A mode of catching fish by dropping a weighted line with several hooks set back to back amongst them, and jerking it suddenly upwards; the weight is frequently cast in the form of a small fish. Also, short pulls at a tackle fall.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Jig>>. II. Jigging ·noun The act or using a jig; the act of separating ore wit...
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