5 – Float Rig
This technique is versatile depending on how you rig it. Personally, I love a slip float or a peg float. The slip float gives me the ability to fish any depth (especially great for suspended fish over deep water). The peg float is quick and easy for shallow creeks and streams so I love it for trout and other current-dwelling fish. See how to rig both here: https://youtu.be/Ng4mcvqIg5o
4 – Micro Jerkbait
As a bass angler, I always love tossing around a jerkbait. Well, you can downsize this popular bass approach and use it on UL gear too! These are excellent for numerous species but I especially like them in windy conditions or during the fall when fish are chasing baitfish around.
One Of My Favorite Jerkbaits: https://youtu.be/PdxJgVbuqRA
3 – Micro Drop Shot
This is another one of my favorite fishing approaches for bass, but it is equally as beneficial for ultralight anglers targeting panfish. I personally love it for deep water but it can be fished in pretty much any conditions. I like a 1/8oz drop shot weight and a small drop shot hook (number 8) with little plastics in the 1-3″ range depending on what I am targeting.
2 – Double Jig Rig
This rig is almost always tied on one of my setups now. The more I fish it, the more I love it. It seems to be best for Crappie or Perch, but I have caught just about everything on this setup. The beauty is that it allows anglers to mimic a school of baitfish but still throw super small gear.
Check Out This Video Using This Rig: https://youtu.be/F1M1jKp3qaw
1 – Jig & Plastic
90% of my fish throughout the year come on some form of an ultralight jig and plastic. Simple yet effective! The beauty of a jig and plastic is that you can virtually fish it anywhere and it can be presented in numerous depths and retrieve it in different ways. Small plastics, anywhere from 1-3″ long, in various shapes/colors is what I would recommend. I like minnow and insect profiles because they are the primary forage of most fish. That said, small crawfish and worm profiles are always good to have around too!
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