Jigging and dropshot from boat
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Jigging and dropshot from boat
I am thinking about giving these methods a go on my boat and wondered if any anglers on here did it,I know it is a successful method on the deeper Anglian water reservoirs but what about shallower venues,the venues I fish are in the fens,the venue I am keen to try it on is (I know you shouldn't name venues but I'm being vague)the Fenland area of the gt ouse targeting mainly perch,and zander(I know that zander are scarce)any tips on the methods equipment etc would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Jigging and dropshot from boat
Really enjoy drop shotting for perch
Then use them for trolling
Then use them for trolling
That Perkins !!!
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Re: Jigging and dropshot from boat
seanyboy wrote: βSat Oct 06 2018 20:41 -The same methods, rods and lures I use for zander and perch on the resis (vertical jig or drop shot) will be perfectly OK on the Ouse. I spent many a good day on that river using the same tactics to good effect. You just drift on the current and use the electric to steer the boat. For zander, aim to keep the jig an inch or so off the deck at all times, just lifting it a few inches now and again. Slowly does it... unless you want more pike that is... oh and when you get some structure, plot up and cast the jig, then bottom hop. Stand-up jig heads are better for this. I'm no expert when it comes to drop shoting mind, but I am sure others who are will provide some good tips for you... good luck for the winter buddyI am thinking about giving these methods a go on my boat and wondered if any anglers on here did it,I know it is a successful method on the deeper Anglian water reservoirs but what about shallower venues,the venues I fish are in the fens,the venue I am keen to try it on is (I know you shouldn't name venues but I'm being vague)the Fenland area of the gt ouse targeting mainly perch,and zander(I know that zander are scarce)any tips on the methods equipment etc would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Jigging and dropshot from boat
Mark Phillips wrote: βSun Oct 07 2018 20:02 -Thanks for the reply Mark,that has given me the confidence to go out and try itseanyboy wrote: βSat Oct 06 2018 20:41 -The same methods, rods and lures I use for zander and perch on the resis (vertical jig or drop shot) will be perfectly OK on the Ouse. I spent many a good day on that river using the same tactics to good effect. You just drift on the current and use the electric to steer the boat. For zander, aim to keep the jig an inch or so off the deck at all times, just lifting it a few inches now and again. Slowly does it... unless you want more pike that is... oh and when you get some structure, plot up and cast the jig, then bottom hop. Stand-up jig heads are better for this. I'm no expert when it comes to drop shoting mind, but I am sure others who are will provide some good tips for you... good luck for the winter buddyI am thinking about giving these methods a go on my boat and wondered if any anglers on here did it,I know it is a successful method on the deeper Anglian water reservoirs but what about shallower venues,the venues I fish are in the fens,the venue I am keen to try it on is (I know you shouldn't name venues but I'm being vague)the Fenland area of the gt ouse targeting mainly perch,and zander(I know that zander are scarce)any tips on the methods equipment etc would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Jigging and dropshot from boat
of course it works from a boat
heck of a lot more fun than vertical fishing too
heck of a lot more fun than vertical fishing too
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Re: Jigging and dropshot from boat
seanyboy wrote: βSun Oct 07 2018 20:28 -Confidence is all you need I've had some great days on the Ouse fishing vertically with jigs from the boat. Don't ignore trolling though. Easily the most productive method on most of the bigger Fen rivers - just be prepared for grief from the landlubbersMark Phillips wrote: βSun Oct 07 2018 20:02 -Thanks for the reply Mark,that has given me the confidence to go out and try itseanyboy wrote: βSat Oct 06 2018 20:41 -The same methods, rods and lures I use for zander and perch on the resis (vertical jig or drop shot) will be perfectly OK on the Ouse. I spent many a good day on that river using the same tactics to good effect. You just drift on the current and use the electric to steer the boat. For zander, aim to keep the jig an inch or so off the deck at all times, just lifting it a few inches now and again. Slowly does it... unless you want more pike that is... oh and when you get some structure, plot up and cast the jig, then bottom hop. Stand-up jig heads are better for this. I'm no expert when it comes to drop shoting mind, but I am sure others who are will provide some good tips for you... good luck for the winter buddyI am thinking about giving these methods a go on my boat and wondered if any anglers on here did it,I know it is a successful method on the deeper Anglian water reservoirs but what about shallower venues,the venues I fish are in the fens,the venue I am keen to try it on is (I know you shouldn't name venues but I'm being vague)the Fenland area of the gt ouse targeting mainly perch,and zander(I know that zander are scarce)any tips on the methods equipment etc would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Jigging and dropshot from boat
Mark Phillips wrote: βTue Oct 09 2018 20:18 -I've had a couple of successful days trolling on 1 of the smaller tributarys of the ouse(R L##K)trolling super shad raps,but still trying to master the method,could you recommend me a few different lure patterns for the main river and the shallower rivers?seanyboy wrote: βSun Oct 07 2018 20:28 -Confidence is all you need I've had some great days on the Ouse fishing vertically with jigs from the boat. Don't ignore trolling though. Easily the most productive method on most of the bigger Fen rivers - just be prepared for grief from the landlubbersMark Phillips wrote: βSun Oct 07 2018 20:02 -Thanks for the reply Mark,that has given me the confidence to go out and try itseanyboy wrote: βSat Oct 06 2018 20:41 -The same methods, rods and lures I use for zander and perch on the resis (vertical jig or drop shot) will be perfectly OK on the Ouse. I spent many a good day on that river using the same tactics to good effect. You just drift on the current and use the electric to steer the boat. For zander, aim to keep the jig an inch or so off the deck at all times, just lifting it a few inches now and again. Slowly does it... unless you want more pike that is... oh and when you get some structure, plot up and cast the jig, then bottom hop. Stand-up jig heads are better for this. I'm no expert when it comes to drop shoting mind, but I am sure others who are will provide some good tips for you... good luck for the winter buddyI am thinking about giving these methods a go on my boat and wondered if any anglers on here did it,I know it is a successful method on the deeper Anglian water reservoirs but what about shallower venues,the venues I fish are in the fens,the venue I am keen to try it on is (I know you shouldn't name venues but I'm being vague)the Fenland area of the gt ouse targeting mainly perch,and zander(I know that zander are scarce)any tips on the methods equipment etc would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Jigging and dropshot from boat
Carlperkins wrote: βSat Oct 06 2018 21:27 -I hope to find out, still waiting for that invite lolReally enjoy drop shotting for perch
Then use them for trolling
Hint hint face
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