texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
Fishwatcher88, Captain12, noah.j.7, Mike Hall, SOFdude
119616 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
TexDawg 124,803
hopalong 121,182
Bigbob_FTW 104,699
Bob Davis 96,625
John175☮ 86,137
Pilothawk 83,925
Mark Perry 74,869
Derek 🐝 68,504
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,057,958
Posts14,294,084
Members144,616
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
KNOT FOR A JIG #389142 06/06/03 01:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 608
M
MrJu Offline OP
Pro Angler
OP Offline
Pro Angler
M
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 608
WHAT TYPE FO KNOT SHOUDL BE TIED WHEN USING A JIG AND PLACE I CAN FIND A PIC OF IT?

Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389143 06/06/03 01:33 PM
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 50,573
David Lee Offline
Super Freak
Offline
Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 50,573
try the palomar or a loop knot. Any knot will work but you just want the jig to sit horizontal.



Originally Posted By: FattyMcButterpants
Yes I did admit defeat. Good job back to back champion
Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389144 06/06/03 01:39 PM
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 755
elbob Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 755
here are some good knots with pics http://www.bassresource.com/html/knots.html

Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389145 06/06/03 01:50 PM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 608
M
MrJu Offline OP
Pro Angler
OP Offline
Pro Angler
M
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 608
when i am fishing with a 1/16 or 1/8 jig do i need and extra weight?

Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389146 06/06/03 03:45 PM
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 50,573
David Lee Offline
Super Freak
Offline
Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 50,573
That all depend on the current and depth you are fishing. With the 1/8 ounce you should not need any extra weight.



Originally Posted By: FattyMcButterpants
Yes I did admit defeat. Good job back to back champion
Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389147 06/06/03 05:55 PM
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 56
B
Brooks Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
B
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 56
The one I learned (and use rarely) is called the Dropper Loop knot.

Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389148 06/06/03 08:39 PM
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 9
A
AnAmateur Offline
Green Horn
Offline
Green Horn
A
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 9
I have read several references to tying jigs so that they are "horizontal". How is this accomplished?

------------------

Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389149 06/08/03 02:57 AM
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 60
H
Henman Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
H
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 60
Tie a good tight knot like the polamar then slide the knot to the back of the eye. your line will have a curve in it but the jig should hang horizontal.

Re: KNOT FOR A JIG #389150 06/08/03 01:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 26,018
redfin Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 26,018
MrJu -

If you are using 4-lb. test line, do NOT use a loop knot! I found out the hard way yesterday while crappie fishing that on a bigger fish, the line will break easily.

Use a palomar knot and you don't need to use any additional weight with a jig. The lead head it has on it is sufficient. Just make sure the knot sits on top or back of the hook eyelet and NOT on the front of it. This will give the jig a more natural/balanced appearance in the water.

------------------



I know more old alcoholics than I know old doctors - Me.
"If you think women are the weaker sex, try pulling the blankets back over on your side."
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3