Slick jig micro problems

[mainbutter]

I just got back from trout opener on Cenaiko. Success! 3 rainbows iced, though I shoulda had 5, lost one due to a phone call while the fish hit, and lost another..

because it destroyed my slick jig micro.

I bought a two-pack of slick jig micros the other day and figured they'd be great. Sure enough the action is awesome. Tipped with a waxworm, it was the only thing I caught fish on today.

My first jig had its hook bent on the first fish I caught. On the second fish I caught on it, the hook straightened completely while unhooking.

My second slick jig caught me a fish, and again the hook was bent even before trying to unhook. I was careful during the unhooking and got it out without further damage. I re-formed the hook to a proper hook shape.

The next fish to hit broke the jig in half and 3/4 of the painted lead crumbled off the hook shank as well.

Are these jigs just so delicate that they're only good for one or two fish? I can't imagine that they'd suffer much less damage even just on crappies or 'gills, I didn't catch any monsters or even any over 16''.

How do the non-micro slick jigs compare? Anyone else had issues with the micros? I just can't believe how soft, pliable, and damageable the wire is.. I'm just frustrated because I like these too much to not use them

[harvey lee]

I would let Lindy know. I have caught channel cats up to 23" on the regular Slick Jig and did not have those issues. Caught eyes as well.

I have not really tested the Micro's. yet.

Here is the contact info for Jon Thelen at Lindy.

I am sure he can help you out.

[email protected]

[CAMAN]

I caught 100+ bluegill(15 8-9"ers), 10" crappie, and a couple 2lb bass one day on a single Slick Jig Micro back in December and really the only damage to it was 90% of the paint was gone. Yeah the hooks are very delicate but was able to bend them back in shape if they got bent, but I never lost a fish because of it bending out. Most of the bending was due to hook removal and not the fish fighting. I was using 2lb Flouro.

What size and type line are you using? If it's too big I'd imagine it would straighten the hook fairly easily.

I love those Micro Slick jigs with the new Northland Impulse minnow. An absolutely fantastic combination!

[river rat316]

I would venture to guess it is more of a problem of your equipment over powering the jig if you are bending them on fighting or hooksets, they are micro and touted as that, if you weren't using ultra ultralight equipment which is what they were meant for, if you were using ultra light equipment then the jig is at fault(I am just taking a guess and not trying to rip on either the poster or the product)

[dfeste]

Main, I was up on Echo for opener today and had my success with a micro slick jig tipped with waxie as well. Put 9 fish on the ice with no problems. Largest was 15". I was using an Al Dente noodle rod. River Rat may be on to something with too much force being put on the jig.

Dave

[remington 300]

main, what size were you using?ive seen them as small as 1/48 oz. real small, probably to small for trout, there are bigger ones, maybe 1/32 oz, maybe bigger in the micro jigs,dont know for sure how big they go for micro, 1/16 maybe, the regular slick jigs are plenty strong and the paint has held up well for me so far,

mike,

[hovermn]

I have to agree with others, make sure your equipement isn't over powering the slick jig. I brought in a 28" Northern a couple weeks ago on a slick jig micro with a Little Weggie tail. The lure was completely undamaged, but it was tied to a light action rod with light line.

[mainbutter]

just to answer Qs, light action, 4lb test

I'll be giving them another shot for sure, with the drag set super light, and barbs pinched down for easier removal and see if I repeat my issues. Sure loved the action, and since it was the only jig that caught for me, I really appreciate how it succeeded in icing fish.

[dfeste]

Main, I would say take the advice from above and contact Lindy. Maybee you just got a few bad jigs from a batch. I do agree that they have a nice action and as of yet I have had no trouble with any of the micros I have.