What is your favorite flippin jig?

[Tony P]

Just curious to see what everyones favorite flippin jig is & why? Mine is the "Weapon Jig".

Why? Not really sure, I guess it's because I've been using it for longer than I can remember & it still catches a lot of bass.

Tony

[big_gorilla]

When it come to any jig I like the Phenix jigs. They make a great jig for any application. The flippin one in Green Pumpkin or Watermelon are great.

I've had problems with the Weapon jigs cuz the hooks would break. My partner on the other hand likes them.

[Long Nguyen]

I like Rodstrainer.

Forgot to answer the second part of the question...

The reason why I like Rodstrainer is because of bait quality. They're one of a few companies that still ties the jigs and spinnerbaits. IMO, the hand tied jigs have better action. His hooks are pretty stout too. I think he uses Mustad.

[flipit]

I prefer to tie my own. I do buy some Rostrrainers on occasion too.

[g-man]

Rod strainer jigs, why? Cause I have caught more fish on those jigs than any other jig I have used.

[sTony]

I use the TnT Cooch's Wadda Jig. Why? They flat out have helped me become a better jig fisherman. I do also keep Rodstrainer jigs with me and I use them for flippin' and casting.

sTony

[L.Hackney]

Hey "G",
you gotta admit, those one's I picked up from Tennessee were doing pretty good.

[g-man]

Hey "G",
you gotta admit, those one's I picked up from Tennessee were doing pretty good.

Yeah they were. What were thoses called, and they were cheap too right. Can you get some more of those?

[Jason C.]

I like Cooch's Wadda Jig and Bobby D's Jig. Both are phonomonal(spelling ) jigs! Although I am going to start tying my own very soon(as soon as I get the hooks thats all Im missing now!)

[Gator]

Cooch's Wadda Jig - as sTony said, it made me a better jig fisherman as now I have confidence in the bait and it works. I caught a 3+ today on the black 3/8 in Folsom. It flat out works.

[Matt Moreau]

I tie my own jigs but if i was buying them i would go with either ASSALT or RODSTRAINER. Both are great jigs!!! I have not tried Cooch's Wadda Jig but i hear many good things about them. Next time i am in the hook ill have to pick up a few! If you want a CHEAP jig go with Gilly's... but e warned the hooks do bend out! But for $1.99 whatcha expect?

[biggyd]

Wadda jigs or Revenge flippin

[Phil]

Jigs/Jig modified banana head,3/8 or 1/2 oz; or Lefty's lures Jigs.

JIGS

[Long Nguyen]

Jigs/Jig modified banana head,3/8 or 1/2 oz; or Lefty's lures Jigs.

JIGS

Oh yeah, Lefty's Lures (Mark) ties a very nice jig for lakes. I haven't seen any of his flipping jigs yet so the jury is still out on that. Yesterday, while at Walton's Pond, I checked out the Skinny Bear flipping jig. I was impressed with the bait. Hand tied, Gamakatsu hook, living rubber...all the components to a quality jig.

[ash]

I dont get the facination up here with the rodstrainer jigs, i purchased a few and the hooks all felt very dull to me, I filed them the minute I took them out of the package. Perhaps I am missing something?

The Lure Logic jigs were my favorite, now the TNT Wadda Jig along with the Revenge Jig are definatly my go to flippin jigs.

[mac (Doyle McEwen)]

OK, I am not the brightest light bulb in the package nor am I the sharpest knife in the drawer..What the heck are the traits that makes a flipping jig a flipping jig..Now just plain common sense tells me I can flip any jig, so please explain, what you look for when choosing a "flipping" jig..

mac

[flipit]

I prefer a big strong hook. Lake/casting jigs usually have a light wire smaller hook.

[Matt Moreau]

Hawghunter you dont even throw jigs!!!

HEHE naw u da jig authority right behind cooch...just couldnt resist! but take a look a those assalt jigs. you can order them from tacklewarehouse. i have only tried the bigger flippin ones but they are pretty nice!

[Riplip]

I'm just gettin used to Cooch's Wadda jig, but it sure works! I have had great sucess throwin DUH jigs, Bobby D's and Vyper as well.

[Dewayne]

that is firmly attached to a 9# bass.

I make my own, but I have used Rod Strainers and they are good as are Bobby Ds.

What I would look for is a strong Gami hook and a hand tied skirt.

[ash]

Hawghunter you dont even throw jigs!!!

HEHE naw u da jig authority right behind cooch...just couldnt resist! but take a look a those assalt jigs. you can order them from tacklewarehouse. i have only tried the bigger flippin ones but they are pretty nice!

Hey hey K5 on the Assalt jigs, esp the 1/4oz black purple. I didnt mention this jig cause I use it more as a swimming jig around docs, grass etc....

The man asked about flippin jigs so stick with the subject and SHHHH. And cooch has probably forgotten more then i know about jiggin but I will say it is my FAVORITE way to fish!

PS do I know you?

[DeltaDan]

I don't know the exact name of the one we have been pitchin'

-- Is pitchin' different than flippin' a jig?


The one we have been using comes with a Gama hook- and the band to add rattlers if we wish. (witch we have been) Luke and I have 8 Wada's between us... But we have not fished those as of yet.



The ones we are using- One of the two Extreamly COOL Dude's at Extream showed us how he trims the skirt, brush guard, and adds a particular trailer.



Luke has cought two and myself one on them on his one time out and my twice. we are boatless currently now till we can be repaired, and hitting a couple of shoreline accesses. --Still pitchin' and tossing Robo's.

[Tobe]

Dan,

The jigs in your pic look like "Pepper Jigs"
I've been using them for over two years, they are by far the best.

Pepper Jigs can be purchased at Extreme Outdoors and Limit Out Tackle in Clear Lake Oaks

[Matt Moreau]

The red/blk looks like a pepper jig and the brn/prpl is a wadda jig!

[Cooch]

Matt's right, that brown/purple, is indeed a TNT Wadda! To answer Tony's original question, that certainly is my favorite and I'd recommend it to anyone.

To answer Mac's question, there certainly are a lot of brand jigs out there that work. And one mans reasoning for the best flippen jig, may not be the same as the next. But here's mine and hopefully this will give ya a base in yer process of choosing your next favorite flippen jig.

First and foremost, under most applications, an Arkie head style jig is prefferred for most flippen applications. It just performs better around a wide variety of cover and structue than other jigs heads. It's less likely to get stuck in rocks, rolls up and over branches, floats through the grass, and with the flatter head surfaces, falls slower than other jig heads. All desireable traits in a flippen jig. Cone like or bullet jig heads work really well when flipping into dense vegitation, but I do just fine with the Arkie.

Secondly is the skirted material. I prefer the round rubber. It's much more durable than silicone, and doesn't break down under the sun's UV rays. It's also much more bouyant than silicone. One advantage in silicone though, is if ya want color patterns and options, there's a much wider array of choices with silicone. I pesonally prefer to simplify and only use straight brown and or black. Although, we have provided an array of colored combos with the TNT Wadda jigs. Also, you want a jig that is hand tied with thread. Rubber collars or wire wraps tend to fail. With the rubber band like collars, they deteriorate after a short period, especially when left in the sun. Wire collars will rust in time. Both of these will lead to a flip and or bite, that returns with no skirt, just the jig head! I also prefer a skit that is longer. This provides a longer, slimmer profile as the bait is falling, yet a much bigger profile as it rests on the bottom and the skirt expands and flairs outwards.

The next thing is your hook. There are several points here, in reguards to hook choice, that I think are important. First and foremost is the line tie. There are two types, a perpendicular tie or a parrallel tie. This is the relationship of the circular line tie eye to the hook shank. I personally prefer a parrallel tie, simply due to the minor detail that your line is always going to be in line with the hook shank and point. With the perpendicular line eye, yer knot can slip left or right of center, hence causing the bait to glide left or right, or not guide it properly on the hookset. Second thing is the line tie to hook shank angle. Most jig makers use a 90 degree hook angle, I prefer the 60 degree hook angle. You will git a more open hook gap, in relation to the lead head, with the 60 degree hooks. Allowing for a more successful hookset and penetration.

The last detail of the hook is the actual size. A lot of guys prefer a big 5/0 or 6/0 hook in their jigs. BobbyD makes an outstanding big hook Flippen jig! I prefer a smaller, sharp, solid 4/0 hook like the Mustad Ultra Point used in the Waddas and Rodstrainer jigs. When using the slightly smaller hooks, you have less hook gap, hence when ya stick a fish in it's jaw, the hooks will wedge better and are less likely to be thrown or pop loose. With a bigger hook, you've got to react fast and set REAL hard to penetrate. The larger hook will creat a bigger hole going in, then with a thrashing head, a bass can toss that 1/2 oz jig to and fro, creating an even bigger tear. The gap is now so big, the jig is free to be tossed around, and more likely to pop free, causing lost fish and broken hearts.

The last thing to look for in a good flippen jig is a fiber weed guard. Avoid jigs with wire or a double plastic legged guard. They are not limber enough for flippen. Most jig manufactures are using the 20 stranded guards. Typically these too can be stiff and always require trimming. I prefer the smaller diameter 40 stranded weed guards. They are more limber, less trimming is required, yet they are more than suitable to protect your jig from getting hung up at the hook point. One note about trimming your fiber guards, it is best to remove several guards at the base of the head, thinning out the entire guard, versus trimming it right at the hook, creating a shorter, yet much stiffer guard than what ya started with.

In the big scheme of things with flippen jigs, each one of these is really a minor detail. Yet each of these details, are geared to improving the anglers success at catching fish on jigs. Very few jigs available today, have all these details addressed and incorporated into it's design. The TNT Wadda was designed with all these features in mind. We've also added a few minor details like the custom painted heads with the unique glitter pattern, the two red eyes(which is something I learned and incorporated from Korny and the R&B jigs) and the use of only red thread.

There are a lot of good jigs on the market today. There are a few great ones out there. I recommend, much like reels, rods, boats and tournament orgs, that ya git yer hands on several brands. Try each of them. Fish em hard. You'll soon find out which jigs are just good jigs, versus those that are GREAT jigs! Just be sure, ya got either a BobbyD's, Rodstrainer or TNT Wadda, you will then be in that "Great" catagory of hand tied Flippen jigs.

[Tony P]

Great replies from everyone.

Thanks,
Tony