Double tail jig in white

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 20, 2013 at 7:19pm

I used to catch a ton of gills on a 1/64th oz round jighead threaded with a simple 1 inch curly tail. I would Super Glue the plastic to the lead head and tear the curly tail off completely...leaving a very simple white grub effect on a jighead. The fish loved it! Certainly nothing special, and I almost never had to tip this tiny slow sinking grub. On 6 pound test it barely moved through the water column, but hard to cast, though.

That's about as simple as jigs can get!

That was my method, too. I observed some gills, watching the curly tails as they flitted around. But I noticed them holding back. I got the impression the things scared the fish so they would not commit! So I nipped off the tails and tapered the soft plastic a bit and the fish seemed to like them better.* These were 1/64 shad dart jig heads.

But again, it wasnt something that worked consistently. Frustration (((sigh)))

* Recently, I read that those curly tail grubs are intended for crappie, not bluegill. Bluegill will hit them, sometimes, sure. But that took my thinking back to the question: "WHAT do bluegill eat in their natural environment?"  Micro tube jigs probably come closest.

Comment by dick tabbert on October 20, 2013 at 7:09pm

Anytime Toy. I'm retired and can't leave the house much. It woulds be a pleasant surprise.

Comment by Tony Livingston on October 20, 2013 at 7:08pm

HA!! Jim I've done that same thing!

Comment by Tony Livingston on October 20, 2013 at 7:05pm

Thanks Dick, and I think I will take you up on that later this week. I will touch base with you a day or so ahead of time, and we can set a time that works for both of us....be nice to put a voice with your photo!

Comment by Jim Gronaw on October 20, 2013 at 7:02pm

I used to catch a ton of gills on a 1/64th oz round jighead threaded with a simple 1 inch curly tail. I would Super Glue the plastic to the lead head and tear the curly tail off completely...leaving a very simple white grub effect on a jighead. The fish loved it! Certainly nothing special, and I almost never had to tip this tiny slow sinking grub. On 6 pound test it barely moved through the water column, but hard to cast, though.

That's about as simple as jigs can get!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 20, 2013 at 6:48pm

I want a test mule.....a jig with only a body...no tail or legs. Something that's quick and easy to make, and who's sole fish attracting attribute is a colored body....an untipped jig has to do all the work. To me, that's the real test of a jig's effectiveness.

Precisely, Tony.

Ive tried the plain body jig concept, and was surprised to find the gills were actually attracted to it. This stands to reason, when you consider their natural forage is not generally festooned with squiggly tails, woggly rubber legs, leering eyes and so on. Look closely at what bluegills normally feed upon and you don't see much of that.

I suggest a palette of these colors: black, white, yellow, green, blue, red. This way you can try various combinations and see what works best.

Comment by dick tabbert on October 20, 2013 at 6:45pm

Hey mark were you been buddy I was thinking all that fresh air got to you. Nice to hear from you and thanks for the complement. Keep in touch.

Comment by Mark Sleeper on October 20, 2013 at 6:42pm

nice looking . Sleepy

Comment by dick tabbert on October 20, 2013 at 6:35pm

Tony when you get a chance call me and as far as me thinking you wanted me to make jigs for you that was the farthest thing from my mind I just volunteered, and if it can help you make a point I'm all for it. I'm up late so call anytime if you want.

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Comment by dick tabbert on October 20, 2013 at 6:28pm

Thanks David. I only had a couple painted jig so them are what I came up with.

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