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Offline LarryClutch

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Jig with a chain and a hook
« on: Dec 27, 2012, 03:28 PM »
Has anyone ever heard of this Ice fishing bait with a chain and hook on the bottom? I heard the old men at the coffee shop talking about it over the lunch hour...
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Offline NanookofN-MN

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #1 on: Dec 27, 2012, 03:30 PM »
Hali Jigs, they are great for perch
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Offline Bignate33

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #2 on: Dec 27, 2012, 03:31 PM »
at the IGLs they call them Pilkeys....also known as dropper spoons.  They are a great bait at times.  I have several of them
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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #3 on: Dec 27, 2012, 03:36 PM »
I don't see those chains holding up.  Are they pretty sturdy?
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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #4 on: Dec 27, 2012, 03:38 PM »
They work great,deadly on about anything at a given time....They are accualy called Shucks Jiggers, a clone of the old Pilkies
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Offline slymer83

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #5 on: Dec 27, 2012, 03:41 PM »
You can buy extra hooks and chains for them
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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #6 on: Dec 27, 2012, 04:19 PM »
hali-jig. best lures ever.

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Offline Bignate33

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #7 on: Dec 27, 2012, 10:02 PM »
Quote from: slymer83 on Dec 27, 2012, 03:41 PM
You can buy extra hooks and chains for them

yep, I know Fleet Farm in Mason City has extra chains, I have several of them. 
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Offline Woody61

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #8 on: Dec 27, 2012, 10:36 PM »
I always have one rigged and ready to go. One of the best lures out there.
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Offline mrmike113

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #9 on: Dec 28, 2012, 07:32 AM »
Used them A few times had the chains break on a couple fish.
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Offline slammin slabs

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #10 on: Dec 28, 2012, 08:39 AM »
I have had good luck with them also have every color they make and they work good in lots of lakes
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Offline MelroseHawkins

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #11 on: Dec 28, 2012, 11:56 AM »
They are a staple in my fleet as well. Started getting mine at Schucks's at the IGL's years back.
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Offline Bruiser

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #12 on: Dec 28, 2012, 01:08 PM »
What's the point of the chain dropped down to the hooks? I would think you'd get more fish hitting the actual lure part more than you would get fish to hit the hook? I'd like to hear more on these, as I haven't seen these before. Do you use them for walleyes, primarily?
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Offline tonebea

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #13 on: Dec 28, 2012, 01:14 PM »
My main jig for perch with added spikes.
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Offline slammin slabs

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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #14 on: Dec 28, 2012, 08:51 PM »
They are excellent perch baits but have done well with them on crappie and occasionally gills.  Have always wondered about chain breaking but have never experienced it.
and the lure is a attraction while the bait seals the deal on the hook chain gibes a little separation and more action to bait when jigged
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Re: Jig with a chain and a hook
« Reply #15 on: Dec 28, 2012, 08:55 PM »
Here in Michigan we also use them for smelt!
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Offline eyewinder

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Easy to make. . .
« Reply #16 on: Dec 29, 2012, 04:45 PM »
Yeah, the chain will break if kinked then stressed.  And the hooks are kind of small for some applications.

I bought a few, then began making my own droppers with 8 lb. mono (a bit stiff is good) and #10 and #8 treble & single hooks.  You can also buy premade stingers and attach them to the bottom split ring of any jigging spoon.  Try it with an 1/8-oz. Buckshot, and you've got one of the best all-around setups going.
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