Todd2 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 how far should your craw trailor hang out of the skirt? it the green one to far out? I prefer the Green one. I have better luck on the baby paca craw than I do the chunk. 2 lbers will smoke that thing. So will pigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted February 28, 2014 Super User Share Posted February 28, 2014 how far should your craw trailor hang out of the skirt? I prefer to ensure there is sufficient space between the ends of the skirt and the action portion of the trailer, in this case the claws of the craw. This can be accomplished by either trimming the skirt or modifying the body length of the trailer. If the majority of the skirt is hanging all over the claws, it can impede the action of the trailer, especially on the fall. This does not come into play as much if the trailer is designed to glide rather than flap. A-Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Needham Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I like how the black one is set up........many people like how the green one is set up. neither is wrong...I have caught fish one both. Sometimes you just have to fish both and decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator roadwarrior Posted February 28, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2014 I like a tight presentation on 3/8 oz jigs and a bigger profile for heavier jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff25 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 do you guys use rattles or no rattles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
719BassFishing Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Jig fishing is good year round and is one of the most versatile baits. You can work a jig in many different was such as swimming or stroking it, but dragging a jig on the bottom is probably the most effective way to work it. Trailers aren't required but when the tails of the jig kick, it gives it alot more action which leads to more bites.. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefinalcast Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The Northstar website went back up today for any of you that use/are interested in them. Just an fyi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Needham Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 do you guys use rattles or no rattles? always have a rattle . I NEVER throw a jig without a rattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User J Francho Posted March 22, 2014 Super User Share Posted March 22, 2014 I almost never use a rattle anymore. I used to, especially in off color water, but since I switched to hand tied jigs, I've forgotten to add a rattle. I haven't really noticed a drop off in bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL BassHunter Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I have been using the bitsy bugs and they dont have rattles. I've switched to a similar jig with rattles in almost the same color right after catching a few on bitsy bugs and the bites stopped. Switched back to the bug and got bites again. So now I tend to stay away from the ones with rattles though I still have a few in my arsenal in case I run out of other stuff to throw at the bass. I also find that most of my bites on jigs seem to come on the initial drop after the cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User RoLo Posted March 22, 2014 Super User Share Posted March 22, 2014 I almost never use a rattle anymore. I used to, especially in off color water, but since I switched to hand tied jigs, I've forgotten to add a rattle. I haven't really noticed a drop off in bites. always have a rattle . I NEVER throw a jig without a rattle That pretty much sums up where I stand on rattles At a recent pro tourney everyone was using plugs with rattles except KVD...guess who won the tournament? Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 22, 2014 Super User Share Posted March 22, 2014 I almost always go with out a rattle, unless I think I need one. And even then I only use one to make me feel better. It probably dosen't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User J Francho Posted March 22, 2014 Super User Share Posted March 22, 2014 I've added them too, thinking that must be the problem...lol. Nope, somedays, I just don't got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Needham Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 RoLo..that's funny cause I don't like (mostly) crankbaits with rattles! funny people those fishermen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unageo09 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm mastering or at attempting to get better at jig fishing this year. Only way to do so is spend time on the water and imo that is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb67 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Planning on trying to do more jig fishing this year so decided to look back on pass post for good advice and holy crap Joe. S where do I send the check. Those of us who are new to bass fishing reach out to you guys for help but dude that is going above and beyond Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofisher Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks Joe, I haven't had much luck with jigs yet and now I know why. Your tips on technique are very helpful and I'm determined to make it work. We need a serious warm up in western ny before I get much of a chance though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff25 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 how many bites a day do you guys usually get flipping and pitching? and how spaced out are those bites (time)? usually after an hour or so fishing a jig without a bite i give up and switch to something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User J Francho Posted April 22, 2014 Super User Share Posted April 22, 2014 Sometimes just five. Five good ones is all it takes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted April 22, 2014 Super User Share Posted April 22, 2014 how many bites a day do you guys usually get flipping and pitching? and how spaced out are those bites (time)? usually after an hour or so fishing a jig without a bite i give up and switch to something else. I do not fish competitively, so the reality is, I'm always fishing for just one bite. The Right one. A-Jay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User RoLo Posted April 22, 2014 Super User Share Posted April 22, 2014 Like A-Jay, I only need 1 good bite, but always hope for "3" good bites. That way, I can blow 2 of them but still put grandma in the boat Roger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User bigbill Posted April 24, 2014 Super User Share Posted April 24, 2014 I prefer rattles, trailers and scents with all my jigs. I was using the pork chunk trailer. But this year I'll try out the rage tail stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccallister25 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I started jig fishing kast summer with a 3/8 oz jig. I caught a few and got hooked. All I do is pond fish from the banks. Lately Iv been throwing a 5/16 oz jig and catching dinks, to 4# bass and everything in between. I love the feel of the smaller jig, so I'm wondering; would a 5/16 oz jig catch quality fish year round? I figure if they're looking for a bigger meal, I could just throw a bigger trailer on the end. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Needham Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 you got the right idea bigblock.......... but remember a bigger trailer will make it fall slower. some lakes like a fast fall, some lakes like a slow fall and even that varies from day to day. with the bigger trailer you could go back to your 3/8oz and be the same fall rate as your 5/16 with "normal" trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mccallister25 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks Brian. That makes sense. I just wanted to make sure the big 'uns would still bother with the smaller profile jig even in the summer months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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