| A big buzz within the fishing community that is | | | | "butterfly" jig, it entices fish to strike more often |
| spreading like wildfire is deep jigging with the new | | | | than traditional deep jigs. |
| "butterfly" jig. Deep jigging has always been a very | | | | What people may not know is that it is the entire |
| productive way of catching fish at all levels up and | | | | fishing rig set-up that makes the "butterfly" jig so |
| down the water column. Large heavy bucktail or | | | | effective. In addition to the "butterfly" jig, anglers |
| nylon jigs were typically the angler's choice of tackle. | | | | also need to have the correct action rod and reel and |
| The jig was allowed to fall to the bottom and then | | | | also use braided line. This style of fishing originated in |
| worked back up to the surface. | | | | Japan and was recently introduced to American |
| Recently, one of the leaders in cutting-edge fishing | | | | anglers with great enthusiasm and success. |
| tackle, created a new series of metal jigs that have | | | | The "Butterfly" jig was most recently featured on |
| really taken vertical jigging to the next level. These | | | | ESPN2's number one fishing show, Spanish Fly, with |
| jigs are widely known as the "butterfly" jig because | | | | Captain Jose Wejebe. Since the airing of the show, |
| of their distinctive flutter-like zigzag motion produced | | | | many intrigued fishermen are asking when the |
| under the water. The jig moves this way because of | | | | "butterfly" jig is going to be available in stores. Good |
| the unique way the lure's edges are cut. Because of | | | | news to anglers, it is coming very soon and they |
| the sporadic movement and action produced by the | | | | should check their local bait and tackle stores. |