Fishin' Fool Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 I'd like to learn to fish jigs this year but I'd like to start with small jigs on spinning tackle. Any suggestions on good smaller profile jig maybe say 1/8 ounce to 1/4 ounce that I could tip with a beaver bait or something like that? Thanks. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 Fish a Strike King Bitsy Bug. 5 Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:24 AM, eyedabassman said: Fish a Strike King Bitsy Bug. Expand Thanks for the suggestion. What would you use for a trailer? Is a beaver bait sufficient? On 2/16/2016 at 12:27 AM, EvanT123 said: Tubes Expand I fish tubes alot already. I'm trying to venture into jig fishing. Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Strike King Bitsy Bug x 2 They don't last a very long time but they're great for beginning. They work really well and have a good profile plus they're very inexpensive. If you prefer to get higher quality right off the bat, Siebert Outdoors makes a finesse jig called the Sniper jig that is great and we'll reccomended. There's a link to their site at the bottom in the sponsor logos. 2 Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:28 AM, Fishin' Fool said: Thanks for the suggestion. What would you use for a trailer? Is a beaver bait sufficient? Expand Yes, and i would fish a Netbait Tiny Paca chunk or a Zoom swimming chunk! 3 Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 I just ordered a NRX spinning rod that I plan to use for bottom contact baits. I thought I'd add this to the mix. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:35 AM, Fishin' Fool said: I just ordered a NRX spinning rod that I plan to use for bottom contact baits. I thought I'd add this to the mix. Expand What kind of action? Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:32 AM, eyedabassman said: Yes, and i would fish a Netbait Tiny Paca chunk or a Zoom swimming chunk! Expand x2 Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:38 AM, eyedabassman said: What kind of action? On 2/16/2016 at 12:38 AM, eyedabassman said: What kind of action? Expand 842s sjr Expand From what I read sounds more closer to MH than M. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:35 AM, Fishin' Fool said: I just ordered a NRX spinning rod that I plan to use for bottom contact baits. I thought I'd add this to the mix. Expand What kind of action? A MH will work fine! Quote
EvanT123 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:28 AM, Fishin' Fool said: I fish tubes alot already. I'm trying to venture into jig fishing. Expand How are the two different? Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 1:10 AM, EvanT123 said: How are the two different? Expand A tube is a tube on a hook and jig. But he's talking about a skirted bass jig. Quote
EvanT123 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 1:14 AM, WI_Angler1989 said: A tube is a tube on a hook and jig. But he's talking about a skirted bass jig. Expand So they are both lead headed hooks one just has a skirt and the other has a piece of plastic over them. I didn't know the guy already fishes tubes a lot already. If he does then he probably knows how to already fish a jig. Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 1:28 AM, EvanT123 said: So they are both lead headed hooks one just has a skirt and the other has a piece of plastic over them. I didn't know the guy already fishes tubes a lot already. If he does then he probably knows how to already fish a jig. Expand Yep, and I meant no offense. Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 1:28 AM, EvanT123 said: So they are both lead headed hooks one just has a skirt and the other has a piece of plastic over them. I didn't know the guy already fishes tubes a lot already. If he does then he probably knows how to already fish a jig. Im out. Expand I hear what you're saying but skirted jigs are more intimidating to me. I fish Lk St Clair so drifting and dragging tube jigs is a very effective manner of catching fish. If the other jigs fish similar to tube jigs I should pick it up pretty fast. Just have never done it before. Quote
EvanT123 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 No prob. Just tryin to give you some options. Generally tubes are cheaper than skirted jigs so I thought it would be a good way to learn what a bite feels like. Quote
JustinU1X Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 I use a 5/16oz greenfish tackle jig with a paca chunk 1 Quote
EvanT123 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 A Yamamoto hula grub on some sort of jig head would be an option as well 1 Quote
aceman387 Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 I use bitsy bug jigs all the time. My two favorite trailers are the bps brand river bugs in the smaller size and the zoom u vibe craw. Quote
Knightiac Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:24 AM, eyedabassman said: Fish a Strike King Bitsy Bug. Expand Yep, I love using berkley chigger craws or even strike king rage tails on them. Obviously the smaller versions of both baits, but both work well and are great for downsizing when the bite is tough. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 16, 2016 Super User Posted February 16, 2016 Booyah Baby Boo Jig + Zoom Creepy Crawler Trailer is a GREAT finesse jig combo (better jig than Strike King Bitsy Jig at the same price). For finesse botom dragging - it's hard to beat a Bass Patrol 1/4oz. football jig (inexpensive) with a baby Paca Chunk Craw . Green Pumpkin and Black & Blue are the only colors you need to get started ! 1 Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/16/2016 at 12:30 AM, WI_Angler1989 said: Strike King Bitsy Bug x 2 They don't last a very long time but they're great for beginning. They work really well and have a good profile plus they're very inexpensive. If you prefer to get higher quality right off the bat, Siebert Outdoors makes a finesse jig called the Sniper jig that is great and we'll reccomended. There's a link to their site at the bottom in the sponsor logos. Expand I've been using Strike King Bitsy Bug jigs for the last couple years with no complaints. I usually use a SK Baby Rage Craw as a trailer (and bite off the first 2 segments). With that said I'm going to order some Sniper and Finesse jigs from Seibert this year. They are only about $.30 more and I will get a better hook, more color selections and better overall quality. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 17, 2016 Super User Posted February 17, 2016 There are a lot of 316 to 5/16 oz finesse jigs on the market, a few have top quality hooks. If are asking about a jig with a weed gruard the following should work with 8 lb FC or mono/ copolymer line. Siebert Sniper jig looks good, I use Don Iovino Star Burst and Skinny Bear finesse jigs and they are good. Don't limit your spinning tackle to weed guard style jigs when darter, round, mushroom and football plain heads in 3/32 to 3/16 oz sizes without a skirt work good with soft plastic worms and creature/craws. Tom 3 Quote
Scarborough817 Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 3:48 PM, WRB said: There are a lot of 316 to 5/16 oz finesse jigs on the market, a few have top quality hooks. If are asking about a jig with a weed gruard the following should work with 8 lb FC or mono/ copolymer line. Siebert Sniper jig looks good, I use Don Iovino Star Burst and Skinny Bear finesse jigs and they are good. Don't limit your spinning tackle to weed guard style jigs when darter, round, mushroom and football plain heads in 3/32 to 3/16 oz sizes without a skirt work good with soft plastic worms and creature/craws. Tom Expand i second this siebert are quality jigs and the customer service is top notch Quote
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