Jigs can also be fished under a small float or strike Indicator.  Using the float as a measurment of depth and maintaining the jig at that depth is deadly.  Very small jigs can be used in the 1/256 oz. range and in fly fishing measurments as small as size 14.  Rods for float jig fishing are usuall 7 to 10 ft. in length with a reel that has the ability to handle 6pound test line.  Depending on the depth of the water, a good rule of thumb is to have your leader from your float to the jig at least as deep as the water you are fishing.  Small carrot floats come in a varity of sizes and are most often used as the strike indicator.  Run you line thru the float to a Sampo swivel.  Peg the float directly above the swivel, using the swivel for weight to help throw the light rig.  I usually use a No. 5 Sampo.  Run a leader of fluracarbon from the float to the fly in either 2 or 4 pound test, depending on the size of the jig.  Extremely small size 12 and 14 jigs should use the lighter line.  Fish the jig near the bottom on a drag free drift.  By this I mean to keep any wake or current off the float, letting it drift freely.  Enough slack must be removed however to allow a hook set.  This is where the longer rods really come into play.  Bites and quick.  As the float goes under, sweep the rod upward in an even motion, not a quick snap or jerk.  Fish the jig and float in the same locations as stated above for the straight line jig.

Good Luck

Hardly anyone else on the water.  Best deal was suspending stickbaits, either pointer 78’s  or BP Lazer eye XPS

J.D. with nice Silver Sided Rainbow

Roger Crawford with a very nicely colored up 17 inch Rainbow