Best jig and hook size for big 'gills - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T00:28:19Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/best-jig-and-hook-size-for-big-gills?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A357551&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noId agree with LH, here. That…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-01:2036984:Comment:3575512013-03-01T13:04:27.632ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>Id agree with LH, here. That is what we think of as crappie sized, too.</p>
<p>Larger brim will hit it, though, so it tends to keep the smaller ones out of the boat. I usually use one that size when the water is deeper. </p>
<p>Id agree with LH, here. That is what we think of as crappie sized, too.</p>
<p>Larger brim will hit it, though, so it tends to keep the smaller ones out of the boat. I usually use one that size when the water is deeper. </p> 1/80 jig on size 10 works wel…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-01:2036984:Comment:3575432013-03-01T04:03:06.572ZJoe Angeluccihttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JoeAngelucci
<p>1/80 jig on size 10 works well for gills. I also use #8 or #10 Aberdeen hook. I like the long shank since they tend not to gut hook.</p>
<p>1/80 jig on size 10 works well for gills. I also use #8 or #10 Aberdeen hook. I like the long shank since they tend not to gut hook.</p> I found some 6's and 8's at…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-01:2036984:Comment:3575392013-03-01T04:00:32.054ZVince Fuscohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/VinceFusco
<p> I found some 6's and 8's at a local tackle shop. Check out e-bay too. </p>
<p> I found some 6's and 8's at a local tackle shop. Check out e-bay too. </p> We fish jigs from 1/24th to 1…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-01:2036984:Comment:3573772013-03-01T03:23:54.355ZLedHedhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LedHed
<p>We fish jigs from 1/24th to 1/100th with the majority right around 1/32nd and 1/48th. The hooks used are Matzuo sickles #6 & #8 (down to #12) & VMC/Mustad round bend #6 & #8 (down to #12). I like the black chrome finish for personal use.</p>
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<p>The jigs you got, Jordan, would probably used for Crappie out here.</p>
<p>We fish jigs from 1/24th to 1/100th with the majority right around 1/32nd and 1/48th. The hooks used are Matzuo sickles #6 & #8 (down to #12) & VMC/Mustad round bend #6 & #8 (down to #12). I like the black chrome finish for personal use.</p>
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<p>The jigs you got, Jordan, would probably used for Crappie out here.</p> You can take a pair of roll n…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-27:2036984:Comment:3571822013-02-27T20:20:17.727ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>You can take a pair of roll nose pliers and turn it down a bit, if you like. This will make it a smaller mouthful.</p>
<p>On the other hand, a larger hook preselects for larger fish. The trick (as always) is to place the bait where more of that sort of fish are found....</p>
<p>You can take a pair of roll nose pliers and turn it down a bit, if you like. This will make it a smaller mouthful.</p>
<p>On the other hand, a larger hook preselects for larger fish. The trick (as always) is to place the bait where more of that sort of fish are found....</p> Here are some bead head bugs…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-24:2036984:Comment:3558692013-02-24T17:08:13.850ZSteve Tottenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SteveTotten
<p>Here are some bead head bugs I tied up this morning, 4.5mm brass beads, size 4 Dai Riki #930 hooks and a variety of dressings. Intended for crappie but the bass are starting to bed here.</p>
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<p>Here are some bead head bugs I tied up this morning, 4.5mm brass beads, size 4 Dai Riki #930 hooks and a variety of dressings. Intended for crappie but the bass are starting to bed here.</p>
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<p></p> My local Dick's Sporting Good…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-22:2036984:Comment:3553692013-02-22T21:53:42.622ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>My local Dick's Sporting Goods has Gamakatsu Octopus Circles in size 4, 6, and 8.</p>
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<p>Jann's Netcraft sells circle hooks (not sure on the brand) down to a size 12.</p>
<p>My local Dick's Sporting Goods has Gamakatsu Octopus Circles in size 4, 6, and 8.</p>
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<p>Jann's Netcraft sells circle hooks (not sure on the brand) down to a size 12.</p> Hey Jeffrey, Where do you fi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-22:2036984:Comment:3555012013-02-22T20:21:58.999ZSteve Tottenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SteveTotten
<p>Hey Jeffrey, Where do you find size six circle hooks? Most of my saltwater flies are tied on circle hooks but haven't found any circles mall enough for freshwater flies. I would really like to find circle hooks down to size ten or twelve for panfish flies.</p>
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<p>Hey Jeffrey, Where do you find size six circle hooks? Most of my saltwater flies are tied on circle hooks but haven't found any circles mall enough for freshwater flies. I would really like to find circle hooks down to size ten or twelve for panfish flies.</p>
<p>Steve</p> I use 1/32 with #6 hooks, 1/6…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-21:2036984:Comment:3551922013-02-21T16:17:50.875ZBadgerloaderhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Badgerloader
<p>I use 1/32 with #6 hooks, 1/64 with #8 hooks and 1/80 with #10 hooks for gills - if crappie is the target, I use 1/8 with #4 and the 1/32 and 1/64 mentioned for gills</p>
<p>I use 1/32 with #6 hooks, 1/64 with #8 hooks and 1/80 with #10 hooks for gills - if crappie is the target, I use 1/8 with #4 and the 1/32 and 1/64 mentioned for gills</p> A smaller hook size will resu…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-02-20:2036984:Comment:3546962013-02-20T02:29:29.126ZWalt Foremanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/WaltForeman
<p>A smaller hook size will result in more fish. If you fish waters like Jeffrey's where there are lots of fish 10" and better, size 4 is not too big; but for average waters with average-size bluegill, you're going to miss a lot of fish with that hook size. </p>
<p>A smaller hook size will result in more fish. If you fish waters like Jeffrey's where there are lots of fish 10" and better, size 4 is not too big; but for average waters with average-size bluegill, you're going to miss a lot of fish with that hook size. </p>