Literally a Crappie Jig

[GrumpyLoomis]

I use the variegated feathers for the barred look. This jig does not look much like a crappie fry but I may try again. This is a jig from my box, not just now tied.

[Fridays86]

Thought I would give this another try. I like the experiment of it. Got it wet so you could see the flash better.

[MCG1]

My contribution.

[skeetbum]

You guys are tying some knockouts, really good stuff. Used to use a gray and black with some flash in the tail that did well, maybe that’s what the crappie saw.

[SuperDave336]

Here are some I had from previous post. I guess any shad baitfish colors would work.









Gray ghost is a very popular jig.

[hdhntr]

all of these are crazy good! Fish don't take the time to see what species is in front of them! they see a flash, ID food and BOOM. it's in their gullet!

All of those are just excellent but If I took the time to make one it would be too pretty for me to use! LOL. It's like those $15 crankbaits I got as prizes at fishing shows which look so realistic but I can't ever put it on a line and toss it as I know i would get hung up on first cast!

[RLS40]

I do make so small fry jigs. They range from 1/32 to 1/16 once and are my go to jigs when fishing gets tough.
They produce best during the hard water season and cold water. I seems that all fish eat fry.
I use fine rubber hackle or fur for tail material and all some glitter to the bodies.

[SuperDave336]

Those are cool I really like them.

[GrumpyLoomis]

hdhntr , I used to be the same way bout losing lures, but they are of zero use in storage. Give them a shot of being productive.

[JUNGLEJIMJIGS]

I've been tying crappie jigs for over 25 years and the very best bluegill or crappie fry imitation I've used is mallard drake flank feathers with gadwall feathers at #2. The barring on these feathers are fantastic and tying a duck feather jig only takes a couple minutes. I've caught 10's of thousands of crappie, bluegill and bass using duck feather jigs since I started making them.