RSBreth Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 I got out a little in the rain yesterday - the water is still pretty cold. I caught a couple of little Bass on a suspending jerkbait, and one on a swimming jig. And I got wet.
smallmouthjoe Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 I got out a little in the rain yesterday - the water is still pretty cold. I caught a couple of little Bass on a suspending jerkbait, and one on a swimming jig. And I got wet. That sucks, I'm sorry you got wet. Nothing wakes you up like water in the 40 range running over your waders. I'm glad you got a chance to get out and catch something. If you don't mind me asking, what type of swimming jig do you use?
RSBreth Posted February 23, 2011 Author Posted February 23, 2011 That sucks, I'm sorry you got wet. Nothing wakes you up like water in the 40 range running over your waders. I'm glad you got a chance to get out and catch something. If you don't mind me asking, what type of swimming jig do you use? I've been messing around with one I've been making from a mold. It's a 1/4-ounce jighead, a very sparse skirt, Kalins 5" Grub on it. Just kind of gray/white/baitfish colored. It's still mostly a prototype, but really doesn't look too different than most other "swimming jigs" out there. I just very slowly swim it over and around submerged timber like you would a plain grub.
smallmouthjoe Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I've been messing around with one I've been making from a mold. It's a 1/4-ounce jighead, a very sparse skirt, Kalins 5" Grub on it. Just kind of gray/white/baitfish colored. It's still mostly a prototype, but really doesn't look too different than most other "swimming jigs" out there. I just very slowly swim it over and around submerged timber like you would a plain grub. Thanks for the info. I've been trying to decide on a good swim jig model. Since I've never really done it before and since I'm very cheap I want to get some idea of whats best before I buy. Thanks again.
RSBreth Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks for the info. I've been trying to decide on a good swim jig model. Since I've never really done it before and since I'm very cheap I want to get some idea of whats best before I buy. Thanks again. When I get the time to make some more I could send a couple your way. I've been mainly trying to get my little finesse jig right. Still slightly modifying the molds right now.
smallmouthjoe Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 When I get the time to make some more I could send a couple your way. I've been mainly trying to get my little finesse jig right. Still slightly modifying the molds right now. Yeah I'll take anything, even a picture of what your swim jig looks like. I just want to get an idea of what works the best around these parts. Thanks Randy.
RSBreth Posted February 26, 2011 Author Posted February 26, 2011 It's early and the picture's a little out of focus, but with only one cup of coffee in me, so am I. Anyway - it's next to a bare 5/16 Baby Boo Jig head for scale - it is 1/4. This one has a Zoom Tab-Tail grub on it - but the one still tied on the rod has a 5" Kalins on it. That rod is a 7' BPS "Extreme" Spinning - Medium power. Using yellow 4/15 Stren Superbraid with a 12-pound Vanish leader. Can't remember the reel on that rod -either an old Pro Qualifier (not the new "big spool" model) or Pflueger President.
smallmouthjoe Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 It's early and the picture's a little out of focus, but with only one cup of coffee in me, so am I. Anyway - it's next to a bare 5/16 Baby Boo Jig head for scale - it is 1/4. This one has a Zoom Tab-Tail grub on it - but the one still tied on the rod has a 5" Kalins on it. That rod is a 7' BPS "Extreme" Spinning - Medium power. Using yellow 4/15 Stren Superbraid with a 12-pound Vanish leader. Can't remember the reel on that rod -either an old Pro Qualifier (not the new "big spool" model) or Pflueger President. Nice I like the design. Thanks for the pic. I may try to pick some up tomorrow if I can get some time. I'm thinking that the same colors that work for me on SB's will probably do the trick for the swim jig. I can't wait to try it out.
Members ltomczyk Posted March 1, 2011 Members Posted March 1, 2011 Glad to read a "Finley" post, my favorite local spot. Can't wait for the warm weather to get here. Getting tired of Taneycomo and the bebar hole. Need a smalley something bad!
Members ltomczyk Posted March 1, 2011 Members Posted March 1, 2011 Meant "rebar" hole. Fat fingers from a long cold winter and little activity....
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