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Jig Head Sizes
I have been using collared jigs, sizes 1/32 and 1/16, with Bobby Garland bodies. Years ago I trout fished and tied flies. Still have the equipment and have started tying some crappie jigs. On a few I have just removed the collar; others I have tied over. My question is about the relative size of the head of both size jigs collarless compared to the same weight jig collared. Anyone have a picture? And, what size collarless are most of y'all tying?
Thanks
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Most guys use a 1/16, but lots also use 1/32 and 1/8. The first thing you need to know is when they add a collar to a jig head, they don't change the size of the head so if that is a true or close to 1/16 then the ones with a collar are heavier than 1/16 even though it says 1/16!
Size of jig head many times will come down to how deep a guy fishes, in spring and fall I use 1/32 and in summer fishing 14 to 25' down I use 1/8 and 1/4.
Skip
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I use 1/16 and 1/8oz jig heads, I tie most of my jigs!
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A head with a collar will take less material and you can cut it off if you don't want it.
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I ties jigs from 1/32 to 1/4 of ounce. Strangely my favorites are in between sizes. I use 1/24, 3/32 and 3/16 the most. They are a little harder to find (assuming you don't pour your own) but well worth the effort when you do find them.
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Bigger the better IMHO around these parts of Tennessee and North Miss....Fish are big so jigs should match the fish...I use 1/16 and 1/8 sized jigs mostly,,, but 1/4 isn't out of the circle for deep waters