Author Topic: What jigs should I buy? (Read 3311 times)

WolfPack1 · « **on:** Sep 02, 2013, 10:13 PM »

I want to try a few new jigs this year and am unsure of what to get. If I would spend, let's say, $50 on jigs, what do you guys think I should buy? Also, what color, size, and weight should I get of the jigs? I'm pretty much looking to "make myself" a beginner ice fishing kit. I am thinking that you guys may have a little fun. I guess that you can think of it as if you could only have $50 worth of jigs what would you have to have!

lundin-loading · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 02, 2013, 11:16 PM »

If I was only gonna have 50$ worth of jigs I'd have a couple forage minnow spoons, buckshot spoons, swedish pimples, ratsos, rat-finkees, gill pills, diamond jigs, and to top it all off jiggin raps and darters. First rule of tackle collection, don't worry about a budget, better to have it and not need it than want it and not have it!!

scmelik · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 02, 2013, 11:24 PM »

well a lot of it depends on what you are planning on jigging for. I wouldn't buy the same jigs for walleye as I would for bluegills. You can buy some pre-made kits from Custom Jigs and Spins that will give you a good box as well as a number of jigs for roughly that $50 price range.

Invader440 · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 04:50 AM »

Jammin Jigs all purpose kit to start with. $29

Chris338378 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 06:18 AM »

What are you going to fish for?

bart · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 07:19 AM »

If your talking pan fish, a Hali is a must and I prefer the Perch Glow. I've caught just about everything on the Hali, Bluegill, Crappie, Bullhead, Rainbow Trout, Pickerel, Walleye... Then CJ&S Diamond jig in Red Glow. These two are my go-to jigs every time I hit the ice. Beyond that my list can get crazy, long and expensive...

Clear_Ice · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 07:21 AM »

For walleyes, there's nothing better on my home waters than a Northland buckshot rattlespoon. My all time favorite

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 08:40 AM »

get some wolfram fiskas in 2.5 or 3mm for your collection.custom jigs and spins gill pills also.thats if your fishing for panfish.

pfscott · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 01:18 PM »

I'm a big fan of Jammin Jigs, and for $50, you could amass quite a collection from them, just read the descriptions for what they are recommended for, and I highly recommend their bobber fry for blue gills. Especially in glow red.

boder · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 03:54 PM »

As all ready stated it really depends what you are going to be targeting. For panfish i would go small fiskas like 3mm. Whatever you get i would say tungsten is worth the extra money. Walleye never caught a walleye on a buckshot but have had success with rapala jigging raps. also got them a jig head and minnow much like you would use in summer. For lake trout we use white tube jigs or the jigging raps.

Crappieguy79 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 04:41 PM »

Clams pro tackle. There new jigs that they came out with. All there jigs are tungsten. They even have couple spoons and a rippin bait. All come in different colors and sizes. Tip those jigs with ya fab live bait or maki plastic and your set.

WolfPack1 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 03, 2013, 08:59 PM »

I am looking at mainly panfish jigs. I was looking at Hali jigs, and am wondering where I could get them the cheapest. Also, Jammin Jigs looks awesome. Has anyone gotten the 40 piece grab bag? Also, I have been looking at fiskas, diamond jigs, and ratsos, but I am not really sure what are decent prices on everything.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 04, 2013, 04:47 AM »

I would suggest you get some Marmooskas which are made by HT in size 10 and as for colors I would get pink/white, orange/green, two tone green, and yellow/green. I would also get some Sweedish Pimples in the smaller size as for colors silver/green strip and silver/orange stripe. Some 3/16 ounce (also goes by 25mm) Hali jigs in yellow perch, glow perch, green glow perch, yellow/ red glow perch, and white/ blue glow. Northland Forage Minnow in size 8 in super glo perch, super glo redfish, and super glo chub. I would also highly recommend you tip all these jigs with live wax worms. There are lots of other jigs but these will get you off to a good start.

WolfPack1 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 06, 2013, 11:02 PM »

Well, my first jigs I decided to buy we're from Jammin Jigs. I've still got to look for the other jigs mentioned, but how does this look for a start?

Cart Items   Qty   Item Price   Item Total
#8 Tiger Kit
1   $11.00 USD   $11.00 USD
40 piece grab bag
1   $13.50 USD   $13.50 USD
Glitter Grubs
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Orange/Chartreuse with a green belly)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Ice Ants Glow in the dark #10
(Please choose a color: #12 Ice Ant Green)
1   $0.64 USD   $0.64 USD
Ice Ants Glow in the dark #10
(Please choose a color: #10 Ice Ant Glow)
1   $0.64 USD   $0.64 USD
Neon #12 Teardrop
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Blue Glows Blue)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon #12 Teardrop
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Yellow Glows White)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon Bobber Fry
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Pearl/White/Green/Chart Glows White)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon Bobber Fry
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Pearl/White/Pink Glows Blue)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon Bobber Fry
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Pearl/White/Blue/Red Glows White)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon Bobber Fry
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Pearl/White/Org/Pink Glows White)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon Bobber Fry
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Pearl/White/Green/Pink Glows Blue)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon Bobber Fry
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Pearl/White/Blue/Pink Glows Blue)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Neon Bobber Fry
(Choose Pack Size: Individual Jig ($0.74), Please choose a color: Red Glows Red)
1   $0.74 USD   $0.74 USD
Slim Rats Glow in the dark
(Please choose a color: #10 Slim Rat Green)
1   $0.64 USD   $0.64 USD
Slim Rats Glow in the dark
(Please choose a color: #10 Slim Rat White Glow)
1   $0.64 USD   $0.64 USD
Subtotal:   $34.46 USD
Shipping:   $2.95 USD
Grand Total:   $37.41 USD

Chris338378 · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 07, 2013, 04:28 AM »

You have a good start there for sure.

Water Wolf · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 23, 2013, 12:02 AM »

Hi WolfPack1, besides the mentioned jigs above, I feel that Reelbait tackle company also has some good ones to try.

My fave from them are the flasher jigs. They come in various colors and sizes and are great when rigged with real bait or soft plastics.

The prototype fergi spoons & prototype spoons would work as well. Neat photo patterns on them.

WW

just_a_beer_man · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 23, 2013, 10:35 PM »

FishUSA has Hali's at a decent price, I was looking for more of them myself tonight.

Swift · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 24, 2013, 10:15 AM »

Nice basic start but don't see any Tungsten. 3mm (for a start) from yourbobbersdown or sportsmensdirect will add greatly to your versatility. Tungstens will get you back down there faster and you can show a much smaller presentation at the same time. Maybe some Trout Jigs (fly tying) from Cabelas in Gold, Silver and plain are useful to carry, bending the Aberdeen hook up or down can offer some nice looks, especially with plastics

rlvb · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 03, 2013, 09:36 PM »

Highly recommend the #10 striper teardrops in black for perch,from none other than Jammin' Jigs.Neon Tiger Jigs work well also.Purple has been deadly for me,they work well on Walleye's also

jumbo chaser · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 07:37 PM »

A lot of good ideas I like what Bart says but I also like lindy fat boys glow red

J_Jaacks · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 09:24 PM »

You won't be disappointed with the Neon Bobber Fry. I love those jigs. Lost one a couple years back. This year I am going to replace it and then some. I just put together this years order. Will probably place it in a couple of weeks.

WolfPack1 · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 17, 2013, 11:40 PM »

Well, I guess I should give a little bit of an update. I got three Lindy Rattlin' Flyers (1/16oz) at Walmart for $3.50 a piece, which I thought was pretty decent. I am trying to find the other colors, mainly red and purple smelt. I am having a hard time finding Hali's (I am also unsure of exactly the kind to get), and am looking into buying some 3mm fiskas from yourbobbersdown.com but I am unsure of what colors I should try. This is kind of off topic, but I picked up a like new StrikeMaster LazerMag 8" (drilled less than 20 holes, and you can't even tell that its been used) for $275. I figured it was a decent enough of a deal and got it.

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Author Topic: What jigs should I buy? (Read 3311 times)