I have been reading a lot of positive publicity about jig fishing for steelhead. I messed around some with them last year when there were definitely fish in the area, and did not get any takedowns (although I could hook fish with hardware, small nightcrawlers, or a yarn fly).

What type of water have people had the most success while using them? Slack, slow current, faster current, seam edges?

I have fished them as close to the bottom as possible. Should I try a bit higher in the water column?

I have tried black jigs and pink jigs. Does anyone have a preferred color for clear water in the winter?

I have tipped the jig with a mini-worm or a piece of cocktail shrimp with no luck. I will try the pink worm to see if that helps.

Any other ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!