could not stand it any longer

[merc1997 Bo]

4 hours ago, uofastudent said:

Bo what rod do you use to fish these jigs?

since i use braid all the time, i just use a mh 7' rod.  you can actually get away with a medium with the braid.  fishing flouro or mono and fishing deep, i would still be using the 7'6" heavy action models that i used to use all the time.  when fishing deep, flouro and mono have so much stretch, it really takes a lot of rod to drive the hook through bone.  i do not use a leader with the braid and just tie straight to the lure.  i still use the same knot that i have used for eons, but with braid, you need 8 wraps or more, where with mono or flouro, 6 wraps.  i saw shaw grigsby tying my knot the other day and claimed it was the best knot he has ever found for using on flouro.

back to the rods, i have a medium action that i really like to use when throwing the SpinJig or the CrazyJigs, and it does a great job of driving the hook through.

bo

[merc1997 Bo]

here are insert pics of the spoons and the Elite Blade.

bo

 

[abkeenan]

On 6/19/2017 at 9:23 AM, merc1997 said:

here are insert pics of the spoons and the Elite Blade.

bo

 

Those look good Bo.

Question for you. Are you using a trailer on that bladed jig?

[merc1997 Bo]

3 hours ago, abkeenan said:

Those look good Bo.

Question for you. Are you using a trailer on that bladed jig?

i am just using a small chunk type trailer, very similar to the zoom super chunk jr.  however swimbait bodies work very well also.  i just get tired of having to replace those all the time from the bass that just clamp down on the boot tail and tear it off.  when i am using this when fishing it more as i would a spoon, then i do not use a skirt and do add the swim bait body.  i use the zman diesel minnow, or something like that, because it fishes well, has great action, and after you glue it on, get lots of mileage out of one body.  i also fish the GrassJig with a swim bait body by itself too.  very effective either just swimming it, or using it just as you would a spoon.  this past winter, there were lots of trips that the 3/4 GrassJig paired with a 4"swimmer would out fish a spoon.  that setup has a very erratic fall and trigger lots of bites.  the other great thing about fishing the GrassJig or the Elite Blade just as you would a spoon is when you are fishing an area with lots of submerged timber.  you spend lots of time getting snagged spoons lose, but not with the other options.  there are just so many options to utilize these two fishing tools.

bo

[abkeenan]

1 hour ago, merc1997 said:

i am just using a small chunk type trailer, very similar to the zoom super chunk jr.  however swimbait bodies work very well also.  i just get tired of having to replace those all the time from the bass that just clamp down on the boot tail and tear it off.  when i am using this when fishing it more as i would a spoon, then i do not use a skirt and do add the swim bait body.  i use the zman diesel minnow, or something like that, because it fishes well, has great action, and after you glue it on, get lots of mileage out of one body.  i also fish the GrassJig with a swim bait body by itself too.  very effective either just swimming it, or using it just as you would a spoon.  this past winter, there were lots of trips that the 3/4 GrassJig paired with a 4"swimmer would out fish a spoon.  that setup has a very erratic fall and trigger lots of bites.  the other great thing about fishing the GrassJig or the Elite Blade just as you would a spoon is when you are fishing an area with lots of submerged timber.  you spend lots of time getting snagged spoons lose, but not with the other options.  there are just so many options to utilize these two fishing tools.

bo

Thanks for the reply Bo. I just picked up some of your bladed jigs off Tackle Warehouse last week. Should be here next week so I can check them out. Heaviest size they had was the 3/8th oz heads which I was I got.

Also, I notice that you are fishing the grass jig version over the original/regular head on your Elite/Pro Series models. What's the reasoning behind that? Just curious as you are the man to talk to about jigs and science/physics as to why you do what you do. Always looking to educate myself.

[merc1997 Bo]

3 hours ago, abkeenan said:

Thanks for the reply Bo. I just picked up some of your bladed jigs off Tackle Warehouse last week. Should be here next week so I can check them out. Heaviest size they had was the 3/8th oz heads which I was I got.

Also, I notice that you are fishing the grass jig version over the original/regular head on your Elite/Pro Series models. What's the reasoning behind that? Just curious as you are the man to talk to about jigs and science/physics as to why you do what you do. Always looking to educate myself.

the GrassJig coupled with the blade stays down better for one thing, but it also has a very erratic action on the retrieve.  plus, it just flat fishes through anything just about like nothing is there.  tackle warehouse keeps both the CrazyJig and the CrazyBlitz in 3/8 and 1/2 oz.  after icast, the Elite Blade will be up on our website.  sorry that I get to fish all this stuff before anyone else.  but, hey, I have to test all this stuff to make sure it works and what type of techniques it can be used to catch fish.  I can tell you that from the feedback from those that have already been fishing with the GrassJigs it will shortly become our #1 selling head.  after you fish with the GrassJig, you will know very shortly why it is all that I fish with unless I need a weight lighter than a 3/8.

when we can justify making the Elite hook in a 4/0 or 3/0, we will add smaller sizes to the GrassJig line up.

back to the bladed jigs you ordered, most of the time here on table rock, you will need a 1/2 or heavier.  just roll the blade off of one of those you bought and roll the split ring onto one of your heavier heads.  the 3/4 Blitz football head works well also.

if you have questions, you can call anytime and I will try to answer them.  417-847-0808.

bo

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

Bo, 2 questions if I may.  You mentioned a knot that you have been using for braid, but did not name it.   If you don't mind, I am considering trying braid, and am curiousof knots that are good.   

Secondly, on the bladed jig, where does the knot get tied?  I have not purchased one yet, but am trying to understand how it works.  I primarily fish muddy waters, creeks and small rivers.  I know you are a lake guy.  Thanks. 

D.C.

[rps]

8 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

Bo, 2 questions if I may.  You mentioned a knot that you have been using for braid, but did not name it.   If you don't mind, I am considering trying braid, and am curiousof knots that are good.   

Secondly, on the bladed jig, where does the knot get tied?  I have not purchased one yet, but am trying to understand how it works.  I primarily fish muddy waters, creeks and small rivers.  I know you are a lake guy.  Thanks. 

D.C.

Pardon me for jumping in on a question you asked Bo. I have been using braid for 7 or 8 years now for my walleye fishing - trolling cranks and dragging worm harnesses. I highly recommend a double palomar knot. It simply won't fail.

 

[merc1997 Bo]

16 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

Bo, 2 questions if I may.  You mentioned a knot that you have been using for braid, but did not name it.   If you don't mind, I am considering trying braid, and am curiousof knots that are good.   

Secondly, on the bladed jig, where does the knot get tied?  I have not purchased one yet, but am trying to understand how it works.  I primarily fish muddy waters, creeks and small rivers.  I know you are a lake guy.  Thanks. 

D.C.

here is you tube link www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4q5zqbDow.  with 40# or bigger braid, you need to use 8 wraps, and with 30# and smaller, you need to use 10 wraps.  other than that, just follow the instructions in the video.  this is the best knot to use with any type of line.

bo

[rps]

58 minutes ago, merc1997 said:

here is you tube link www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4q5zqbDow.  with 40# or bigger braid, you need to use 8 wraps, and with 30# and smaller, you need to use 10 wraps.  other than that, just follow the instructions in the video.  this is the best knot to use with any type of line.

bo

good knot Bo.