definatly have a sensitive tip. i use perch jigs like a rat fink. i have found that tipping it with wax worms is the best, mealies are second. i feel that staying small and changing colors frequently, if they are not hitting, is esential. if i see a school on my vex and know my jig is in them and they dont hit in less than 5 mins, i change up. jig a kastmaster to keep them around and a jigging machine is a great thing... i dont have one but will get about 30-50 yards from someone if they are using such. (i dont want to get into the "crowding" issue.) unless there are more people also around, i will ask first- not that i think you have to, just being respectful. oh yea, tap the tip of your rod, makes the jig jump just a little like the shrimp in the water move.
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