How to Fish With a Diamond Jig

Fish are attracted to movement and light in the water. Bigger fish look at both as a characteristic of bait fish, which is common for larger fish to eat. A diamond jig is approximately the same size and shape as many bait fish and, because of its chrome surface, the jig reflects light very well. The act of jigging moves the bait up and down on the floor of the body of water, attracting game fish and hopefully hooking on your line.

Things You'll Need

  • Monofilament fishing line
  • Leader line
  • Sabiki jig (optional)
  • Bucktail jig (optional)
  • Diamond jig
  • Pliers
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Use the right fishing rod and reel for the right fish. A diamond jig is a bottom-fishing rig, so you want to use a fairly strong fishing line between 8 and 25-pound test for smaller fish and up to 50-pound test for bigger fish.

    • 2

      Attach a leader line with a barrel swivel connected on the end. Connect smaller rigs, such as Sabiki or bucktail jigs to the leader line and attach a diamond rig on the end of the leader line. These jigs should be 2 ounces for smaller fish and 4 ounces for larger fish.

    • 3

      Cast your line and let the jig fall to the bottom of the sea floor. Reel the line in slightly until it is tight.

    • 4

      Raise the rod tip slight to jig the lure, Let the lure fall back to the bottom of the sea floor and allow it to rest for a few seconds before jigging it again.

    • 5

      Continue to jig in this manner until you get a strike or the current picks up and you see the jig coming to the surface,

    • 6

      Set the hook on the jig when you get a strike. Let the fish run for awhile before reeling it in. Carefully remove the jig from the fish's mouth with pliers so you can reuse it.