{"id":9209,"date":"2023-12-24T19:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T00:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/?p=9209"},"modified":"2024-02-15T19:36:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T00:36:52","slug":"jigging-for-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/jigging-for-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"Jigging For Salmon In Rivers: 3 Best Methods Guides Use!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Huge-Salmon-900-min.jpg\" alt=\"A huge salmon caught while Spin fishing for salmon\" class=\"wp-image-9213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Huge-Salmon-900-min.jpg 900w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Huge-Salmon-900-min-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Huge-Salmon-900-min-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been jig fishing for salmon in rivers for about 37 years, and as a fishing guide, I&#8217;ve seen what works and what doesn&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not using these same methods when jigging for salmon, you are missing fish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jig fishing for salmon can mean casting and twitching larger jigs through deep pools, pockets, and riffles. It can also mean drifting small jigs under a float the same way you would drift a spawn bag or a bead. Both ways work well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it&#8217;s still not a very common method, there are plenty of river guides, myself included, that jig fish for salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jigging For Salmon: The Three Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_42616d-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_42616d-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_42616d-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_42616d-76 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_42616d-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_42616d-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_42616d-76 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_30ae22-d4 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Salmon-Fishing-Pulaski-NY-400x-min.jpg\" alt=\"salmon Fishing Pulaski\" class=\"wp-image-8710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Salmon-Fishing-Pulaski-NY-400x-min.jpg 400w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Salmon-Fishing-Pulaski-NY-400x-min-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_05dc8d-c9 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Despite the fact this method can be very productive and fun, and the hits are hard and exciting, I still see very few anglers using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When salmon are being pressured by other anglers that are using popular bait like eggs, worms, or beads, jigs under a float or twitched and ripped through a pool can be the best method.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_a03a1e-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_a03a1e-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_a03a1e-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_a03a1e-86 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_a03a1e-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_a03a1e-86 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_a03a1e-86 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_a61b3b-a4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/John-at-Gent-Bent-Guide-Service-Michigan-with-a-big-Chinook-salmon-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"John at Gent Bent Guide Service Michigan with a big Chinook salmon\" class=\"wp-image-12078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/John-at-Gent-Bent-Guide-Service-Michigan-with-a-big-Chinook-salmon-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/John-at-Gent-Bent-Guide-Service-Michigan-with-a-big-Chinook-salmon-450x-min-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John at <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/john-wielinga\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19137\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Get Bent Guide Service<\/a> in Michigan with a big Chinook salmon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_f2f477-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Jigs can work in any type of water anytime the salmon are in the river. Some anglers will also fish the river mouths and the beaches or shoreline beside the mouth of the river, and they can do very well with jigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple ways to jig fish for salmon, but there are three methods that are used the most by river guides.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Float Fishing With Jigs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Centerpin-fishing-for-salmon-800x-min.jpg\" alt=\"One of my guide buddies with a late fall salmon caught while centerpin fishing for salmon\" class=\"wp-image-9362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Centerpin-fishing-for-salmon-800x-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Centerpin-fishing-for-salmon-800x-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Centerpin-fishing-for-salmon-800x-min-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of my guide buddies with a late fall salmon caught.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jig fishing with floats is not much different than how I float fish for salmon with any bait, with one exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When float fishing, it is easy to cut the bait hook off, tie on a small jig or micro jigs like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FWordens-Maxi-Jigs%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Wordens Maxi Jig Steelhead jig<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FJiggy-Bugger-Steelhead-Jigs%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Jiggy Bugger<\/a>,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FHawken-Woolly-Bugger-Jig%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hawken Woolly Bugger Jig<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/dp\/B08M8VGN3K?keywords=Region+Fishing+6+Ct+-+Tungsten+Micro+Black+Wooly+Bugger+Jig+Head+Fly&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;language=en_US&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=gs2&amp;linkId=f2aaf95c7a1d9d93e3ad535f93f32f83&amp;tag=nottydrifter-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Tungsten Micro Wooly Bugger Jig Fly<\/a>, and then just fish that jig like it was a spawn sac or a bead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other way that I float fish with jigs for salmon is to jiggle or pull the float as it floats down the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To jiggle the float, I will hold the rod tip high and jiggle it, which, if the line is tight, will jiggle the float, and that will jiggle your jig and give it a really cool life-like movement. I have seen salmon crush a jiggled jig so hard that it almost rips the rod out of my client&#8217;s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it can be so good, and they hit so hard that I won&#8217;t use this method with beginners because I don&#8217;t want them to lose their rod or mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other method is to pull back the float and release it about every 5 or 10 feet. This elevates the jig and then drops it, which causes an up-and-down jigging-type motion. This can also entice salmon to grab the jig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the salmon are not actually eating, but they will smash a jig out of instinct, or aggression, or because it&#8217;s in their territory. Whatever their reason for biting, a jig under a float can be very effective. See <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/float-fishing-for-salmon\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5603\">Float Fishing For Salmon<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Twitching Jigs For Salmon<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_165175-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_165175-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_165175-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_165175-78 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_165175-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_165175-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_165175-78 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_e2d5e3-b3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nymphing-for-salmon-article-Matthew-Kuesel-from-wisco_castin-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nymphing-for-salmon-article-Matthew-Kuesel-from-wisco_castin-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nymphing-for-salmon-article-Matthew-Kuesel-from-wisco_castin-450x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nymphing-for-salmon-article-Matthew-Kuesel-from-wisco_castin-450x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our team photographer Matthew with a big dark salmon. See more from <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/matthew-kuesel\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19060\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Matthew on Instagram<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_94d787-19{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_94d787-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_94d787-19\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Twitching Jigs for salmon is a method I&#8217;m seeing more and more guides and anglers using for a couple of reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it is very effective, and second, the salmon hit hard which is very exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this method of twitching jigs for salmon, you cast across the river on a downward angle, and lift and drop your rod tip 3 to for feet to create a &#8220;W&#8221; type swimming pattern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, there is a little more to it than that, and I discuss this very effective method and the best twitching jigs in much more detail on my page, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/twitching-jigs-for-salmon\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10116\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide Methods For Twitching Jigs For Salmon<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_f917a8-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_f917a8-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_f917a8-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_f917a8-0c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_f917a8-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_f917a8-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_f917a8-0c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_5dd8a0-ad inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Skirt-Jig-and-Worm-500x-min.jpg\" alt=\"The skirted steelhead worm jig\" class=\"wp-image-9975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Skirt-Jig-and-Worm-500x-min.jpg 508w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Skirt-Jig-and-Worm-500x-min-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The skirted steelhead worm jig can be a very effective twitching jig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_2dcb93-e6 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Some of the best twitching jigs for salmon are the ones that have, strong, sharp wide gap hooks, are made of marabou, rabbit fur, bucktail, or silicon, and they should be 3 to 5 inches long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like twitching jigs that have a thicker profile.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id10024_7014aa-04{margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id10024_7014aa-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id10024_7014aa-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id10024_7014aa-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id10024_7014aa-04{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, 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#2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id10024_7014aa-04 alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10024_73e51e-ce inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Best Twitching Jigs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id10024_8b9da4-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id10024_8b9da4-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id10024_8b9da4-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id10024_8b9da4-3c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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#3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10024_d29240-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10024_d29240-0e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VMC-Twitchin-Jig-400.jpg\" alt=\"VMC Twitching Jig for steelhead, salmon, and trout\" class=\"wp-image-10016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VMC-Twitchin-Jig-400.jpg 406w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VMC-Twitchin-Jig-400-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">VMC Twitching Jig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot to like about this twitching jig which is why it&#8217;s my favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Big Eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharp wide gap hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rabbit hair and rabbit strip for body thickness, length, and life-like movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinsel fibers, flashabou, and living silicone accents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of great colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns10024_051582-47{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns10024_051582-47 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10024_15525b-35{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10024_15525b-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10024_15525b-35 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SPRO-Bucktail-Jig-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"SPRO Bucktail Jig\" class=\"wp-image-10019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SPRO-Bucktail-Jig-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SPRO-Bucktail-Jig-450x-min-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">SPRO Bucktail Jig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great jig that is one of my favorite twitching jigs for both river and shore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>made from bucktail for action, body, and length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharp hook with a decent gap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of great colors and sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added flash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim head and eye for unique swim action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns10024_130518-e9{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 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Price<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10024_49c3f2-fe inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Northland-Buck-A-Roo-Jig-380x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Northland Buck-A-Roo Jig\" class=\"wp-image-10020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Northland-Buck-A-Roo-Jig-380x-min.jpg 370w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Northland-Buck-A-Roo-Jig-380x-min-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Northland Buck-A-Roo Jig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A twitching jig that is good for steelhead, trout, and salmon fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mustad Ultra-Point hooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good thickness and length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bucktail with flash for added attraction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of colors and sizes to choose from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large swim head with eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip it with a twister tail or paddle tail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns10024_03288f-5b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns10024_03288f-5b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns10024_03288f-5b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn10024_0c097d-16.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn10024_0c097d-16.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn10024_0c097d-16 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FNorthland-Buck-A-Roo-Jig%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Check Price<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Bouncing And Drift Fishing Jigs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_3a92fe-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_3a92fe-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_3a92fe-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_3a92fe-46 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_3a92fe-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_3a92fe-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_3a92fe-46 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_203638-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_203638-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_203638-f9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-river-salmon-caught-by-Alex-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-river-salmon-caught-by-Alex-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-river-salmon-caught-by-Alex-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-450x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-river-salmon-caught-by-Alex-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-450x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alex from <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/alex-bialik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire Plug Charters<\/a> with a nice Michigan Salmon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_39f129-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_39f129-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_39f129-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Both bottom bouncing and drift fishing are very similar except for a different setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this method, you cast your jig out and allow it to dead drift (without a float) naturally down the river while trying to maintain light tension on the line so you can detect a strike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One advantage to using jigs over baits with this method is that you can jump or bounce the jig periodically throughout the drift. At times, I will do this every 3 to 5 feet, and other times I will jump the jig every 10 feet or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to jump or bounce the jig but often, as the jig dead drifts down the river and occasionally taps the bottom and I detect that tap, I will bounce the jig using a mini hook-set. Sometimes it&#8217;s a fish, and sometimes it is just the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use bottom bouncing in smaller sections of the river, in riffles, and in pocket water, and I use drift fishing in big flows, with heavier currents or where long casts are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more: see <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/drift-fishing-for-salmon\">Drift Fishing For Salmon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/bottom-bouncing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"994\">Bottom Bouncing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Jig Tails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Tails-For-Steelhead-800x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Jig tails for jigs add more movement and life to any jig.\" class=\"wp-image-9965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Tails-For-Steelhead-800x-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Tails-For-Steelhead-800x-min-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Tails-For-Steelhead-800x-min-768x228.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jig tails for jigs add more movement and life to any jig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding plastic jig tails are good on both float fishing jigs and twitching jigs but I mostly use them when twitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like the paddle tail minnows on the back of my jigs, but the twister tail jig tails are also very effective.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_bc9923-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_bc9923-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_bc9923-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_bc9923-99 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_bc9923-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_bc9923-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_bc9923-99 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_c6d750-06 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Grub-Tail-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Paddle tail Minnows are an excellent addition to a jig when steelhead jig fishing\" class=\"wp-image-9967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Grub-Tail-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Grub-Tail-450x-min-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paddle tail Minnows are an excellent addition to a jig when steelhead or salmon jig fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_64c8a4-19 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>These types of jig tails add extra bulk to the jig, and they add more length, and often a lot more movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can also add more color or a contrast of colors, such as adding a pink paddle tail minnow to a black-haired jig with a chartreuse head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep, that color actually works well for me.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jig Fishing Gear Suitable For Salmon<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_961b80-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_961b80-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_961b80-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_961b80-7a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_961b80-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_961b80-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_961b80-7a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_928c23-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_928c23-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_928c23-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_1782501635-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Jigging for salmon is good for Chum salmon too\" class=\"wp-image-12083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_1782501635-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_1782501635-450x-min-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Almost all salmon love to hit jigs, including Chum salmon like this one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_0439c1-aa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>You want to be sure that the rod and reel you use works well for both the size of the salmon and the jig fishing method you are using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For jig fishing with a float, use a typical float fishing rod in the 12 to 14-foot length that is strong enough for salmon fishing. See <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/best-rods-for-salmon-fishing-in-rivers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5838\">11 Best Salmon Rods For River Fishing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are using the twitching methods, you don&#8217;t want to be using a standard bass or walleye rod since it&#8217;s probably going to break on large salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, you don&#8217;t want to be using an extra heavy rod as thick as a pool queue either because this will take a toll on your wrists, arms, and shoulders after jigging for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, when twitching jigs for salmon, I recommend a 7&#8217;6&#8243; to 8-foot medium or medium heavy rod that is fast action with a fast sensitive rod tip.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_67603a-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_67603a-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_67603a-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_67603a-92 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_67603a-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_67603a-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_67603a-92 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_153bcb-8f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/G.-Loomis-IMX-Twitch-Spinning-Rod-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"G. Loomis IMX Twitch Spinning Rod is a great rod for jig fishing for steelhead and Salmon\" class=\"wp-image-9948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/G.-Loomis-IMX-Twitch-Spinning-Rod-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/G.-Loomis-IMX-Twitch-Spinning-Rod-450x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/G.-Loomis-IMX-Twitch-Spinning-Rod-450x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">G. Loomis IMX Twitch Spinning Rod is a great rod for jig fishing for steelhead and salmon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_b3f32b-63 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Good Rods are the <strong>Okuma SST New Generation Spinning Rod: 7\u20196 Medium Heavy<\/strong>\u00a0-MODEL: SST-S-763MHA, or the 8-foot Medium Heavy \u2013 MODEL: SST-S-802MHA \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FOkuma-SST-New-Generation-Spinning-Rod%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Check Price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or check out the <strong>St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods<\/strong>: The 7\u20196 Medium power is a great choice for jig and lure fishing for salmon.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FSt-Croix-Premier-Spinning-Rods%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Check Price<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The best rod that I have used, and my favorite jigging rod for salmon and steelhead is the <strong>G. Loomis IMX Twitch Spinning Rod<\/strong>. This rod is actually designed for jigging and twitching jigs for salmon in rivers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FG.-Loomis-IMX-Twitch-Spinning-Rod%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">CHECK PRICE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jig Fishing Reels For Salmon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some guys like to use big spinning reels for salmon, when it comes to twitching jigs, I don&#8217;t like to use big reels. A reel size of 35 or 40 is plenty big for jigging. See Best Reel For Salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baitcasting reels are also a good option for salmon as long as it&#8217;s a good quality reel, with good gears and a drag capable of handling large salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever type of reel you use, make sure it will hold a lot of line because I&#8217;ve seen big coho and chinook spool guys easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jig Heads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Heads-For-Steelhead-Fishing-800x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Jig Heads For Steelhead Fishing\" class=\"wp-image-9960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Heads-For-Steelhead-Fishing-800x-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Heads-For-Steelhead-Fishing-800x-min-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Heads-For-Steelhead-Fishing-800x-min-768x533.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make your own jigs, or you just want a bare head to add a plastic tail too, just about all jig head types will work for salmon. Most guides use either the round-shaped head or the swim jig, or the minnow-type head that you see in the above image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_f2a225-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_f2a225-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_f2a225-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_f2a225-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_f2a225-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_f2a225-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_f2a225-f2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_0d5748-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_0d5748-df inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VMC-Twitchin-Jig-400.jpg\" alt=\"VMC Twitching Jig for steelhead, salmon, and trout\" class=\"wp-image-10016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VMC-Twitchin-Jig-400.jpg 406w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VMC-Twitchin-Jig-400-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_1e12ff-37 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>One thing I do like in jig heads, because I think it entices more bites, are jig heads with eyes like the ones in the picture above. Although not critical, I do think I catch more salmon on jig heads with BIG eyes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to NOT buy cheap jig heads. Often the cheap jig heads use cheap hooks that are prone to bending and breaking, especially on big powerful salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, look for a jig head that used a high-quality hook from a reputable company like Gamakatsu, Owner, or VMC.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_28ae23-2d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_28ae23-2d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_28ae23-2d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_28ae23-2d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_28ae23-2d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_28ae23-2d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_28ae23-2d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_d88ea5-1b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Head-Assortment-450-min.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of jig heads for jig fishing for steelhead\" class=\"wp-image-9959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Head-Assortment-450-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Jig-Head-Assortment-450-min-300x289.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Having an assortment of jig head sizes and colors is a good idea when jig fishing for steelhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_bba73c-13 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>I also recommend trying to find jig heads that use a good quality epoxy finish, or ones that use a double finish, or often the best jig heads use a UV finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These hard heads will last longer, especially if you are banging a lot of rocks, which is often the case when twitching jigs for salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jig heads like the VMC Glow Sleek Jig are good for salmon and glow jig heads are good in low-light conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Size Jig Heads Are Best For Salmon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of the jig head that I and other guides use will depend on the depth and velocity of the current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When float fishing with jigs, the sizes 1\/32oz, 1\/16oz, 1\/8oz, and 1\/4 ounce are usually best. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/4 once jigs are about as heavy as I go, and I would use this size in fast flows under a float. When jig fishing under a float, I will often use split shots on the line the same way that I set up the leader for baits. See my salmon jig leader setups below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When twitching jigs for salmon, I will use heavier jig heads from 1\/4oz, 1\/2oz, and 3\/4oz to 1 ounce in the heaviest and deepest flows. 1\/2-ounce jigs are my go-to in medium-depth and medium-speed currents.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With either method, smaller jig heads might be best in smaller rivers or smaller spots, or slow water, and I use heavier jig heads on bigger rivers and bigger spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Length Of Jigs For Salmon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve touched on this a bit already, so let me summarize this for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When float fishing with jigs, I prefer jigs from 1 inch to 3.5 inches in length, with 2.5 inches being around my go-to length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When twitching jigs for salmon, I like loner jig from 2.5&#8243; to 5 inches, with 3.5&#8243; to 4&#8243; inches being my go-to length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the jigs you buy are not that long, just add a twister tail or paddle tail minnow to the hook to add length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Color Jigs For Salmon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The color of the jigs that I use will depend on a few variables, and I have some good advice that I give to my clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In clear low water, I like to start with more natural colors like olive, black, tan, and sometimes white. Black with purple or blue can also be a good option.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I start with these colors because sometimes salmon can spook easily in low clear rivers, so chucking a big bright orange, chartreuse, or hot pink at them could spook them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After throwing natural colors at them, if that doesn&#8217;t work, I love using chartreuse and pinks, or combinations of the two for salmon. Adding a little purple or red to any color combination can also work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In dirty or higher faster flows or when the fish are aggressive, my go-to colors are chartreuse, white, and pink, or combinations of the three. Again adding red or purple is not a bad idea. I also find dark colrs can work well in this type of water as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GUIDE TIP:<\/strong> I tell my clients that I have found that in the lower river when the salmon first come in, whites, and silvers, or a combination can be deadly effective. This is because the salmon have been out in the big water feeding heavily on baitfish of similar colors. This is also when large 5-inch jigs can be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the salmon get way up the rivers and into the low shallow water, I will revert back to the darker neutral colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salmon Jig Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the 3 main setups that I use for salmon. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_c324e0-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_c324e0-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_c324e0-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_c324e0-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_c324e0-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_11eea6-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_11eea6-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_11eea6-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_11eea6-31 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min.jpg 831w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Steelhead-Jig-Float-fishing-rig-min-768x771.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_7962f5-a4 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Float Fishing Salmon Jig Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the typical setup that I use when float fishing for salmon and steelhead, and I use it for float fishing with jigs too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use the same setup so I can easily switch from jigs to baits when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be sure that you use a light enough jig head, or a big enough float so all that extra weight from the jig doesn&#8217;t sink your float.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The above salmon jig setup works well for dead drifting the jig, but it can also work when pulling or twitching your float to impart action to the jig under the float.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_8592f8-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_8592f8-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_8592f8-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_8592f8-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_8592f8-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_8592f8-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_8592f8-b9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_8418b3-54 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Float-float-fishing-jig-setup-for-steelhead-min.jpg\" alt=\"Float fishing jig setup used for jigging for steelhead.\" class=\"wp-image-9977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Float-float-fishing-jig-setup-for-steelhead-min.jpg 831w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Float-float-fishing-jig-setup-for-steelhead-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Float-float-fishing-jig-setup-for-steelhead-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Float-float-fishing-jig-setup-for-steelhead-min-768x771.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a good float fishing jig setup to use for steelhead that does not require much or any split shots on the line. Use a 1\/4 or 1\/8 ounce jig head.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_49e2ed-d8 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salmon Jig Rig For Floats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the above salmon jig setup, I don&#8217;t add any weights to the lower leader so I can use heavier jigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like this method better when jiggling my float or using the pull-and-drop method to impart action to the jig. I find with out all the added split shots on the line the jig moves easier and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use this salmon jig rig in shallower water, and it works very well in pocket water, or behind boulders or other obstructions too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Twitching Jig Setup For Salmon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When twitching jigs for salmon with mono or braided lines, I will usually use a fluorocarbon leader. If I&#8217;m using fluorocarbon mainline that is not too think I will tie the line directly to the jig.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9209_1e99fc-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9209_1e99fc-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9209_1e99fc-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9209_1e99fc-e2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_1e99fc-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9209_1e99fc-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9209_1e99fc-e2 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_749db5-3f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitching-leader-for-steelhead-min.jpg\" alt=\"Steelhead Twitching Jig Setup\" class=\"wp-image-9983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitching-leader-for-steelhead-min.jpg 831w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitching-leader-for-steelhead-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitching-leader-for-steelhead-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitching-leader-for-steelhead-min-768x771.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the Steelhead Twitching Jig Setup that I use when using braid or mono mainlines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9209_adf982-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9209_adf982-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9209_adf982-87 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Using a fluorocarbon leader of 1 to 3 feet is a good idea because the fluorocarbon leader is nearly invisible to the salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluorocarbon also has good abrasion resistance and is less likely to get cut on the rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I add fluorocarbon using a double Uni Knot, or and micro swivel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 16 to 20-pound mainline with a 14 to 16-pound leader is usually enough for most salmon. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are just getting into salmon fishing or want to improve and learn more about the methods, best baits, and best gear that guides use, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/how-to-catch-salmon-in-a-river\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9128\">How To Catch Salmon in A river: Guide Tactics And Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tight 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