Wayne_Rand Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 I cant get away from using the trusty old jig with a craw or other trailer Any suggestions Quote
Super User NHBull Posted June 26, 2017 Super User Posted June 26, 2017 If it ain't broke..........remember, most bait is designed to land fishermen! 2 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 26, 2017 Super User Posted June 26, 2017 Big worms 9" to 13" T-rigged with sliding bulletvweight. Punch rigs. Both compliment jigs. Big worms around flats with structure breaks and brush. Punch rigs in heavy cover. Tom 3 Quote
MattC Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 I did just recently open up my horizon or broaden my horizon I guess you could say by trying the whole punching thing with good results so far! I like you have been fishing a jig quite a bit this season and end of last season and more specifically at a pond me and little brother frequent often and would always smash them just hoping a jig around the weed edges and just always stuck with due to that mentality of "if it works keep doing it" I eventually wanted to try something new and after looking at those big grass clumps after a couple trips figured ehh what the heck if I'm catching them on the outside imagine what's in the center! so I went to punching those clumps of grass and it paid off so punching can definitely be a solid option to try if thick grass or mats are in the area and you're able to catch them in the edges! it never hurts to try at least and helps the thinking at least on the way home where you start to ponder "I wonder what woulda happened if I punched the mats/grass" but hey if it doesn't work or you feel more comfortable throwing that jig then by all means definitely stick with it, nothing wrong with that at all! Quote
papajoe222 Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 As good as a jig and pig is, there are times when bass will ignore them. The first thing I try then is adjusting the fall rate, either by going lighter or heavier with the jig, or just switching out the trailer. If that doesn't work and I want to continue targeting the same cover, I switch to a worm with the weight pegged. It's basically the same presentation, but a different profile. If I'm targeting deeper structure, I'll grab the old ball and chain and start with a tube or other plastic that resembles a craw and switch to a worm if that doesn't work. Sometimes all it takes is getting the bait up off the bottom. If you haven't guessed, I'm not a big fan of drop shotting. 3 Quote
Hot Rod Johnson Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 I use All Terrain Tackle Jim Moynagh's Football Jig for most of my jig fishing... This Jig literally Rolls Through Rocks, Gravel, and over Ledges without hang-ups... My primary sizes are 3/8 Oz. and 1/2 Oz. in colors of Moynagh's Magic, Natural Craw, PB&J, and Watermelon/Red Flake... I tip them with a Berkley Powerbait Chigger Craw in colors of Pumpkin Green Flake, Black Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin, and Watermelon Candy... Sometimes I will also use a 3/4 Oz. jig when fishing extremely deep "Clear Waters".. 1 Quote
Wayne_Rand Posted June 27, 2017 Author Posted June 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Hot Rod Johnson said: I use All Terrain Tackle Jim Moynagh's Football Jig for most of my jig fishing Yeah I also really enjoy the All Terrain Jigs. but I prefer the Zoom Z craws Quote
Primus Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Try some heavy jigs for reaction bites , in mid summer I've had success with 1 oz or 1-1/4 oz Dirty punch jigs or Strike King Hack Attack with Rage Craws or Rage Space Monkeys as a trailer. Sometimes I throw them in the grass but there are other times I use heavy jigs in fairly deep water to generate reaction strikes . Quote
Hot Rod Johnson Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 7 hours ago, Wayne_Rand said: Yeah I also really enjoy the All Terrain Jigs. but I prefer the Zoom Z craws I haven't ever used Zoom Z Craws... I am sure that they work great tipped onto a jig... What is your best color? Quote
Hot Rod Johnson Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Primus said: Try some heavy jigs for reaction bites , in mid summer I've had success with 1 oz or 1-1/4 oz Dirty punch jigs or Strike King Hack Attack with Rage Craws or Rage Space Monkeys as a trailer. Sometimes I throw them in the grass but there are other times I use heavy jigs in fairly deep water to generate reaction strikes . Yes I agree with your statement... I use 1 Oz. jigs in extreamly deep waters also...I also use a Zoom Super Chunck Jr. Green/Pumpkin on a 1/4 OZ. Football Bass Patrol Jig in Brown color. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 28, 2017 Super User Posted June 28, 2017 I don't recall who came out with the 1st double tail grub, may have been Mister Twister in the early 70's, they were on of the 1st curl tail worms. Guido Hibon came out with his Guido bug and I believe it was the first soft plastic craw with real looking claws. Why does any of this matter you ask?...because soft plastic jig trailers rely on movement to entice a bass to strike and the movement doesn't always replicate crawdads. Big flapping claws attract fisherman, bass don't like big claws! Why do they strike big flapping claws?,I think it's because they swim like a baitfish tail and look alive. GYCB twin tail grub may have caught more bass then any other grub on the market, don't over look it! I have had good success with Berkely's Chigger craws when bass are targeting bluegill. I believe the Chigger craws unique swimming motion that the claws alternate like a human legs swimming action triggers strikes when other double tail grubs don't. Tom 2 Quote
Hot Rod Johnson Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 I have observed the Strike King Rage Tail Lobster in my swimming pool and their claws move violently even in slow motion... The slightest movement will make the claws go crazy.... Bass are primarily sight feeders they rely heavily on their lateral line to find food... 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 28, 2017 Super User Posted June 28, 2017 Rage Tail is named for it's patented Ridged tail that has very fast movements at slower speeds moving a lot of water. If that is what the bass react to then it's a good choice. Tom Quote
Wayne_Rand Posted June 28, 2017 Author Posted June 28, 2017 5 hours ago, Hot Rod Johnson said: I haven't ever used Zoom Z Craws... I am sure that they work great tipped onto a jig... What is your best color? I like all the Watermelon colors Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 28, 2017 Super User Posted June 28, 2017 On 6/26/2017 at 6:18 PM, Brayberry said: I fail to see a problem Still can't find it 2 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted June 30, 2017 Super User Posted June 30, 2017 Let me know when someone finds a jig trailer that doesn't work! Allen 5 Quote
Hot Rod Johnson Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 On Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 8:33 PM, Munkin said: Let me know when someone finds a jig trailer that doesn't work! Allen One time I tried a aluminum pop tab as a trailer on my jig and it didn't work... Quote
Super User scaleface Posted July 5, 2017 Super User Posted July 5, 2017 On 6/29/2017 at 10:33 PM, Munkin said: Let me know when someone finds a jig trailer that doesn't work! Allen Aint that the truth , Quote
d-camarena Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 I throw jigs without a trailer. Fish dont seem to notice. Only time i throw a trailer on is when i need a little more weight Quote
2tall79 Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 It's a real PITA fishing a jig and pig.....I'm constantly having to bend down to lip a fish. 1 Quote
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