Finesse jigs

Rebbasser · 06-03-06, 11:06 PM

I need to get a few of these little guys so was wondering what kind of finesse jigs y'all like to use. I've got some 1/4 oz Grassmaster jigs that PnJ turned me on to but need some a little smaller.

Marty · 06-03-06, 11:30 PM

I don't know anything about that brand, but I've used Bitsy Bugs and Mango jigs.

Rebbasser · 06-03-06, 11:45 PM

Here's the link to them, Marty. I'm familiar with the Bitsy Bug-I'll check out the Mango jigs.

http://www.allterraintackle.com/products/grassjig.html

pig n jig · 06-04-06, 05:48 AM

Rebbasser, The Mango jig is a Nichols brand mini jig designed to skip docks and fish weedy areas. The head is cone shaped, I used to use them, but found the hook ups weren't weren't very consistant. Some people swear by them,while I swore at them.

P N J

flamez · 06-04-06, 01:42 PM

bitsy bugs skirts dont spread for nothin you gotta have a big trailor like a yum crawbug just for it to look anything like a jig

zooker · 06-04-06, 06:42 PM

got to go with the bitsy bug. flamez they make a thing called a skirt umbrella i use it on 50% of my spinner baits reguardles of maker. they flair the skirt out so it does not bunch up even on bitsy bugs.. i will try to find the website link..

zooker

pig n jig · 06-04-06, 06:47 PM

How small is small ? and by small, do you mean lighter weight, or smaller profile ?

pig n jig · 06-04-06, 06:57 PM

Rebbasser,If they are anything like the bigger boo bug, they will work well. I use the bigger jigs quite often in lakes where there are alot of toothy critters, because they work well and I can buy them locally.50 lb braid anit nothin to a muskys , or northern pikes teeth. They cut better than my braid scissors do.

P N J http://www.nbswebstore.com/cgi-bin/w...BY%20BOO%20JIG

pig n jig · 06-04-06, 07:00 PM

http://www.nbswebstore.com/cgi-bin/web_store/web_store.cgi?view=products&cart_id=8431701_3720&p roduct=Jigs&manufact=NICHOL'S%20MANGO%20JIGS

JB · 06-04-06, 07:04 PM

so pnj,
being the jig guru that u are, what brand preference do you have to jig hooks? mustad or gammy? both are known for sharp jig hooks, then it just becomes a matter of lead head shape

pig n jig · 06-04-06, 07:06 PM

http://www.usacproshop.net/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=535

JB · 06-04-06, 07:09 PM

drop shot jiggin' now thars a concept!

Rodman_Rob · 06-04-06, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JB

drop shot jiggin' now thars a concept!

keep in mind it can also be done another way, with the jig at the bottom as the weight and a fluke or other soft plastic further up the line for the drop shot.

FlyRod · 06-04-06, 08:07 PM

1/8 oz Bitsy, perhaps with a replacement skirt, thinned and trimmed, mebbe add a 2.75" Yum Craw Papi as a trailer.
Sounds delicious, does it not?
Toss/flip into boat slips, rocky bluffs, etc, or hop across gravelly points.

FR

flamez · 06-04-06, 11:49 PM

i didnt know they made them to add to other skirts i love skirts with the built in spreader

weidner21 · 06-05-06, 12:51 PM

i would have to say the eakins jig has so far been the best jig i have used.......weidner21

1FASTLASER · 06-06-06, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by weidner21

i would have to say the eakins jig has so far been the best jig i have used.......weidner21

I will agree to a point with the eakins jig. I do like there color choices and the make up of the eakins jig but would NOT throw it around any or very heavy cover. There hook is just to flimsy for me. If they would make the jih with a heavier gauge hook I would definatley see more opportunitys to fish this little guy.

bassguy2004 · 06-06-06, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodman_Rob

keep in mind it can also be done another way, with the jig at the bottom as the weight and a fluke or other soft plastic further up the line for the drop shot.

Been there done that.

lizardsrule · 06-06-06, 09:48 PM

Would a 1/2 oz or bigger be considered a finesse jig

Lizards

pig n jig · 06-06-06, 09:59 PM

1/2 oz. is definately finesse, sometimes you got to reel the jig to the end of the rodtip and poke the rod tip and all through the weed mat then let the jig free fall.It ain't pretty , but it works.

P N J

IL.bassin · 06-06-06, 10:07 PM

http://www.cottonmouthlures.com/index.htm
Check these out Reb. These are made by a local guy and are pretty darn good jigs.

The Pee-wee jigs are my favorite finesse jigs.

pig n jig · 06-07-06, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IL.bassin

The Pee-wee jigs are my favorite finesse jigs.

Man I have got all I can do not to bust yo' chops on that one.

P N J

JB · 06-07-06, 07:42 PM

hey pnj,
peewee wants to know if ya 'up' for a movie rofl

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pig n jig · 06-07-06, 09:50 PM

Jb, Close....real close, but you casted it in the wrong direction. Why do I feel like I was set up ?

P N J

flamez · 06-07-06, 09:52 PM

lol jb you changed your avatar! so much more friendly looking xD

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06-03-06, 11:06 PM	#1
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Finesse jigs I need to get a few of these little guys so was wondering what kind of finesse jigs y'all like to use. I've got some 1/4 oz Grassmaster jigs that PnJ turned me on to but need some a little smaller. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

06-03-06, 11:30 PM	#2
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	I don't know anything about that brand, but I've used Bitsy Bugs and Mango jigs. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

06-03-06, 11:45 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Here's the link to them, Marty. I'm familiar with the Bitsy Bug-I'll check out the Mango jigs. http://www.allterraintackle.com/products/grassjig.html __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

06-04-06, 05:48 AM	#4
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Rebbasser, The Mango jig is a Nichols brand mini jig designed to skip docks and fish weedy areas. The head is cone shaped, I used to use them, but found the hook ups weren't weren't very consistant. Some people swear by them,while I swore at them. P N J Last edited by pig n jig; 06-04-06 at 06:59 PM.

06-04-06, 01:42 PM	#5
flamez BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St.Cloud Central Florida Posts: 910	bitsy bugs skirts dont spread for nothin you gotta have a big trailor like a yum crawbug just for it to look anything like a jig __________________ "You got that right flamez, only one other bait more fun to throw than a buzzbait, and thats a sand minnow!" - Trap

06-04-06, 06:42 PM	#6
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	got to go with the bitsy bug. flamez they make a thing called a skirt umbrella i use it on 50% of my spinner baits reguardles of maker. they flair the skirt out so it does not bunch up even on bitsy bugs.. i will try to find the website link.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

06-04-06, 06:47 PM	#7
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	How small is small ? and by small, do you mean lighter weight, or smaller profile ?

06-04-06, 06:57 PM	#8
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Rebbasser,If they are anything like the bigger boo bug, they will work well. I use the bigger jigs quite often in lakes where there are alot of toothy critters, because they work well and I can buy them locally.50 lb braid anit nothin to a muskys , or northern pikes teeth. They cut better than my braid scissors do. P N J http://www.nbswebstore.com/cgi-bin/w...BY%20BOO%20JIG

06-04-06, 07:00 PM	#9
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	http://www.nbswebstore.com/cgi-bin/web_store/web_store.cgi?view=products&cart_id=8431701_3720&p roduct=Jigs&manufact=NICHOL'S%20MANGO%20JIGS

06-04-06, 07:04 PM	#10
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	so pnj, being the jig guru that u are, what brand preference do you have to jig hooks? mustad or gammy? both are known for sharp jig hooks, then it just becomes a matter of lead head shape

06-04-06, 07:06 PM	#11
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	http://www.usacproshop.net/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=535

06-04-06, 07:09 PM	#12
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	drop shot jiggin' now thars a concept!

06-04-06, 08:07 PM	#14
FlyRod BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,270	1/8 oz Bitsy, perhaps with a replacement skirt, thinned and trimmed, mebbe add a 2.75" Yum Craw Papi as a trailer. Sounds delicious, does it not? Toss/flip into boat slips, rocky bluffs, etc, or hop across gravelly points. FR

06-04-06, 11:49 PM	#15
flamez BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St.Cloud Central Florida Posts: 910	i didnt know they made them to add to other skirts i love skirts with the built in spreader __________________ "You got that right flamez, only one other bait more fun to throw than a buzzbait, and thats a sand minnow!" - Trap

06-05-06, 12:51 PM	#16
weidner21 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wabash,In Posts: 63	i would have to say the eakins jig has so far been the best jig i have used.......weidner21

06-06-06, 09:48 PM	#19
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Would a 1/2 oz or bigger be considered a finesse jig Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

06-06-06, 09:59 PM	#20
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	1/2 oz. is definately finesse, sometimes you got to reel the jig to the end of the rodtip and poke the rod tip and all through the weed mat then let the jig free fall.It ain't pretty , but it works. P N J

06-06-06, 10:07 PM	#21
IL.bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Ill. Posts: 1,026	http://www.cottonmouthlures.com/index.htm Check these out Reb. These are made by a local guy and are pretty darn good jigs. The Pee-wee jigs are my favorite finesse jigs.

06-07-06, 07:42 PM	#23
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	hey pnj, peewee wants to know if ya 'up' for a movie rofl

06-07-06, 09:50 PM	#24
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Jb, Close....real close, but you casted it in the wrong direction. Why do I feel like I was set up ? P N J

06-07-06, 09:52 PM	#25
flamez BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St.Cloud Central Florida Posts: 910	lol jb you changed your avatar! so much more friendly looking xD __________________ "You got that right flamez, only one other bait more fun to throw than a buzzbait, and thats a sand minnow!" - Trap

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