How to fish a jigging rap

[Bgctrading]

do you just drop the jigging rap straight down and hold it still at the fish depth or do you have to cast it and work it and let it sink I have never fished one much and was curious any help is appreciated?

[Dock-in-it]

Hopefully some folks with extensive experience will provide their guidance. I drop the jigging rap straight down to the fish depth. Then try holding it still until they let you know that is the preferred technique or not. If not, try one foot hops. Then try ripping it very aggressive.  Rip it, let it set, then rip again. If all three fail, creep the boat to the next fish or group of fish. Repeat the techniques until a few fish tell you the presentation required. The last few mornings, they wanted it ripped. The ripping  technique works best when the fish are very close to the bottom. When you see multiple fish near the bottom, the ripping will cause one to commit. I normally like the still technique but it does not always work for me. The 5/8 size works good in general. The 7/8 works better for ripping, because the fall rate lands in their face at a speed that triggers them to bite. Also, if you are on gravel you can creep the boat with the jig in the water in a  good depth zone. If you are around timber and your boat is moving, I would keep the jig out of water until you see a fish. Need to have a lure knocker to save on lost lures.

[Bgctrading]

Thanks that was exactly what I was looking for