Tail up or down? pic

Is it best to have the tail of your grub facing up or down? I'm curious to see if different parts of the country have different opinions. Here a few picture with it done both ways.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/P1011584.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/P1011579.jpg
Thanks in advance for your advice.
NightProwler

down or sideways and where did you get the jig's with the guard? i looked on your website and didn't find them.

I'd be interested in both the weedless jigs and the other jigs shown. Where can I get some of those?

Never mind. Just now noticed your web site. Good looking jigs!

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Originally Posted by olduckhunter

down or sideways and where did you get the jig's with the guard? i looked on your website and didn't find them.

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GrouseFly has them in several different sizes.

I prefer them tail up, they catch more water tail up and they can be retrieved at a slower speed. On a grub, with a weighted lead head the tend to be somewhat nose heavy when they come through the water, so if it is tail up, it will catch more water and allow for slower retrieves with the same action as a fast retrieve.

I am making these jigs and other custom crappie jigs. PM me if your interested or check out my website.
NightProwler

Crappie are like alot of women,some days they like their hair up and some days down.
I like running with tail up,the only thing I have againest tail up is sometimes the tail will hang on the hook point or in the bend of the hook.If I have to throw into heavy cover I go with a slider and slider hook.I do not like weed guards,I know they are great for some people but I think they inter fear with my way of fishing.

Results for the 10-day survey are as follows:
Rigged with tail up.......12 or 24%
Rigged with tail down...27 or 54%
Rigged both ways........6 or 12%
Rigged sideway...........5 or 10%
Total votes................50

Results for the 10-day survey are as follows:
Rigged with tail up.......12 or 24%
Rigged with tail down...27 or 54%
Rigged both ways........6 or 12%
Rigged sideway...........5 or 10%
Total votes................50

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Originally Posted by Turtlebait

Crappie are like alot of women,some days they like their hair up and some days down.
I like running with tail up,the only thing I have againest tail up is sometimes the tail will hang on the hook point or in the bend of the hook.If I have to throw into heavy cover I go with a slider and slider hook.I do not like weed guards,I know they are great for some people but I think they inter fear with my way of fishing.

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I just don't like foul-ups or missing fish. TAIL DOWN, THERES THE LIFT. Or as some might say opposite of the hook bite. When your close to bottom, down will produce those attracting little contrails. Was this a serious ?haha