Why I am addicted to the jig/craw

  • tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4749
    August 30, 2012 at 2:35 pm #1321680

    I got lucky again on the jig/craw with this TANKER… 21 inches of fat largemouth that I believe close to the 5 lb mark…The combination of my 7’6” MH/F rod, and 10# Fluorocarbon line works very well with 1/4 and 3/8 oz jigs in these clear deep lakes. The rod length really helps the leverage on the hook sets, the big girl was down in 24 fow near wood.
    The Flappin Craws have really done the job for me this season… as the fall approaches the 4”ers are what they want.

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    August 30, 2012 at 2:41 pm #1095781

    Very NICE LM Tom,
    with some nice shoulders and width, a solid 20 will easily hit 5lbs, and 21″ should be 5 1/2lbs.
    Awesome
    Jack

    jerry b
    western WI
    Posts: 1506
    August 30, 2012 at 3:23 pm #1095804

    Anybody here old enough to remember Bob Keeshan, aka Captain Kangaroo. See the resemblence in Tom’s photo. No offense meant, just sayin jerr

    red89
    Hudson
    Posts: 918
    August 30, 2012 at 5:00 pm #1095852

    Nice one Tom, looks bigger than the supposed 11 lb. one that WI girl caught…

    You just running that light line because of visibility concerns in the clear water?

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    August 30, 2012 at 5:05 pm #1095855

    Wow what a nice fish!!! Ask that reporter from WI and its a 11# fish all day long!

    buzzer
    Garnavillo Iowa
    Posts: 542
    August 30, 2012 at 5:13 pm #1095859

    Uh way to go buddy

    Whirly01
    Posts: 36
    August 30, 2012 at 5:25 pm #1095864

    Sweet fish! Why is it though that the smallies can get such a bigger belly than the LMs seem to?

    jiggin-rake
    inver grove heights, minnesota
    Posts: 857
    August 30, 2012 at 5:36 pm #1095869

    Imo the bellies look smaller on largemouth cause their heads are so big.

    josh_holliday
    Oxford, Wi
    Posts: 194
    August 30, 2012 at 6:18 pm #1095879

    Quote:

    Anybody here old enough to remember Bob Keeshan, aka Captain Kangaroo. See the resemblence in Tom’s photo. No offense meant, just sayin jerr

    You aren’t just kidding he looks just like him!!!

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    August 30, 2012 at 7:33 pm #1095899

    lol

    adam-bartusek
    New Prague, MN
    Posts: 578
    August 30, 2012 at 8:52 pm #1095919

    Quote:

    You just running that light line because of visibility concerns in the clear water?

    I was going to ask the same thing actually. I normally use 40lb power pro for that type of fishing. I would assume it’s because of the smaller jigs though and they get better action with the smaller line and less visibility. Once you get over 1/2oz or even that big you have to use 40lb power pro. That’s how I feel about it.

    But Tom you are right. These type of jigs are amazing and so underused this time of year because of the amazing reaction bite.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4749
    September 1, 2012 at 2:40 am #1096156

    1) It is ME, Boys and Girls! My Greenjeans is here too!!! If I could grow hair like that (again ) that would be funny…Maybe its just my Sunny Kromer fishing hat?

    2) Line weight…I have never felt I needed anything but 8-12# Flouro since it came out years ago. I love the feel of that line and have used the same test lines for many years and have never lost a big bass because of that factor.

    The (new formula) Sufix Flouro I am currently using is underrated for breaking strength, as are many lines are out there.

    The 10# is .011 diameter but I can straighten most std Gammy 1/4 oz 4/0 jig hooks with a steady pull! W/O actual testing I think the Gamma I also use may be even stronger.

    I really believe the the 7’6″ MH/fast rod I am using is also a key factor…tip section akin to a crankbait rod that quickly loads to serious hook setting backbone.

    I also guess you fellas may be fishing more weeds/snags and probably not the crystal clear waters that we have here ( less than 50 miles from Lake Superior. Only the rivers have any “color”.

    My other option is similar to Greg Huff’s Football jig video…30# Sufix 832 with a 20# flouro leader…20# leader only because of the increasing pike biteoffs I am experiencing lately. but I haven’t used that much this year.

    I may be the luckiest guy in the world…Michigan’s U.P. has lakes loaded with 5,6,7, and even 8+ lb Large and Smallmouth Bass and there is ZERO pressure!!! These are classic, clear water, Canadian Shield Lakes with primarily gravel/rock bottoms…some cabbage and grass…steep woody shorelines…Just like Chequamegon Bay and Canada.

    and LOTS of crayfish!

    Caught by my buddy Rich (he is 6’7″ tall) last year…honest 8.45 lbs…the biggest Large mouth ever in my boat…there are even bigger ones out there…they die of old age…

    mossydan
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    Posts: 7727
    September 1, 2012 at 12:20 pm #1096166

    Toms new alias, Captian bass-a-roo, kickin butt on the bass Tom, way to go.

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