Trailer Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 Is it just me or does that New Gill pattern on the Northstar Swim jig look awesome!? I don't know about the fish, but it sure looks good to me! I mostly hop and drag a jig, but explain these swim jigs to me. I've heard you throw them and fish them like a spinnerbait. True? Quote
Doubled Over Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 True. A swim jig is basically a spinnerbait without the blades. Like to throw mine around thick grass. That New Gill color really looks nice! I also like the look of Bull Gill. Both look killer for spawn but I can't find any... Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 4, 2013 Super User Posted March 4, 2013 His gill pattern is HOT!!! right after the spawn. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted March 4, 2013 Super User Posted March 4, 2013 One of North Stars Pro Staff guys swears by that jig. I've never used it, but it's on my next order Quote
Trailer Posted March 5, 2013 Author Posted March 5, 2013 That blue gill color would definitely work in my opinion. And something in a rainbow trout color because the Game & Fish Commission is always stocking rainbows. Quote
bassh8er Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 True. A swim jig is basically a spinnerbait without the blades. Like to throw mine around thick grass. That New Gill color really looks nice! I also like the look of Bull Gill. Both look killer for spawn but I can't find any... Some styles and colors are available on TW, but the best selection is on the website. Last fall there were a few different sales they had for new products, free shipping, etc... and I loaded up. Quote
GOOCHY Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 I have several Bull Gill in my tackle box and I'm going to experiment with a swim bait trailer this Spring. I have a feeling it's going to be absolutely killer. Quote
Vinny Chase Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 One of North Stars Pro Staff guys swears by that jig. I've never used it, but it's on my next order Correct. I always have a 3/8oz New Gill swim jig tied on and it accounts for at least 75% of my fish ever year...There isn't a blue gill imitation out there like this jig. 1 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted March 5, 2013 Super User Posted March 5, 2013 Correct. I always have a 3/8oz New Gill swim jig tied on and it accounts for at least 75% of my fish ever year...There isn't a blue gill imitation out there like this jig. Your not helping my wallet come next sale man lol Quote
mnbassman23 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 I've never been so set on one color in my life, New Gill is the real deal. If the forage in your lakes have any kind of sunfish/bluegill or even perch for that matter you need to throw this jig. Like you said work it like a spinnerbait and don't be afraid to pump your rod a few times during the retrieve and also kill the bait and let it sink around key pieces of cover. These 2 things get me a lot of bites throughout the year. 1 Quote
Jake P Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 NS jigs catch me alot of fish. But I have never seen a panfish of any sorts in my neck of the Woods with those colors. Green and or gray with dark orange bellies. That's what the sunnies look in my lakes. Not saying it won't work because I know y'all are successful with them. I just have to have that initial visual confidence in a bait color before I would ever think of trying. Now Kentucky blue grass and bama craw, those produce very well for me. Might grab a couple new gill flip and swims with my next order just to try based on yalls results. Quote
bigfishbk86 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Correct. I always have a 3/8oz New Gill swim jig tied on and it accounts for at least 75% of my fish ever year...There isn't a blue gill imitation out there like this jig. Vinny, what trailer are you using of that 3/8 new gill swim jig? Quote
River Rat316 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 NS jigs catch me alot of fish. But I have never seen a panfish of any sorts in my neck of the Woods with those colors. Green and or gray with dark orange bellies. That's what the sunnies look in my lakes. Not saying it won't work because I know y'all are successful with them. I just have to have that initial visual confidence in a bait color before I would ever think of trying. Now Kentucky blue grass and bama craw, those produce very well for me. Might grab a couple new gill flip and swims with my next order just to try based on yalls results. Worry not young Jake, there is a southern bream color on its way to the photographers right now, for all you southern guys that have never seen a true northern spawning male gill, Bull GIll and New Gill are about as close as I can get. Bull gill is a little more muted and probably truer to the actual thing, New Gill is louder brighter and stands out, and yes both of them produce, I might get flamed here but I actually like Bull GIll better but throw both equally as much, New Gill gets the nod in any kind of water with a stain to it, the bass can see it better and in turn it gets bit better. And for those that always want to match the hatch, why? I want my bait to be close but at least stand out from the crowd, if they can see it easier and pick it out from the crowd, I just automatically assume it will get bit more often, that is just my thinking on it anyway. 1 Quote
Doubled Over Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Some styles and colors are available on TW, but the best selection is on the website. Last fall there were a few different sales they had for new products, free shipping, etc... and I loaded up. Thanks for the reply. I was aware that they were on TW but they weren't in stock. That will be on my "to buy" list when they do come back in. Spawn is coming up here in Virginia. Quote
River Rat316 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 There is a shipment on the way to them right now, some New Gill flip and swims were in there I believe, I can't remember if there was New Gill swim jigs or not, but anyway we will be shipping them more by the end of the week. Otherwise you can order from the website also. Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 I have one tied on right now if preparation for throwing it on my next outing planned for next week. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 5, 2013 Super User Posted March 5, 2013 And for those that always want to match the hatch, why? I want my bait to be close but at least stand out from the crowd, if they can see it easier and pick it out from the crowd, I just automatically assume it will get bit more often, that is just my thinking on it anyway. Unless there is an advantage that trends in the population through reproduction, in the natural world things that "stand out" get killed and eaten. I want my lures and baits to stand out a little, too! Quote
Jake P Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Worry not young Jake, there is a southern bream color on its way to the photographers right now, for all you southern guys that have never seen a true northern spawning male gill, Bull GIll and New Gill are about as close as I can get. Bull gill is a little more muted and probably truer to the actual thing, New Gill is louder brighter and stands out, and yes both of them produce, I might get flamed here but I actually like Bull GIll better but throw both equally as much, New Gill gets the nod in any kind of water with a stain to it, the bass can see it better and in turn it gets bit better. And for those that always want to match the hatch, why? I want my bait to be close but at least stand out from the crowd, if they can see it easier and pick it out from the crowd, I just automatically assume it will get bit more often, that is just my thinking on it anyway. I have some bull gill swim jigs that I have not even used yet, but they look awesome. My only complaint is its not available in the flip and swim . Southern bream color huh? I'm very interested!! Any time frame on the release? Quote
TrapperJ Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 All this talk on jigs and the positive feedback from NorthStar got me to try a few, i just ordered New Gill Simply Watermelon Alimony PB&J Can't wait to give them a test run! 2 Quote
River Rat316 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 We are working on getting a bunch of new things out at the end of this month, so stay tuned, some good things coming! 2 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted March 6, 2013 Super User Posted March 6, 2013 All this talk on jigs and the positive feedback from NorthStar got me to try a few, i just ordered New Gill Simply Watermelon Alimony PB&J Can't wait to give them a test run! Your gonna love em bud. The quality is great. Quote
Crookedneck Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 The bait monkey stole my credit card last night and ordered some Northstar swim jigs in... Stinky Pinky Chartruse and White Perch New Gill Bull Gill And I think there might have been a finesse jig or two ordered too. Now I just need the ice to melt so I can get on the water... 1 Quote
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