Question: setting jig hook in plastic grub

[bdorman]

Warning: Stupid newbie question

When using a plastic grub with a curly tail, do you set the jig hook with the tail curling up or down? I've seen pictures of it both ways


Thanks!

[das speck hunter]

People will swear that one way is the best way. But you gotta go out and try every thing. With that being said I was always taught to hook through the bottom with the curl upwards. But Ive seen through the top, bottom, side and nose. I saw recently they even put directions on the back of culprit packs saying that through the bottom provides the best action for Culprit curly tailed worms. So whats good for the goose is good for the duck.

[Bronson]

I've found it is better for it to curl downwards, less likely for tail to get hung in the hook. Will still happen but not as much.

[BigMack]

I love those curlys too, but splitting them gives more action and they like it.


I hook mine with the curl going up.

be sure to give yourself a good gap berween the hook point and the body.
I feed mine high on the back to do that.

[Spoonminnow]

Curl up for no reason except it looks cooler

[omegapd]

I was taught long ago- by the best fisherman I know- that he always rigged it with the tail going sideways. So, one more answer to confuse you, I guess. :D That's the way I rig mine up and I've done well that way. I will admit, that BigMack has a great idea. I fish curly tails from a company called Jiffy Jigs (in Vidalia, GA) and their tails are cut into those 3 sections like his. There is a ton more movement compared to the single tail.

[huntinslabs]

I usually rig em curl down so I can tip with a minner and the tail still flutter

[STUMP HUNTER]

I usually rig em curl down so I can tip with a minner and the tail still flutter

Same for me.

[BigRiverMarine]

I love those curlys too, but splitting them gives more action and they like it.


I hook mine with the curl going up.

be sure to give yourself a good gap berween the hook point and the body.
I feed mine high on the back to do that.

I think BPS, or Southern Pro makes this curly tail and call it a triple riple.

[bdorman]

Well, as das speck hunter predicted we've got votes for up, down and sideways! I guess I'll try them all, along with Big Mack's suggestion to slice up the tail. Many thanks...and more newbie questions to come.