Tips on skipping a jig with Tim Cline

[stantheman105443]

This is very helpfull in windy conditions

[boysgonefishing]

Learned how to do this over the summer im not that good but can get the job done keep up the vids(:

[razorbackuphere]

Do it with your left hand (instead of the right hand and then switching hands to hold the rod with your left), then gimme a call. lol, just kidding bud, i can't do it with accuracy either. But in all seriousness, when you're flippin/pitchin cover this shallow, by the time you have switched to your left hand, you could be missing bites or your jig is already on the bottom. SO like you mentioned a 1/4oz jig really helps with slowing the fall if you have to switch hands, plus it skips way easier

[n4sir804]

damn u make that look easy....i tried half this year to learn it..just cant get it..  :-(

[FishingTheBackwoods]

damn you skip that jig damn good you da man lol

[topwaterjunkie]

if you watch closely he skips from every angle sidearm, backhand and underhand. Having all those down you can be very effective on the water.

[LeGitzZReMiiX]

I FINALLY mastered the skip it helps so much getting under docks,trees, and under pontoon boats.. Great skill to have!

[TublifeEST1996]

is that a shimano curado

[mackles]

first time i've seen this technique - that's wild, i can't wait to try it

[Moe7133]

@mackles If your still haven't master your thumb control, don't try it. lmao! Make sure you are pretty advance in casting with the Baitcasting reel before doing this.

[co1binat3r]

does he prefer a lighter action rod for skipping?

[tacticalbassin]

@co1binat3r No, it was a fairly stout rod.

[co1binat3r]

@tacticalbassin thats what i thought because he was jig fishing with it but ive seen rods designed for skipping that were lighter powered. anyways thanks for the reply

[godzilla81]

man that was heela smooth! 

[1203again]

Just curious as to where this spot is on lake lewisvillle and if the water in that area is usually that stained?

[dookiekong007]

I loved the way he skipped that thing! So awesome

[TheBombBros]

I tried this a while ago and was fairly successful, but then I tried it with a senko worm. It is much more difficult since the shape of the lure forces it to dive down rather than skipping across. but once I practiced with a worm, I tried it with a Jig and nailed it 85% of the time. I think practicing with a difficult lure helps learn the proper way much quicker. All I can say to people who want to learn, is Practice! Practice! Practice!

[loki38thave]

what type of jig was he using?

[TheFrogMaster22]

last summer i skipped a frog alot and man i caught alot more fish because i was able to get to places others wornt

[damianraver]

fail! again righty's I will never understand them. cast then switch.....seems retarded!

[hurleyman080]

awsome skill i just always get birdnests no matter what i try.

[BulletBlazerSS]

holy awesome skill

[tinboats]

Awesome! What kind of rod is Tim using?

[FerstlerSlim]

Wonder how many fish he has missed due to switching hands to turn the handle on the reel?

[steelhouse3]

@FerstlerSlim none

[n4sir804]

@FerstlerSlim probably no more than anyone else...it isnt like his hands come off the rod...one hand is always on the rod..if he has a good rod and line..he will still feel it

[tacticalbassin]

According to Tim he turns them way, way down. What he was saying in the video is that the worst mistake you can make is to turn your cast control (brakes, magnets, control knob) tigher.

Keeping them tight results in you casting harder and increasing the risk of backlash. Turn them down, nearly to freespool, and give it a try.

-Matt

[OutdoorAdventures77]

@tacticalbassin Actually it isnt. Once you are an experienced fisherman you can cast like that controling the spool with your thumb.

[tacticalbassin]

@OutdoorAdventures77 I'm not sure you read my reply correctly. It seems that you and I agree. I recommended loosing the controls and controlling the spool with your thumb instead.

[OutdoorAdventures77]

@tacticalbassin Oh i am very sorry. Excuse me.

[zabbu]

@tacticalbassin Actually, he is not talking about the magnets, nor the dip switches but the actual cast control knob. I have had the pleasure of talking with several professional anglers about skipping jigs. They all run their reels VERY loose. Backing out the tension knob is far more important than backing off the magnetic brakes. If you are running them on 10 then you are probably not ready for this technique anyway.

Brandon

p.s. I appreciate you posting this video, he is a master for sure.

[FreshwaterAngling]

Thats sick

[xXcam0manXx]

does he turn his brake weights or magnetics up high..when skiping like that?

cause thats what i do :)