Thread: Some advice

So I was using a cork and jig with no problem then all of sudden I couldn't hook a fish. They were just sinking the cork never felt anything. I dropped smaller size jig and tried a fur jig. It went to the point were I had to set the hook with the rod pointing down and away. Has anyone else had this happen ?

Try using a wider hook. Also, sometimes I think when the males are guarding the nest, they will just swing at it.

Tie your jig with a small loop instead of tying it straight to the eye-let. This causes the pointed part of the hook to go up when bitten, hopefully into the hard palate of the fish.

Originally Posted by Stinkfinger

Tie your jig with a small loop instead of tying it straight to the eye-let. This causes the pointed part of the hook to go up when bitten, hopefully into the hard palate of the fish.

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Sorry about the sideways pics but this is how they uploaded.

I thread the line though the jig and pull approximately oh 7-8" out.


I wrap it around my fingers 2-3 times.


Thread the jig through the loops.


I wet the line with my mouth and gently pull it tight. Here you will have to finesse it back and forth to get the proper length of loop. Don't pull it too fast or tight or you'll warp the line and have curly q's in it which can cause weak points.


Finished product.

Oh, and one more thing: I can't stress how important it is to keep the line level when you're tying this loop.

Originally Posted by stinkfinger

oh, and one more thing: I can't stress how important it is to keep the line level when you're tying this loop.

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Originally Posted by DrNip

x2.

Sorry about the sideways pics but this is how they uploaded.

I thread the line though the jig and pull approximately oh 7-8" out.


I wrap it around my fingers 2-3 times.


Thread the jig through the loops.


I wet the line with my mouth and gently pull it tight. Here you will have to finesse it back and forth to get the proper length of loop. Don't pull it too fast or tight or you'll warp the line and have curly q's in it which can cause weak points.


Finished product.

Here's a video of the one I use. It's similar but I find it a little easier to finish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o78Qv5mG8fU

That's the ticket...... nice pics and it explains in pictures what I couldn't in words. Thanks!

I tie every one of my crappie jigs this way.

I've never thought about that I appreciate they input I'll try it out tomorrow