Jig Man

I sounds like a bad placement. However, more information and some pics would help a lot.

The jigging spoon is one of my favorite baits. I don't normally use them in less than 25' of water and will fish them as deep as needed though rarely deeper than 100'.

I have 2 one is a 7'6" All Pro that I bought down at the Ark Rod factory a few years ago. The other one is a 7'6" custom rod that I had built to complement the All Pro. I have Shimano X70 8:1 reels mounted on both of them and 12# fluorocarbon line.

I ran Lows for years and now have Birds. I never have done anything except stow the trolling motor and go to another spot unless I am making a run back to the truck then I shut both bow units down.

If you aren’t knowledgeable then I suggest that you do some research before you buy. I haven’t gone that way yet because I think they are all made in China. How would one get a warranty claim processed?

When I make mine all of the wires are together. I have to pull them apart and position them how I want them be.

I make my own and since we can only have 3 hooks I put blades on 2 of them. I set mine up with the bladed wires pointing up and out from the head. Two of the baited wires are pointed out and down. The 5th wire is in the middle.

It works ok. Devcon I I epoxy is what a lot of people use.

Paint your thumb with a coat of super glue.

Nope.

Except for those times that I am fishing the bottom the wind is my friend. That is why I have a 112# thrust trolling motor and a heavy fiberglass boat.

I called Zman about this very issue. I was told that it was the chemical reaction of Elaztech and PVC which what these boxes are made from same as plastic baits. He told me Flambeau boxes didn't react the same way so I ordered some. There is still some warping but not as bad.

I’ve had several of both types. I found the rear drag reels harder to service so I replaced them with front drags.

You never know about the supply. I was catching hundreds of whites and staying for a month so I made up 20 dozen 30 gram jigs. When we got there we found out that there had been a massive fish kill. I didn’t need very many jigs. I still have a bunch left because the fishery hasn’t come back.

I wrap Christmas light extensions in Glad wrap and toss them on the ground for over a month in December come rain shine or snow. I’ve never had a problem.

Don’t.

I have 3 Solix units. One is hooked to my X2 cranker and the other 2 have separate (house battery) power source.

A bunch of nice looking jigs for sure. Unless you have a bunch of hang ups you have a life time supply there bud.

That was not my experience. I used the Albright and Alberto knots with 30# braid and 17# fluorocarbon. An overwhelming majority of mine broke at the junction of the two lines.

The time of day and weather is the biggest factor for me. If I can arrive in a crepuscular period then a spinnerbait, crankbait, or spook will be first to hit the water. If it is sunny and calm then out comes the worm brush hog junior, and Ned.

I’ve gone through the whole gamete, mono, braid, braid with mono leaders, braid with fluorocarbon leaders and straight fluorocarbon. I fish in highland reservoirs with no vegetation, standing and downed timber and many rocks and bluffs. I don’t go after hung up baits except for some of the more expensive ones. So the life expectancy of a bait is very short. I spent a couple of years using braid and leaders. It seemed like I was spending as much time retying as I was fishing. I don’t like straight braid for bottom lures and my mono was getting beat by my partner who was using fluorocarbon. So I made the switch to fluorocarbon about 6 years ago and have been satisfied. I use it in 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15# depending on the application. I only use braid for deep vertical jigging and throwing the Arig.

Replace both while you are at it and save yourself some trouble later on.

If your unit has the capability of having a mapping card, it would be worth your time to get one.

What electronics do you have? My most important thing for fishing structure my mapping unit.

What kind of baits are you using to make it necessary for that type of retrieve? I’m wondering because I only use braid for Arigs and spinnerbaits with bait casters and they provide enough drag to keep tension on the line.