Testing brimreaper's new jig.

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08-13-2009, 07:28 AM
Illinoisgiller

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Testing brimreaper's new jig.

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I have agreed to put a few of breamreaper's's new jigs through an "on the water" test.
The jigs are 1/100th oz minnow head on a #12 hook. The one I tested today was tied squirrel tail. (I think) lol I think this jig would be a killer on a size 8 hook also.
In the 1/100th oz, this jig would throw nicely with a fly rod.
This afternoon I took the jigs for a 50+ mile ride to a local strip mine. It was a bright sun. I most always tip jigs and forgot my wax worms. Good thing I had a few red worms along. I started catching fish right off. They were a little smaller than I had hoped for, but lots of them .
I also picked up a couple air head Green Carp ,but nothing big.
As I got more towards the deeper water, the size finally came up some.

I did try using just the jig without tipping , but as normal with me no takers.
I finally did get one of the larger gill girls that are in this lake.
After fishing this jig for 3 1/2 hrs or so, I am impressed. It does catch fish and it is hardy. I only hung up twice in 17' of water. Once I was half asleep slow trolling and set the hook hard on a deep tree. . I got lucky and got it off.
I caught a LOT of fish but left them there so I and my son can get them again later. lol
I should have mentioned that I was in the float tube and deadsticking with an 8 1/2ft BigDaddyRods Hybrid spinning outfit. Deep slow troll was best most of the time.
Thanks breamreaper, for the chance to use these nicely tied jigs. Illinoisgiller
08-13-2009, 09:29 AM
grubfarmer67

gotta mit that brimripper"he's a jig tying master from way back"!:eek:HUH...?"YEAH"???:D
08-13-2009, 10:55 AM
flatfish46

Gill I'm gonna nickname You the Gilla-Monster!
08-13-2009, 01:27 PM
OKSTATEjiggy

Great job giller and brim!!
08-13-2009, 07:58 PM
Doc Crappie

Nice report there good job with the mastering of that there jig Brim keep up the good work, putting together another little package for you Brim, it will be a little bit longer but think you will like some of the different Gill jigs I am putting together. You will also be required to file a small report on these jigs that you get, pictures included in all reports no exceptions.

JJ I will be sending you a few to try later in the year through the ice they should deliver a knock out blow to them there fish under the ice.

Doc Crappie
08-14-2009, 01:06 AM
brimreaper

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Originally Posted by Doc Crappie

Nice report there good job with the mastering of that there jig Brim keep up the good work, putting together another little package for you Brim, it will be a little bit longer but think you will like some of the different Gill jigs I am putting together. You will also be required to file a small report on these jigs that you get, pictures included in all reports no exceptions.

JJ I will be sending you a few to try later in the year through the ice they should deliver a knock out blow to them there fish under the ice.

Doc Crappie

I guess that means I have to spend more time on the water......well I guess I will if I have to. Thanks Flat and Grubs and Doc and everybody else for the nice comments and a great big ole thank you to Mr Giller for givin my jigs a once over. Hope you and Willy and the Wife Mrs L. have had a good time with it so far..............brim.