Thread: Tube jigs or feather jigs?

In looking around at the different types of jigs, is there any difference in using the jigs that come with a tube or ones that are feathered (I hope thats the right term). I have also seen tube bodied jigs with either a curly tail or ones that have little plastic frills for the skirt. I didnt know if water type, clarity or just personal choice might dictate which type of jig to use.

Ive seen the jigs that come as unpainted heads. Whats the proper paint to use to create your own design, I know water based paints are out hehe:D

Hackle feather looks like hair, marabou feather is fuzzy,Bucktail jigs are hair and look a little more coarse than hackle. All are good ole reliable jigs and you can get about any color combo or size from the folks here. Powder paint, laquer paint or vynil is good to use on jigs. But don't use vynil if you plan to use plastic grubs ect. on the head. vynil and plastic don't play well together. As far as what colors go to the local bait shops what they stock is what generally works for the area.

AL,

I really don't think it matters as to what type of jig body you use. At least in stained or muddy waters. Perhaps it does in ultra clear water, but even then I'm not so sure.

Marabou jigs and bucktail jigs will do the job, but if you want to change colors, you have to change the jig itself. Which can get old real quick if you're trying to find the color the fish want to bite.

I'd say most people on here use either tube bodies or solid plastic (like Yum Beavertails or Bobby Garland baits). They come in a rainbow of colors and you can change colors just be replacing the body. Plus, they're durable.

Remember the Golden Rule of fishing lures. They're made to catch fishermen, not fish!

BTW, if you're looking for a good place to buy jigs, try crappiepro.com. I've been ordering from them for two years now and I couldn't be more satisfied with a company. They always throw some extra's in with each order! I'm hoping they will be at our get-together this Sat.

Yes Crappie Pro will be there! I'll ask Larry to bring baits along for those who need to stock up.

Well, I myself have use for most all of them. I make my own mostly, but do buy some plastic tubes and Bobby garland baits in a wide variety of color combinations. I will use the plastics for finding out what color the fish are angry at that day, and then I will switch over to a bucktail in the same color. The bucktail will last all day or longer, if I don't break off and a single jig can put a limit in the boat. If I only use plastic, I'll go through a lot of baits in a day and some of them are a little pricey. Plastic till I see what they like and then hammer them with a matching bucktail. Jiggin is pure fun!!!

When you use jigs, do you tie them on the line itself or do you use some kind of swivel?
The jig itself is weighted so no weight needed?

Peke

I usually use two jigs tied on directly to my power pro line, with no swivel or anything; and about 6-10 inches in between them. Sometimes I'll use a single jig in really thick brush, but mostly I'll tease them with a choice of two!
Bighook

I tie two jigs on most of the time. I use a loop knot with 1/2" to 1 1/2" loop. Going through twice will give you a stronger knot.