Pork Rind Frog on a Boo Jig

[NewFishinDad]

I have a silly question, (i'm a newbie) .  I bought some pork rind frogs to jig n pig with what side should be up the softer side or the "leathery" part, or does it matter.  After I use it should I take it of and put it back in the jar or just discard it?

I'm using it on a Booyah Boo jig

Thanks

[BassThumb]

Skin side up, and put it back in the jar.  Or just use plastics...

[K_Mac]

You're using a great jig. :)I haven't used pork in years. With all of the good plastic trailers there is no reason to IMHO. Since you already have a jar, skin up is the way I rigged them most of the time. You can loosen them up a little by cutting some of the fat off. This will cause the jig to fall faster. Sometimes that is a good thing... The first time you have one dry up on a jig you will see that pork is a pain...

The Rage Tail trailers get a lot of love on this forum. I haven't tried them yet. Zoom makes a good trailer that is shaped much like pork, and works well. I use Netbait Paca chunks and craws most of the time. All of these have action you will not get with pork.

There are still a few folks around that use pork. Some swear by it in cold water. I caught many fish using pork back in the day. 8-) Good luck.

[whoopbazz]

I disagree with the there now need for pork. I feel at temps below 55 or 60 degrees pork is better.

Pork is more boyant therefor falls slower. Make sure your pork size and jig size jive.

For example on jigs around a 1/8-5/16 use a #11 pork frog. Anything larger use the #1 (I think). I never go over a 1/4 hear in the NE (the bass are smaller) so I'm not sure of the larger pork frog.

[flippin and pitchin]

Don't disgard pork !  Now is the time to use it.  Pork is a great choice when water is 55 degrees and colder. The #11 for jigs to 3/8 oz and the #1 for 3/8 to 3/4 oz.  I use the #1 on a 3/8 Booyah jig for a slow fall and bass hang on to pork.  It's uncanny.  if you keep it moist/wet you can re-use many times over. To get it off the hook, rotate it 180 degrees and it should come off much easier.  Put it back in the jar with the solution it was packed in and seal the jar tight.

[Primus]

When using pork I sometimes will take a knife and make the slit slightly larger so it can come on & off easier. Obviously if you make the slot too big it won't stay on, so if you try this don't overdo it. Good Luck, stay patient, jigs will pay off with big fish.

[whoopbazz]

one more thing...a old Denny Brauer tip (the king of jig-n-pig flipping)

trim the weed guard with scissors even with the hook.

the weed guard should not stick up higher thatn the hook.

[J Francho]

Its important to know the "why" when sharing a tip like trimming a weed guard.  it stiffens the guard so it works better in wood or heavy cover.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I disagree with the there now need for pork. I feel at temps below 55 or 60 degrees pork is better.

Pork is more boyant therefor falls slower. Make sure your pork size and jig size jive.

For example on jigs around a 1/8-5/16 use a #11 pork frog. Anything larger use the #1 (I think). I never go over a 1/4 hear in the NE (the bass are smaller) so I'm not sure of the larger pork frog.

Until you adjust your thinking about the size of fish in PA, you will continue to catch the little ones you talk about.

You'd be surprised what a 2lb fish can fit into its mouth.

To the OP, try a Rage Tail (any of them) or a Yamamoto Flappin Hog for a trailer.  I use both on Booyah jigs

[whoopbazz]

Its important to know the "why" when sharing a tip like trimming a weed guard. it stiffens the guard so it works better in wood or heavy cover.

It also keeps from hitting the roof of the fishes mouth and deflecting the hookset.

[whoopbazz]

Until you adjust your thinking about the size of fish in PA, you will continue to catch the little ones you talk about.

So, you're saying the bigger the bait the bigger the bass? I better go get me some 10" worms and a few Okeechobee spinnerbaits too. That way I can catch those 7lb PA bass.

In the future if you have an issue with a comment some one has, phrase your reply without cutting into the posters fishing thoughts.

I have no problem catching 2lb+ fish on 1/8oz jigs and a #11 pork frog.

The comment was based for reference on JIG SIZE NOT FISH SIZE.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Honestly, yes.

I'm not saying a 7lb fish wont hit a 1/4oz jig in front of its face, but a 10" worm will have more drawing power for larger fish as well as catching "average" sizes.

For the record, you did mention fish size.

I never go over a 1/4 hear in the NE (the bass are smaller)

Dont get so upset man. There are bigger things to worry about...

[J Francho]

Its important to know the "why" when sharing a tip like trimming a weed guard. it stiffens the guard so it works better in wood or heavy cover.

It also keeps from hitting the roof of the fishes mouth and deflecting the hookset.

I'm selling on that one, but it could be a problem with a lame hookset.  Not saying yours are lame, but sometimes you get caught off guard.

[bear7625]

I have also used a pork rind frog on a plain weedless hook to slow the fall even more.

Just wanted to add that the brine they pack them in used to be highly corrosive. Keep jar sealed tight and away from other tackle.

[Chris]

I hook mine fatty side down. If you feel like experimenting you can take a knife and cut the fatty side at the nose to form a wedge shape it helps stick more fish and gives the trailer more action. When taking the pork off the jig turn it so that the tails are towards the jig head and work it off the hook (its easier). If the punched hole in the trailer wear out take a some surgical tubing or a piece of hard plastic to keep it on the hook. (like a hole punched out of a coffee can lid) Just remember to keep the trailer wet if your using pork. The weight of the jig determines the rate of fall and how well you stay in contact with it for longer distances or when punching in cover not the size of the bass. Bulk helps the fish find it on the fall and can help slow down the fall. By fanning out your weed guard and loosening it up a little (sometimes it has paint or glue on it) helps the hook stick fish. If you thin out the weed guard by cutting on the front part of the guard it will make it very flexible. If you thin out on the hook end it will make it more rigid but still has less guard to get through. The top of the guard should be trimmed to form a wedge shape. You just push it down to cover the hook and then make your cut a little above the hook at a tapper. When your setting the hook on a jig your kinda forcing the head of the jig out a closed mouth. So if the weed guard doesn't collapse then out pops the jig and no fishy on the hook. So it is a matter of balance between the fall rate, and how much weed guard you need to get through stuff.