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Done a search yesterday for lil no alibi jig(used in 50s and 60s) last one i bought was in Taft fl in 1965 used them for flounder but would like to buy or tie some for specks but they are like hen's teeth. Did find a couple of good articles in the archives by guys that are familiar with the jig. Am i out of luck finding a picture of one or a place to buy them??--thanks for any help.--shu
Not at all like the one i'm looking for, should be made with chicken feathers and a cover of plastic about half way up. made before the mylar like material. Thanks for the pic, is this a current item?--shu
Yep that's a jig currently being sold - the pic was more for the jig head shape. I know which one you're talking about but I'll have to root around to see if I can find a pic of it.
i think we called them a Goin Jessie back in tha day:cheers2
Attachment 202280 I BET THESE ARE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. I HAD MANY GOOD CHATS WITH THE GENTLEMEN THAT MADE THESE AND HAVE SOME ORIGINALS HERE SOMEWHERE..
That's it. Used the white one the most and would like to tie some for fishing the pads and grass. Thanks for the picture.--shu
Got to looking at fishing tackle this afternoon and found an old 4 tray jig box and in it are 10 no alibi jigs, yellow, white and green plastic w/white feathers. will take some pics and take a couple apart to see how they're put together. Can't remember where they came from, does that mean i'm getting past prime or just have too much fishing stuff????--shu
I have made a version for fresh water but never for salt water. The fresh ones worked pretty well for the guy I made them for...lol. If I could just remember where I put those pictures...lol..of all the fish he caught..
"does that mean i'm getting past prime or just have too much fishing stuff????--shu"
YUP:biggrin Just kidding, at my age --"been there -doing that" Ole
A guy in Rock Hill SC still makes the alibi jigs. All the local tackle stores has them in all the colors that he makes them in. I ordered from him maybe 15 years ago and he would only do $50 and up orders. His name is James Covington and is getting up in age so I'm not sure if he sales to the public anymore.
The original Rooty Tooty 309 looked almost identical to the No Alibi. Mr. Cromer is the only one I know that still has some in his tackle box, except maybe Tommy, but he was the one that made it in the first place.
I remember those things back in the 90s. Caught a few crappie on them.
Thanks guys for all the info, called James Covington at Catawba Bait and Tackle in Rock Hill S.C. and had a very good conversation about the No Alibi jig, yes he still makes them and a few shops still sell them. Now that i have one to take apart i hope to play around and make a white 1/32 oz one, just to do it. Hope to post a pic and then a pic of a speck caught on one. Really enjoyed the the search, and all the responses.--shu
I have some of those somewhere.
I would love to see what you come up with. Have fun creating your version.Quote:
Originally Posted by shuorc
Attachment 202652 here are some I had given to me
Nice looking jigs should work.
Having a fit finding the right material for the plastic skirt, water sure changes the way things act. --shu
these were given to me while I was working in Anderson SC.Quote:
Originally Posted by liftbite56
Those are James's jigs. He uses kip tail in most of the jigs. A lot of guys that fish Hartwell uses them for dock shooting or used as a float and fly set up.
Not a No Alibi, but made along the same lines. If interested, contact Crappie.com member R00tyT00ty309
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Attachment 205045Attachment 205046Finally got some feathers and will have to play some. Here's my first 2 on 1/32 oz heads and the pattern for the wing.--shu
You have the right idea going. Bet they will swim and get attention from the fish.
Those are looking good.
still have the stuff in my tying box but haven't 'played' with tying for a while, will look it up, if Christmas don't get too busy.--shu
Hi,
i’m Cecil and just joined. Is it possible for you to send me some pictures of the no alibi jig. We used them back in the seventies on lake Okeechobee. I ty a few jigs myself and crappie fish. This was the only bait fishermen used down there. Would love to get some pictures and try to make a few to use.
Thanks so much. Glad I found your post.
Cecil, welcome to Crappie.com You should introduce yourself on the Newbie Forum. Click on Fishing Forums at top of page, and you will see all the other forums that are on here. Intro yourself on the Florida board too. To ask a person a question in private put cursor over their name and options will come up, and you can private message them. Hope this all helps you in your adventure on here.
Wow, what an innovative jig and good job duplicating it.
Cecil .... first off :welcome to Crappie.com !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil walley
Secondly .... scroll back a few posts and you should see pics of other member's attempt at duplicating the No Alibi jig. You could also send a PM to shuroc and discuss the matter. Just put the cursor on his name & then click on the Private Message link.
Welcome aboard Cecil:cheers2
Welcome to the site and board Cecil!
Skip
thanks for sharing. Nice tying. Appreciate your sharing. I believe I can make some. What is the material you used for the wings?Quote:
Originally Posted by shuorc
cecil
This post originated a couple years ago, and Shu may not still be following it :dono ... so it may be a good idea to PM him about the jig.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil walley
I did contact him and he has replied.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
thanks Cecil
Dang those jigs were expensive back in the day.
Wow 3 for $3
True, but with the plastic wings they were much tougher than most of the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt Cormorant
True, but with the plastic wings they were much tougher than most of the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt Cormorant