Jig Man

For me it is black/blue and pb&j. I’ve never caught a single one on either of them. What is your jig color that won’t work?

I have 2 bc Ned rods. One is a ml Gloomis 6’9” Bronze back the other one is a 7’6” Ark rod that was mislabeled that I got for a song from the company owners so I don’t know what it actually is. They got the job by the process of elimination. I took every bc rod that I thought might cast a Ned and one by one I mounted my reel of choice and tied on a 3/32 oz head containing a TRD. I made several casts in the yard and those two were the best. I actually prefer spinning for Ned but made the switch to avoid shoulder surgery. So far it’s working.

You might consider a flea market booth. That way you don’t even have to interact with the buyers. When we down sized our house my wife had way too much stuff to deal with so she rented a booth. It worked out well for her.

Save the weedguard for last so it won’t be in your way while putting on the skirt material.

What ever you have the most confidence using. I have 8, 10, 12, and 15# spooled up. They all work fine on my bc reels.

They are for the rod handle. They are in most all bass boats.

Mustad went down hill. Lots of builders have quit using them in favor of Eagle Claw, VMC and Victory. I haven’t bought any Mustad for several years.

My favorite is brown living rubber but I catch a lot of fish on Jewell Pee Wee jigs in Basswhacker, Hail Mary and First Down. https://jewelbait.com/shop/details/jigs/pee-wee-football-jig-skirted

My main lake is 50000 acres with 1000 miles of shoreline. It used to be great but with tournaments all the time with up to 500 boats it is becoming hard to catch quality fish. The other one is smaller only 26000 acres but a lot less pressure and a good smallmouth population.

I have an electric one and a battery powered one. The battery one is good for small jobs where I don't have electricity. The electric one just keeps sawing.

Lure Parts on Line carries some.

If you buy very many jigs with a silicone band holding the skirt, it’s a good idea to either thread or wire tie them because the bands will rot and fall off.

Not me. I carry 20 setups in the boat. It would drive me crazy to mess with the drags. Yesterday I used 7 and was just glad to sock them and put them in the rod locker with the sun beating down and the temp in the 90s.

Try a Trigged large Gene Larew salt craw in black or plumb they work good around here in timber and brush piles.

I have been making soft plastics for probably longer than you have been alive. I do not save used baits because it takes dozens to be worth a remelt.

I’m not sure about where you live but here if you guide on US Coast Guard controlled waters you have to take a test and get a Pilots license. If one fails to do so an gets caught the fine is calculated by days x 1000. So it’s a big deal. Check your local regs and see what you need to be legal. You will also probably need a commercial insurance.

I’ve fished tubes, jigs, and spoons as deep as 65’.

Our Conservation Department takes donations and offers free fishing days for kids and they furnish everything.

I use Bar Bait where and when needed. https://kbchorsesupplies.com/just-one-bite-rat-bait-bar-1lb/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22543228686&gclid=Cj0KCQjwss3DBhC3ARIsALdgYxO3kxcWj8OO1YERHcz-Xr-LkGTGdpnv1gB1o_y4ufltkZ4sMpRHlBMaAhxgEALw_wcB

I only make baits for myself and fishing partners. I just counted and have 19 molds. I basically just use football, Troker swim jig, Midwest finesse and minnow head. Some of mine haven’t been used in years.

I do everything that I can to keep smallies from jumping. They seem to be able to throw anything.

I always buy my tires (truck, car, boat and utility trailer) from the same people who only deal in tires and wheels. When I go in for my free rotation, they air the tires up to the max pressure listed on the tire. I’ve never had a problem with that.

When I call this is my last, if you are in the back you better get ready because when my line is in I am strapping the rods down, stowing the trolling motor and cranking up the outboard.

You might contact Seibert outdoors or cadman. One of them might have something.

Not knowing your boat it is hard to recommend a good way for you. Like T B said I have put a board under one side of my wife’s deck boat, jacked that side up, removed the skid and replaced it with a new one that I had prepped. Another way is measure, buy replacements, cover them how you choose, launch and tie the boat out of the way, go to the lot and replace. I would recommend replacing all of them at the same time. The easiest and most expensive way is to hire it done. I have done all three ways.