Best Jig For Heavy Weeds Grass 2024
dman reply :
looking for a good jig for the heavily weeded lakes in my area. I feel like i'd probably catch a lot more fish if the heads and weed-guard didnt
pick up so many weeds.
Siebert Outdoors reply :
The best is typically a jig that has a bullet shape to it. I am actually working on revamping my jig line and adding more jig heads and this is #1 in the line up. A bullet shaped head up to 1oz. for the thick grass.
Vinny Chase reply :
NorthStar Custom Baits 1 oz Flip & Swim Jig..comes through very clean and is very versitile - you can swim it, pitch it in heavy cover, etc..it does it all. This jig also has a heavy wire hook to get those pigs out of ANYTHING.
Nitrofreak reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 4:29 AM, Siebert Outdoors said:The best is typically a jig that has a bullet shape to it. I am actually working on revamping my jig line and adding more jig heads and this is #1 in the line up. A bullet shaped head up to 1oz. for the thick grass.
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When?
A-Jay reply :
^^^^^^^^^
~ This ~ The Jig Alternative.
Basically it's just a Texas Rigged plastic bait with a skirt between the weight and the hook.
What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig:
First and fore most, the fish eat it.
The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard jig or maybe even a bit better.
It comes through cover better.
I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless.
With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast !
So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. I have 3 Plano (3700) boxes of jigs that hardly ever get wet.
Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook:
-A weight / bobber stop
- A small bead to keep the stop from slipping through the weight. (if needed)
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
backwater4 reply :
Bullet, Poison Tail (like the one Vinny Chase posted) or Grass style come through the grass well. Nothing is totally weedless though. If you have that slime grass, it's just a pain in the a**.
Grass style w/ eyes
Bullet style, no eyes
countryfried reply :
now thats awusomeOn 6/28/2012 at 5:07 AM, A-Jay said:^^^^^^^^^
~ This ~ The Jig Alternative.
Basically it's just a Texas Rigged plastic bait with a skirt between the weight and the hook.
What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig:
First and fore most, the fish eat it.
The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard jig or maybe even a bit better.
It comes through cover better.
I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless.
With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast !
So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. I have 3 Plano (3700) boxes of jigs that hardly ever get wet.
Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook:
-A stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line)
- A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight.
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
Vinny Chase reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 5:07 AM, A-Jay said:^^^^^^^^^
~ This ~ The Jig Alternative.
Basically it's just a Texas Rigged plastic bait with a skirt between the weight and the hook.
What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig:
First and fore most, the fish eat it.
The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard jig or maybe even a bit better.
It comes through cover better.
I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless.
With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast !
So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. I have 3 Plano (3700) boxes of jigs that hardly ever get wet.
Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook:
-A stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line)
- A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight.
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
Pretty sweet setup A-Jay!
dman reply :
Thanks for the input everybody, Very nice Ajay, thank you for posting that !
logan9209 reply :
It amazes me the different rigs or lure modifications that people still make even though fishing has been around forever. Ajay, that looks like a pretty sweet rig and might work in my weed heavy lake. One question, though......the main thing different is the skirt, what would be the advantage of having a skirt with a t-rig? I know it sounds pretty dumb, but the answer alludes me at the moment.
A-Jay reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 11:51 AM, logan9209 said:It amazes me the different rigs or lure modifications that people still make even though fishing has been around forever. Ajay, that looks like a pretty sweet rig and might work in my weed heavy lake. One question, though......the main thing different is the skirt, what would be the advantage of having a skirt with a t-rig? I know it sounds pretty dumb, but the answer alludes me at the moment.
I can't say that there is an advantage really. The skirt is an an attractor.
A standard jig uses a skirt to add / reduce bulk to the bait which also aids to control drop speed.
This rig does the same but instead of a fiber weed guard, a Tex-posed plastic allows this rig to penetrate into (and out of) most anything.
A-Jay
logan9209 reply :
Sorry, I was having an idiot moment. I'm so used to jigs pulling up a lot of salad which ends up hiding the jig. I just never know whether it's a good lure to throw in that situation. I wish I could identify the vegetation. It sorta looks like sherly temple on a bad hair day (for the younger generation that would mean that it's super curly rather than some what straight vegetation).
I'm trying to find a work around for that hub. I don't have any and my money got a little tight due to my flea market partner through his back out so we weren't able to go this week.
Also, I looked up the double uni knot and I can't see how you did it. From what I've seen it looks like it's for tying one line end to another. The stop knot, however, is for tying a bobber stop, but could be used for your "jig" setup.
A-Jay reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 9:18 PM, logan9209 said:Sorry, I was having an idiot moment. I'm so used to jigs pulling up a lot of salad which ends up hiding the jig. I just never know whether it's a good lure to throw in that situation. I wish I could identify the vegetation. It sorta looks like sherly temple on a bad hair day (for the younger generation that would mean that it's super curly rather than some what straight vegetation).
I'm trying to find a work around for that hub. I don't have any and my money got a little tight due to my flea market partner through his back out so we weren't able to go this week.
Also, I looked up the double uni knot and I can't see how you did it. From what I've seen it looks like it's for tying one line end to another. The stop knot, however, is for tying a bobber stop, but could be used for your "jig" setup.
Yes a stopper knot will work perfectly - I just tie the uni-knot "around" the main line. Once it's snug, it essentially performs the same.
The hubs are fairly inexpensive and are available on line, I get them from Tackle warehouse.
I mount the skirts on the hubs at home and carry a "days supply" with me. It's a little bit tricky mounting the skirt on the hub.
A-Jay
logan9209 reply :
You know, even without the skirt the knot would be a better alternative to pegging your weights with a tooth pick. Haha, I'm sure this isn't any real news to most people.
bwell reply :
I just bought the material needed to make that setup A-Jay, hope they work well.
A-Jay reply :
On 6/29/2012 at 7:10 PM, bwell said:I just bought the material needed to make that setup A-Jay, hope they work well.
There ya go ~ you'll be tearing them up in no time.
I'd really appreciate it if you'd let me know how you do -
A-Jay
JHudd11 reply :
The SK hack attack are great. I have it in white, bluegill, and black/blue and they all work great! Dirty jigs are good too!
bwell reply :
On 6/30/2012 at 12:08 PM, A-Jay said:There ya go ~ you'll be tearing them up in no time.
I'd really appreciate it if you'd let me know how you do -
A-Jay
Sure thing.
BassThumb reply :
The right jig is important, but so is the right rod. You need a nice heavy rod with a pretty solid tip to pop the jig free of weeds. This will trigger a lot of strikes, too. If you're rod is too soft, even the perfect jig will bog down in the weeds.
Around weeds, I use the Northstar alien head jigs fished on heavy power rods (Dobyns 735/795.) These jigs have a nicely recessed line tie that is well suited for weeds, but also acts as a stand-up head for the sandy/rocky areas adjacent to the weeds. Best, most well-rounded jigs on the market, IMO.
logan9209 reply :
I stole an idea from A-jay for the jigs I own (until I can get the stuff for the other rig). I took a small bead and a 3/16 ounce bullet weight, tied a reverse clinch knot on my 1/2 ounce jig, then used the tag end to tie a uni knot above the bead. I did this to add a little more weight and hopefully dig deeper into the weeds. Didn't really work. The weeds (or whatever) are so thick that the jig just sat on top. However, for some reason the extra bullet sinker seemed to help when swimming the jig back to me. Also, the uni knot does really good on t-rig. It is a little more time consuming, especially taking the lure off.
bman310 reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 5:07 AM, A-Jay said:^^^^^^^^^
~ This ~ The Jig Alternative.
Basically it's just a Texas Rigged plastic bait with a skirt between the weight and the hook.
What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig:
First and fore most, the fish eat it.
The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard jig or maybe even a bit better.
It comes through cover better.
I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless.
With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast !
So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. I have 3 Plano (3700) boxes of jigs that hardly ever get wet.
Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook:
-A stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line)
- A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight.
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
Thanks for the detailed reply and pics..I've been wanting to do a jig setup just like your set up. Thanks.
-b
Aluma-Bass reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 5:07 AM, A-Jay said:^^^^^^^^^
~ This ~ The Jig Alternative.
Basically it's just a Texas Rigged plastic bait with a skirt between the weight and the hook.
What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig:
First and fore most, the fish eat it.
The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard jig or maybe even a bit better.
It comes through cover better.
I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless.
With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast !
So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. I have 3 Plano (3700) boxes of jigs that hardly ever get wet.
Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook:
-A stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line)
- A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight.
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
I just got my boss hubs and skirts in today! Boy does it looks nice when paired with your fav soft plastic! Cant wait to try it out this weekend! Thanks for the tip! 
A-Jay reply :
On 7/11/2012 at 7:20 AM, Aluma-Bass said:I just got my boss hubs and skirts in today! Boy does it looks nice when paired with your fav soft plastic! Cant wait to try it out this weekend! Thanks for the tip!
Sweet - I think you're gonna like it.
A-Jay
bwell reply :
I haven't forgotten about giving a report yet A-Jay, my package from tackle warehouse got lost in transit and its going to take another week to get here 
Why UPS wouldn't think, hey we lost this guys package lets overnight it or send it two day shipping is beyond me... Instead they will make sure it gets to my house in 7 days... I just hope they don't lose it again so I can use this at my next tournament.
A-Jay reply :
On 7/11/2012 at 7:41 PM, bwell said:I haven't forgotten about giving a report yet A-Jay, my package from tackle warehouse got lost in transit and its going to take another week to get here
It's all good -
btw - what color skirt and which plastic bait are you considering for Your Rig ?
This week a green pumpkin skirt and Rage Lobster behind a 1/2 tungsten has been the hot bait.
The secret has been coloring the tips of the claws chartreuse with a Spike-It pen (garlic)
Now if I could just keep the Pike off it . . . . . .
A-Jay
mikey5string reply :
The pegged t-rig is so much better than a traditional jig IMO. I have thought of adding a skirt and tried to add it to a worm hook a few times with no success.
Are you using those one piece skirts with the center hole? I cant see how you could use a standard rubber band style skirt.
Even better for a vertical presentation is the jika or "jig" rig as it has the sinker as the first thing in the water, not the line. I have also seen bullet weights with an eye that get inserted into the end of the bait and the hook is texas rigged from the other side and passed through the eye of the sinker.
Much easier to show via picture but I dont have any, only seen it on youtube.
bwell reply :
On 7/11/2012 at 11:13 PM, A-Jay said:It's all good -
btw - what color skirt and which plastic bait are you considering for Your Rig ?
This week a green pumpkin skirt and Rage Lobster behind a 1/2 tungsten has been the hot bait.
The secret has been coloring the tips of the claws chartreuse with a Spike-It pen (garlic)
Now if I could just keep the Pike off it . . . . . .
A-Jay
I bought both green pumpkin and black and blue, plan on using sweet beavers and rage tail craws with it. I didn't really buy to heavy of weights though because I don't generally fish deep (2-8ft).
Jig Meister reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 5:07 AM, A-Jay said:^^^^^^^^^
~ This ~ The Jig Alternative.
Basically it's just a Texas Rigged plastic bait with a skirt between the weight and the hook.
What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig:
First and fore most, the fish eat it.
The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard jig or maybe even a bit better.
It comes through cover better.
I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless.
With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast !
So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. I have 3 Plano (3700) boxes of jigs that hardly ever get wet.
Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook:
-A stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line)
- A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight.
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
you either just saved me a lot of money, or are forcing me to spend a lot of money.
The most amazing thing ever!
A-Jay reply :
On 7/12/2012 at 1:08 AM, Jig Meister said:you either just saved me a lot of money, or are forcing me to spend a lot of money.
The most amazing thing ever!
Right ~ perhaps a little bit of both.
A-Jay
A-Jay reply :
On 7/12/2012 at 12:04 AM, mikey5string said:The pegged t-rig is so much better than a traditional jig IMO. I have thought of adding a skirt and tried to add it to a worm hook a few times with no success.
Are you using those one piece skirts with the center hole? I cant see how you could use a standard rubber band style skirt.
I'm using a standard rubber band style skirt (I make my own) but it's nothing special.
The skirt is pushed / slipped onto a Boss Skirt "hub" which is then placed on the line between the weight and the hook.
You could also use any of the "Punching Skirts" but there are a little more $$$.
I've used a light "Punch Weight" with some success. This weight has a short extension on the back to slip a skirt directly onto the bullet weight. This eliminates the need for the skirt "hub". I had fish chewing / pulling the skirts down off the weights so I've gone to the hub.
A-Jay
mikey5string reply :
On 7/12/2012 at 4:59 AM, A-Jay said:I'm using a standard rubber band style skirt (I make my own) but it's nothing special.
The skirt is pushed / slipped onto a Boss Skirt "hub" which is then placed on the line between the weight and the hook.
You could also use any of the "Punching Skirts" but there are a little more $$$.
I've used a light "Punch Weight" with some success. This weight has a short extension on the back to slip a skirt directly onto the bullet weight. This eliminates the need for the skirt "hub". I had fish chewing / pulling the skirts down off the weights so I've gone to the hub.
A-Jay
shoot. just placed an order for some terminal stuff the other day. Is there any "DIY" method for securing skirts on the line? I'll pick some up next order but I am fishing Saturday and would like to try this presentation.
Thanks
A-Jay reply :
On 7/12/2012 at 11:09 PM, mikey5string said:shoot. just placed an order for some terminal stuff the other day. Is there any "DIY" method for securing skirts on the line? I'll pick some up next order but I am fishing Saturday and would like to try this presentation.
Thanks
I do not know of a method to secure a skirt to a line /weight other than what has already been mentioned here.
A-Jay
Aluma-Bass reply :
here is one of my fav pitching rigs Havoc Pit Boss with addition of new boss hub & skirt.The skirt is a all-terrain skirt.
A-Jay reply :
Now you're talking ~
That's a fish catching rig if there ever was one.
A-Jay
hookset on 3 reply :
This is the Boss hub I'm using to make up my "A-Jay Rig".
It's kickin for sure!
A-Jay reply :
On 7/13/2012 at 11:46 AM, hookset on 3 said:This is the Boss hub I'm using to make up my "A-Jay Rig".
It's kickin for sure!
And there ya go.
That's a definitely a good option.
And What Ever You Do, Do Not hang a 10" Power worm on this rig.
If you do, right after the cast, there is usually a very strange tug at the end of your line.
A-Jay
rockchalk06 reply :
On 6/28/2012 at 5:07 AM, A-Jay said:^^^^^^^^^
~ This ~ The Jig Alternative.
Basically it's just a Texas Rigged plastic bait with a skirt between the weight and the hook.
What I do like about this rig over a Standard Fixed hook jig:
First and fore most, the fish eat it.
The hook-up ratio is the same as a standard jig or maybe even a bit better.
It comes through cover better.
I can modify / customize the rig any way I want. By switching the weight, the skirt color or type, the hook size or type and the plastic trailer of my choosing - the options are endless.
With very little chance of hanging up, I Fish it through lily pad fields, milfoil patches, cabbage patches, stump/log jams, and open water ~ All on One Cast !
So, instead of carrying a ton of different color and size jigs, I can be ready for anything (including punching through the slop) with a hand full of weights, skirts, hooks and a small assortment of plastics. Beavers, Beasts, Grubs, Craws and creature baits have all taken fish. I have 3 Plano (3700) boxes of jigs that hardly ever get wet.
Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook:
-A stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line)
- A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight.
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
If you could make a video on this I would buy you several cold ones!
hookset on 3 reply :
On 7/13/2012 at 7:37 PM, A-Jay said:And there ya go.
That's a definitely a good option.
And What Ever You Do, Do Not hang a 10" Power worm on this rig.
If you do, right after the cast, there is usually a very strange tug at the end of your line.
A-Jay
It's funny, but I need to be more open minded about what to use in back of a jig skirt. I primarily thread on a creature bait, but I'll have to try the plastic worm set-up.
That 10" Power Worm with the skirt will keep the dinks away, that's for sure.
Thanks for the tip A-Jay.
A-Jay reply :
On 7/13/2012 at 8:00 PM, rockchalk06 said:If you could make a video on this I would buy you several cold ones!
OK - I'll take a shot at it but please keep in mind - I'm no Glenn May . . . . .
Give me a day or two and I'll get one up.
A-Jay
deep reply :
I've been trying the Dirty Jigs California Swim Jigs the last few times out. They are at least as weedless as a weedless hudd. They (Dirty Jigs) also make all other sorts of jigs, but they're kind of pricey.
A-Jay reply :
On 7/13/2012 at 8:00 PM, rockchalk06 said:If you could make a video on this I would buy you several cold ones!
Here you go - and I like Samuel Adams ~ Summer Ale.
A-Jay
rockchalk06 reply :
Sweet man. Thanks a millon. I will have to give this a shot.
bwell reply :
Thanks for the video!
A-Rob reply :
I have only had experience with Hackney's Strike King Jig.
I find that once it gets sloppy I switch to a texas rig on a straight shank.
But the Hack attack jig is pretty heavy duty and I've enjoyed using it
deep reply :
Great video A-Jay. Thanks for sharing,
On 7/14/2012 at 3:38 AM, Vinny Chase said:We have a variety of quality jigs at an affordable price. For heavy cover fishing, our flip and swim is hard to beat...unique head design, 3x 30 degree round bend hook, wire tied, great colors, and comes through cover very well.
I feel compelled to give a more detailed response. Before I start though, I must say I think the northstar jigs are good, no questions.
Now, as for the California Swim Jig, it is one half of a system. The other half being a roboworm EZ Shad. And it does come through grass very well, almost with a 100% impunity. I was surprised to find that.
Would the Northstar Flip and Swim jig work in place of the Cali Swim Jig? Probably. But, almost certainly, I'd have to make adjustments, either to the jig, or to the trailer to fit the system. And I don't have the knowledge/ experience to make those subtle adjustments. When someone of the calibre of Matt Allen tells me that something works for him, I listen to him. It may or may not work for "me", but I will try it out firsthand. The odds of catching a big bass are bad enough as it it, don't want to mess those odds up any more.
Now onto regular bass fishing casting jigs;I use mainly two sizes- the 1/4 oz for spinning gear, and the 1/2 oz for casting gear. For the 1/4 oz size, the booyah baby boo jig- the color of the skirts, the head style, the weedguard- works for me, the way I fish. For the price (I got 50 of them for $1.20 each), I don't think they can be beat either. Do they have wire-tied skirts? No, they don't. But I don't really care. I can't keep a jig beyond 10 fish anyway. Would I try some other brands? Absolutely, if I could get them that cheap.
For the 1/2 oz size: I like the "grass" head style of jigs. Last summer (2011) I bought 3 or4 jigs from Chris (northstar), and I had a little trouble with the weedguard and trailer keeper. So when I was looking to make an order this winter, I emailed him first with a couple of questions. He never got back to me.
Well, Dominic/ Backwater4 made me the jigs, with exactly the sort of skirts I want, at a great price ($2 per jig including shipping). Are they better jigs? I don't know, but they have worked very well for me so far. Thanks Dominic. (He posted a reply to a WTB ad I posted here.)
When I lose them all, I might place a northstar order, or a siebert outdoors order, or I might hit up Dominic again. I haven't decided.
I use 1/4 oz swim jigs too, both the strike king KVD, and the NorthStar (that I got during a TW discount). They both work for me.
tallen316 reply :
A-Jay that is one slick setup you have there. Well done!!
BassinMD reply :
For me the northstar flip and swim has been the deal, at 3.50 a jig they arent that bad to replace and they have all the colors and patterns I look for in a swim jig, come through clean and hold trailers well. I have no complaints and the customer service has been good to me. The "away-rig" or punch rig is also a great way to fine tune and find what the bass want if the jig bite is tough. I use a similar setup except I use paycheck punch skirts, I also punch a lot without a skirt using a ragecraw or lobster the only thing I change between the 2 is I use a 3/4-1 1/4 tungsten with the skirt and without I prefer a 1/2 oz Stanley wedge weight
bwell reply :
Ready to go now! It looks good, I can't wait for my tourney Sunday! Thanks A-Jay
Sorry for the crappy cell phone picture...
A-Jay reply :
On 7/18/2012 at 6:09 AM, bwell said:Ready to go now! It looks good, I can't wait for my tourney Sunday! Thanks A-Jay
Sorry for the crappy cell phone picture...
Oh Ya !
~ Good Luck Bud ~
A-Jay
skeletor6 reply :
What kind of bead are you guys using? Would the Eco pro bead from TW work or is that too large?
Also, where I fish the bass reach a max of 3 lbs. what kind of creature baits would you recommend for that? Thanks a-jay that's a really clever idea and will help tremendously at this weedy lake I fish.
Ps. What creature bait is that pictured above by bwell?
flipin4bass reply :
I've got the punch weights designed to add skirts and those are fine for getting through the mats, but I wanted a way to add skirts to my favorite creatures without the heavy weights to use outside of the mats. Ordered the Boss Hubs and got to try them out yesterday, and all I can say is...WOW! This device allowed my bait to fall slow and the bass were hitting it hard on the fall. This is a great alternative to jigs without giving up the skirt. Got to order more!
Vinny Chase reply :
Sorry Deep, this thread got lost in the shuffle.
I can honestly say that I have not thrown the california swim jig, but based on numerous conversations with anglers that have used both, here is the responce:
The NorthStar Flip & Swim stays upright more often during the retrieve and does not roll on you. This gives you the ability to chuck & wind all day, with the same productivity as what you would get with the swim jig, but in deeper/heavier vegetation.
We're planning on releasing a designated "grass jig" here soon, so stay tuned for that!
Siebert Outdoors reply :
Here is my Grass Jig. Its built for the grass. Heavy weedgaurd, 3x Hook, Powder Paint. Its built to fish and move through the grass. I offer sizes up to 1oz for the real thick grass.
http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/grass-jig
Catt reply :
Huh, Texas Rig Jig 
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