The Spider Jig!

[Deepdivin_Jittrbug]

Is there a better lure out there? Known as the Hula Grub, Double Tail Hula grub, so many names for it. I dont post often but read hours a day on here. This, to me has to be the most versatile soft plastic out there. Im a NJ fisherman so I fish heavily pressured waters where the bass have become conditioned to almost everything. The unique action of this lure has the mix of a Jig & Pig, the slow fall of a curly tailed and worm and just the perfect rate of fall. It almost passes for a "finesse" jig in certain conditions. Its not the best choice for heavy Vegitation but I still feel is outproducing the standard Jig for me every time I use one out here. Its great on wood cover, Ive used them on a C-rig. Does anyone else have much experiece using the Spiders? Ive been an avid jig fisherman for years and this is just something the bass have not been conditioned too yet. My personal brand choice is GYCB (yes they tear just as easily as senkos) or Chomers. Give it a shot if you havent yet, you wont be dissapointed.

[nwgabassmaster]

I have fished jigs for several years now, and although I have had decent success using the "spider jig", I would not trade it over a regular bass jig any day.  I have more confidence in a regular jig.

However, I find that the spider jigs do really well in winter, when fishing deep water cover, such as brushpiles, etc.  It gets down there quicker, and it seems to catch more fish during that time of the year.

[Rebbasser]

I just recently started using them on a regular basis.  I catch more smallmouth than largemouth, but they do work.

[Keepin_It_Reel]

They rip, but the are worth it you can catch 4-5 fish on one if you use superglue

[Madhouse27]

I actually learned about the effectiveness of this bait right here on the forum. Roadwarrior was talking about the Yamamoto Hula Grub. He must have been pretty convincing because I ordered some that night. They have definately produced and fit right in with my primary style of fishing. I ordered the double tails by mistake but they've paid off. I am definately going to order some of the single tails over the winter when I'm doing my restocking.

[5bass]

I use spider jigs alot.I really like the slow fall and some times when bass are suspended,say under a dock,the slow fall is what gets 'em.The double tails seem to get me bit more often than the single tails.The Yamamoto hula grubs are great and I use them but the ones I buy the most are made by Chompers.The garlic scent on those will make your eyes water.

[WCCT]

Spider grubs are a mainstay  up here in the northwest.  Most people like to just drag a spider jig on a football head in water as deep as 60'  This is a deadly presentation.  I also like to throw them shallow, and hop it back to the boat rather quickly.  This is a very effective way to find active fish.

[Nick_Barr]

Up here in the NW The Spider Jig is a great lure, It almost always takes parts in tournaments, especially on Riffe Lake and Lake Sammamish

[bassackwards]

y'all got a link for this jig?

[roadwarrior]

The Hula Grub is one of the most underutilized soft plastics I know of, at least around here (Mid South). I rarely see anyone fishing the lure. I usually fish it as alternative to other actions and profiles, when a tube isn't hot for example. For me, it's a primary smallmouth bait.

[Double_T]

Out here in the West, we use the spider jig alot.  Our lakes are very deep and normally we use a 3/8 to 3/4oz football head with a spidergrub.  In the winter, sometimes I'll use what we call a "1ton" jig, which is a 1oz football head jig with a spidergrub.  Very effective in deep water

[bassackwards]

hah. I got them. I don't use 'em on jigs though, just texas rigged. maybe I needa put 'em on a jig and see how that goes..... 8)

[paparock]

;D Hula grubs work great on the smallmouth here on the South Fork of the Spring River in north Arkansas. The locals say there are three colors that work best on this river, pumkinseed, pumkinseed and pumkinseed.

Rocky

[Hamlet]

hah. I got them. I don't use 'em on jigs though, just texas rigged.  8)

me to.i hop them along like a worm. the double tail has a really good swimming motion

[Kana]

so is the spider jig just a name for the hula grub on a jig head, im a little lost?  

[Larry_Landgren]

so is the spider jig just a name for the hula grub on a jig head, im a little lost?

A hula grub is a double tail grub with a half skirt soddered on the head is all.

double tail grub, hula grubs and garlands are all considered a spider jig.

spider jigs are the #1 jig for us structure fisherman here in the west.

Theres nothing better then fishing a 1 ounce yamamoto spiderjig 35-50' on some main lake structure when you need to win a tourny

[Guest avid]

I know that Florida is not usually considered a jig fishermans locale, but I use the spider grub all the time with great success year round.  I have two colors, pumpkinseed and june bug.  Usually the pumpkinseed works best, but sometimes they want the blue.  GYCB is my favorite.  The chompers work well also but that garlic smell.... :o