Question for you guys that fish minnow head jigs

[skiptomylu]

I have never used any of these and just got a few 1/32 & 1/16 to see what they can do. I just want to ask what kind of tail do you that use these have?

Hackle tail or marabou?

I have also thought about using some Mylar tubing to make it look more like a minnow; so any of you use one like that?

Any other good ideas or tips you know I would appreciate if you share that info with me.

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[CrappiePappy]

I have also thought about using some Mylar tubing to make it look more like a minnow; so any of you use one like that?

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Are you thinking about something like this :

Grousefly's Little Slick Jig



... cp

[skiptomylu]

Are you thinking about something like this :

Grousefly's Little Slick Jig



... cp

Not really, I have some Mylar tubing I got a long time back to make some fly spoons with and have done nothing yet with them. So I was thinking about making a body with a marabou tail and the body would be Mylar and probably have some stuff covering it and seal it off. I can't hardly describe it, but I am going to try and make one soon.

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[gofish]

I like the idea I fish and extremely clear lake so detail is really important. In the process of crappie fishing in this lake I catch a lot of big bluegill and red ear. This lake in the past years has produced a lot of 2 pound crappie and several 3 pound. Not as good as it used to be but still good if you know the lake. To make a long story short you showed a picture of a jig that looked like a bee, awesome. When we fish for bluegill and redear we use a black plastic spider with white rubber legs, would like to see something more realistic. I think it probably looks like some type of water bug. I really like your designs very realistic.

[Fatman]

You can use any kind of plastic or material on them the ideas are endless. I know what your describing with the mylar tubing and I can picture it in my mind but I've never tried to tie one up before. I'm almost done with the powder might have to get the tying stuff out.

Fatman

[Hillbilly910]

fish it the same as a pea head or ball head jig. Its just a little more narrow and slightly pointed. It will dig into cover more so, and tangle a bit more.
Bass Pro shops brand of "roadrunners" called stumpjumpers have minnow heads, with a blade below them.
Also i think northland sells some soft minnow baits with that style head.
They do have a bit more detail around the eyes.

HB