Jigging for shiners

[flik n dip]

There is a pond that i trap shiners in the fall and i want to know if anyone knows a good jig/bait to try. I have caught some big ones in the summer on my flyrod but never had one in the winter. The pong has an inch of ice now so i figured i would see if anyone had suggestions while it thickens up.

thanks

[DasRottweiler]

tiny hooks with tiny pieces of earthworms or tiny breadballs

[flik n dip]

Thanks.
I figured a size 14 or 16 hook would be small enough.

[papaperch]

Thanks.
I figured a size 14 or 16 hook would be small enough.

I used to debarb my hook when catching shiners. Used one maggot on a fly hook for bait.
Spring bobber on rod or a real tiny bobber. Used the shiners for bass fishing or northern.

[flik n dip]

Thanks. I have traps out and am filling my tank but i wanted to try to jig them up. I need to pick up some spring bobbers to try.

[Townie]

I find it hard to target them exclusively thru the ice, but once ya get into a school they'll even hit micro plastics 

[monsterwalleyefishing]

that looks like a carp lol

[Russ-T]

When I was living in Florida we used Hayabusa brand Sabiki rigs to great effect on the saltwater minnows. Don't see why it wouldn't work for shiners. We had the best luck with the Hayabusa rigs vs other brands. They are more expensive but that's all i would buy.

[slipperybob]

That's a pretty big shiner...I can only catch them small ones on occassion, about 3"

[flik n dip]

Wow that shiner would look good on my tip up.