Jig heads appropriate for bluegill - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T09:10:50Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/jig-heads-appropriate-for-bluegill?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A485375&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA place I get a lot of my stu…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-30:2036984:Comment:4908322014-03-30T22:08:39.663ZEric Piercehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/EricPierce
<p>A place I get a lot of my stuff when I can is ARKIE lures. they have a lot of pan fish sized items . you can find them on the web. Hope this helps...</p>
<p>A place I get a lot of my stuff when I can is ARKIE lures. they have a lot of pan fish sized items . you can find them on the web. Hope this helps...</p> Johnny, THANK YOU!!!! I just…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-15:2036984:Comment:4858282014-03-15T03:15:33.159ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>Johnny, THANK YOU!!!! I just got a chartreuse-dyed fox tail a few weeks ago, and have yet to do anything with it. With the pic you posted as a starting point, I can begin playing with tying things.</p>
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<p>I may need to get a few more fox tails.......</p>
<p>Johnny, THANK YOU!!!! I just got a chartreuse-dyed fox tail a few weeks ago, and have yet to do anything with it. With the pic you posted as a starting point, I can begin playing with tying things.</p>
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<p>I may need to get a few more fox tails.......</p> I just discovered this compan…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-15:2036984:Comment:4856432014-03-15T02:23:42.089ZJohnny wilkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>I just discovered this company that offers a lot of panfish and trout gems - Gapen Fishing. They aren't in any of the big box stores not in national stores except in Minnesota and upper Midwest. They have always been a small tackle store company and still are. Kind of a secret up until now - in some outdoors magazines and in business for 75 years!</p>
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<p>Most every lure listed is produced in Minnesota, Michigan and some from the East Coast. Quality on these ties is standard and…</p>
<p>I just discovered this company that offers a lot of panfish and trout gems - Gapen Fishing. They aren't in any of the big box stores not in national stores except in Minnesota and upper Midwest. They have always been a small tackle store company and still are. Kind of a secret up until now - in some outdoors magazines and in business for 75 years!</p>
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<p>Most every lure listed is produced in Minnesota, Michigan and some from the East Coast. Quality on these ties is standard and monitored by tying master and Hall of Fame angler Dan Gapen - a 3rd generation fly angler.</p>
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<p>Here are some awesome panfish products:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Gapen_Beaded_Maggot_p/maggot.htm" target="_blank">B</a><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Gapen_Beaded_Maggot_p/maggot.htm" target="_blank">eaded Maggot</a>: You could call them bearded maggots - those things have a cool tipping-rocking action that works on the drop- the falling action on this is potent.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Gapen_Beaded_Maggot_p/maggot.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn3.volusion.com/gxdjm.htxme/v/vspfiles/photos/options/MAGGOT-47-T.jpg?1322315392" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Crappie_Vixen_p/crappie-vixen.htm" target="_blank">Crappie Vixen:</a> Arctic Fox hair jigs that knock out crappie, gills & trout. This jig's tail swims in the water column.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Crappie_Vixen_p/crappie-vixen.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn3.volusion.com/gxdjm.htxme/v/vspfiles/photos/CRAPPIE-VIXEN-2T.jpg?1323082207" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Freshwater_Shrimp_Jig_p/shrimp.htm" target="_blank">Freshwater Shrimp:</a> Dancing little fly jig with tinsel and flash.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Freshwater_Shrimp_Jig_p/shrimp.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn3.volusion.com/gxdjm.htxme/v/vspfiles/photos/options/SHRIMP-196-T.jpg?1393360501" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Gapen_Spin_Bee_p/spin-bee.htm" target="_blank">Spin Bee:</a> Flash, Fly and fish - fish hone in on these elements. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.gapen.com/Gapen_Spin_Bee_p/spin-bee.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn3.volusion.com/gxdjm.htxme/v/vspfiles/photos/options/SPIN-BEE-169-T.jpg?1392928970" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Check them out - there are more cool plastic jigs, ice jigs and also really cool jigging spoons that would make great components for your panfish tackle box. Good luck and report back with your successes!</p>
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<p>Great Fish'n - Friends.</p>
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<p></p> The absolute best jigheads I'…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-14:2036984:Comment:4856862014-03-14T11:56:57.581ZJohn McKeanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnMcKean
<p>The absolute best jigheads I've found, as a long time jigging specialist, are those offered by <a href="http://www.leadfreejigheads.com" target="_blank">www.leadfreejigheads.com</a> . The owner, Keith, offers a 1/24 oz roundhead with a no 8 sickle hook which is perfect for bluegill, plus he'll gladly custom make any size head with "panfish-perfect" size hooks ! His quality is top notch, prices &quantities very reasonable, free shipping, and very fast service!</p>
<p>The absolute best jigheads I've found, as a long time jigging specialist, are those offered by <a href="http://www.leadfreejigheads.com" target="_blank">www.leadfreejigheads.com</a> . The owner, Keith, offers a 1/24 oz roundhead with a no 8 sickle hook which is perfect for bluegill, plus he'll gladly custom make any size head with "panfish-perfect" size hooks ! His quality is top notch, prices &quantities very reasonable, free shipping, and very fast service!</p> Dave
Allen's suggestion of a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-14:2036984:Comment:4855862014-03-14T01:16:34.245ZJoe Angeluccihttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JoeAngelucci
<p>Dave</p>
<p>Allen's suggestion of a simple split shot crimped to a hook works great and allows you to customize the weight. European shot tends to be smaller than US split shot. You can pick up the euro shot at most fly fishing equipment providers.</p>
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<p>Allen's suggestion of a simple split shot crimped to a hook works great and allows you to customize the weight. European shot tends to be smaller than US split shot. You can pick up the euro shot at most fly fishing equipment providers.</p>
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<p><img src="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608048763666566840&w=140&h=176&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7" width="240" height="176"/></p> Thanks for all the info I've…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-13:2036984:Comment:4853752014-03-13T23:56:24.988ZDave Wahlhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DaveWahl
Thanks for all the info I've gotten here guys. I look forward to those custom jigs from forum members you just mentioned!
Thanks for all the info I've gotten here guys. I look forward to those custom jigs from forum members you just mentioned! I also recommend shopping in…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-13:2036984:Comment:4854592014-03-13T23:38:33.754ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>I also recommend shopping in the ice fishing tackle dept. for micro offerings. i use em' year round. Also, I purchase round ball jigheads in 1/80, 1/100, and 1/120 oz sizes in bulk off Ebay.</p>
<p>I also recommend shopping in the ice fishing tackle dept. for micro offerings. i use em' year round. Also, I purchase round ball jigheads in 1/80, 1/100, and 1/120 oz sizes in bulk off Ebay.</p> David, I can think of three d…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-13:2036984:Comment:4853682014-03-13T22:37:19.670ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>David, I can think of three different things off the top of my head that will help you right off the bat.</p>
<p>1) You already have split shot. Just use a smaller, lighter, jig, and crimp a split-shot (or two, three, however many, etc.) onto the line a few inches above the jig. You want enough weight to be able to cast it well. That will take some experimentation.</p>
<p>2) I have a BUNCH of 1/80th ball-head jigs. Size 10 and size 12 hooks. I usually only use those jigs with my UL…</p>
<p>David, I can think of three different things off the top of my head that will help you right off the bat.</p>
<p>1) You already have split shot. Just use a smaller, lighter, jig, and crimp a split-shot (or two, three, however many, etc.) onto the line a few inches above the jig. You want enough weight to be able to cast it well. That will take some experimentation.</p>
<p>2) I have a BUNCH of 1/80th ball-head jigs. Size 10 and size 12 hooks. I usually only use those jigs with my UL crappie rod, and even then, I have to do a tandem-jig rig. I tie a jig to the end of my leader, then I'll tie another jig onto the leader about 12" above the first one. Two jigs, 1/40th oz of weight, easier to cast.</p>
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<p>3) I'm assuming you're using spinning reels? You mentioned 4 lbs test mono. I have that spooled onto my UL crappie rig. What size reel are you using? Remember, a wider spool will give you a little better distance. It might look unwieldly, but it will help. Have you thought about going to a really lightweight braid? I'm contemplating switching over to 2 lbs test Suffix 832, if I can find some..... That stuff is like spider's silk.</p>
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<p>I will also echo Carl's suggestion of "don't break the bank on fishing gear now". And here's why: I, along with several other people on this forum, tie jigs and flies intended for Bluegill. One of our own, Jeff Abney, will be testing old and new baits from many different people this year, and he will be posting his results on the forum. I would suggest that you pay close attention to these results, and if anything strikes your fancy, contact the person that makes those baits.</p>
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<p>Have you thought about trying tungsten jigs? I know there are ice-fishing bait companies that make tungsten jigheads. They aren't cheap, but tiny, and twice as heavy as lead. I personally tie some heavy-head jig-flies by slipping a tungsten bead onto a wet-fly hook, then tying a classic soft-hackle fly pattern onto the resulting "jighead".</p> Check out my discussion about…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-13:2036984:Comment:4852532014-03-13T22:20:16.350ZJeffrey D. Abneyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffreyDavidAbney
<p>Check out my discussion about "fishing jigs under a float" Dave...lots of good information.....it'll be under the "discussions" tab on my page......hope it helps!</p>
<p>Check out my discussion about "fishing jigs under a float" Dave...lots of good information.....it'll be under the "discussions" tab on my page......hope it helps!</p> Dave, they do make smaller ji…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-13:2036984:Comment:4855562014-03-13T21:50:47.833ZVince Fuscohttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/VinceFusco
<p>Dave, they do make smaller jigs designed for panfish. I regularly use 1/64th to 1/80th oz. jigs for gills. Try checking Janns Netcraft online, as well as other tackle stores. These can be tipped and fished under a float or merely cast out and bottom hopped. Both methods have their place depending on the conditions of the day. </p>
<p>Dave, they do make smaller jigs designed for panfish. I regularly use 1/64th to 1/80th oz. jigs for gills. Try checking Janns Netcraft online, as well as other tackle stores. These can be tipped and fished under a float or merely cast out and bottom hopped. Both methods have their place depending on the conditions of the day. </p>