Walleye Jigs
In the past it was a minor issue but know it is becoming a real pain in the backside. I am losing a large number of Walleye and Pike because of the hook straitening out on the jig. The jigs at Bass Pro I expected this and they did instantly. So I stuck with Northland jigs and they were ok until I stocked up on new jigs this year. These are now like the BP jigs, a piece of lead with soft wire sticking out of them. Complete garbage!
First off I have absolutely no time to make my own jigs as I have to scratch out time to just get on the water. Soooooo, what brand is out there that still actually use real quality hooks? Thanks, Dodger |
VMC jigs are great , very strong
|
Thanks. I will see where I can buy them online.
Dodger |
I've never really thought about it, I use whatever is cheap and the only time I have one straighten out on me is when its snagged on a log or something. Just out of curiosity how strong of line are you using?
|
Quote:
Dodger |
Quote:
Dodger |
I haven’t used them a lot yet but the quality from big sky flies and jigs is really good.
|
Quote:
|
Not sure where you can buy that many at once in bulk online , I usually just buy me a couple at a time at Canadian tire or cabelas.
|
High Caliber Lures in Kerrobert SK.....been using their stuff for a bit now and super happy with the quality. They have a website and a few Facebook pages
|
"Reel Bait" Tournament series flasher jigs (come with small willow blade hanging off bottom, you could easily add a #4 colorado though for some serious thump) They come with Gamagatsu hooks. Sticky sharp and very strong.
Aaron Weibe of Uncut Angling uses them for 40+ inch lake trout. They're pricey but worth it. Got some at Cabelas. |
I have over the years I bought 25000 jigs of all sizes and makes,i have straighten a few out when snagged, but very few on fish.
20LBSTest line is for 40lbs fish and up.6 or 8 lbs is the most I use for all my walleye fishing or trout I might go to 12 pound,but 8 lbs is good for all kinda fishing.1/2 oz jigs in real fast flowing or very deep water. The reason your using heavy jigs is to make up for the heavy line your using. I hooked all kinda large fish on 8 lbs line,up to 40 lbs lakers,30 inch plus walleyes which I lost count of 20 years ago.If your targeting pike you need a good leader plus setting your drag is a must,when a 50 inch pike wants to run you let them run.The jig or the line will break or you just rip the hook out of there jaw. The trick when using a jig is to stay vertical and this is better done with good lighter line. |
Quote:
Dodger. |
Quote:
Dodger. |
[QUOTE=JD848;3989189]I have over the years I bought 25000 jigs of all sizes and makes,i have straighten a few out when snagged, but very few on fish.
20LBSTest line is for 40lbs fish and up.6 or 8 lbs is the most I use for all my walleye fishing or trout I might go to 12 pound,but 8 lbs is good for all kinda fishing.1/2 oz jigs in real fast flowing or very deep water. The reason your using heavy jigs is to make up for the heavy line your using. I hooked all kinda large fish on 8 lbs line,up to 40 lbs lakers,30 inch plus walleyes which I lost count of 20 years ago.If your targeting pike you need a good leader plus setting your drag is a must,when a 50 inch pike wants to run you let them run.The jig or the line will break or you just rip the hook out of there jaw. The trick when using a jig is to stay vertical and this is better done with good lighter line.[/QUOTE I do plenty of vertical jigging but when there is a Walleye chop I want some weight to get down. The problem was this was “very minimal” in the past. I just found with the jigs I bought this spring this has become an issue. So I want to dump the Northlands brand and move onto a better product. Thanks, Dodger |
Quote:
Dodger. |
Loosen your drag a little, and lighter line will solve your problem. If you can't net a 12 lb or slightly larger fish on 8 lb test your doing something wrong. Lighter line will help in getting more bites also.
They are catching 1000 lb Tuna on about 200 lb test line. |
https://highcaliberlures.ca
I'm telling you....you wont be disappointed. |
I have also noticed the weaker hooks on the Thumper Jigs. Its too bad cause i really like them and the extra action they have.
|
Quote:
Thanks all ! Hmmm Tuna on a jig. Dodger |
Reel Bait Jigs... that is the one I couldn't remember the name of. Saw them on Uncut Angling. The tournament series have a Gamakatsu Black Nickel hook.
https://reelbait.com/Category/tourn_1_4 |
Imo the best jigs and soft plastics are from BFISHN tackle. The h20 precision jig comes in many colours and sizes. Their Authentx moxi and pulse-r are the best walleye soft plastics
Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk |
Quote:
Dodger |
Sourdough Bay Supplies in Medicine Hat has a great selection of quality jigheads.
|
Chinese soft hooks
It's hard to buy anything not made in China these days.Swedish,Norway or Japan /Magatzu hooks are all VG.
|
Mizuno but only the ones with the red hook. Best going and lighten up on the line. I used to run 12lb braid but now run 8lb P line. No issues with larger fish just use a good light rod and reel. Way more fun and you will not be straightening your hooks
|
Quote:
To continue the rant, my new titanium leaders are giving out 1 a trip. Before I would use the same leader for a year, now I had to move up to a very high end product. Everyone likes to screw over the working Joe. Dodger. |
Hey dodger long time not chat.
Head to canadian tire and try some fin tech knuckle ball jigs. I have never had a problem with them. |
What’s your favourite colour and size I will send you one that you will never straighten out.
|
Quote:
Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk |
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:55 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.