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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ben B]
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07/06/20 01:40 PM
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BillS2006
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I use the jigs tied with wire that are made by Pete Dodge Guide Service at Fayette Reservoir. Made a believer out of me.
Transgenders: God made them, the devil changed their minds.
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ben B]
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07/06/20 02:42 PM
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Chris G
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Had a great friend introduce for to Revenge Baits several years ago and they have become the only brand of jigs I use. Like most companies who make jig heads, they make a variety of products including but not limited to flipping jigs, swim jigs, punch skirts, swimbait heads, vibrating jigs, etc. I love the hand paint jobs on them and really like a few specific colors. Not sure if the fish like the paint jobs as much as I do but I can tell you the single best day I've ever had in my life was on these jigs on Fork. Me and my BIL had a best 5 of 43# and the biggest was was 9.5#, our next best 5 on that same day would have been close to 38#. Every fish except 1 was caught on these jigs.
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Chris G]
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07/06/20 03:28 PM
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Ken A.
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Had a great friend introduce for to Revenge Baits several years ago and they have become the only brand of jigs I use. Like most companies who make jig heads, they make a variety of products including but not limited to flipping jigs, swim jigs, punch skirts, swimbait heads, vibrating jigs, etc. The name Revenge sounds a little too aggressive. I'm surprised they haven't been protested. I like my baits to have softer, more friendly names like, Cotton Candy Light Vegetation Fine Wire Lure....
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ken A.]
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07/06/20 03:29 PM
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Chris G
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Had a great friend introduce for to Revenge Baits several years ago and they have become the only brand of jigs I use. Like most companies who make jig heads, they make a variety of products including but not limited to flipping jigs, swim jigs, punch skirts, swimbait heads, vibrating jigs, etc. The name Revenge sounds a little too aggressive. I'm surprised they haven't been protested. I like my baits to have softer, more friendly names like, Cotton Candy Light Vegetation Fine Wire Lure.... Hahahaha
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ken A.]
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07/06/20 10:59 PM
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catslayer
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Depends on what you're planning to do with it. Jigs are tools just like any other bait.
If you are flipping heavy cover with 80# braid make sure the hook is adequate for it. The Hack Attack jig is a great tool for this job. So is the Oldham's Eye Max jig. Both jigs are made with The Siwash Salmon hook and an extra stout fiber weedguard specifically for the up close & personal stuff.
If you're making long bombing casts out into deep water with fluorocarbon the hook on the Hack Attack & Eye Max jig will cost you fish. The wire diameter is too big to get the hook into a fish effectively 40 yards away.
I lost a giant on Fork last Memorial Day on the Eye Max jig because I got lazy and didn't change baits. I threw it 50 yards out on 20# Flo and got bit as soon as it hit bottom in 20' of water. I set the hook as hard as I could on a 7' 3" X-heavy rod and fought the fish all the way to the boat. She never jumped until she got to the boat. She made one little backflip at the boat & the jig came flying back at my face! Wasn't the jig's fault. Had I been using a jig with less than a TUNA Hook I probably would've gotten the hook in her much better at that long range.
A good jig for deep water with Flo is the Brauer Structure Jig or the Booyah Boo Jig. I like the Boo jig because it has rattles and a decent hook for $2.99 plus I did catch my PB on it so I am a little partial. Both of these jigs have a less stiff weedguard than the two mentioned above. Consequently if you flip with one of these with heavy line the hook will most likely flex & open up on a good fish.
Santone makes a great product as do others. Just make sure you are using the right tool for the job. If Mr. Oldham would offer a hand tied option and a eye max less than 3/4 ounce I would probably stick to just that I fish straight braid 99% of the time so I haven't had as much issue with the hook diamater thing
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ken A.]
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07/07/20 01:45 AM
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fivebites
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Had a great friend introduce for to Revenge Baits several years ago and they have become the only brand of jigs I use. Like most companies who make jig heads, they make a variety of products including but not limited to flipping jigs, swim jigs, punch skirts, swimbait heads, vibrating jigs, etc. The name Revenge sounds a little too aggressive. I'm surprised they haven't been protested. I like my baits to have softer, more friendly names like, Cotton Candy Light Vegetation Fine Wire Lure.... Ken, I'm beginning to wonder which direction your gate swings...if ya know what I mean! LOL. Have you seen the new Hack Attack Fluro jig?
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: fivebites]
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07/07/20 02:36 AM
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Ken A.
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Had a great friend introduce for to Revenge Baits several years ago and they have become the only brand of jigs I use. Like most companies who make jig heads, they make a variety of products including but not limited to flipping jigs, swim jigs, punch skirts, swimbait heads, vibrating jigs, etc. The name Revenge sounds a little too aggressive. I'm surprised they haven't been protested. I like my baits to have softer, more friendly names like, Cotton Candy Light Vegetation Fine Wire Lure.... Ken, I'm beginning to wonder which direction your gate swings...if ya know what I mean! LOL. Have you seen the new Hack Attack Fluro jig? Yes I am familiar with the SK Hack Attack Fluoro jigs but the word "Attack" is very aggressive in nature. I just wished SK would have been more considerate and chosen a softer name.
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ken A.]
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07/07/20 04:21 AM
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senko9S
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Depends on what you're planning to do with it. Jigs are tools just like any other bait.
Stop copying me.... I'd like to copy the lambo...
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ben B]
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07/07/20 04:47 AM
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Statton48
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Check out Black Angel Lures. They make a pretty good football head jig and the swim jigs are awesome. Also have rigged punch skirts and heavy cover jigs. Local East Texas company at that
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: ko bass attack 27]
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07/08/20 09:06 PM
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ezbassin
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I like the Oldham trailer hitch, Santone, and M-Pack. I would like to try that Viper XP. Ten Bears makes a tungsten jig that is very nice as well. The 3/8 Viper XP jig comes with a 5/0 hook. Many others in that size have a 4/0 or even a 3/0. Order you some and try them out. He makes them with a round bend hook and a wide gap but I like the round bend ones the best. Now I just wish he would make it in a 3/4 oz.
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ben B]
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07/09/20 07:22 PM
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Fordntriton
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check out the punisher swim jigs!
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ben B]
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07/09/20 07:59 PM
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sprigsss
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I used to hate throwing jigs because I would break so many off.
Now, its hard for me to put down my jig rod.
I saw jigs advertising on Facebook through Screwy Lewy Lures. I ordered 6 black/blue and 6 green pumpkin. Don't know if it was the jig or if I finally figured out how to fish the things, but I don't break off nearly as much as I used to. They are absolutely my favorite jigs now and there are a ton of colors to choose from. Probably have 50 of his jigs in various colors/sizes now. Its now one of my confidence lures.
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ben B]
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07/11/20 01:36 AM
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SkeeterHunter
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i personally like lifted jigs, especially having the screw lock on the the pitch n swim
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: SkeeterHunter]
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07/12/20 12:12 AM
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catslayer
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i personally like lifted jigs, especially having the screw lock on the the pitch n swim Are these a joke? That head design and a swing hook it looks like? Will skip about like a brick haha
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Jig recommendations
[Re: Ben B]
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07/12/20 12:27 AM
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hopalong
Pescador Loco
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Pescador Loco
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https://www.elkriverjigs.com/shop.htmlthese folks tie some great ones haven't bought any in a while as I don't fish jigs all that much.
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