Hi all! I'm about to buy a bunch of jigs. Haven't needed any in a couple years as I had a tackle box full. Looking to see if there's a consensus on what the best jig is for $3.50 or less. If no consensus that's fine, I still want to know everyone's favorite! Thanks!
I think you'll find siebert outdoors on the top of most people's list around here. See link to right in the sponsor section. I haven't been on the water to use them yet, but I just ordered 7 jigs from them a month ago for $28.15 including shipping.
http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/
Best in the business
I don't care that they are a sponsor, and I fished Seibert before I joined here. I would say that his jigs are the best at any price. I fish setups that are very spendy and if I thought there was a better product I would get those. His jis are top knotch and very well priced, it also helps he is a good dude and has great service. I don't get paid and I am not on his pro staff, wish I was
A fourth vote for Seibert. You can't go wrong.
siebert outdoors dredge brush
CADMAN's Jigs.
Terminator pro series. Fat sack tackle flipping jig.
Just another option. Buy the jig heads painted (Siebert sells them like that too) and tie your own skirts. Your cost per jig will be less than two bucks.
Booyah boo jig with removable rattle - you can get them for under 3 bucks depending on where you look.
A guy that lives in Ky. makes some that are about 2.50 that I use. I like them and can’t beat the price. Call T-Rex.
Used one from netbait that I really liked but they stopped making it. It was Hardy Craw color. I may see if someone can match the color and make them for me.
I love Siebert jigs when fishing for my river smallies. The Sniper finesse jig, to be exact, in a variety of colors and the 3/16 weight.
Although to be fair, I add the wire tie for a little extra, so it tops $3.50.
You won't find a better quality product for the money than you will ordering from Siebert's. If you need a jig you can buy about anywhere, the Booyah jigs are nice too.
the biggest markup on jigs is in the skirts. buy skirts from fishingskirts.com
the best timber bashing jigs have vertical eyes that are recessed in the lead so they pull through anything. I haven't had to buy them for a few season b/c I stocked up but look at Boss Swim Jigs. I have no doubt @Siebert Outdoors has something similar and would price match. $1.50-1.75 per head and add ur own skirt and you're off to the races.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/BOSS_Swim_Jig_Heads_4pk/descpage-BOSSSJH.html
On 2/3/2018 at 4:43 AM, Scarborough817 said:siebert outdoors dredge brush
Which color is that? I’ve looked at his color chart a dozen times and haven’t seen that one.
On 2/3/2018 at 10:45 PM, I/MBasser said:Which color is that? I’ve looked at his color chart a dozen times and haven’t seen that one.
That's the Siebert "Sweet Craw" -- awesome color.
On 2/4/2018 at 12:01 AM, MIbassyaker said:That's the Siebert "Sweet Craw" -- awesome color.
So the picture on the website looks way more like green pumpkin where the picture above looks much more yellow. Which picture is more realistic?
On 2/4/2018 at 12:35 AM, I/MBasser said:So the picture on the website looks way more like green pumpkin where the picture above looks much more yellow. Which picture is more realistic?
They're both accurate -- it depends on lighting. The "yellow" strands are whiskey, I think, which brightens up in sunlight, but looks more green in dim light. So in bright conditions it looks more like the one above, and in lower light, it looks more like the one on the Siebert site.
On 2/4/2018 at 1:44 AM, MIbassyaker said:They're both accurate -- it depends on lighting. The "yellow" strands are whiskey, I think, which brightens up in sunlight, but looks more green in dim light. So in bright conditions it looks more like the one above, and in lower light, it looks more like the one on the Siebert site.
The answer I was looking for is “yellow. It looks way more yellow”. ????
I’ll order one one and check it out. Thx for the input.
On 2/4/2018 at 2:34 AM, I/MBasser said:The answer I was looking for is “yellow. It looks way more yellow”. ????
I’ll order one one and check it out. Thx for the input.
The bait monkey says “yellow. It looks way more yellow”.
The "best" is subjective. What make one jig better then another?
Answer; the hook and the head design. The hook is the most essential component, the head design allows the angler to present the jig where the bass are located without snagging. Everything else is cosmetic and becomes a personal choice of colors and skirt materials and workmanship. High end hooks like Owner, Gamasatsu and Tonkar cost 10X more then inexpensive hooks, with jigs you get what you pay for so make sure you are getting premium hooks.
Tom
Siebert Outdoors has the total package ????
Another vote for Sieberts here! Great jigs and fogies(chatterbaits). Great colors too. Mike is an awesome person as well! Can't go wrong with Sieberts!
On 2/3/2018 at 10:45 PM, I/MBasser said:Which color is that? I’ve looked at his color chart a dozen times and haven’t seen that one.
That is Sweet Craw. Its one of my hottest selling colors. It is a green pumpkin and whisky mix. The head is a 3/8 Dredge Brush jig.
On 2/4/2018 at 12:16 PM, Siebert Outdoors said:That is Sweet Craw. Its one of my hottest selling colors. It is a green pumpkin and whisky mix. The head is a 3/8 Dredge Brush jig.
Hey Mike now that I'm finally working again I'll be getting with you in a few weeks or so to make an order. Gotta get some paychecks coming first. I've been aching to get some of your Shot Caller swim jigs and possibly a few other things. It feels good to be working again. ????
On 2/3/2018 at 4:45 AM, the reel ess said:CADMAN's Jigs.
I don't have any experience with his skirted jigs, but I use the Smallie Crawlin' jigs SO much it's ridiculous. They're my go to hook/jig to rig tubes, craws, finesse worms, and grubs occasionally. They're excellent quality and basically revolutionized my river fishing experience.
On 2/5/2018 at 2:59 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:I don't have any experience with his skirted jigs, but I use the Smallie Crawlin' jigs SO much it's ridiculous. They're my go to hook/jig to rig tubes, craws, finesse worms, and grubs occasionally. They're excellent quality and basically revolutionized my river fishing experience.
I bought a few skirted jigs from him in late fall including some swim jigs as well as some other items. I have caught one bass on his skirted jig, but I've caught a bunch on a plain weedless Arky head with a plastic craw. His jigs are hand tied to your order with wire ties. The options are infinite and he'll ask you exactly what you'd like. ie: head color, eye color, different skirt combos, even weedguard color. He also has other tackle and his catalog is a downloadable pdf document. I highly recommend his products. And he's a nice guy to boot.
I know you know this, but I'm putting a plug in for him to the rest of the board.
Dredge Brush Jig, but splurge on the $.30 for wire tied.
http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Dredge-Brush-Jig-490.htm
Jigs are another lure that I dont see a difference in brands . I like the Strike King Denny Brauer rattling jigs dont know the name . Those Strike King Bitsy Bugs have caught an awful lot of fish for me .
On 2/6/2018 at 2:02 AM, scaleface said:Those Strike King Bitsy Bugs have caught an awful lot of fish for me .
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I buy them online for $1.79 so I can buy almost 2:1 to your $3.50 jig. They only go up to 1/4 ounce though so you are limited with jig weight.
I like Booyah Boo jigs, Booyah Baby Boo jigs, and Strike King Bitsy Bugs.
I'm a Siebert fan, although I have and use jigs from several companies -- Booyah, Strike king, Missile, All-Terrain, V&M, Dirty Jigs, Nichols, 2KJigs, Megastrike, and some self-tied on heads from various places (e.g. Boss)....
In the end, all of the jigs I like as much as Siebert's are more expensive.
Haven't tried Cadman's, but just browsed the catalog on his site and has my attention.
War Eagle flipping jigs. $2.89 hand tied with rattles, pretty good!
Of all the lures in an angler's arsenal the jig is one of the simplest & yet the most over completed by the angler!
@Siebert Outdoors all day long
www.screwylewylures.com - These guys make some great stuff. 3.60 ea, however the box deals and 4 piece sets will put 'em under the budget. The Screwy Lewy Swim Jig is one of the finest I've seen or fished, and the Magic Craw color is awesome. He sponsors a good friend and after stealing a few of his, I now have a box full.