Whistler jigs

What’s the purpose of the piece of plastic that’s on the hook behind the spinner on these baits? Is it to keep the bait clear of the spinner so it functions properly?

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1. whistler-jig.pdf

Always thought it was to keep the spinner from falling down.

Caught my biggest pike on one of those things in Canada.

Mr. Beads is correct. The plastic keeps the spinner in place. If it isn’t spinning the plastic might be too tight against the spinner.

This is one of my favorite jigs for river fishing ‘eyes.

Thanks boys.

My favorite trailer jig on dubuque rig!

Are whistler jigs an effective presentation for walleyes in the open water season? Years ago they were a thing, but I rarely hear them talked about anymore.

Weekender wrote:

Are whistler jigs an effective presentation for walleyes in the open water season? Years ago they were a thing, but I rarely hear them talked about anymore.

SHHH There’s a reason for that.

maddogg wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Weekender wrote:</div>
Are whistler jigs an effective presentation for walleyes in the open water season? Years ago they were a thing, but I rarely hear them talked about anymore.

SHHH There’s a reason for that.

Point taken!

How big of a head can you get for a whistler jig? All I could find were 3/8 oz. I have some that are larger than that.

nord wrote:

How big of a head can you get for a whistler jig? All I could find were 3/8 oz. I have some that are larger than that.

Biggest I’ve seen is 3/4 oz. There should be a 1 oz. size too.

Thanks slippery bob.

Yeah I took the plastic off the whistler jig once. The propeller blade slipped around and didn’t work. Won’t do that again…