HOW TO FISH A DAMIKI RIG
The most common method for fishing a Damiki rig is to fish it vertically, similar to how most fish a drop shot. When you see a fish on your sonar, drop the bait down and stop it ABOVE the fish. This is the most critical aspect of what makes fishing a Damiki Rig successful. You’re not bringing the bait to the fish. Rather, you’re offering an easy meal without smashing them in the face with it. This subtle finesse approach gives the fish plenty of time to see the bait, pick it’s position to attack from, and eventually eat.
How far above the fish you stop and hold the bait requires some experimentation. In warmer weather conditions, bass are a lot more aggressive. They will come up from about 30 feet below the bait to inhale immediately. In colder weather conditions like we are facing now, holding the bait 5-10 feet above the fish is a great starting point. It’s close enough that they don’t have to expend a lot of energy to get it, but not so close that you spook them away.
