Scrounger Jig = Straight Retrieve Strolling? Random Question

[NeroXyn]

I was looking at this Luck-E-Strike Scrounger Jig, specifically on a 1/8oz 1/0# size. After looking at some underwater footage for scrounger jig, the way the bait moves looks very similar to strolling baits when you shake it. I.e., side rolling motion when the tail is waggling. So it got me wondering if there is a subtle difference that makes strolling make much more momentum. Is the lack of the lip that make it less intrusive hence more bite (because how the head moves similar to chatterbait blade) and more realism? Why would I not use scrounger jig and eliminate the need of shaking (possible making it more viable to use baitcaster setup)?

 

Thanks!

 

 

[softwateronly]

Scroungers need to move faster to get the roll.  Shaking a jighead minnow is more of a clueless looking baitfish slowly cruising.  Scottsboro finesse soft bill sniper head, 3/8 & 1/2oz, are my goto's.  I feel like I can work 5-15' deep most effectively.  These do make a good one two punch though and love 2 tone colors to highlight the rolling.  I stroll on baitcasting, and it's been effective.

 

scott

[WRB]

The original Scrounger jig has been copied and redesigned by a dozen companies trying solve the bill material and hook sizes.

Scrounger are excellent mid water column slower retrieve lure if you find a mfr with the proper bill size and material plus premium sharp hook & size for the trailer.

Looked at Scottsboro finesse soft bill and they appear to be a good design but haven’t fished them.

The trailer I prefer is a Sluggo because it works.

Tom 

[NeroXyn]

On 8/23/2024 at 11:23 AM, softwateronly said:

Scroungers need to move faster to get the roll.  Shaking a jighead minnow is more of a clueless looking baitfish slowly cruising.  Scottsboro finesse soft bill sniper head, 3/8 & 1/2oz, are my goto's.  I feel like I can work 5-15' deep most effectively.  These do make a good one two punch though and love 2 tone colors to highlight the rolling.  I stroll on baitcasting, and it's been effective.

 

scott

Oo that makes sense. How's shaking on baitcaster feel? People say it's easier using spinning, but i have gotten rid of all my spinning setup. I have a BFS setup so i thought it would work just fine since the rod is light enough for throwing and shaking 1/16th to 1/8th oz jig.

[WRB]

The is shaking the rod tip and I use the reel handle to do that, spinning or casting.

Tom

[softwateronly]

 

@NeroXyn I'm shaking jighead minnows on BFS and M baitcasting with the tip down and slightly to the side and choppy on the reel.  Took awhile for my body to get the cadence right, but it seems like I'm mostly reeling slack and the hits move it forward and roll it.  Doing it this way does limit the speeds I can achieve with consistent roll, (slow) but I often put a quick turn or two in there in case I'm being followed.  I often get strikes on the change of pace.  I don't have electronics outside of a flasher, so this is fished in all the places I would fish other moving baits, mid column and just off the bottom.  I think a small clip or loop knot is essential.  Getting the plastic and jighead weight match is crucial and it takes playing around when I try a new to me minnow.

 

scott