Draggin’ Moxies

  • arklite881south
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    April 13, 2011 at 9:38 pm #1291390

    I look to lace up some of the 4 inch Moxies early this summer on Draggin’Jigs. The thin profile of the Draggin jig allows anglers to work plastics in tight spots. Emerging weed beds and small rock piles that hold some of the larger female walleyes early in the season are very vulnerable to plastics such as the Moxie from Custom Jigs and Spins. I believe the weed guard wires will shed much of the snags you would receive with a typical jig and plastic presentation. Going very light will enable anglers to finesse a bigger profile bait in shallow water.

    I laced one up today and took a number of casts into a very snag filled enviornment. This combination could be lethal here in May!!

    poppy402
    Eagle Point Wisconsin
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    April 13, 2011 at 11:06 pm #956939

    That looks very appetizing Chris. very nice profile to it! Also, looks like a BWCA Smallmouth Killer!!! I am excited to try these up on Basswood lake on the opener. I have a feeling they will be lethal.

    Jake_A
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    April 13, 2011 at 11:07 pm #956940

    Could also be deadly on lethargic largemouths that sit in weedmat pockets in summer, or out on deep rocks…NICE THINKING!!!!

    arklite881south
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    April 13, 2011 at 11:20 pm #956944

    Try them out guys!! Talking with James this past week I discussed my love for working plastics yet the issues I often have when these fish are holding in emerging weeds and rocks. I can’t work it as slow as it takes at times and the snags hurt overall numbers of fish. I believe this set up will allow us to work a very slow seductive presentation while the water is cool.

    I also think lacing this up on a rod as a trail bait will also be employed in the “FishCasket” this season. Too often guys will snap the aggressive fish out of a spot and move over fish a bit more nuetral. The Nuetral fish might inhale the plastic!! Getting bit twice as much means less moving and more fishing!!

    I bet they will be KILLER on Basswood Grant!! In fact I would use that precise color combo or maybe even mix in a Orange head. That thin profile jig head allows you to work through rocks with much less hanging up. Lord knows these lakes have a few rocky shorelines!!

    Calvin Svihel
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    April 14, 2011 at 2:07 am #957022

    I know they work dragging on Rainy River…

    arklite881south
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    April 14, 2011 at 11:20 am #957069

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    I know they work dragging on Rainy River…

    mnwalleyeangler
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    April 14, 2011 at 11:43 am #957076

    will be trying this combo at vermillion on opener.. smallies but i can almost bet ill get an eye or 2 on that combo!!! good work chris!

    millelacseye51

    arklite881south
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    April 14, 2011 at 1:05 pm #957109

    With the bog stained waters of Vermillion I would bet this precise color combination will be great!! Let us know!!

    James Holst
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    SE Minnesota
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    April 14, 2011 at 2:20 pm #957142

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    With the bog stained waters of Vermillion I would bet this precise color combination will be great!! Let us know!!

    Chartreuse orange core. Just sayin’….

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
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    April 14, 2011 at 3:47 pm #957168

    Hmmm, almost looks like someone has been spying on my May pattern for Cabbage weeds

    arklite881south
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    April 14, 2011 at 4:10 pm #957175

    Have you used this presentation Randy?? How has it worked for you??

    jeff_huberty
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    April 14, 2011 at 4:11 pm #957176

    Along with Chartruse…Pink has been a very good color on Vermillion for me… accually to give credit where credit is do;it was discovered by the better half”.

    It is now our go to color up there.

    just sayin

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
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    April 14, 2011 at 5:22 pm #957220

    I haven’t found much that doesn’t eat ringworms. I should clarify this though, all these fish were caught on ringworms – not moxies. But with the success stories I am seeing/hearing, I can’t imagine the moxies wouldn’t work better for a slower presentation through the weeds. These were random pics I pulled from fishing ringworms in the weeds on WI/MI border lakes from 2005 to current.

    FYI – the pig was a freak kill. It was hooked in the gills and was spewing blood really bad. 26-1/2″ We had her mounted and donated to the cabin.

    Holy gray hair, I didn’t realize I have aged so much in 6 years






    arklite881south
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    April 14, 2011 at 6:27 pm #957257

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    Along with Chartruse…Pink has been a very good color on Vermillion for me… accually to give credit where credit is do;it was discovered by the better half”.

    It is now our go to color up there.

    just sayin

    Leave it to the gals to find the hot colors Jeff!!

    Thanks for sharing pics Randy!!

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
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    April 14, 2011 at 7:43 pm #957286

    Quote:

    Quote:

    With the bog stained waters of Vermillion I would bet this precise color combination will be great!! Let us know!!

    Chartreuse orange core. Just sayin’….

    James any small shops around carry those? I don’t wanna do the big box stores would rather help Ma & Pa.

    James Holst
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    SE Minnesota
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    April 14, 2011 at 8:17 pm #957300

    Joe’s in St. Paul has them. Everts carries them but currently they’re closed for the high water. Not sure where else to send you. I always just order online.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
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    April 14, 2011 at 8:24 pm #957302

    Thanks. I’m always up for a road trip to Joe’s.

    I’ll be casting on Namakin and Kab. for Smallmouth and Pike. Two questions.

    1) Would these run OK with a leader or will it defeat the action?

    2) Colors?

    arklite881south
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    April 14, 2011 at 11:24 pm #957359

    Hey Brian,

    I wouldn’t run a leader with them personally. Yes you may very well donate a few to pike. IF you do decide to run a leader when in big pike territory you’d be best served with a hand tied leader material that has more flex allowing more action. Probably run a small clasp at the jig.

    The Chartruesse/Orange core I believe is a color James used up here with ringworms last year. Rainy and Vermillion colors for shallow fish should also work well on Kab. With Kabs perch population your best perch imitations should be dynamite up shallow. I believe the larger body will better imitate juvenile perch than even the ringworm.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
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    April 15, 2011 at 12:42 pm #957441

    Thanks!

    I’m going on a MOXIE hunt today.

    Also thanks to all the PM’s regarding the Moxies and colors. You guys are the best!

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