jigging

Meanings

• Verb

  A fishing technique where a weighted line is jerked up and down to attract fish.

  - "Anglers use jigging to catch bass in deep waters."
  - "During jigging, the fisherman rapidly lifts and drops the line to attract fish."

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Variants

List of all variants of jigging that leads to same result
jig , jigged , jigging , jigs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'gygja', meaning 'to shake or jolt'.

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Trivia

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1. Jigging is also used in ice fishing, where a jigging rod is used to move the bait through the ice to attract fish.

2. The world record for the largest fish caught using jigging is a 1,560-pound bluefin tuna caught off the coast of Japan in 2012.

3. Jigging can be done from a boat or from the shore, making it a versatile fishing technique.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trolling: Another fishing technique where a baited line is drawn through the water to attract fish.

2. Jigging rod: A type of fishing rod specifically designed for jigging, with a sturdy construction and a sensitive tip.

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Culture

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Jigging is a popular fishing technique used in various parts of the world, including the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Ocean. It has been featured in literature and art, such as Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea' and Norman Rockwell's painting 'Fishing in a New England Town'.

How to Memorize "jigging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fisherman rapidly lifting and dropping a fishing rod up and down in the water.
   - Visualize the weighted jigging lure attracting fish as it is jerked up and down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jigging' with the image of a fisherman catching a fish in deep waters.
   - Remember that jigging involves rapidly lifting and dropping a weighted line to attract fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Just Inquire Great Giant Fish' to remember the meaning of 'jigging'.
   - Jigging: Jerk It, Get It.

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