Field Test on The Shark and the Jelly Jig with spider legs

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07-27-2011, 10:20 AM
shipahoy41

Field Test on The Shark and the Jelly Jig with spider legs

It has been hot as the dickens here the past three weeks. Even at 9pm the temperature is in the high 88+ range. During the day it has been approaching triple digits. I took my granddaughter out fishing on Monday and Tuesday for a few hours each day. She was using the hackle and krystal flash she tied on #8 hooks and caughtabout 20 Bluegills total for the two days. I used The Shark and some Jelly Jigs with some rubber skirt material to simulate spider legs. The Shark has great movement in the water. I could see it well as we only fished from the bank. The tail has a great quiver action. Had lots of attention on it but only the largemouth bass hit it hard. We threw him back. Got a few Bluegill on the Jelly Jig but only two nice keeper Crappies. I can't wait for the temperatures to chill so we can get in a good day of fishing. It was nice to get out and test the knee on some small rocks. Had a great time.

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07-27-2011, 11:23 AM
"G"

What are you doing with that jacket on? dadgummit its a 102 degrees here.
07-27-2011, 11:27 AM
shipahoy41

[QUOTE="G";1603270]What are you doing with that jacket on? dadgummit its a 102 degrees here.[/QUOTE

Had a POP up shower and shelters were bad. Only jacket in the truck.
07-27-2011, 11:33 AM
"G"

As hot as its been here when we have a rain shower I just stay out in it in my t shirt and let it cool me off, lol
07-27-2011, 05:44 PM
Fatman

Glad you got out and spent time with your grand daughter.
07-27-2011, 05:58 PM
PBUG2009

Glad you had some granddaughter time ship... Shoulda just let the rain cool you off ship....
07-27-2011, 06:02 PM
gabowman

I bet that rain felt good. It's been so long since we got rain I barely remember what it's like.:( Sounds like the two of you spent some quality time together and caught some fish too. Congrats.
07-27-2011, 07:01 PM
crappieseeker

we have had a little rain here but it only makes it worse, so dang humid and over 100 degree heat indexes make you smother
07-27-2011, 07:08 PM
shipahoy41

Our skeeters in bama are huge. I am highly allergic to them. Too many bites and I really swell up. Still had fun though.
07-27-2011, 08:14 PM
snake River

I'm glad that you got a chance to get out fishing ship it is great to hear that you were doing better it has been terribly hot here also and it will be going into the 90s in a day or two longer we have just been through three weeks of 90° weather already and we are going for more.
07-28-2011, 09:16 AM
Crappie 1

Hey Bob: I got my samples when I got home yesterday. They sure look good. That Chart. Shark with the glitter should be a good one. Have to get unpacked, etc. then hope to fish today or tomorrow..Thanks for sending them to us...
07-28-2011, 10:55 AM
snake River

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Originally Posted by Crappie 1

Hey Bob: I got my samples when I got home yesterday. They sure look good. That Chart. Shark with the glitter should be a good one. Have to get unpacked, etc. then hope to fish today or tomorrow..Thanks for sending them to us...

you are very welcome looking forward in hearing back on how you did with them.
07-29-2011, 03:00 PM
Crappie 1

What size jig head would be good to try with the Shark? Were going this evening and I want to give them a try...Thanks..
07-29-2011, 04:15 PM
crappieseeker

1/32 or 1/16 would be my choice of heads to try
07-29-2011, 04:39 PM
snake River

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappie 1

What size jig head would be good to try with the Shark? Were going this evening and I want to give them a try...Thanks..

seeker is right one 32nd or 1/16 ounce would be fine.
07-29-2011, 04:46 PM
Crappie 1

Thanks, will be going out in a couple hours...
07-29-2011, 06:56 PM
Bob # 1

Good looking fish, good report

BUT

Quit hogging the picture, show the grand daugher

Thumbs Up
07-29-2011, 07:00 PM
"G"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob # 1

Good looking fish, good report

BUT

Quit hogging the picture, show the grand daugher

Thumbs Up

Thats my thoughts as well :D
07-29-2011, 10:17 PM
Crappie 1

Went to 3 places for minnows-no minnows-too hot. We tried out the Shark and the Bluegills really like them. Going to wait for the "sometimers" to get off the lakes so we can fish. Fri. night on any Michigan Lake is a nightmare, will wait till Mon. to go again... Bob, the Shark has awesome action, I used it with a 13' B&M Black Widow, I couldn't believe how it swims around in circles, I really like it...
07-30-2011, 07:03 AM
shipahoy41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob # 1

Good looking fish, good report

BUT

Quit hogging the picture, show the grand daugher

Thumbs Up

My granddaughter is just 12. I will not put her photo on public forums. Too many creeps and predators in todays world.
07-30-2011, 08:17 AM
Crappie 1

Good Words!!!
07-30-2011, 08:53 AM
snake River

[QUOTE=shipahoy41;1605930]My granddaughter is just 12. I will not put her photo on public forums. Too many creeps and predators in todays world.[/Q
you are right on creeps and predators I wouldn't post my granddaughter either Mike God bless.
07-30-2011, 09:05 AM
snake River

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crappie 1

Went to 3 places for minnows-no minnows-too hot. We tried out the Shark and the Bluegills really like them. Going to wait for the "sometimers" to get off the lakes so we can fish. Fri. night on any Michigan Lake is a nightmare, will wait till Mon. to go again... Bob, the Shark has awesome action, I used it with a 13' B&M Black Widow, I couldn't believe how it swims around in circles, I really like it...

I'm glad that you liked the shark I know it is a awesome bait I think the shark will out do or compete against any of the plastic baits on the market what would you guys think of making a larger one or smaller we were thinking about making one about a inch and a half or going super light-duty and probably using a 164 jig head in it there are great possibilities with this plastic bait we may even come out with a different tail on it in the future I believe that the wings gives the plastic bait different action like no other and to top it off you can probably jig with that many different ways I would like to use this under a float to see what would happen because you were only jerking it a small distance and stopping also wondering if we made the wings any bigger but I think if you got two big it wouldn't perform just right where also thinking about molding living silicone tails into the body we haven't tried this yet but we will give it a shot I don't know if I can get the mold to shut correctly but we will definitely try the reason why I want to do this is because there are 49 zillion different colors and vinyl not to mention the action would be awesome rubber would be also awesome either one of those materials would work fine I may even try to mold in marabou so this would give me a lot of different choices to mess with your thoughts on that would be great.
07-30-2011, 06:56 PM
crappieseeker

it all sounds good snake
07-30-2011, 07:21 PM
STUMP HUNTER

Ship, sounds like y'all had a very good day together. Thanks for the post and pics and for posting the jig pics she tied the other day Thumbs Up.
07-30-2011, 08:03 PM
shipahoy41

Quote:

Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER

Ship, sounds like y'all had a very good day together. Thanks for the post and pics and for posting the jig pics she tied the other day Thumbs Up.

You are welcome my friend. We must encourage and teach our youth. To me, that starts at home. If you want your children and grandchildren to follow after you then you have to be careful where you place your feet.