Chunk on a downsized auto

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on December 19, 2013 at 8:02am

Cool - thanks, Led.

Weve probably all heard about bluegill hitting their prey for the "stun shot" ... and then coming back in to mop up.

Its the main reason I expect that so many crickets are lost to what seems like a good take, only to find nothing when we set the hook.

Comment by LedHed on December 19, 2013 at 6:41am

Using small crickets dick.

David - the pink auto we use is phosphorus powderpaint and it glows pink. The crystal flash & thread are fluorescent. I'm still tipping but still catch some after they take the bait.

If a fish hits, and the hook isn't set, I leave it. Shake it a little and/or drop it and a lot of times the jig gets hit again... Works for me and that is one of the main reasons why I fish jigs 98% of the time.

Tony - Downside to smaller, out here, is gut hooks - mortality on the BGs goes way up. Usually fish smaller if I'm going to keep fish. The smallest we use right now is a 1/100th with a #12 hook. Have some Timeco  TMC403BLJ - 14s & 16s jig hooks and a custom 1/256th mold but that is too small.

The duck flank tail chub jigs are working pretty good as well - especially the ones with chartreuse or phosphorus eyes.  

Comment by Andy "Fillet em" Eitutis on December 18, 2013 at 3:57pm

Yeah ilike ice jigs with a little hair small n simple!!!

Comment by Tony Livingston on December 18, 2013 at 3:49pm

Andy, I fish ice jigs below a float year-round. It works well for me.

Comment by Andy "Fillet em" Eitutis on December 18, 2013 at 3:04pm

I agree smaller is better as it cools. I fished all summer and only used live bait one time and I dont think it made it any better!!!! Late summer i have thought about fishing just off the bottom with an ice jig tipped with a piece of night crawler for giant gills n red ears!!!

Comment by Tony Livingston on December 18, 2013 at 2:38pm

I prefer smaller. Actually, in keeping with my theory on tipping jigs, I just ordered some new ice flies in size 16. These will be tried untipped. They're made by a fellow here in Indiana, and supposedly you need to add a split shot above the fly to even make it sink.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on December 18, 2013 at 2:20pm

Now theres a great question, Lucky! The old, "To tip or Not to Tip"

Cant wait for the answer... Im betting no.

Comment by dick tabbert on December 18, 2013 at 2:03pm

LedHed are you tipping with anything at all.

Comment by dick tabbert on December 18, 2013 at 1:53pm

Well that lets me out LedHed I quit pouring years ago. I do have some 1/80 and some 1/100 but not in the sickle hooks.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on December 18, 2013 at 1:48pm

I'd say it is commonly known that as the waters cools, fish slow down. Their metabolisms just cant handle the chase after large prey. Smaller baits are the answer then and gentler presentations to go with them. Id say you hit the nail on the head.

And the jig is pink - of course.

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