Remove Plastic Jig Tail (Curly)?

[SwampFisher]

I was able to find some 1/32 chart plastic jigs at walmart, but I have seen a lot of dislike of plastic curly tail jigs on here (especially with a float). Would it make sense to just cut off the tails (or split the tails into multiple strips) to make the grubs resemble a more realistic shape/movement?

[skeetbum]

Just my opinion, I would run them like they are and let the fish tell you if they are what you want or not.

[SwampFisher]

Just my opinion, I would run them like they are and let the fish tell you if they are what you want or not.

good point. thanks

[trypman1]

Curly tails are fine for jigging. Just use the right colors and size.

[Clint]

Tie up a double jig rig with one "with" and one "without" and the fish will let you know.

[gillchaser999]

Slow swimming a curlytail is a deadly method of catching fish . I like them on a Beetlespin too. Gillchaser

[SwampFisher]

Tie up a double jig rig with one "with" and one "without" and the fish will let you know.

like this? how far up should the split shot be from the top jig? if using two sizes of jig, should the smaller one be on top?

[Clint]

like this? how far up should the split shot be from the top jig? if using two sizes of jig, should the smaller one be on top? <snip>

1. Being an ultra light fan (my heavy rod has 4# line & I go all the way to 1# on others) I seldom use any extra weight.
2. When I use a double jig rig I put the heavier jig on top to let the smaller jig swim a bit more naturaly.

I use jigs all the way down to 1/100th oz., while most of the time I use 1/32nd and 1/64th oz.

[SwampFisher]

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thanks for the tips. what knot do you use for the top jig?

[Clint]

thanks for the tips. what knot do you use for the top jig?

I slide the jig up the line, form a bight and then tie a double overhand knot making a 4" to 6" loop. For the bottom I tie the same knot, but with a smaller loop.

For a single jig I use a Palomar knot tied tight.