Huckfinn38 Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Im looking for a jig that is similar in size to the Dirty Jigs Luke Clausen Compact Pitchin' Jig but has a longer hook to hold trailers better. The shank on the compact jig is real short so you end up cutting trailers way back. Any suggestions? 1 Quote
softwateronly Posted March 7 Posted March 7 What's less than stellar about the regular Luke Clausen pitchin jig? Line tie orientation? scott Quote
Huckfinn38 Posted March 7 Author Posted March 7 No I like it but also want one with a hook shank that is a little longer so I dont have to trim back my trailer so much. Quote
softwateronly Posted March 7 Posted March 7 LC casting jig LC compact pitching jig I wasn't clear and looked it up to be more precise... scott 1 Quote
Huckfinn38 Posted March 7 Author Posted March 7 Oh so that one is longer...I like. Thanks man that will be the one. Quote
Texas Flood Posted March 8 Posted March 8 OutKast Cage Feider is my favorite compact jig. It is short on the hook size but I just bite off some of the plastic. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 Why not just keep the jigs you have and buy a smaller trailer? I like the 3.5in Xzone Adrenaline Craw and the OSP Dolive Beaver. Also, I think the Dirty Jigs Tour Level Pitching jig is the bigger version of the Compact. 2 Quote
rangerjockey Posted March 8 Posted March 8 A compact jig by definition should have the trailer shortened. Going back to the old Eakins jigs I pull 3 rings off of a speed craw. 1 Quote
Pat Brown Posted March 8 Posted March 8 Long hook - I love the @Siebert Outdoors grass jig. It is my favorite swim jig currently but it's also great for working through vegetation or around laydowns and rocky banks. Do NOT sleep on the 1 oz or 1 and 1/2 oz for flipping. 4 Quote
LonnieP Posted March 8 Posted March 8 8 hours ago, FishTank said: Why not just keep the jigs you have and buy a smaller trailer? I like the 3.5in Xzone Adrenaline Craw and the OSP Dolive Beaver. Also, I think the Dirty Jigs Tour Level Pitching jig is the bigger version of the Compact. I agree. I throw the LC compact jig a lot with a Missile Mini D chunk. Smaller jig = smaller trailer. I also use the Tour Level jig a lot with a Rage Craw. Quote
Huckfinn38 Posted March 8 Author Posted March 8 9 hours ago, FishTank said: Why not just keep the jigs you have and buy a smaller trailer? I like the 3.5in Xzone Adrenaline Craw and the OSP Dolive Beaver. Also, I think the Dirty Jigs Tour Level Pitching jig is the bigger version of the Compact. Im using SK scounbugs and half to cut half the body with the DJ Luke Clausen Compact Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 When I throw a “smaller” jig, I usually throw a 1/4-3/8. I just trim my skirt way back, and shorten a crawfish trailer of some type or a chunk of some type and BAM! Works just fine when needed.. Remember the bait monkey never surrenders.. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 2 hours ago, Huckfinn38 said: Im using SK scounbugs and half to cut half the body with the DJ Luke Clausen Compact So here is the Compact with a 3.5in Adrenaline Craw and the full size with 4in Adrenaline Bug. I usually don't throw black/blue with a green pumpkin jig but I couldn't find my packages of Bama Craw so hopefully you get the idea. Also, I usually cut the tip off just enough to get them to fit flush but didn't on these. To me you should be good with a 3.5in trailer. Also, the SK craws to me are really slick and have a hard time staying on anyway. Good trailers though. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 You might want to take a look at Tackle Max craws. I’ve had success using them with Jewell Pee Wee jigs. https://tackle-max.com/products/tackle-max-crawfish?variant=47467544379684 Quote
Bass Rutten Posted March 8 Posted March 8 A bit off topic... @FishTank love the adrenaline craw as a jig trailer too, does that xzone bug have the same tall meaty body or is it kind of thin like most other beavers/bugs? Quote
Super User FishTank Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 32 minutes ago, Bass Rutten said: A bit off topic... @FishTank love the adrenaline craw as a jig trailer too, does that xzone bug have the same tall meaty body or is it kind of thin like most other beavers/bugs? It's more like a beaver. There's not much action to it but the fish still hit it. 1 Quote
Shinmothy Posted March 8 Posted March 8 16 hours ago, Texas Flood said: OutKast Cage Feider is my favorite compact jig. It is short on the hook size but I just bite off some of the plastic. How have yours held up? I like mine and they're awesome for wood and stuff, but it's mildly annoying how easily the heads chip. 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 52 minutes ago, Shinmothy said: How have yours held up? I like mine and they're awesome for wood and stuff, but it's mildly annoying how easily the heads chip. Trust me, the fish won’t care.. Quote
Brian11719 Posted March 10 Posted March 10 On 3/8/2025 at 1:24 PM, Shinmothy said: How have yours held up? I like mine and they're awesome for wood and stuff, but it's mildly annoying how easily the heads chip. This is actually why I prefer the matt herren flippin' jig...and powder coated jig heads in general...also prefer a 3.5" adrenaline craw on the back of it fwiw. On 3/8/2025 at 11:54 AM, Bass Rutten said: A bit off topic... @FishTank love the adrenaline craw as a jig trailer too, does that xzone bug have the same tall meaty body or is it kind of thin like most other beavers/bugs? also like their bugs...the 4" bug is a significantly fatter body but about as wide as the adrenaline 3.5" craw and the tail would be a bit longer...comparing it to a similar size rage bug it's wider but a bit shorter...overall I like them a lot but usually just go w/ an adrenaline craw as a trailer on a herren flippin' jig and save these bugs for a texas rig w/ a 3/8oz weight since they do great at coming in and out of some of the nastier grass we get down here. 1 Quote
Super User GetFishorDieTryin Posted March 10 Super User Posted March 10 The DJ casting jig has a lighter wire hook and thinner guard so you can set it at distance. Greenfish has the Tackle Badger Greenfish makes a HD version too. Bigger hook and recessed line tie. Picasso old school rubber dock rocket. Theyre expensive, but quality is great. Beast Coast Double wide if you want to throw into heavy cover. For whatever reason they're discontinuing them and there aren't too many around, limited colors. BC makes the some of the best skirts on the market, handtied with tinsel. Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 10 Super User Posted March 10 Siebert Outdoors our site sponsor makes custom and OTC jig of every type you could possibly want. Tom 6 Quote
Texas Flood Posted March 10 Posted March 10 On 3/8/2025 at 1:24 PM, Shinmothy said: How have yours held up? I like mine and they're awesome for wood and stuff, but it's mildly annoying how easily the heads chip. It was annoying but they still work great. They have updated to a mat finish now but are still selling off the ones that chip(got some from Omnia the other day) Quote
woolleyfooley Posted March 10 Posted March 10 14 hours ago, WRB said: Siebert Outdoors our site sponsor makes custom and OTC jig of every type you could possibly want. Tom +1 for Siebert. His jigs are phenomenal. 2 Quote
TriStateBassin106 Posted Wednesday at 05:29 AM Posted Wednesday at 05:29 AM For compact jigs or flipping jigs in general I use the Beast Coast Fishing Lil Magnum, great little jig and is tungsten! https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Beast_Coast_Tungsten_Lil_Magnum_Jig/descpage-LMJ.html?from=gpmax&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIopyB0ueDjAMVNEhHAR0C8SUvEAQYAiABEgLXWvD_BwE 1 Quote
Huckfinn38 Posted Thursday at 12:37 AM Author Posted Thursday at 12:37 AM On 3/7/2025 at 5:45 PM, softwateronly said: LC casting jig LC compact pitching jig I wasn't clear and looked it up to be more precise... scott These are exactly what i wanted. Got 8 of them today… 1 Quote
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