Thread: What was your best bait this year that caught them guills and all?

I caught my best fish this(last) year on some tiny little black stinger tail jigs I got from Bob's jigs that I found here. Second place goes to one called a Donkey Tail jig. I don't remember where I got them, likely online somewhere, but they are amazing. They have a neat little jig head that is kind of like a ned rig with a wire keeper on it. I really like them.

My best bait, as with every other year, is earth worms. My best lure is 1/32 or 1/64 oz jig head and a Bobby Garland Baby Shad (generally a natural color).

Originally Posted by gunwhatgun

I caught my best fish this(last) year on some tiny little black stinger tail jigs I got from Bob's jigs that I found here. Second place goes to one called a Donkey Tail jig. I don't remember where I got them, likely online somewhere, but they are amazing. They have a neat little jig head that is kind of like a ned rig with a wire keeper on it. I really like them.

Mule Jig
Mule Jig (1/64oz)
– Mule Fishing Supply Co

What was your best bait this year that caught them guills and all?
Easy - light jigs and soft plastics for all species, the lures either hand poured or modified using a pair of scissors and candle to melt the ends to be joined - hybrid lure example:

Crappie Magnet tail added to a larger grub body (white sucker couldn't resist):


hand pour mini-sticks:



thin straight tail (the one on the far right is a hybrid using a French Fry worm segment)



Curl tail hybrids:



Spike tail



Crappie Spin with various lures:

hotdogs and worms for bluegill are tough to compete with in this part of the world

Originally Posted by Fishfishwish

My best bait, as with every other year, is earth worms. My best lure is 1/32 or 1/64 oz jig head and a Bobby Garland Baby Shad (generally a natural color).

Yeah, that's why I always tip my plastics with half a worm.

Awesome pics and variety!

Trout Magnet and Euro Tackle B-Vibe were my go-to for 2021...but I love trying new stuff!