Thread: Clear water and Jig sizes

I don't back off on jig size due to clear water. I might down size my line some. Fishing on Norfork, I still use 1/8 and 1/4 oz heads on anything over 10 feet.
My only real change would be color. I like a more neutral color in clear water or a very dark color ( motor oil as a neutral or black as a dark). Notice I said I prefer! Don't be afraid to try something new.

I use same 2'' jig in atleast 1/8 oz from muddy to gin clear.

Originally Posted by arkcrappie

I don't back off on jig size due to clear water. I might down size my line some. Fishing on Norfork, I still use 1/8 and 1/4 oz heads on anything over 10 feet.
My only real change would be color. I like a more neutral color in clear water or a very dark color ( motor oil as a neutral or black as a dark). Notice I said I prefer! Don't be afraid to try something new.

You mention going to more natural colors. How much does the body material (plastic, deer hair, marabou, etc.) play a factor to your size decision?

Originally Posted by NIMROD

I use same 2'' jig in atleast 1/8 oz from muddy to gin clear.

Does this include plastic and/or other materials, Nimrod?

I use plastics. Just like Nimrod, there's really no change from muddy to clear. I think the neutral colors are just for my ease of mind

Originally Posted by arkcrappie

I use plastics. Just like Nimrod, there's really no change from muddy to clear. I think the neutral colors are just for my ease of mind

I ask because I pour/tie a lot of my jigs. Plastics make up the remaining 30% of the arsenal.

Packing for this move, I cleaned out a "ton" of extra materials (tubs of deer hair, chenille, etc.). It's been my goal to focus on crappie. Just trying to make a plan for the new homewaters.

Thank you all for the insight. I appreciate it.

Those clear lakes beat me like a yard dog. I'm listening and trying to learn. Anyone who catches a fish in those clear water lakes I consider them slightly above professional level.