Synthetic Hair Jigs

Do you use or have used Synthetic hair jigs for Walleye fishing ?

I personally use a synthetic hair jigs when using meat(using minnow/fathead), I believe it more of a scent/profile thing than action of the jig !

When pitching or jigging hair I will use a buck tail because of the action of the hair.

What are your thoughts on the to style of jigs ?

I tied up some jigs using a product called craft fur. They look great in the water, the slightest movement or current would move the hair around. Almost like marabou. The only downside was when I threw them all into the same compartment in the box, where they became tangled. They must work because I caught some Walleyes with them and that’s not a sure thing

I’ve tied jigs and flies with craft fur, bucktail, and a synthetic product called fishair. I don’t like the fishair at all. Too stiff and no action but really easy to tie with. Craft fur works good, but I tie most everything with bucktail and mylar.

I use craft fur and marabou for panfish jigs, as well as hair. The movement of fur/marabou really helps bites.

Walleyes…funny you ask. Last evening I was catching Saugers and walleyes on black/pink hair w meat. Yep, only had 1…not kidding. Have dozens of hair and duplicates of all…except THE ONE. So, put purple craft fur on other rod. One fish compared to black/pink hair with 15.
Many other possible variables, but thought it was weird to have same weight and color lead. Not scientific, but I will almost always tie with hair for walleyes, bass, and pike.
So, here I am tying some black/pink hair jigs.

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I am using Flashabou, Marabou, or Deer tail for my jigs.

I hook my hair jigs into a foam noodle. The noodles get stored in a small rubbermaid. This keeps them from getting tangled, also allows them to dry easily. So far has been a great way to store hair jigs.

Don’t want to hijack the thread but could you guys share where you buy your unpainted jig heads? I am going to start tying my own hair jigs but have not found a supplier for the jigs.

I have heard that flashaboo works very well???

THX

I like the B Fish N Tackle jig heads.

—–> http://www.bfishntackle.com/h2o_prec_unpainted.html

Tight Lines!

Sam

I tie mine on painted jigs. Bought about a 500 from cabelas/FF one day in all sorts and sizes.

Otherwise, my favorite non-painted jig would be bought from Dean’s
http://anglersguidehq.com/lead-head-jig/
I use these for all plastics.

Mocha wrote:

Don’t want to hijack the thread but could you guys share where you buy your unpainted jig heads? I am going to start tying my own hair jigs but have not found a supplier for the jigs.

I have heard that flashaboo works very well???

THX

I pour my own !

FishBlood&RiverMud wrote:

I tie mine on painted jigs. Bought about a 500 from cabelas/FF one day in all sorts and sizes.

Otherwise, my favorite non-painted jig would be bought from Dean’s

http://anglersguidehq.com/lead-head-jig/

I use these for all plastics.

My understanding is Anglers Guide is out of the terminal tackle biz ,but still sells rods/reels and such.

Depending on water clarity, a little flashaboo can really help. Here’s a tip when you tie with that material….grab half as many strands as you need that are twice as long as you need. Then tie it down at the half way point, double it over and tie it down some more. Flashabou is really slippery and it can be hard to keep the ends trapped under the thread wraps. Tying it down in the middle and doubling it over will really hold it there well and it won’t ever pull out.

SR

Steve Root wrote:

Depending on water clarity, a little flashaboo can really help. Here’s a tip when you tie with that material….grab half as many strands as you need that are twice as long as you need. Then tie it down at the half way point, double it over and tie it down some more. Flashabou is really slippery and it can be hard to keep the ends trapped under the thread wraps. Tying it down in the middle and doubling it over will really hold it there well and it won’t ever pull out.

SR

X2 on that one. Even with glue, you still lose some if you don’t double it over.

trumar wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>FishBlood&RiverMud wrote:</div>
I tie mine on painted jigs. Bought about a 500 from cabelas/FF one day in all sorts and sizes.

Otherwise, my favorite non-painted jig would be bought from Dean’s

http://anglersguidehq.com/lead-head-jig/

I use these for all plastics.

My understanding is Anglers Guide is out of the terminal tackle biz ,but still sells rods/reels and such.

Glad i bought a few year supply when i did.

Steve Root wrote:

Here’s a tip when you tie with that material….grab half as many strands as you need that are twice as long as you need

I usually put 2-3 chunks of material on my jigs and tie in between. Glue between too. Rarely lose any and can yank on them until the strands break when cured. I too tie the long and then trim when done. I find it is easier to put a chunk on the top of the hook – tie it on, then on the bottom, tie it on, then evaluate and add another if necessary.

Go to Fleet Farm and buy 100 painted on sale for $14.99.