Thanks Joel, been a big fan for a long time. Finally found something interesting to say.

I hold the rod with my hand as normal. Take my off hand and hook the line with my finger just in front of the reel. Then slowly pull my off hand, with the line, away from the rod either left or right depending on which hand. This raises the jig while I keep jigging with the other hand. Works great in the wind also in the shack. Like when you get close to the roof and need to set the hook.

Great show James. Really enjoy hunting those giant gills. One thing that really helps me in the wind, is to leave the rod tip by the hole and hook the line with my finger just in front of the reel. Then I can raise the jig by pulling the line with my hand while keeping the rod tip close to ice. Also works well in the shack when you need room to set the hook. Keep up the great work.