Monday, September 6, 2010

What You Need to Know About Custom Crappie Jigs

When fishing for crappies, most anglers will recommend jigs. This is because this species will respond to jigs very well. For one thing, they're colorful, which gets the attention of the crappie. They come in small sizes and they are easy to use plus, the crappie just seems to be highly attracted to jigs. There are many different types of jigs to choose from so you can find most anything you're looking for but you can also have custom crappie jigs made especially for you.

Buying custom jigs allows you to create your own designs. You can pick the colors that you want to use, the style, and even the weight. You can also choose between a thin, thick, long or short tail for the jig. This gives you the opportunity to have the perfect jig that can make all of your fishing trips fun and exciting. If you choose to go this route there are a few things that you need to know about custom crappie jigs.

Quality

Whenever you buy any fishing gear it needs to be good quality products if you want it to last for any length of time. You don't have to spend a lot of money on these items in order for them to be of good quality, you just have to pay attention to detail. The same is true when you are searching for custom crappie jigs. You will most likely pay a little more for these so it's important for you make sure they're worth the money you spend.

Therefore, you need take your time and look for good quality jigs that will last. Look at the craftsmanship of the jigs to see if they are well-made and tough or just stuck together and very fragile. It's not doing you any good to spend the extra time and money on custom made jigs that will begin unraveling after the first few times you use them. So, make sure the person you're buying from is a reputable dealer that has been in business for awhile.

If you plan to make your own custom crappie jigs, then use quality materials and take your time. If you get in a hurry and put the jigs together fast they may not hold up for very long. This is something that you plan to use for awhile so it's a good idea to spend a few extra minutes getting it right the first time and then you can enjoy it for a lot longer.

Know Your Jigs

There are different types of jigs and it's a good idea to know a little something about all of them. The oldest and most used jigs are the Marabou jigs. These are the ones that have real feathers or bucktail. It's a very simple jig with a ball-head that is colored with matching feathers. It can be used any time of the year and anywhere.

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best crappie fishing information possible. Go to http://www.askcrapp iefishing. com/editorials/ what-you- need-to-know- about-custom- crappie-jigs_ .html for more information on crappie fishing.