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Title: Jaw jacker
Post by: tipman14 on Oct 07, 2019, 05:18 PM
Hello
So wondering if you guys have had experience with these I have a buddy that swears by them. Here is my thing I’m not much a jigger 98% of the time I use a tip up but I am also not opposed to trying something different for different experience. I have jack traps tip ups and love them so it’s not a replacement but considering picking up couple jaw jacker set ups. What is your guys opinions? 
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: nbourque on Oct 07, 2019, 05:38 PM
They’re pretty cool. They do work well. I have one but don’t use it every time out. My buddy has one as well. We usually only use ours when we’re targeting pike but they work well on trout n salmon from what I’ve seen. I caught my PB pike at 24 # on a jaw jacker last March on a dead smelt. I still prefer my jack traps.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Oct 07, 2019, 06:18 PM
Hello
 Here is my thing I’m not much a jigger. 98% of the time I use a tip up but I am also not opposed to trying something different for different experience.

Get some good sonar, some good jig rods and lures, a little advice and then leave your traps at home.  ;D :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Seamonkey84 on Oct 07, 2019, 11:55 PM
I only use set lines for trout and toothy critters. I use HT ice riggers, lets you set the hook yourself. But I do see where the jaw jackers can help with increased hook up rates, as long as you get to the rod in time.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: eiderz on Oct 08, 2019, 06:52 AM
I have a couple of buddies who have been using them for at least three years. My opinion is they are more trouble than they are worth. The hook set is pretty violent with anything but an UL, from my observation it may yank the bait out of the fish's mouth. If you want a hook set use a rubber band on your Jack Traps. On days when the holes are freezing up quickly it's a constant battle to keep the line free, which is, of course, the reason tipups have the spool in the water. But to each his own, best of luck with them. Nothing like new toys! :)
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Mancaveburnett on Oct 08, 2019, 07:19 AM
I have one that I bought a couple years ago. I like to use it when i'm fishing alone in my 2 man as a dead stick. That's really the only time I have been really successful with it. I don't use tip ups so for a while I would just use the jaw jacker outside the flip over but when the hole freezes over or ice forms on the jacker it doesn't work well at all. Because of the way I fish, I wouldn't buy another one and i'll only use it now as a dead stick.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Oct 08, 2019, 07:38 AM
I have one that I bought a couple years ago. I like to use it when i'm fishing alone in my 2 man as a dead stick. That's really the only time I have been really successful with it. I don't use tip ups so for a while I would just use the jaw jacker outside the flip over but when the hole freezes over or ice forms on the jacker it doesn't work well at all. Because of the way I fish, I wouldn't buy another one and i'll only use it now as a dead stick.

I target whitefish a lot.They hit very light and are wicked finicky a lot of the time.  I have some HT bucket rod holders. The deadstick thing is about the only application that seems of much use to me..... So, I’ve been thinking a bit about some sort of configuration where the bucket rod holder (which I attach to my pack basket, generally) in combination with a down rigger type clip would work like a jaw jacker.  I’d pretty much only set up ANYTHING like that on very slow days. Any ideas???
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: zwiggles on Oct 08, 2019, 08:47 AM
I really like mine, but agree with most of what has been said above. The biggest drawback for me is having to get to the ice to set them up. In thick snow it requires way more shoveling.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: tipman14 on Oct 08, 2019, 02:35 PM
Thanks guys great responses . My thoughts of them were not to set the hook or what not it was pretty much just the difference of pulling line up by hand or fighting a fish with a small jig rod . Like I said jigging is not my thing. Some very good points made I may pick up one setup to use in my pop up every now and then.  :tipup:
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: SirCranksalot on Oct 08, 2019, 06:18 PM
a rod in a holder will do that for you. Some of us think a Jawjacker takes some of the fun out of it---part of the fun is setting the hook.
 
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Oct 09, 2019, 05:53 AM
a rod in a holder will do that for you. Some of us think a Jawjacker takes some of the fun out of it---part of the fun is setting the hook.

Gonna play with that rod holder dead stick light bite hook set idea. I guess, for me, the jaw jacker catches fisherman. Glam, Bling, Bam!! hehe. I know guys that really them though.

How are thing up there in Can-ah-duh, eh? What do you and yer buddies target? All good county up theyah!  ;D :icefish:
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: kasilofchrisn on Oct 09, 2019, 07:36 AM
I  tried the HT version and the Jaw jacker.
Wasn't all that happy with either one.
Just didn't like using my rod bent all day and the jaw jacker feels like cheap plastic.
Then at a sportsman's show I saw the AK salmombear fish trap.
Way better quality. Also much better hook setting mechanism that doesn't use your rod as a spring.
It has built in spring to set the hook with a mousetrap style mechanism.
It sets it in the same style motion you would by sweeping the rod upwards.
Works well even with light biting trout etc.
Plus can be used as a quality rod holder when not self setting.
And no need to shovel all the way to the ice.
I highly recommend them.
http://aksalmonbear.com/

Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: stinkyfingers on Oct 09, 2019, 07:57 AM
Hook setters are just another arrow in the quiver in the endless quest to catch a stupid fish. Some guys think electronics are cheating, others believe that shelters are for weenies.

Each man must decide for himself where beauty lies. I've got a couple of homemade snappers I use for deadstick trout fishing and they work like a charm. If I could ever figure

out how to take a picture and post it on this Forum, you guys would be throwing rocks at your JawJackers.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Seamonkey84 on Oct 09, 2019, 06:41 PM
I prefer the salmon bear style, I had plans to make my own with a rat trap but never got around to it.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: SirCranksalot on Oct 09, 2019, 08:38 PM
I made up a version but can't usually be bothered setting it up. It was fun making it, though! ;D
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: matzilla on Oct 10, 2019, 06:48 AM
https://finickyfooler.com/products/finicky-fooler-auto-hookset or the non hookset type....
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: tipman14 on Oct 10, 2019, 02:51 PM
Does anyone use a bait-caster instead of a open face just curious? 
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: stinkyfingers on Oct 10, 2019, 03:39 PM
Does anyone use a bait-caster instead of a open face just curious?
I've used my Abu Garcia C3's for Northern with a JawJacker. Pistol grip rods won't work but a straight handle with a trigger is what you need, I think. Personally, I don't care for the heavy rods . Medium weight work dandy. Remember, you only have to drive that hook about 1/4" to get past the barb
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Oct 11, 2019, 06:19 AM
Does anyone use a bait-caster instead of a open face just curious?

Pretty much all I use, except I have a couple open face and inlines for colder days as my bait-casters are prone to freeze when it’s below 30ish.

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Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: tipman14 on Oct 13, 2019, 12:07 AM
Nice I think that’s the setup I’m going to try .
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: tipman14 on Dec 19, 2019, 05:54 PM
I didn’t realize there were so many different jogging rods  ??? what do you guys run for rods with your jaw jacker? 
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: woodchip on Dec 19, 2019, 06:16 PM
Ive had one for a few years. When your jigging they make a nice place to set your jig stick while you get up for a break or go to check another line
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: APJ on Dec 20, 2019, 05:59 AM
Does anyone use a bait-caster instead of a open face just curious?
Yes bait caster works well.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: APJ on Dec 20, 2019, 06:00 AM
Really they only work good above freezing.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 20, 2019, 07:01 AM
Really they only work good above freezing.
Yep, APJ is mostly right, but I have had no problem with them on calm days when it’s in the upper 20s as well. APJ is kind of a shack kitty... hehe ::) :icefish:
You won’t have a problem with them in a shack at all.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Tilt on Dec 20, 2019, 07:58 AM
I have an Indian Hill Noreaster that turns a rod into a tip up.  I like it a lot but as mentioned I can barely use it unless the holes aren't freezing up.  I will say paired with a line counter reel it makes setting deep a breeze.  Zero the line counter, attach sounding weight and drop to the depth you want, reel in and then deploy the bait back to the line counter reference.  Open the bail, set the trap and wait for the flag.  I will say you need to make sure there is appropriate tension on the free spool or you'll bird nest.  You can also strip line off between the tip and the trip and set your drag light and it will allow the fish to take line before it tensions up like the rubber band method. 

Too bad they aren't made anymore.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: OldCaveman on Dec 20, 2019, 10:33 AM
I have an Indian Hill Noreaster that turns a rod into a tip up.  I like it a lot but as mentioned I can barely use it unless the holes aren't freezing up.  I will say paired with a line counter reel it makes setting deep a breeze.  Zero the line counter, attach sounding weight and drop to the depth you want, reel in and then deploy the bait back to the line counter reference.  Open the bail, set the trap and wait for the flag.  I will say you need to make sure there is appropriate tension on the free spool or you'll bird nest.  You can also strip line off between the tip and the trip and set your drag light and it will allow the fish to take line before it tensions up like the rubber band method. 

Too bad they aren't made anymore.
 
    Go to the Mass. board an check the Indian hill post.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: APJ on Dec 20, 2019, 12:10 PM
 ;D
Yep, APJ is mostly right, but I have had no problem with them on calm days when it’s in the upper 20s as well. APJ is kind of a shack kitty... hehe ::) :icefish:
You won’t have a problem with them in a shack at all.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: apresby11 on Dec 20, 2019, 12:28 PM
Hello
So wondering if you guys have had experience with these I have a buddy that swears by them. Here is my thing I’m not much a jigger 98% of the time I use a tip up but I am also not opposed to trying something different for different experience. I have jack traps tip ups and love them so it’s not a replacement but considering picking up couple jaw jacker set ups. What is your guys opinions?

I started using them a few years ago and they work mint!  They only down side is there are expensive to set-up ($40 for a jaw jacker, $20-$30 for jig rod, $10 for hole cover).  They hammer the finicky or small trout, you just need to make sure you use small shiners or worms.    I think it's more fun to fight a fish on a pole that a hand line.  My Jack Traps have been mostly collecting dust since I bought the Jaw Jackers.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: grizzlyhackle on Dec 20, 2019, 01:14 PM
I am on the jawjacker bandwagon - they have replaced most of my tip ups.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 20, 2019, 02:49 PM
;D

HAHAHA! Looking forward to fishing with you guys! Learned a LOT from you guys!!! THANK YOU! I told Whitefishlover he could play with the RT-9 too. More than I care to figure out by myself! 26 page manual! haha. WE can share our learning experience! Got the Navionics installed after jumping through several hoops due to operator error!  ::)
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 20, 2019, 02:53 PM
I am on the jawjacker bandwagon - they have replaced most of my tip ups.
Two jig rods, at most, have replaced my tip-ups. I carry 8 rods. I DO set tip-ups if it’s slow, exploring or fishing with kids. I suppose if you don’t hunt fishing, tip-ups and jaw jackers are good stuff! Couple of my fishing  buddies have what might be considered “tree stand” shacks over jigging and tip-up hot spots. They don’t have to move to ice trophy lakers and stack some whitefish and nice cusk! . Shack kitties, they are.... Dialed in!  I do like the flag chasing thing but not for serious fishing!  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:  :woot: :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: woodchip on Dec 20, 2019, 04:39 PM
One Jawjacker works for me  a couple of jig rods and I am on my way to the fillet table in a couple of hours. If one uses traps he probably needs a 12 pack every trip>>>
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: The Rusty Crab on Dec 20, 2019, 10:06 PM
Geez you jig head guys starting to sound like fly flickers.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 21, 2019, 05:57 AM
Geez you jig head guys starting to sound like fly flickers.

"I'm not leaving until I catch a fish!!! R. Crabs”   If you jigged more, you could be home by now!  :woot: :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: The Rusty Crab on Dec 21, 2019, 07:17 AM
"I'm not leaving until I catch a fish!!! R. Crabs”   If you jigged more, you could be home by now!  :woot: :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:

We dont have as many of those easy targeting pan fish as you guys haha. Who fishes to catch? It's just a way to spend all that extra cash in my weekly paycheck
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 21, 2019, 07:56 AM
We dont have as many of those easy targeting pan fish as you guys haha. Who fishes to catch? It's just a way to spend all that extra cash in my weekly paycheck.

I fish to catch but release many. Since I work on the water, February and 1/2 of March are Sunday to me.  :thumbsup: :icefish:And there is that friggin by-catch! Can’t keep them off the damn jigs! haha!
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Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: The Rusty Crab on Dec 21, 2019, 08:11 AM
Nice fish for sure. It's nice having many sundays every season, mine run from October to April.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 21, 2019, 08:25 AM
 :thumbsup: :icefish:
Nice fish for sure. It's nice having many sundays every season, mine run from October to April.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: woodchip on Dec 21, 2019, 08:41 AM
If you had a good flasher you wouldn't waste time in blank holes.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: SirCranksalot on Dec 21, 2019, 08:57 AM
To each his own I guess, but for me setting the hook is half the fun!!
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: The Rusty Crab on Dec 21, 2019, 09:23 AM
Without a flipovah shanty the waters I fish it's to cold to run and gun from hole to hole. Spend more time with frozen everything. 10 below isnt fun to me add some breeze and that's why you dont see as many up north. Have to pick your days for that approach well you don't have to but I enjoy being comfy too :p
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 21, 2019, 10:56 AM
Without a flipovah shanty the waters I fish it's to cold to run and gun from hole to hole. Spend more time with frozen everything. 10 below isnt fun to me add some breeze and that's why you dont see as many up north. Have to pick your days for that approach well you don't have to but I enjoy being comfy too :p

I pick my days. I can use a couple folks shacks on WG, but prefer the running and gunning, mostly just target whitefish. I have a pop up hub I’ve never used. haha

I have a Striker Predator bib and Arctic Armour jacket. I can fish in pretty cold conditions but skip the wind unless I want to sit in a shack.... BUT, I will fish close to home and in the lee  for perch and crappy when it's half azz. I’ll still be clamming on the best tide/weather days. Mostly fish when tides are small or mostly in the dark in winter.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: swnoel on Dec 21, 2019, 01:39 PM
Not only do I have 2 jaw jackers... I just purchased the jigging base for one of them... they work great!
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: woodchip on Dec 21, 2019, 02:12 PM

 SirCranksalot With a good flasher you get to set the hook a lot more often and at right time!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Seamonkey84 on Dec 21, 2019, 02:49 PM
Geez you jig head guys starting to sound like fly flickers.
I’m a fly flicker and a jig head, but I’ll also cast and troll. What ever it takes to get fish on the end of the line.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: eiderz on Dec 21, 2019, 03:09 PM
I’m a fly flicker and a jig head, but I’ll also cast and troll. What ever it takes to get fish on the end of the line.

Me too.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: The Rusty Crab on Dec 21, 2019, 04:35 PM
I use traps and a 12 pack and near enough. Get my point
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: tipman14 on Dec 21, 2019, 04:46 PM
I use traps and a 12 pack and near enough. Get my point
I’m with this guy ☝️
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 21, 2019, 05:17 PM
I use traps and a 12 pack and near enough. Get my point
:roflmao: :flex:
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 21, 2019, 05:21 PM
I use traps and a 12 pack and near enough. Get my point

My daughter’s first word was “..ish” pointing at a steelhead mount. Get my point?  The fish do!  :thumbsup: :icefish:
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Anomaly on Dec 21, 2019, 05:37 PM
An older man I knew, now passed, went fishing for walleye with some of my jigging buddies. We all used to tip-up fish til we figured it out otherwise. Anyway, Tiff, as he was known, set his traps while the rest of them jigged. Most had their a few fish before Tiff had even a flag, BUT he did have a few beers and most of a pint of whiskey into him by then. Tiff was a funny man. Dry and witty. WW11 vet. He walked around his traps and stomped everyone of them into the holes. I wasn’t there, but, knowing Tiff for most of my growing up years and having a few with him at a local bar, I could easily picture it as if I was. Miss the old buzzard! Gone more than 20 years now.  Would have one to see that adventure! HEHE! :o
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: nbourque on Dec 21, 2019, 06:41 PM
I use traps and a 12 pack and near enough. Get my point
I hear ya
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Jumbos on Dec 29, 2019, 03:55 PM
I've got one yet to use it but I'll do anything to get rid of these Pink Panties. Just one more toy the left siders will have laying around😉 For some reason I feel that the 2nd annual derby banquet/bar hop should have some wager involved using the Jaw Jacker. Like smallest fishing using the jacker means you gotta arm wrestle that all rise guy....
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: tipman14 on Dec 29, 2019, 05:07 PM
I like the idea behind them but didn’t really think it threw much it is fine to use in my pop up shelter or on warm days but pointless if it’s cold out and the line freezes in the whole I’m sure this will not replace my tipups for me anyways.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: green shack on Dec 30, 2019, 02:06 PM
Switched over to 100% Jackers last year.  The hook up rate is much higher than a tip up.  Fished them side by side for 2 years.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: woodchip on Dec 30, 2019, 02:55 PM
Jaw jacker rates are not  as good as a Jigger  .  and you lose the thrill of Hook set!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Seamonkey84 on Dec 30, 2019, 05:57 PM
Jaw jacker rates are not  as good as a Jigger  .  and you lose the thrill of Hook set!!!!!!!!!!!
Still prefer it over a regular tulip, other than dealing the line being above water and the hole freezing to it.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Moosekill on Dec 31, 2019, 06:57 AM
I bought a couple jaw jackers and one jigging base.  Heading up to the County in a couple weeks and will be fishing with guys who just use traps.  It will be interesting to see how they work.  Looks like it will be cold so freezing will probably be an issue, but oh well, trying new things is always interesting if nothing else. 

Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: LimerickShaw on Dec 31, 2019, 09:56 AM
Picked up one yesterday. I have a friend who has had a TON of success with it so I figured I'd give it a shot. Hopefully going to get out there tomorrow.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Scalloper on Jan 09, 2020, 12:13 PM
Well, I could not stand it any longer. I watched many videos and took the bait and ordered one last week. I do jig alot but this is just another jigging option I will have available in my pack basket. I was a little shocked with the price with shipping but oh well. It should be here any day now.
Title: Re: Jaw jacker
Post by: Kourcha on Jan 09, 2020, 03:54 PM
I have a buddy who makes his own and they seem to work pretty slick he makes them outta scrap wood,pvc,ring fasteners, and clothes hanger, all for a whopping cost of maybe 2 or 3 bucks I'll go take a ride to his house sometime this week and make one I'll post it here