Jig suggestions

[Bassonly]

I am making football and flipping jigs. Any suggestions on what you would like to see more of in a jig? I wan to make the best possible, with no expenses spared. I am already wire-tying the skirt, and using an Owner 4/0 hook in the larger suzes, and a 3/0 in the smaller ones. I am using vinyl paint, because it doesn't chip, but I want to know if there is anything that you jig fisherman look for but don't find in a jig.  

[Bob 06239]

Pre rigged with 5,6,7,lb. bass attached.... ;D

[senko_77]

I'm about to start making my own jigs but since I'm not selling them I will let you in on something that I could garuntee would sell. First, you hand tying the skirt is a great thing. But something I and I'm sure everyone else would find awesome is if you added a pinch of marabou on the inside of the skirt. I have made a few skirt/marabou jigs and there action is unbelievable. Make a few prototypes and see what happens. I think you will like it.

Also, I have yet to find a jig with a super loud rattle. The only jig I ever found with a decent rattle was the Strike King Pro Model.

And the last thing, are you able to make a 1/8oz and 1/16oz jig with a good, big hook.  I'm talking like a 3/0 owner.  Those would sell like WILDFIRE.  I haven't been able to find one like that yet.  Everything that light has these little light wire hooks.  I know Randall from the forum is also looking for one like that so get back to me if you can make some.  

[Siebert Outdoors]

a few

trailer keeper

rattles

quality paint job

[Bassonly]

The smallest size I can make is 3/16, but I can put a 3/0 or 4/0 Owner in it. I will try the marabou idea. As to the rattles, I may use a double rattle strap system that allows the rattles to bounce all over the place and create more noise. I may look into getting a smaller mold. As for a trailer keeper, my jigs have a good barb, but that's it. Keep giving me some ideas. Thanks, Bassonly

[Siebert Outdoors]

thicker fuller skirt with good color schemes

[basspro48]

Hey senko77, do you tie the marabou to the shamk of the hook or incorporate it into the skirt somehow? Because I have made a few bucktail/silicone skirt jigs and I have always tied the bucktail to the shank of the hook. Just wondering how you do it.

[senko_77]

I tie it on the shank.  I dont like to tie it way up the shank either.  I usually do it right behind the end of the bend.  This only works if you spear your trailers like I do rather than threading them on the hook.  Have you tried marabou yet?  Bucktail was my favorite until I tried marabou and I saw its action while sitting still.

[basspro48]

Haven't tried marabou yet, but i will be very soon. Thanks man

[earthworm77]

loudest rattle? =Rippler Jigs

[Bassonly]

hey guys, thanks for the input. I now have the business going full steam, and I have used several of your suggestion. As to the rattle system, I am using two rattles that are attached to the back or the jig, and they create more noise by shaking back and forth. They don't extend far enough down the hook shank to interfer witht he hookset... but then again the Owner hook doesn't seem to let anything get in its way! I am working on getting the website up and running. Thanks, Bassonly

[Bassonly]

pardon the massive pic... this should be a bit smaller