Originally Posted by
David Waters
I have had a lot of success on my home lakes tipping jigs with minnows. BUt I have heard some folks talk about they dont tip them because they affect the action of the grub or the jig. I noticed a guy on Grenada the other day who said the same thing. He had a jig he tipped with niblets instead of a minnow. I just don't catch the numbers on just jigs on my home lakes. Could be a water clarity issue. Any opinions on this?
I think the clairy has a lot to do with it. I fish mainly coastal rivers that are heavily stained from cypress trees. I can assure you that if you use just a jig, you are not going to catch very many fish. I've always used jigs and minnows and it does take different colors on different days to attract them.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va