Jig reccomendation

[Handy]

Hi guys,

  This year I have decided to actually use a jig and need some good sound jigs to use. What are your favs and wich ones do you hate. I currently have a couple of spot stalker jigs in 1/8 and 1/4 ounce. Thanks.

Paul

[santeebasser24]

Check out KaRu Lures Jigs . He has a color and type for every situation you may encounter. If you have a special color, they will build it for you ! God Bless!

                                          Steven

http://www.KaRuLures.com/

[smallieking]

i use jigs alot and my 3 favs are the mop jig the booyah jig and bitsy bug jigs   the mop jig is the biggest and has the largest profile and very strong weedguard  i like it for flipping laydowns and heavy vegation    the booyah jig is about normal size   i like it for fishing deeper around rockpiles ledges and points   the bitsy bug are cheap, has a thinner profile which i like for skippin under docks   those are my three go to jigs   there are a few others that i use for certain sitiutions though too but to start off try these 3

[llPa1nll]

I personally like the Lunker lure jigs. Nice head design, heavy duty gammy hook, turned line tie. Great Jigs, I have been thinking of pouring my own though.

[FishTank]

I like Booyah Jigs.  They're simple and not to expensive.

If I had to pick one I don't like, I would pick Stanley Jigs.  I never had any luck with the ones I bought.  They all fell apart and they paint came off just after the first cast.

[Buzbait88]

Check out KaRu Lures Jigs . He has a color and type for every situation you may encounter. If you have a special color, they will build it for you ! God Bless!

                                          Steven

http://www.KaRuLures.com/

I'll second that. ;D They make awesome swim jigs as well. Here is a pic of a poisontail jig.

[Evan Pease]

I prefer a Strike King Pro Model. If you dont likt th rattle their others are good as well. As far as durability 90% of my 4lbers and up have been on one.

[Tin]

I prefer a Strike King Pro Model. If you dont likt th rattle their others are good as well. As far as durability 90% of my 4lbers and up have been on one.

I don't know why, but a lot of my big fish have too  :-?

Probably just right place, right time.

Since I have gone over too Terminator Pro Top Secret jigs.  

[basspro48]

I make most of my own jigs, but the only factory ones I use anymore are War Eagles. By far the best quality factory jig I've used.

[Tin]

I make most of my own jigs, but the only factory ones I use anymore are War Eagles. By far the best quality factory jig I've used.

Yup, those are second on my list.

[Cory20]

I'm tying my own, but here are some guys to check out that are putting together a quality product:

www.Karulures.com         - sponsor with great products

www.dirtyjigstackle.com   -  great colors

http://micromunchjigs.homestead.com - high quality gammy hooks and hydrosilk skirt

Big guys:

War Eagle

Eakins

Evolution

[.dsaavedra.]

my rabbit jigs are the best....duh : ;D. just ask Tin for a testimonial

but in terms of store bought jigs, my #1 would def. be a terminator pro's top secret jig. that jig in junebug is just plain bad*ss.

[=Matt 5.0=]

Terminator Finesse

Terminator Pro Top Secret

Stanley

Evolution

Strike King

Have all caught on those...

A jig is only as good as the rod being used. Something with backbone and a fast tip.

[Catt]

Oldham's Lures Trailer Hitch Jig, Black/Blue, Gene Larew Salty Hawg Craws in 6 with 1 ½ to 2 cut off the tail.

[ba7ss3in]

Strike King, Chompers Football Head Jigs, Terminator Pro Top Sec

[tfisherman]

I use to use Stanley jigs, they were .99 cents

But like everything all jigs went through the roof and it's hard to find a cheap jig... Thanks Denny!!

I use Booyah and Bitsy Bug only because they're the cheapest, and they work great!

[SuthernProg]

For finesse jigs I like Booyah's Boo Bug and Jewels Spider Jig. My new flipping jig is a Dave's Tournament Tackle King Sling with a Net Bait Paca Chunk trailer.

Prog

[RoLo]

It would be great if there were one jig for all occasions, but it doesn't work like that.

The answer hinges on "where" it's used (open water - around rocks - dense weeds - in current)

The "trailer" also has a bearing on jig style (plastic craw, plastic worm, dead minnow - swimbait - trailerless)

Finally the jig may vary according to "delivery" (hopping, swimming, crawling, shaky head, etc)

Roger

[Mid-MO]

I throw mainly Strike King.  I really like the colors, the head shape, and the hook.  Biggest knock on them is durability - eyes and paint don't always last and the rattle almost always breaks off (which annoys me to no end).

I starting using some Omega jigs last year.  Haven't got to use them much but so far so good.  Head shape is a lot different than Strike King and their rattles appear to be more durable.  They are pretty popular in my area.

I'll also use some Eakins jigs at times (especially the heavy cover jigs) and started making my own last winter - which went pretty well this past year.

[Paul Roberts]

Here are some basics:

Basic controls are depth and speed. You control them by jig weight, line diameter, and trailer bulk/buoyancy. Start with proper line diam for the given situation (depth, clarity, and cover, mostly). Then decide how deep and how fast or slow you need the jig to run at. This will take some experience as there are many permutations possible. Want to slow a given combination down or speed it up? Add a bulky trailer, or trim it down.

Choose a head style for the cover you are fishing: Cone-shape for weeds, bulbous (Arky) for wood, football for rock.

Choose a hook matched to your line strength. Don't go Flippin with 50# braid with a light wire hook. Don't try to stick a big bass with a heavy iron on 8# mono.

Choose a color that either mimics (imitation is impossible) prey, usually fish or crayfish. Or, just choose one you LOVE and fish it with confidence.

[Needemp]

I would check out Harshmans. He can custom make jigs for ya. He has several jig head styles, quality hooks and he can make specific colors that you like. Good quality jigs. I won my club classic with them. www.harshmancustombaits.com

[Jeff H]

GMAN is my jig connection.  He's got nice jigs available for good prices.

[Tpayneful]

My favorite is the 1/4oz Strike King Bitsy Flip jig.  They are cheep and readily available.  Do not get the Bitsy Bug because the weedguard has half of the fibers of the Flip jig.  I catch a lot of fish on this jig and caught a lot of 4lb+ bass on them early last year.

[Buzbait88]

Karu's stuff is pretty good if you are just starting out with jigs.

So are you implying that Karu Jigs are for beginners.  Totally custom jigs with the best quality products available.  If you can think it.  He can make it.  Doesn't sound beginner to me.

[The Next KVD]

I make my own jigs except for footballs which I use Chompers for!