Thru Hole Jigs

That sounds interesting. Thanks for info!

Hi all and Merry Christmas. I've been a member/reader of crappie.com for some time, but this may be my 1st post :dono
These jigs were featured in an In-fisherman article years ago. They're called mormyshka jigs and are tied to the line by passing the line down through the hole and then the line is snelled onto the hook shank.
Mormyshka - Wikipedia

Pleco, thanks for the info. What a great first post! I will try both the bead stop/ knot method and the snelled method you referenced.

I tried the bobber stop and bead to anchor the jig and it works but i don't like the way it looks. The 1.2# Varivas line is so tiny the bobber stop slides right over it. It also makes snelling the like to the hook difficult but I think with some practice that will be the way to go.

I bet that is tricky stuff. Bright lights, magnifying lenses, skinny fingers and lots of patience required. LOL


( am guessing here, but imagine they choose the Snell knot to prevent the jig from tearing at the line when a fish is attached. Maybe it has to do with how the hook extends out and away. It’s angle.

The easiest way I know to fashion up a Snell knot is to do it without actually tying a knot. The No Knot Snell. You can search for it on line and see many videos. It is probably best option of the ways to do a Snell in the situation described.

Let us know how these work out for you please.

Thanks Micanopy. I think that is the connection I used. Always looks easier when they demonstrated it with anchor rope on youtube:Rofl The tiny jig I originally tried was too frustrating so I used a larger one. I hope I am getting close to getting on the ice and trying out these jigs!