jigs and trailers

[zx150]

Yes I usually trim my weed guards unless I am fishing heavy brush. I usually use silicone but rubber works real well. Sometimes you can get a fish to come back and hit a bait sometimes you can't. I usually use a rattle 95% of the time I am fishing. I have never used tungsten so I can't help you there. I pour my own jigs so I use lead heads.

Jigs are just like any other bait let the fish tell you what they want.

[stoner]

OK I want to let my oppinion known as well...lol 1) start off with a small jig 3/16-1/4 oz black and blue or craw pattern D&L frog hair with Paca chunk trailer. 2) trim weed guard at an angle where 2 or 3 fibers protect hook point. 3) Flourocarbon line 14 lb or up. 4) fish very slowly.

Night time use a bigger jig 1/2 oz with rattle and big trailer.

You may also want to try a better lake.

[Jbyrd]

The best place to learn is by far the good ole farm pond or small lake. Some place you will take alot of bites. You will soon learn the difference in a twig or a pig. Sometimes they pop it good and other times it is just a funny feeling on the line. As for trailers I use uncle josh real pork 95 % of the time. Put it on and forget it. don't have to worry about loosing claws or the tails off of it. The rest of the time paca chunk. Jig fishing is like anything else , practice, practice

[walkeraviator]

And for those looking to buy some Jigs... give zx150 a shout. I have a few of them and they are top notch...

[avidbasser]

My fave bass jigs are 1/2-3/4 oz green pumpkin, browns, and blacks. I use primarily Last Cast jigs as they are the best "stand up" jigs that I have found. I use the Zoom Ultravibe craw in the matching color as a trailer.

http://www.bigwevetackle.com/tackle-...-c-99_101.html

[zx150]

And for those looking to buy some Jigs... give zx150 a shout. I have a few of them and they are top notch...

Thanks!

[DJD]

Ryan what sizes did you make again?

[zx150]

1/8-1oz. I have 4 different styles as well, but I can't do all sizes in all styles.

[DJD]

Ryan,
I like 5/16 & 3/8 oz. Do you do these sizes? I might be getting some!

[DaveR]

The old Hurricoma Jig head/hook design is the best I've ever used. It is just my opinion. Its sort of triangular and stands up well. I also like Zoom Super Chunk Trailer with Salt impregnation. or the Paca Chunk.

No less than 14 lb for any of my jig fishing, prefer 17lb but I'm using mono still., at taylorsville, you can get away with much heavier line due to water dirty. Check your line often or just re-tie, its about as fast as just checking if your wearing a nail clipper.

don't handle your bait too much with your gas/oil cigarette hands, or spray something on em. First fish on a jig is always a great feeling.