jig n pig

[slopmaster]

if im fishing a lot of lakes and catching bass from the 12 to 15 inch range would u through a jig n pigs or not. Im thinking about trying it more because i was out a day ago and caught a 13 incher on a 10 inch worm and got to thinking if that bass ate a 10 inch worm it should be able to eat a pig n pig easily. The lakes have bigger fish but the ones i have been catching are in that range. I havent done much fishing with a jig n pig but i have caught a 19 and 20 incher with the lure. Just asking for your personal opinion if you would try it or not.

[Central Bassman]

Yea i would give a jig a try. Its a big fish bait. I have caught alot of big fish on a jig in lakes were people didnt know they were there!!!!

[SluggoMaster]

It's the first thing I pick up and if I had to choose one lure, that would be it. It is extremely versatile.. The trailer is the most important part, so I would suggest having a variety of them to choose from. Good luck!

[slopmaster]

i have quite a few different trailers but do you guys usually try to match the trailer color with your jig color or use a 2 different colors

[SluggoMaster]

Sometimes, but a contrast in colors can show them something different when everyone is throwing the same thing.

[Deitz Dittrich]

You will be suprised how small a fish will hit a jig... I do feel you will get bigger fish on a jig however.. During tournaments, Once I have a limmit, you will often see me throwing a jig!

As for trailers, sometimes I match. sometimes I dont.. depends on what kind of mood I am in.. the only time i really feel it makes a big difference is during a full moon during the crawfish molting. Then I throw white claws.

[RobertELee]

Hey Dietz what time of the year do the crawfish molt? I never knew they did that. Or did you mean they molt during the full moon? Just curious.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I have always been told it happens around the full moon in July/Aug... I wish a science teacher would help us out.

SLYSTER???? When does a craw molt?.. I have been told in the first year they molt about 5 times then only twice the second year and dont live much longer than 2 years?

[Ole the Guide]

I caught some in a minnow trap last summer and the following day they molted. I don't recall the moon stage. Maybe if someone catches a couple and then, keep an eye on them we could find out the answer? Unfortunately the small creek by my house is almost dried out so I don't think I'd have much luck catching a few.

Happy Tails anyway!

Ole

[rippinlips]

What colors do you guys think work the best.

[HellaBass]

I mainly throw a Grnpumpkin Brown combo or a blk/blu combo

[carlcmc]

and what do you guys typically do with your jig and pigs? I just started fishing them this year and have caught a grand total of 3 fish. I have been swimming them. using a shimano TC4 7' rod with a abu garcia baitcaster and sort of pumping it while a reel to give a swimming feel.

each one has been caught with a big thump as the fish took it in. haven't caught anything trying to jump it across the bottom or jig it up and down?

[carlcmc]

using 50 lb power pro.

[Slyster]

Molt as in shed their skin? I don't know.. but isn't it dependent on growth rather than time of year? I have had many 'pet' crayfish in tanks and they molt at different times.. kind of like snakes (which I also have) they shed every 5 to 8 weeks.. more if they get fed a lot because they grow faster. I would guess they crayfish breed all at the same time but molt whenever they feel like it due to the tough exoskeleton becoming too small.. meaning every day some are molting in a given lake.

[RobertELee]

Very interesting, I guess I'm gonna have to read up a little bit more on the crawfish. Thanks all for the replies. I too would not think they molt all at the same time, but who knows nature is wierd that way thats what makes it so great.

[bgreen82]

not familiar with jig n pig. can someone describe or possibly show pic and how to work it.

[RobertELee]

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not familiar with jig n pig. can someone describe or possibly show pic and how to work it.

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Not a great picture, normally a 1/4 to 3/4 oz. jig with a skirt. (the jig) and a plastic or pork rind trailer.(the pig). Usually fished on heavy rods and heavy line. 50-60lb test. In really thick weeds and brush.

Hope this helps.

Rob

[delmuts]

just in case you are wondering where the name jig and pig came from; before many of the great plastics were developed that we have now. most of us use a pork trailer with the jigs. hence the name jig and pig. most of us now us plastics instead.

[bgreen82]

thanks guys

[Ralph Wiggum]

Here's a photo of a jig-n-pig bass that I caught last week. This trip was the first time that I've caught fish on a jig-n-pig. I got hooked when I got two fish in two casts I caught the most fish hopping it on a weedline in 13 FOW. I also caught a few swimming it over the tops of weeds.