Feathers Vs. Hair

[dblevens]

Totally new to tying, and every jig I've tied so far has been with a maribou tail. I was just curious, what are the advantages to hair jigs, and when would I want to use one?

[skiptomylu]

I have never been big on using hair jig for most of my life, but last year early I was getting a mold made for some guys that was for a jig head that would be for kip tail jig. So when I got my first 2 samples back I went down to my bank and in 20 minutes or less caught 4 crappie with the smallest at 14". So I have become a fan especially early just before they go on the banks and just after. This last spring I used some under a bobber and did wll again so they have their place in my box. I still like hackle and marabou tails a lot and most of what I use in spring is a 1/32 Oz. Roadrunner with marabou tail so can't say kip tail jigs is all I use, but when the water is still a bit cool I think they are maybe best then.

It still comes down to personal preference as to what one fishes with. Some like hair better and some like feathers better. I also like fox, squirrel, and a few others, but still not a big fan of buck tail even though I know lots use it and do well.

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[eriksat1]

I like marabou because of its life like pulsating action in the water and because the fine barbuals of the feather stick in the fish's mouth like velcro and give an extra second to set the hook before they can spit it out. I like hair on inline spinner type baits.

[M_a_c_k]

I like marabou because of its life like pulsating action in the water and because the fine barbuals of the feather stick in the fish's mouth like velcro and give an extra second to set the hook before they can spit it out. I like hair on inline spinner type baits.

Your marabou feathers are like velcro? I have to get some of those lol

[eriksat1]

Actually they are, if look at the sand paper like teeth in the fishes mouth and jaw and gills with a magnifying glass they are like little barb hooks, and the barbules of the feather are almost a net like texture. Put the 2 together almost a velcro like situation.
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