I remember the first marabou jigs I ever used was in the early 60's. The best ones were made by a company called Allens. The head was shaped lightly triangular. They were excellent jigs with fine sharp hooks. My favourites were all black or yellow with a black stripe. I think there were even black with a bright green stripe. Pike would rip off some of the marabou. Rubber was not used for jigs in those days but within a few years, jigs called "beetle bug" with a rubber body came out and I think they are still available. I never had much luck with those jigs. I think I still have a couple of Allens Marabou jigs. Now a days, I make my own marabou jigs. Marabou jigs work great....after they have been soaked in the water for a while. The marabou is just long enough to cover the hook. Even when motionless, the marabou fibers move in the water.