Niagara Bar jigs?

[BP Swing]

I like using jigs on the bar for lakers using spinning rods and 10 lb test, what a blast. I have had luck on bucktails, swimbait style, etc. but cant seem to find a ryme or reason go to jig. Anyone out there have any favorites? size, color, etc.? Thanks BP

[kliph]

Jig, white or chartreuse depending on water,

1 1/2 oz 3/0 hook and a 4-5" white/? twister tail.

[Gator]

Saltwater striper-style white bucktail jig from Cabelas, either 1 oz, 1 and 1/2 oz, or 2 oz, depending on the wind. We've done okay on these the past few years

[BP Swing]

Im surprised at how heavy you're going. Ive used 1 oz before and thought it was overkill. I have no problem staying on bottom with 1/2 using 10 lb test (then again Im used to using 1/16 oz jigs for perch) . Is it true lakers really like chartruese? It worked well once for me but only once. Any other jig syles other than twister tails?

[Gill-T]

Walleye colors. White, chartreuse, yellow, orange, and glow. Weight depends on where you are fishing. In the trench, you need a little heavier weight. Up on the bar away from the trench, the current lessens. I like to use a jig with a short shank and apply a minnow, with a stinger hook. You would be shocked how many fish you are missing without a stinger. Make sure the hook shank is stout enough (saltwater gear) for when you hook that 20lb er.

[Has Been]

I allways take a spining rod with me whan I fish the bar. I use exactly what I use in Florida for inshore fishing. A 3/8 -3/4 oz. white bucktail w/ crystal flash on a med heavy action rod w/ 20 lb power pro and 20 lb test floro leader. Make sure you tie jig on w/ a rapala knot so it swings freely, I think it makes a dif. Did well on it at times. No prob's staying down. Like drift fishing for smallies.

[BP Swing]

rapala knot on a jig? ...thats pretty radical, never heard of anyone using it for jigs. Thanks for the info.

[Has Been]

A guide down in FLA told me that. Because of heavy tippet , it helps. I also snap my rod tip to give darting action . When I get lazy and tie a clinch knot I notice & can feel the dif & get less hits.

[Lund SSS]

Bp,

You might want to take " Gator" s advise on this one, His boat "Nothin But Net" has put a Lake Trout on the board for the last 4 years and

having the pleasure of being a part of it I'll tell you flat out 1 1/2 ounce white bucktail will produce 99% of the time. Ya might even hook a sturgeon, every year someone on the boat sticks one.

[BP Swing]

I'll give it a try thanks. Is that a round head or banana shape or flat?

[Lund SSS]

I'll give it a try thanks. Is that a round head or banana shape or flat?

Cabela's, Spro buck tail jigs their sold from 1/2 to I think 3 ozs. Not cheap but high end jigs tied on Gamagatsu lead heads. To answer your question about shape their somewhat torpedo shaped. Just restocked my supply because you will lose a few if your fishing it right. That is Real close to the bottom.