If you could only own 1 jig, what would it be?

[JustOsmo]

I need a jig and am pretty poor. What jig would you own if you could only have 1?

[slipperybob]

I couldn't...but one jig is the plain round ball jig...simple but works.

[alaskaruss1]

Back to basics you just can't beat a Swedish Pimple. But a lot depends on what you are fishing for.

[Lobes]

I'd go with a plain hook and sinker. That way color is not the issue, just bait.

                                   
NBG

[fin-n-feather]

You need to elaborate a little more. Panfish, trout, walleye, bass, northern, etc. The field right now is a little to broad. Fin

[wesson4]

Rapala ice jig!!!

[BucksNDucks]

Northland forage minnow rainbow color

[JustOsmo]

You need to elaborate a little more. Panfish, trout, walleye, bass, northern, etc. The field right now is a little to broad. Fin

Alll of the above really. If you wanna give what you would want for each that would be good. When I go fishing i go for whatever will bite unless I am fishing for pike then I am aiming for just pike.

[fishhead4268]

I think if you use the rite jig for many speices and you use a jig that you can target fish with on a year round basis then you have to go with a 1/16 silly leg jig with a glow pink head and green flake body. No need to worry about bait and you can target a variety of fish at any time of the year. I have caught Steelhead, Bull head,Gills, Crappie, Smallmoths, Perch and Walleye on this one jig in all seasons.  I tie them myself and I never leave home without a few no matter if I am headed to the hard water, in the river or spring slab fishing.

[JJ]

Northland forage minnow rainbow color

Agree, I have caught more different species on that one lure than any other through the ice. Not sure why that color is so effective.

From the top of my head: trout(rainbow, brown and lake), N. pike, pickeral, walleye, yellow perch, crappie, bullhead, sunnies(gills, PKS), large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, smelt, cisco.

[Corporal Punishment]

Rapala ice jig!!!

Agreed,and you can just up/down size to the species of fish your after!!! 8)

[Bluefox]

I would have to say swedish pimple, have caught many different species with it.

[J_Edwards]

1/8 oz Buck-shot

[WhiteSquall]

dynamite......or sweedish pimples   

both are very effective

[eriksat1]

If you can only afford one jig, I would quit fishing and start saving money. Maybe pick up aluminum cans off the side of the road.

[JustOsmo]

If you can only afford one jig, I would quit fishing and start saving money. Maybe pick up aluminum cans off the side of the road.

I've already spent about 200$ on this seasons gear. I dont do much jigging and am just getting into it. I dont wanna spend alot on it until I actually pull up a fish.

As a stay at home dad with no license I need to show a LITTLE restraint.

[JustOsmo]

Agree, I have caught more different species on that one lure than any other through the ice. Not sure why that color is so effective.

From the top of my head: trout(rainbow, brown and lake), N. pike, pickeral, walleye, yellow perch, crappie, bullhead, sunnies(gills, PKS), large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, smelt, cisco.

What size would you recommend for this? 3/8? 1/2? 3/4?

[eriksat1]

I was just kidding, go to the bait shop and buy some ice fishing tear drop jigs they don't cost more than about $1 each, tip them with waxies. I would not go heavier than 1/64 oz, I'm mainly talking pan fish, I use tip ups for walleye and pike.

[JustOsmo]

I was just kidding, go to the bait shop and buy some ice fishing tear drop jigs they don't cost more than about $1 each, tip them with waxies. I would not go heavier than 1/64 oz, I'm mainly talking pan fish, I use tip ups for walleye and pike.

Ya i mostly am going to be jigging for pike bait when im jigging, so im not really aiming for trout or anything like that.

[JustOsmo]

Is there any colors you guys think works the best? I am prob ordering from http://www.fish307.com/ now cause i see free shipping!

I liek the idea of tear drops and waxies. Ive heard that before from people.

[bigmike7272]

gotta go with a good old swedish pimple

[jeffd7766]

your going to order one jig? Wouldnt it make sense to not pay shiping and just got buy a few???

But i like a few from custom jigs and spins, as well as northland

[JustOsmo]

your going to order one jig? Wouldnt it make sense to not pay shiping and just got buy a few???

But i like a few from custom jigs and spins, as well as northland

Free shipping from fish307.com on the jigs.

[JJ]

What size would you recommend for this? 3/8? 1/2? 3/4?

I use the biggest size which is only 1/4 oz and about 1" long.

[JustOsmo]

I use the biggest size which is only 1/4 oz and about 1" long.

Weird. THey only had those 3 sizes for sale.

[JJ]

Those are the casting spoons; this one: http://www.northlandtackle.com/Product/product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=269

[eriksat1]

Weird. THey only had those 3 sizes for sale.

Maybe thats why free shipping? Those are way to big. I would only use that heavy in a river with real strong current, or fishing over 40 feet deep with a big minnow.

[JustOsmo]

Maybe thats why free shipping? Those are way to big. I would only use that heavy in a river with real strong current, or fishing over 40 feet deep with a big minnow.

Those arent free shipping. I was speaking of the jigs sold on fish307, not the spoons he was talking about.

[trogdor]

1/4 oz buckshoot with glow. Catches perch, crappie, walleye, and cats

[Raquettedacker]

It may not be a jig, but I will never go on the ice with out my silver Hali..I have caught Bass, pickerel, crappies, perch and blue gills on it this winter...