Knife/Butterfly Setup...

Regardless, I only fish one hook at the top. I seem to do okay with it. I have tried everything, including circle hooks on the bottom, hooks at top and bottom, double hooks, etc. I think I do just as well with single assist and tiny rubber band to hold close to the jig body. I tie my own assist hooks, and try to make them just long enough to hang down about 1/3 to 1/2 of the length of the jig. My hooks are just a bit wider than the jig body.

Extra hooks just seem to be more trouble to untangle and unhook fish without adding to my hookup ratio. And when I fished hooks on the bottom I lost more fish due to them tossing the jig (they can use the weight of the jig to their advantage).

Hope this helps. BTW, you usually refer to jigs by weight, not length, and then style (i.e. long vs. short for example).

 

Never had any problems using two assist on the top. One hook on the top is all you need, two hooks are really just for show IMO. Split ring and Owner ST-76 Treble on the bottom. Good luck!!!

 

single top hook only, just use longer cord legnth for longer jigs.

 

I personally like either a single or double set up at top, and i personally believe that fish target the head area of a baitfish as almost everyone of my bites are on top. In addition when the hook is on top the weight of the jig doesnt work against you like it does on the bottom but Im no expert. On my next trip Im going to put a big assist hook on teh bottom just to try it out

 

Single assist at top. Don't need anything else on the jig

 

Single assist on the top. I do like the way Williamson jigs use heat shrink on the assist hook to keep it from fouling, and to help with cutoffs. I've found I can usually go around 25 fish before the kevlar breaks.

Tom

 

Single assist on the top. I do like the way Williamson jigs use heat shrink on the assist hook to keep it from fouling, and to help with cutoffs. I've found I can usually go around 25 fish before the kevlar breaks.

Tom


thats a great ratio

 

Well, not really, that's just Blackfins!

DBG

 

I've found I can usually go around 25 fish before the kevlar breaks.

Tom

25 Fish or 1 Cuda ....

Actually, I'm having trouble finding a way to transport that 420G Jitterbel I bought......it won't fit in anything I carry.

 

Single on top.
I've seen the second hook catch a deckhand.

 

bass pro shops xps double sided tangle free crankbait box is excellent for holding long jigs. jitterbel 420 fits perfectly and doesnt bounce all over.

 

last trip i gave up on the rubberbands.... no need for them.. the fish is either gonna hit it or not... and if they do hit it, then you will hook up. rubberband becomes a pain to keep up with...

 

bass pro shops xps double sided tangle free crankbait box is excellent for holding long jigs. jitterbel 420 fits perfectly and doesnt bounce all over.

Thanks, I'll check that out.

 

O.T.I. jigs come with dressed quality assist hooks, solid rings and split rings and are big fish proven. I do remove the xtra hook that comes on some jigs.

360Tackle :: Lures :: Jager Jig - Silver - Includes Assist Hook

For long jigs make your own assist hooks with kevlar cord to get the right legnth. Anglers Pro Shop has good cord.

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for hooks try Fisherman Siden assist hooks or Varivas seriola out barb assist hooks

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Due to the fall of some jigs heat shrink my be added to prevent cord wrapping jig. also protects cord from tooth wear.