Terrova80

I will try my best to upload pics as I work. I like the soft white or light yellow for the belly and a frog pattern too. I'm thinking of a black magenta with fine red flakes. If I can make a jointed one I would be happy if it actually has some good action. Most of them will have swivel hook hangers because I don't want to use the same type of hardware that the original Jitterbug's come with. I have a lot of options when it comes with making my own Jitterbug's. Years ago I made large Spook bait with fiber optical inserts for the eyes. That was a bit tricky as I ruined more of the optics trying to work them in from the top at a 90° and then went with a 36° on a 3/8'' inch bend. I used a brass gun cleaning brush to get fiber through. This was a daylight lure and I used it in shaded areas with wood that I figured Musky would be hanging out at different times. My lure making skills weren't like they are now. I caught a couple of mediocre Musky and then a 48" Musky that totally destroyed that lure and I as hard as I worked on that bait, I wasn't up to doing it again. Red Cedar Bass wood are my best to work with and getting good balance and buoyancy. Like a lot of guys are throwing 8" and up with 4. oz baits, I might give that size some thought. Thanks for sharing.

Does anyone use Jitterbug's? If so, what size and colors do you prefer? I found a Musky size at a lake known for Musky and when I compared it some others, I found that it's not much bigger than what I thought. I'm going to make my own except much bigger. I caught a couple of bass on the one I found, and the bass had the whole lure in their mouth. I have a very large top water bait that I bought at a flea market just about seven inches long and the bass tore it up. Bass from six inches to seven pounds and now the bait sits on a shelf, at least what's left of it. I spoke with a Musky guide about how many bass I caught on that lure and he told me that his catch of bass is similar and suggested that I build my own Jitterbug's in the six to eight inch size. I have some large blades and I'm going to make some bigger blades. Any thoughts are welcome.

Watch Michael Jense ty some hair jigs. You might want to incorporate or learn a few things. I know that I have. I was skeptical about using Deer hair because I thought it wouldn't have any action. I was wrong! Check it out, we can always learn something from others, no matter where they are.

I'm in the same situation. However, with the prices of line it's hard to make a choice. I saw a spool of Sunline for $68.99! I couldn't tell you what type of line because the price shocked me so much that I had to move on.

I've never decided that the pfeugo is what I'm going with,at least for now. It's a toss up between the Feugo and the Exceler.

What is a jigging handle? That might be something I need to look at. Thanks

I agree about the hand being injured with forever damage. If I had ripped that hook out,like my oldest son claimed that he would do, would have damaged three nerves in my index finger. The er doc showed this to my son and my son never brought it up again!!

I have a craw lure similar to that one, but I don't know who makes it. Have to dig it up and check it!

I agree about balance and the shallow spool. I'm not in a hurry because my rod being a custom made, it will be four to six weeks so,I'm going to keep looking at the reels. I've found that fishing for big Bluegills, I need to reel pretty fast to catch up with them. I'm going to check out some at the store. A 6:2 gear ratio and 30"plus line retrieve is what I have in mind. The Legalis lt 2500 might be just right. The Tatula is a fantastic reel which I may need to save up for over the winter, as my rod will cost close to $300. Thanks for sharing, it gives me some great info for choosing the right reel.

I've been looking at the Tatula spinning reels for an 8' medium light extra fast rod. Any experience with these is appreciated. Thanks

I'm looking to get a few expensive things. Tuned Up custom rods, I believe in Minnesota has an eighth foot medium light extra fast action for $280.00 plus another Diawa Tatula spinning reel. Even though I have plenty of ultra light rods, most are under six feet.

I had a 30" pike thrashing in a net and made a trip to the hospital. I never reach into them net until they stop thrashing. I also don't lip bass because it causes too much harm to them. I look at it the way that if someone grabbed you by your lower lip and picked you up, would it hurt, and maybe cause permanent damage?

I just bought a Billfold mesh bag for my plastics and it holds more pouches than I thought. At$39.99 I believe it's a great product. I have three speed bags, and I also have several insulated lunch boxes that can hold quite a few pouches. I think that probably everyone probably have several of these just sitting around and not being used 😅.

That creeps me out!