Quote Originally Posted by DrNip View Post
When is a jig worn out? Just depends on where you get it and how it’s made. Plastic jigs can be anywhere from a Bobby Garland that uses a soft plastisol that won’t last long to a a company that uses a hard plastisol that will last a really long time. Hand ties be junk you buy at the store that won’t last long to someone that puts a little extra in it and last for what seems like forever.
I usually get several trips out of a handtied from Takeum . Some people would not believe how many Crappie can be caught on a jig. I know guys that used to toss a jig if it looked worn or eyes fell off. I have seen wrap come off , lead get lose , and paint start falling off but Crappie keep right on thumping it. If hook is good i keep using it. Have used them till hook broke a few times .