Soft plastics rigged on the right jig head can create an irresistible presentation for big predatory reef fish. Learn from experienced fishermen to improve your fishing skills. Chris Rushford, of Reel Teaser Fishing Adventures, shares his jig fishing techniques, tackle, and soft plastic lures for reef fishing. Rig jigs for optimal swimming action and use the right jig heads, rod, spinning reel, line, leader, and knots to catch big fish.
Reef Fishing - Jigging Soft Plastics
(00:26:10)The area surrounding a reef is teeming with predatory fish that dart in and out of cover. These fish patrol the sandy edges, always on the lookout for their next meal. Dropping a soft plastic attached to a jig head into these zones can be unpredictable and exciting. Some reef inhabitants can be surprisingly large, so always be prepared.
Reef structures, varying in size, dot the oceans. Each reef is a unique ecosystem, home to a diverse range of species. Soft plastics rigged on a jig head are a universal favorite among anglers.
In the In The Spread fishing video, the journey to the eastern Indian Ocean unveils the secrets of jigging soft plastic lures. These massive atolls, off Western Australia's coast, are teeming with large fish. The video emphasizes the sand holes on the reef's outer edge, a common feature in many reef systems.