Who uses dart jigs

[mighty]

Just wondering who uses the dart jigs, and get some info on how the work?

Thinking about buying some, any info would be appreciated.

Thanx

[Barnacle Bill]

Are you refering to these? http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...dart&noImage=0

[fished-out]

I use shad darts, both tied and plain (tipped with a minnow), in 1/32 and 1/64 oz size. I fish them below a slip bobber with an erratic retrieve and by just pitching them. They work well in the summer, but I do better with other methods in early spring and in winter. I think the shad dart has too much movement for winter and early pre-spawn, but that's just been my experience.

[shipahoy41]

I am not a real fan favorite of shad darts for Bluegill or crappie. The crappie wants a slow presentation. Opten the crappie will study the jig before inhaling it. To me, a shad dart requires too much movement to be as effective as other slower presentations. Just my two cents worth.

[chaunc]

Shad darts are very good panfish baits. I've fished em with plastic or hair. Put it in front of a shellcracker and they'll smack the heck out of it. Crappieday ties some really nice ones. Check them out at www.microspoons.com.

[todobien]

I fish them for shad. Have thought about both them and shad spoons for crappie but haven't tried

[skiptomylu]

I just ordered some dart heads I plan of giving them a try this spring trolling. Got them in 1/32 & 1/16 oz. size and will tie them just like the other heads I tie. I may leave off the chenille, but maybe not too. I will put feathers on them and that is for sure!

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[freeflow_23]

I've used the shad spoons with good results.
Some of them have really small hooks but other than that I think they work well.

[wwwUncle]

For me, the smaller ones, with a little bit of plastic on it, are fantastic for panfish. But, for me, they do not seem to attract the crappie that well.