Do the jigs with eyes really help that much compared to jigs witout eyes?

I've tired quite a few jigs but haven't gotten into the jigs yet with eyes and would like to hear your suggestions and the way you suggest doing them.

I've seen some very impressive looking jigs here with eyes and am interested in trying some.

I like them, but don't think it's really necessary. I do them because I lik the way they look. I guess it's each individuals preference.
I stick mine on, and the clear coat them... But I am gonna start putting clear nail polish over them to seal them.
I have fished with both at the same time, and haven't seen a difference... But they are sure purdy!! Lol

What Squeaky said; sometimes it's a confidence factor. I tie 'em both ways and haven't seen the difference.

I hardly even put eyes on jigs I fish with.

"I do them because I like the way they look."
Yes ditto don't take that long I myself just use one color..... If I am in a rush then no eyes .....

I really don't think that it makes a big difference, but if I do put eyes on one, it's with a small black dot made with paint (no pupil).

I like them. I use the sick on and put a drop of Hard As Nails on each eye. Don't coat the whole head, it changes some powder paint colors. If a jig can't see, how do you expect him to catch a fish???? :-)

I want every stinkin advantage I can use. I believe some times a fish sees the eye before he makes out the jig, especially in stained water. Think about it- thats the only thing on a jig that really looks like a live shad or minnow body part.

+1 I'm with Larry!

" If a jig can't see, how do you expect him to catch a fish????"

I think that eyes on a jig make it look better to fishermen but I don't think it matters to the fish. Usually I only put eyes on the heads with the recessed eye sockets on them. They do make a prettier jig though.

Someone outta run a test. Tie two matching jigs on your line, one with and one without eyes. Fish five trips, then swap positions with the jigs and fish five more trips. Then let us know what ya find....

Well of course eyes on a jig matter! If they didn't why would we put em on? Yes eyes matter a lot to the tyer!

Me thinks the fish could care less about eyes. Fish eat cut up bait all the time that don't have eyes. But dem eyes sure do make them jigs purdy! I used to put eyes on everything I tied. Now I rarely add eyes.

Thanks guys for the input. I sort of thought the same that it was for catching fishermen not fish. I've fished with them in the past and couldn't tell the difference myself. I love coming here and looking at the pretty jigs yall tie. Some give me inspiration for a new one I haven't tried yet. Keep posting your jig pictures please.

It's more than just catching fish, it is an art form. Eyes may make no difference, but I will continue to put them on because I like them, and it makes me feel good to look at the finished product and say "wow" "that looks good!!"
To each his own! If it gives me just a slight edge.. It's worth it to me.

Plus... They are just so purdy!! Lol

I usually don't post much in this section, but it's no one fault but my own... here is my 2 cents:

16 yrs ago, I started putting eyes on all my jigs that I fished..
To each his own, and there is no wrong in tying a jig in many forms. I can proudly say though that the premiere jigs you see on my website are something I came up with for a long long time. I can't remember how many times back then that so many fellow anglers laughed at me saying that I had way too much time on my hand. They (friendly) criticized me for doing way too much as they believe that it doesn't take much to catch a crappie. And perhaps, they are not wrong....BUT,
(purely my P. Opinion) my philosophy all this time is: What is a single main factor when fishing with a jig to make it effective? To me the answer is: trying to trick the crappie into thinking that it is something edible and irresistable. Basically, we are trying to immitate the some natural preys to entice the predators (crappies). If you would ask yourself what are the 2 main food sources for crappies, then your immediate answer would be shads and minnows. Well, do neither of those two have eyes on them? If the answer is yes, then why wouldn't you want to imitate the two most sucessful food sources that crappies seek?
Although there are many more reasons to me that caused me to created the jigs I do for many years now, I can add another simple point. Most people would agree that the confident level plays a large role in how we present our lures. Bass anglers for years have tried all kind of lures and tricks. Many bass lures are normal to be in the $12 range, yet when it comes to crappie fishing, the myth remains that it should be a nickel a plastic tube jig. Sure, you can catch some crappie on almost about any time of jigs available out there. Nevertheless, let's focus on your confident level... If you create a jig that is not just inviting to the crappie, but also to your liking, wouldn't you jig it with confident? The rest is history...
(sorry for a long boring blog since I don't normally blog in this section...hehehe)

Bought some of the moving eyes from lureparts online the smallest we could get seems to make the jig rattle seems to help or give us more confidence.

You blog all you want up here CV....Thanks for the opinion.

I fought the eyes for several years,as I did all the fancy painted heads, but it does make a more realistic presentation.Most of the ties in my box are still just ball heads,but the eyes are quickly taking over..

They look great and take some time to apply,but the biggest downside is they add almost as much cost to the jig as the head.

All my jigs have eyes and they wink at the crappie to get them to bite

Haven't seen that it makes any differance, but to each his own. If you think they look better with eyes and are more confidant in jigs with eyes then use them. Can't hurt.