific fish. The basic idea behind metal jigs is to entice the fish with the appearance of a bait fish. The design, weight, size, and even method of maneuvering the rod all contribute to this effect.
Jigs are generally divided into two categories. There are two types of jigs: slow and quick. I’m just trying to summarize these two categories; there are vertical metal jigs, S-shaped jigs, sand eels, luminous jigs, front-balanced jigs, Centre-balanced jigs, and black weighted jigs that I’ll discuss separately. There are also jigs for casting or jigging at the shore, such as centre balanced and back weight jig. Modern fishing is a vast field of knowledge, so it is best to write this type of information in the simplest possible format.
Speed jig
These jigs can be used in various environments and target a wide range of species. These jigs are used to target fish that live in deep water.
These jigs fall quickly, and their retrieval is also quick. These jigs are designed to fall or be sent down the water column at high speeds. In addition, during retrieval, the angler can reel in quickly while presenting the jig with a distressed bait fish. The two most important aspects of this jig are speed and depth. These jigs elicit aggressive strikes from predatory fish.
Speed jigging can be used in various locations in the Maldivian oceans, where yellowfin tuna and other fast-swimming fish thrive. The retrieval of this jig demonstrates the natural action of a stressed or wounded bait fish.
Slow jig
These jigs are useful when feeding is less active and aggressive. And these jigs are intended for fish that live at the bottom. These jigs are typically retrieved slowly in comparison to quick jigs. However, during its fall, it adopts the characteristic style of struggling or fleeing bait.
Fish that are hesitant to approach fast-moving lures can greatly benefit from them. These lures are best suited for calm waters. You can use these kinds of jigs to target fish that are less aggressive and are holding at a lower depth.
