Bucktail Jigs, Parachute Jigs and Other Jigs for Fishing

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Jigs and Jigging - Bucktail Jigs, Parachute Jigs and Other Jigs

This page discusses jigs for freshwater and saltwater fishing. Readers are encouraged to explore the links that lead to more information, rate this page and and leave comments.

Bucktails and Other Jigs 

One of the oldest artificial lures is the bucktail jig. In its simplest form, lead is cast around a hook to create a lure that can be casted, jigged or trolled. Jigs are covered with deer hair known as "bucktail", dressed with artificial fibers, coupled with a soft plastic body, fresh cut bait, pork rind strip or even a combination of 2 or more attractants.

The jig head comes in a variety of shapes, patterns, weights and colors. The weight of the jig is critical to its application. Jigs vary from miniatures that weigh 1/32 oz. up to giant jigs of 32 oz. or more.

The jig skirting can vary or be left off. Popular materials are deer hair, artificial hair, feathers, and rubber filaments.

Links - Bucktail Jigs, Parachute Jigs and More 

Umbrella Rigs
This page describes rigging and fishing umbrella lures.
J. C. Jigs
This is the premier large jig for striped bass, bluefish and deep jigging for grouper or other reef fish. J.C. Jigs has bucktail jigs, bugeye jigs, Hatteras doodlebug and superbug jigs.
Striped Bass Lures
This page discusses alternatives to umbrella rigs. The page includes rigging and fishing plastic shad daisy chains for Striped Bass or "Rockfish".
Making Bucktail Jigs
This page discusses the process of tying your own bucktail jigs.

Fishing Guides and Charters 

Jigs on Amazon 

SPRO/Gamakatsu Mud Kicker 1/2oz Chartreuse

Amazon Price: $3.85 (as of 12/16/2009) Buy Now

Plastic Jig Bodies 

The variety of plastic jig bodies today is astounding. Products include plastic grubs, shad bodies, worms, crawfish, shrimp, eels, and others.

Gulp Baits on Amazon 

Berkley Gulp! 5" Saltwater Swimmin Shad Color: Herring (HR)

Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/16/2009) Buy Now

Berk Gulp Alive Minnow Grub 2

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/16/2009) Buy Now

Striped Bass Jigs 

Umbrella Rigs, Parachute Jigs, Dredges and More

Jigs have many applications for striped bass fishing.

Small jigs are often used to cast or jig for schoolie stripers. Larger jigs are used while fishing for larger striped bass.

In places such as the Chesapeake Bay, anglers troll large jigs in singles, pairs or as part of umbrella rigs or dredges.

Umbrella rigs contain several teasers which attach to the arms of the rig. A jig is attached at the center and trails just behind the group of teasers.

Parachute rigs are another type of large jig. Parachutes are trolled to catch striped bass and bluefish. They feature inverted synthetic hair, attached similar to sea witch skirting. Parachute jigs can be monsterous in size, from 4 to over 30 oz.

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    silvrsentinel silvrsentinel Sep 9, 2009 @ 7:24 am
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    grayth grayth Apr 8, 2008 @ 10:04 am
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