jkarol24 Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 Probably not, but im neither a fish nor a scientist. Its all about confidence.... However, any color is better than plain due to the fact that the paint helps protect the shape of the leadhead. Quote
jig Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 absolutely not in my oppinion.i make my own jigs, and the paint always chips completely off sooner or later and ive never noticed a difference with the fish biting better with the paint on or off.I fish ultra clear water 90 percent of the time.Ive always thought we paint the heads so they look pretty to us because the fish dont care. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 No, but I want them to look pretty to me. 4 Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 absolutely not in my oppinion.i make my own jigs, and the paint always chips completely off sooner or later and ive never noticed a difference with the fish biting better with the paint on or off.I fish ultra clear water 90 percent of the time.Ive always thought we paint the heads so they look pretty to us because the fish dont care. I know of one jig that won't chip--------Northstar jigs. Quote
msolorio Posted March 28, 2012 Author Posted March 28, 2012 lol didnt think it did. just wanted to see what you all thought because the guys and i were talkin about it this past weekend after day one of our tournament and most thought it mattered. i thought it was purely cosmetic as do most of you lol Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 Oh it matters a lot. ALL of my jigs have a somewhat matching head/skirt combination. And even if it doesn't match well, it at least has some paint on it. There is a reason for this, and it is this: I like my jigs to look pretty when I am making them. And I like my jigs to look pretty when I am pitching them. And I don't care if the fish can see it or not, but a plain head is UGLY!! Jeff Quote
jig Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I know of one jig that won't chip--------Northstar jigs. like i said- doesnt matter ! Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 They better look good with a skirt........ Oh we're talking about jigs. I like mine to match at least one color in the skirt. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 Nope.......I normally buy DOA jig heads, as good a brand as I have used, 3 for about $4-5. I'm now using plain round Walmart non painted jig heads, about 8 for 2 bucks or so, every bit as effective. There some brands I do not like, with some my flukes don't stay on, with others the flukes split then fall off. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 I know of one jig that won't chip--------Northstar jigs. You won't see any chips on my Siebert Outdoor jigs. Quote
matstone7 Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I think it can make a huge difference depending on the water clarity, structure etc..... It's just like fine-tuning a color of a soft plastic. It makes the difference between catching fish and catching lots of fish. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 If it makes little or no difference Siebert and Northstar are going to alot of trouble for nothing. Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 Siebert & Northstar along with everyone else are trying to catch anglers cause bass don't buy lures. 3 Quote
Bryce C Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 absolutely not in my oppinion.i make my own jigs, and the paint always chips completely off sooner or later and ive never noticed a difference with the fish biting better with the paint on or off.I fish ultra clear water 90 percent of the time.Ive always thought we paint the heads so they look pretty to us because the fish dont care. If you bake the powder paint on the paint will not come off. I agree though to the fish the head color doesn't matter. 1 Quote
Vinny Chase Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I have caught over 50+ fish with my favorite NorthStar jig without a chip, but like others have said, I it's more of a confidence thing for me. That is why I always have to buy jig heads in GP and Black to throw in difference conditions..........we're crazy aren't we?! 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 I have caught over 50+ fish with my favorite NorthStar jig without a chip, but like others have said, I it's more of a confidence thing for me. That is why I always have to buy jig heads in GP and Black to throw in difference conditions..........we're crazy aren't we?! WOW! I have never owned a jig that has survived 50 casts. The Tennessee River is unforgiving. My ponds are just as bad! Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 Color only matters to the human not the fish. When jigs first hit this part of the country no one painted the heads. You couldn't even buy them at shops or docks with painted heads. Now some jigs have multi colored heads so guess the target (man or fish). Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted March 28, 2012 Super User Posted March 28, 2012 I have caught over 50+ fish with my favorite NorthStar jig without a chip, but like others have said, I it's more of a confidence thing for me. That is why I always have to buy jig heads in GP and Black to throw in difference conditions..........we're crazy aren't we?! I fish the Northstar jig alot and I fish it hard,rocks ect. and I have never did chip a head. As for color or no color of the jig head, it does matter to me! On a bass jig, if it has no paint,I won't fish it! For me brown,green,black and any combo of colors. I worry more about skirt color and my trailer! 1 Quote
jig Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 If you bake the powder paint on the paint will not come off. I agree though to the fish the head color doesn't matter. yea i know,but im to lazy and just want them to look gd before i start throwing them.Once they r fishing, i dont care.but thanks anyways. Quote
jig Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 If you bake the powder paint on the paint will not come off. I agree though to the fish the head color doesn't matter. i hit the wrong button first when i hit dont like this,sorry about that,it was a mistake Quote
Vinny Chase Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 WOW! I have never owned a jig that has survived 50 casts. The Tennessee River is unforgiving. My ponds are just as bad! Yeah, for the most part in my neck of the woods we have simple bottom content of much/sand and vegation, with the occasional rock piles. Quote
Vinny Chase Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I fish the Northstar jig alot and I fish it hard,rocks ect. and I have never did chip a head. As for color or no color of the jig head, it does matter to me! On a bass jig, if it has no paint,I won't fish it! For me brown,green,black and any combo of colors. I worry more about skirt color and my trailer! Bingo And I do agree with previous posts that Big O makes a great jig. Quote
NCLifetimer Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 I don't think it matters. I will repaint the heads if they get chipped down to the shinny lead thou. Quote
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