I have no problem feeling my lure. There isn’t a lot out there rated for a 2-2.5 oz lure that I could stand to jig with for a decent a amount of time. Maybe you could find something technique specific for lake trout but this has been my go to the last couple years and it has yet to fail me.
I would chime in here and say to go with a saltwater jigging rod like a Shimano trevala. Medium action with MF rod taper would be ideal suited for this application
On the big lake I like to see surface temps in the 50’s and bottom temps that are in the 40’s tight to shore. The bite is better when the ports are cool but I don’t let that stop me from fishing. If they are moving to the river you alway have a good shot. A fish that is moving typically is feeding.
Caught my first King jigging Manistee Lake two days ago. I'm (no pun intended) hooked. That fish took me around the boat fighting it. Didn't have a scale, but it was a fat 37" buck. Now I'm chasing the dragon for more Tight lines bro. Thanks for the info to us newbie anglers. Question though about fishing etiquette. Any definite do's and don't to keep for being "that guy"?
If you see someone fighting a fish it’s good to give them some space. With the bigger fish as you now know you have no control of where they go right off the bat. Good luck and tight lines!
Can i ask a question on the rod? So you have a Moderate rod, would it be silly to use a 7ft Med/Heavy? or too short and will the Med/Heavy action not give enough? thanks!
I wouldn’t be afraid to use it. Ive caught a lot of salmon on 7’ rods jigging. If I was using 7’ med/heavy I’d think about using a mono so you have some stretch to make up for the loss of action in the rod.
Great video guys. Is there a reason why don't people use heavy enough equipment to better control the fish, rather than let them run all over? I'm gonna try this myself and I'm wanting to figure out the best equipment. Thanks
I have used a Medium Heavy and Heavy action lamiglass which are great for fighting the fish. You can control them a little more but there is only so much you can do with a big king. You have to let them run and ware themselves out to an extent. That being said bigger equipment will ware you out and cause your jigging technique and hooksets to suffer. It is definitely a balance.
Muskegon, but It’s last fall. I can’t get videos edited fast enough to get them posted while the bite is still going. It should happen in the next few weeks. Ludington the bite has started. There are a lot of fish already in the lower end of the PM.
Yeah with the numbers of fish it could definitely turn into a snag fest if you dropped into them but your arms will ware out fast fighting a king sideways. With the big schools jigging above them works. They will come up and strike. Of the close to 40 fish we landed jigging last fall only two fish were snagged. Tight lines!
@@brookensangling yeah I see guys jigging all the time in ludington mi. I always say I want to try it but never do. Usually wait for them in the river and use skain and bobber, that’s a blast to not much water except around the bend either upstream or down. Them salmon have so much power. Tight lines
@@danielbrowder1910 I think I might give it a shot this year. A lot of south wind for me this week into the weekend maybe just hit the river up. Looks like a blast jigging
I have it and choose not to use it. You pull hooks fish after fish. Plus it sucks to jig. There is no controlling a 25 pound plus king right off the hookset.
Your not the first to say it. It’s definitely my preference though. I’m landing most of the fish I hook. I put a lot of pressure on the fish after the first run but if you try and stop them initially something will break or you pull the hook for sure.
Im sure you can get them to go on it at times. Ive caught kings on swimbaits and even some glide baits fishing them slow but the last couple years spoons have definitely done way better for me.
Thanks for the help on this. I was able to get out a couple time over the last few weekends and caught my first jigging salmon. Thanks so much.
I’m glad it helped. It was the best run of fish I have seen in the 10 years I’ve been doing it.
Love your video. I'm wishing Idaho was a little closer to your fishing hole.
The rod that you are you using is rated for up to 5/8 oz lure. Do you have any issues feeling the jigging spoon with it being so light ?
I have no problem feeling my lure. There isn’t a lot out there rated for a 2-2.5 oz lure that I could stand to jig with for a decent a amount of time. Maybe you could find something technique specific for lake trout but this has been my go to the last couple years and it has yet to fail me.
I would chime in here and say to go with a saltwater jigging rod like a Shimano trevala. Medium action with MF rod taper would be ideal suited for this application
That was a fisherman’s video, great job!
Thanks
Thanks for the video! In addition to rain, what temperature are you looking for to get out there?
On the big lake I like to see surface temps in the 50’s and bottom temps that are in the 40’s tight to shore. The bite is better when the ports are cool but I don’t let that stop me from fishing. If they are moving to the river you alway have a good shot. A fish that is moving typically is feeding.
Thanks for the share. We’re headed over the 25th to try jigging them for the first time.
Good luck, it should be in full swing by then.
Caught my first King jigging Manistee Lake two days ago. I'm (no pun intended) hooked. That fish took me around the boat fighting it. Didn't have a scale, but it was a fat 37" buck.
Now I'm chasing the dragon for more
Tight lines bro. Thanks for the info to us newbie anglers.
Question though about fishing etiquette. Any definite do's and don't to keep for being "that guy"?
If you see someone fighting a fish it’s good to give them some space. With the bigger fish as you now know you have no control of where they go right off the bat. Good luck and tight lines!
Nice. Where did you end up going? What were you fishing with??
Sweet video guys! keep up the great work!
You too man, Let me know when you want to go fishing!
What color jigging spoons work the best?
I almost always use a blue chrome or green chrome in a 2 to 2.5 oz. jig.
Thanks, nice story line look into the king fight
Glad you enjoyed it
Can’t wait buddy! Ready to take some sick days and send it!!
Lol sounds good to me!
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@@groundpounder24365 You can call in and go with us
@@brookensangling aww shiznit
@@brookensangling you know I'm friends of Eric yes?
Thanks for the info! Heading out next week!
Good luck
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Can i ask a question on the rod? So you have a Moderate rod, would it be silly to use a 7ft Med/Heavy? or too short and will the Med/Heavy action not give enough? thanks!
I wouldn’t be afraid to use it. Ive caught a lot of salmon on 7’ rods jigging. If I was using 7’ med/heavy I’d think about using a mono so you have some stretch to make up for the loss of action in the rod.
@@brookensangling Thank you!
Great video
Thanks
Great video guys. Is there a reason why don't people use heavy enough equipment to better control the fish, rather than let them run all over? I'm gonna try this myself and I'm wanting to figure out the best equipment. Thanks
I have used a Medium Heavy and Heavy action lamiglass which are great for fighting the fish. You can control them a little more but there is only so much you can do with a big king. You have to let them run and ware themselves out to an extent. That being said bigger equipment will ware you out and cause your jigging technique and hooksets to suffer. It is definitely a balance.
Thank you
what port/river if you don’t mind sharing?
This was last fall in Muskegon. The run should start in about a week.
What kind of fish finder were you guys using the brand name ? 😮that’s a perfect one id like to get
It’s the garmin livescope with a 10” screen.
@@brookensanglingthank you keep it up guys I’m out in bc and looking to get a boat eventually to get some big king Salmom myself keep it up
@@brookensangling oh buy any chance do you have a link to your fish finder ? The German live scope ?
www.russellmarineproducts.com/lvs-34-livescope-plus-gpsmap-1022-combo-rmp-lvs34-1022-cmb
I have the older transducer but this is what I have.
What town is this I want to run over this weekend
Muskegon, but It’s last fall. I can’t get videos edited fast enough to get them posted while the bite is still going. It should happen in the next few weeks. Ludington the bite has started. There are a lot of fish already in the lower end of the PM.
@@brookensangling you guys where slaying I'm going to Ludington soon
Love it!
Thanks
Great content!
Thanks!
WHAT LOWRANCE UNIT WERE YOU USING ?
I run a Garmin Livescope at the Bow and a Hummingbird Helix 10 SI at the council. The Garmin is what you see in the video.
Once you try Jigging them you will will be doing it forever!! Its so addicting and a pure adrenaline rush!! 😍💥💥👊👊
I agree! It is by far my favorite technique to catch salmon.
What kind of locator are you using
It’s a Garmin livescope.
do you ever use buzz bombs to jig for them?
Can’t say I have. Am I missing out?
@@brookensangling nah. you doing great without them. good videos.
What kind of fish finder is that?
It’s a Garmin Livescope on the 1022 chart plotter.
What jigs do you use
I was using P-lines, Eric was using Swedish pimples. I don't the jig is as important as the weight. Try and get 2 oz and up if you can find them.
Very good! I subbed.
Thank you
good clip guys !!
Thanks
I’m a troller for salmon. This looks like vertical snagging but that looks like a blast. Tight lines brother!!!!
Yeah with the numbers of fish it could definitely turn into a snag fest if you dropped into them but your arms will ware out fast fighting a king sideways. With the big schools jigging above them works. They will come up and strike. Of the close to 40 fish we landed jigging last fall only two fish were snagged. Tight lines!
@@brookensangling yeah I see guys jigging all the time in ludington mi. I always say I want to try it but never do. Usually wait for them in the river and use skain and bobber, that’s a blast to not much water except around the bend either upstream or down. Them salmon have so much power. Tight lines
I used to think they were snagging too. They are not. Those fish smash the jigs. (I jig a little now days)
@@danielbrowder1910 I think I might give it a shot this year. A lot of south wind for me this week into the weekend maybe just hit the river up. Looks like a blast jigging
Great video gunna try it for the first time this weekend at Muskegon probably be to windy to get out in the big lake in my boat
Thanks, good luck!
Why are you guys throwing those fishes back into water.?
We each kept a couple that day. I usually don’t take more than I will eat.
Take me fishing bro I’ll pay
Haha, I wish I had an open spot. I could use the money. I’ve have so many people I need to take and not enough time to go already.
@@brookensangling sorry hopefully I can get a spot next year
Use some heavier gear....get control of them
I have it and choose not to use it. You pull hooks fish after fish. Plus it sucks to jig. There is no controlling a 25 pound plus king right off the hookset.
@@brookensangling maybe but it helps not drag u around bay
Your not the first to say it. It’s definitely my preference though. I’m landing most of the fish I hook. I put a lot of pressure on the fish after the first run but if you try and stop them initially something will break or you pull the hook for sure.
Im curious about trying slow pitch jigging with small metal jigs.
Im sure you can get them to go on it at times. Ive caught kings on swimbaits and even some glide baits fishing them slow but the last couple years spoons have definitely done way better for me.