Anyone have any experience with these they would share? I bought 2 different styles to experiment with thru the ice. Would like to know your thoughts and the type of knots you use with them.
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Anyone have any experience with these they would share? I bought 2 different styles to experiment with thru the ice. Would like to know your thoughts and the type of knots you use with them.
It just hit me: thru hole in the ice?
Might be a better topic for the ice fishing forum.
Thru hole, as in, no hook eye, the line runs thru a hole in the jig. Apparently, used in Europe.
I think they are called slip jigs? :dono
That could be another name for sure! Just like a slip bobber. They were identified as thru hole jigs where I bought them. I sure haven't found much info looking under thru hole jigs. Thanks!
A quick search found no usable info on slip jigs either. Guess I will pioneer some research on these:biggrin
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This is one of the jigs I bought.
Weird. What’s the benefit of running line through the head and then how would one tie off?
Yeah that’s different I was thinking more like the bass jigs.
V&M Slip N Jig - Tackle Warehouse
https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fi...0-strange-jig/
Good question. Apparently, the jig always hangs horizontally and bites are easier to detect. Tie off is with a stopper type knot after passing it thru the hole. They recommended a double surgeon's knot. I'm thinking a small bobber stop between the knot and jig may help.
Some of the bass ones they tie a split ring on bottom. I like the bobber stop idea better
I was thinking with the bobber stop you would be adding a tiny spot of color there also.
Would be quieter as well. Split ring you might could bounce and add a click noise. Something to play with maybe.
Absolutely. Maybe a slit ring and a small bead or even one of those rattle inserts.
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This is the other style I bought. I'm glad I have some #1 line. I ordered the 4mm 6Gram size and the hole is very tiny. I don't believe 4# will fit thru it!
Interesting
When I first read it I was thinking we was actually talking about new eyehole jigs.
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What is an eyehole jig?Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
They are new. There's a hole in the lead head where the eyes should be to put a crappie nibble.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCG1
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That sounds interesting. Thanks for info!
Hi all and Merry Christmas. I've been a member/reader of crappie.com for some time, but this may be my 1st post :dono
These jigs were featured in an In-fisherman article years ago. They're called mormyshka jigs and are tied to the line by passing the line down through the hole and then the line is snelled onto the hook shank.
Mormyshka - Wikipedia
Pleco, thanks for the info. What a great first post! I will try both the bead stop/ knot method and the snelled method you referenced.
I tried the bobber stop and bead to anchor the jig and it works but i don't like the way it looks. The 1.2# Varivas line is so tiny the bobber stop slides right over it. It also makes snelling the like to the hook difficult but I think with some practice that will be the way to go.
I bet that is tricky stuff. Bright lights, magnifying lenses, skinny fingers and lots of patience required. LOL
( am guessing here, but imagine they choose the Snell knot to prevent the jig from tearing at the line when a fish is attached. Maybe it has to do with how the hook extends out and away. It’s angle.
The easiest way I know to fashion up a Snell knot is to do it without actually tying a knot. The No Knot Snell. You can search for it on line and see many videos. It is probably best option of the ways to do a Snell in the situation described.
Let us know how these work out for you please.
Thanks Micanopy. I think that is the connection I used. Always looks easier when they demonstrated it with anchor rope on youtube:Rofl The tiny jig I originally tried was too frustrating so I used a larger one. I hope I am getting close to getting on the ice and trying out these jigs!