Page 1 Quite a variety of jigging spoons exist on the market. Most, shaped somewhat like a minnow, are the easiest lures to master. S ometimes a lure is so simple that we overlook it in our search to find something new and exciting to stimulate a fish. The jigging spoon is effective on many gamefish and comes in a variety of sizes. As sight feeders, most gamefish react to it in clear water, and whenever the water temperature drops below 60 degrees, I usually have one rigged.
Simplicity is the key word here.
By closely watching your depth finder, many times you'll find schools of fish stacked up on the bottom, or along a ridge. Release the lure on a slack line, but keep your finger in contact with the line so that you can feel a bite as it falls. Many times, your spoon will be intercepted on the way down to the bottom and all you'll feel is an interruption of the fall. It's equally important to keep your eye on the line as it descends. When you get a bite you'll usually see your line jump.