Large Bass Come Off Crappie Jigs, What is Going On?

[basshunterman9]

I have been using crappie jigs for the winter and they have been consistent in catching bass. However, when I have a larger bass hook on, the crappie jigs usually come off. I am not sure if this is because the hooks are too small. The hooks I use are about size 10 or so on a 1/32 or 1/16 weight. How can I increase the chance of the bass staying on? On the one hand, the small hooks seems to get the bass to bite, and going larger seems to decrease the chance. Is there a place that sells wide gap crappie jigs? Any advice is appreciated!

[roadwarrior]

Switch to a 3/8 oz bass jig. More specifically the Siebert Outdoors Grid Iron G2

 

https://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Grid-Iron-G2-Jig-471.htm

 

 

 

[WRB]

Spro Phat Fly 1/16 oz is a crappie type jig with a size 2 Gamakatsu bass hook.

Tom

[JustJames]

Size 10 is really small, I don’t even use that for bluegill. My crappies jig mostly size 4, or 6 if I’m going for bluegill. Even size 6 I have a lot of problem with deep hooking crappie. Can you up in hook size? A little more trick is to bend the hook point out just a little and keep tension at all time, don’t let the bass jump.

[ChrisD46]

*You may wish to look at finesse type  bass jigs (Siebert Outdoors has them) ...

[Bluebasser86]

When you say the jig comes off, do you mean the fish is coming unhooked, or you're losing the whole jig? A small hook can hold a bass with the right equipment and as long as you don't rush them during the fight. A #4 hook is a little more typical of a crappie jig sized hook, you might try upgraded to something like that and see if it helps.

[frogflogger]

We fish float n fly when water temps are below 50 - #6 hook will land any bass if you fight it politely - been throwing little hair jigs on small hooks for bass for over 50 yrs. Never felt a small hook was a detriment unless trying to winch out of cover. Caught several sm up to 3lbs+ last week and all were stuck in the upper lip with the little hook of a 1/16 oz hair jig.

[the reel ess]

I would think the rod action and power and your reel drag has as much or more to do with the hook breaking free. You simplyt can't horse a fish in on that light wire hook. My dad and his buddy used to make their own crappie jigs in a mold by bending the aberdeen "crappie minnow" hooks and using in the mold. I believe they made 1/16 and 1/8 oz.

[Dogface]

Size 10? 

 

I'd bet your not evening hooking the bass. They are grabbing the jig and holding on for the ride and when they open their mouth the jig is pulled free.