Compact jigs

[Grim_Reaver]

What are some good compact flipping jigs? Not necessarily light wire, finesse jigs but something with a smaller profile. I bank fish a lot and I'm thinking that I could coax more bites with a smaller profile jig.

[PourMyOwn]

Strike King Bitsy Bug is worth looking at. They are cheap and I've caught a lot of fish on them over the years.  

[Brett's_daddy]

Check out some of the Dirty Jigs at Tacklewarehouse!

[Jrob78]

All you need is a pair of scissors to make any jig compact.

[Catt]

Strike King Hack Attack Fluorocarbon Flipping Jig

[webertime]

Keitech casting jig.

[Munkin]

1 hour ago, Jrob78 said:

All you need is a pair of scissors to make any jig compact.

Scissors and a smaller trailer.

 

Allen

[Grim_Reaver]

1 hour ago, Jrob78 said:

All you need is a pair of scissors to make any jig compact.

 

24 minutes ago, Munkin said:

Scissors and a smaller trailer.

 

 

Okay, I was under the impression that there was a difference between regular jigs and compact jigs. Is "compact jig" just buzz phrase for marketing?

[Jrob78]

5 minutes ago, Marcus Y. said:

 

Okay, I was under the impression that there was a difference between regular jigs and compact jigs. Is "compact jig" just buzz phrase for marketing?

A jig is a head, a hook and a skirt. If you aren't looking for a smaller, lighter hook all that's left is the head and the skirt. A jighead is a jighead so trimming the skirt down to whatever size you want it to be is really what makes a compact jig. That and a smaller trailer.

[Grim_Reaver]

12 minutes ago, Jrob78 said:

A jig is a head, a hook and a skirt. If you aren't looking for a smaller, lighter hook all that's left is the head and the skirt. A jighead is a jighead so trimming the skirt down to whatever size you want it to be is really what makes a compact jig. That and a smaller trailer.

Gotcha. Just been having trouble finding something in a 1/4oz size that has a full skirt and heavier wire hook. Looking to pair with the trd craws from z-man.

[Jrob78]

5 minutes ago, Marcus Y. said:

Gotcha. Just been having trouble finding something in a 1/4oz size that has a full skirt and heavier wire hook. Looking to pair with the trd craws from z-man.

I would contact Siebert Outdoors (link on the right of this screen) and see if he can help you out.

[Catt]

6 hours ago, Marcus Y. said:

Gotcha. Just been having trouble finding something in a 1/4oz size that has a full skirt and heavier wire hook. Looking to pair with the trd craws from z-man.

 

Look at Strike King's Hack Attack Jig & compare it to their Hack Attack Fluorocarbon Jig.

 

The Fluorocarbon is a compact version of the Hack Attack Jig.

 

Anyone who thinks a jig head is a jig head doesn't understand jigs!

[Spankey]

Missile makes some smaller jigs. Over the winter I picked a few up at DICK’s. The size caught my eye because I don’t really throw huge baits. I have heavy vegetation but nothing like some of you guys have.  

[Grim_Reaver]

2 hours ago, Catt said:

 

Look at Strike King's Hack Attack Jig & compare it to their Hack Attack Fluorocarbon Jig.

 

The Fluorocarbon is a compact version of the Hack Attack Jig.

 

Anyone who thinks a jig head is a jig head doesn't understand jigs!

I have 1 or 2 of those flourocarbon ones. I'll see how the spring keeper works with the craws. That elaztech can be a pain with spring keepers.

1 hour ago, Spankey said:

Missile makes some smaller jigs. Over the winter I picked a few up at DICK’s. The size caught my eye because I don’t really throw huge baits. I have heavy vegetation but nothing like some of you guys have.  

I'll check em out next time I'm there.

[smalljaw67]

Missile baits mini flip jig is more compact. There aren't a lot and that is why I make my own. I make a 1/4oz Arky style and a Brush jig with a heavy wire 2/0 hooks to keep them more compact. 

[Tizi]

14 hours ago, webertime said:

Keitech casting jig.

These are fantastic with a pacachunk

[DSTN]

I like the War Eagle Heavy Finesse jig and the Santone Texas Finesse jig. They seem very similar and both come in 2 packs.  The Santone jig is available as light as 3/16 oz. 

 

Molix makes a quality jig in a smaller profile but don't think they have as stout of a hook as the first 2 I mentioned though.

[WRB]

I know something about jigs and the Arkie head is compact when combined with a shorter shank heavy wire hook known as flipping jigs.

How you trim the skirt and what is used for a trailer all combine to make a jig more compact.

I agree SK FC Hack Attack is compact with a standard hook and  bullet (grass)  head to shorten the overall length but also uses a standard wire hook, unusual for a flipping jig and surprised the hook appeals to Catt, I like it.

Tom

[Siebert Outdoors]

We have this little guy.  Built on a 2/0 hook.  https://siebertoutdoors.com/Mini-Jig-492.htm

[Munkin]

Using fine cut silicone skirting is another way to make a jig compact.

 

Allen 

[Grim_Reaver]

11 hours ago, smalljaw67 said:

Missile baits mini flip jig is more compact. There aren't a lot and that is why I make my own. I make a 1/4oz Arky style and a Brush jig with a heavy wire 2/0 hooks to keep them more compact. 

That arkie style jig you make is the exact description of what I'm looking for.

 

 

[waymont]

On 7/31/2019 at 9:50 PM, Marcus Y. said:

Gotcha. Just been having trouble finding something in a 1/4oz size that has a full skirt and heavier wire hook. Looking to pair with the trd craws from z-man.

You’re describing the bitsy flip jig

[JediAmoeba]

Why not look into tungsten jigs?  

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-BCT.html?from=basres

 

[Catt]

16 hours ago, WRB said:

I agree SK FC Hack Attack is compact with a standard hook and  bullet (grass)  head to shorten the overall length but also uses a standard wire hook, unusual for a flipping jig and surprised the hook appeals to Catt, I like it.

Tom

 

Standard wire hook is not to be confused with a thin wire hook.

 

[Grim_Reaver]

9 hours ago, waymont said:

You’re describing the bitsy flip jig

I'll be sure to check em out too. After looking em up, they might be the ticket. Many thanks.