Jigging for sunnies

[WalleyeSlayer21]

Who else Jigs for sunfish ice fishing? Alot of people jig for walleye, crappies, and perch but for sunnies i see alot of people using bobbers. Not that theres anything wrong with that but just wondering why more people dont jig for sunnies..rather than using a bobber. if you jig for sunfish What do you use, what size jig/hook, and what color jig. What do you tip it with for bait?

[M1dwestF1sh]

I always thought more people jigged for sunniest than anything else. I use 3-4mm fiskas and 2lb line on an ultra light and tip it with either plastic tails or spikes (larva) or waxies but the spikes stay on better and I like the red color.

[monstermoose78]

I don't use bobbers for Gills unless I am using leeches or minnows.

[Fowlmouth]

Most of the time i always jig for sunfish and bobber fish for crappies.That's just me tho

[WalleyeSlayer21]

Thanks for the replies guys, ive talked to guys that do one each, thats what i normally do, but some people ive talked to just use bobber, like the yellow foam ones, so does the size of the bobber depend on how hard they will bite? What color jigs and size do i use? becuase ive had good luck with sunnies some years but others they wont bite,, so i dont know what im doin wrong,

[monstermoose78]

That is blue gill fishing. One day you will slay them the next you can't buy a bite. For color you need to let the fish tell you what color they want. Size depends on the day from 2.5 mm to jigging spoons.

[delmuts]

Bobber/ float size won't make a difference in how hard they bite, but more so if/when you can tell if you have a bite. I prefer to counter weight a float( by jig size or weights) so there is very little resistance for the fish to feel. If you use weights; you do loose being able to tell if a fish just picks up the jig.( usually the float will just lay over then)

Types/ kinds of floats? Think about your lure, how you will be fishing it and what you would rather use. Thil makes great stuff, but I prefer cheaper,( I used a Styrofoam with the center stem) as a slip float.( makes adjusting so much easier).

When ice fishing I would use these for dead sticking, but preferred a spring bobber for jigging.

[WalleyeSlayer21]

Thanks for the Replies Guys. When sunnies are looking at your bait and if you lift it up they charge at it but on take it, what do you do? Adjust jigging style? if so then how would you jig?

[monstermoose78]

go smaller, lighter line, different bait, and or color.

[WalleyeSlayer21]

whats a good line for sunnies? I have 4 lb line on my main pole, then 2 lb. line i think on one of my poles and i think on 6lb. the other. so i have 3 poles. Should i use the 2 lb line for sunnies? I use 4lb for crappies and walleye(Thats my main one)But still catch an occasional sunfish when crappie/walleye fishing.

[monstermoose78]

4 is the top end for gills. I would try 2 and some guys use less than than that. Crappies 4 is good, 4-6 is on my walleye and perch rods.

[WalleyeSlayer21]

Do plastics work good for jigging sunnies?? what brands make good plastics...

[monstermoose78]

I have been getting some nicer gills on Clam Maki Mino in white with red flakes. It has been my go to for crappies this season so far. I would try some of Clam's Maki Mino's in shiner, white, red, and the fathead color looks good as well.

[eyeguy 54]

I'm liking the 3 pound for gills and crappies. And for that occasional bass or northern that smacks it.

[pikestabber]

I'm liking the 3 pound for gills and crappies. And for that occasional bass or northern that smacks it.

3# is my go to, now, too. It doesn't feel like it's going to snap like a strand of brittle hair just by tying a jig like 2# does, and it seems to be a fair deal more flexible than 4# with similar strength. A good compromise for me, anyhow.

[th64]

3# and go real for gills

[mn86]

more often times then not when it comes to blue gills. jigging your presentation is what will trigger the fishes lateral line.