CJ

I agree too,read the articles.They'll answer your ?'s about rod,reel,line,jig types,trailers,etc. I might have some thought on how to start out fishing them though. I think of a jig mainly as a craw presentation.It's really not that hard to imitate a live crawdad with a jig.Crawfish mainly dwell on the bottom and bass are often targeting them there.By simply casting,letting your lure hit the bottom,then "do nothing!"Let it sit a few seconds then gently drag it on the bottom.Don't drag it far and don't drag it hard or fast.During the pause leave a little slack.When you tighten up to make another small,short,and quiet drag,you want to be "like a cat sneakin' up on it's prey".Feel for your jig lightly.Occasionally you will hang on even the smallest rocks and twigs.Try to come through everything as gently as you can,except for the roof of a toad's mouth!Tune in to your line and relax your presentation.I think you'll get bit if you try this.The more you fish jigs,the more tricks you'll learn that catch fish with them.Good Luck!

That's a good bag!Congrats!

My thought excactly,Catt.I know alot of fish that didn't mind rattles at all.

I use the same size hooks on traps(4 on front 6 on back),gammys.I use them in the grass mainly and I think they come through cleaner,leaving the smaller hook on the back.For smallmouth,which do get in the shallow grass here,I've done good on a LC LV-7.Also caught them out on the points and flats with it.I think they tote a 4 on front and back.

I use them on jigs when I am fishing deep.I am usually fishing a brushpile or stumpbed.I can't say that they help but I haven't noticed them hurt.

Name:Chris...a.k.a Muddy Jr.,Jonesy,CJ Occupation:high grade home exterior engineer(roofer) ;D Location:Western Ky. 2 sons and 1 daughter,Tristan,Gavin,and Gracie Life for me is really simple,family,work,and fishing.

Stratos Mercury or Evinrude?

I agree a jig will catch fish anywhere.I fish jigs in my home lake which fishes deep and shallow.I went to Florida to find out that t-rigs and weightless plastics were the ticket.Really those type presentation were more suitable for the grass and weeds.

...or maybe not...John J. ,that foot will come out of your mouth. ;D morning deep or shallow?

You may have just ended this thread! Kind like how Sneaker's did during their Super Bowl comercial.

I got a LC Flat D-20.It hits the bottom in 18-19 ft. of water.I like it for 12-15,it really digs hard.

I don't think you should let em' go,muddy.They are your TM.Your personality on the forums is unique and original.Often one of your silly little post will put me in a better mood and that's what is great about you!I've always enjoyed your insight.So whatever you do with the bouncies is your choice,but I want to say THANKS MUDDY!Your one of the reasons that BR is such a great place to hang out! Chris

There's been alot of talk about lure colors and their effect.I still just can't simplify them.It may be a confidence thing but I think the right color selection for a paticular lake,on that day,can give you an edge.Drop-shot for example,color seems to factor in clear lakes with this technique.JMO

Clunn Strike Zone or Bill Dance Outdoors

Yeah,Alex is smiling real big!Looks like last place is still going to be winner at that one!That's cool...too cool! 8-)

topless or I mean topwater(that's my tw pb in my avatar and my girlfriend,but don't tell my wife) green bouncies or yellow?

Feel free to bring those on the 3rd,Dink.I'll take care of them for ya! ;D

He got a girl.She's right there in his avatar!She's a beaut,Troutfisher.You didn't pay her to take that pic,did ya? ;D

Good fish,Avid!

Bassmasta7,you are about to live the fastest week of your life.I hope you catch a toad on Toho!We want pics! Oh my God,muddy!Your green bouncies are growing up in a hurry!

Yep,it's true I only use about 2% of the tackle I have stored in my boat on each outing.As far as the box I hardly ever open is swimbaits.I just can't get confidence in em',yet.

No rest for the willing,eh Russ.I might send something for this one if I can be myself. :

I.. ...can't stop. ....

Don't know what water you fish but I think green pumkin works in alot of places.

muddy,you should write the "BR Bible". If you are looking for peace,avoid conflict. Muddy 3:16