Krod
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strong jigheads
I'm looking to purchase small jig heads to tie for steelhead. Like maybe size 8 or 10 in about 1/64th or smaller. Does anyone know of any that are strong enough to use for steelhead?
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Cold
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 07:45:18
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Never used em on steel, but I've had good success with the Trout Magnet jigheads. 1/64, sz. 10 or 12, shiny silver, gold, or flat black, with a specially shaped head.
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 07:57:28
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I tried my trout magnets last season with no luck. I was disappointed because I really expected them to do well since they spell death to trout.
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 08:34:09
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I gave up on finding any that were strong enough. I started tying lead eyes on a longer nymph hook. They ride upside down like a clouser but they work fine.
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 09:02:45
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The trout magnets will straighten out on a steelhead above 24" under normal circumstances. Just like using a really small fly, you can land bigger fish on them, you just have to be very careful.
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 09:17:42
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 10:12:49
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Yeah, I gotta agree with tommy here. I've never fished steelhead, but I've accidentally caught 20"+ bass on little wal-mart cheap hooks and if you know how to play a fish, you shouldn't be straightening any hooks. Its about the same as fishing for large trout with an ultralight. No its no the strongest, but yes it can be done if you know what you're doing.
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 12:45:06
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cabelas fisherman series are cheap and never had one bend out on steelhead.
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Krod
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 16:07:42
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Thanks so much for the replies! Some very helpful insight on this so far. I did read the other post on jigs, but it really did not address my question, so I thought I would start this post. I like the idea of using eyes as a substitute for a jig. If I use a hook that has the eye of the hook pointing up ( same direction as the point of the hook ) will it float with the point of the hook up? Does the weight then go on the bottom side of the hook? I know this may be pretty basic for some of you, but since I don't know, I thought I would ask.... :)
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 19:08:50
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If your referring to turned up eye or turned down eye hooks i don't think it will make a difference. If you put the weighted eyes on top of the hook shank the point will ride up. If you put the weighted eyes underneath the hook will ride point down but the gap of the hook point will be less and a problem.
I've even used real short shank hooks (like a large salmon egg hook) when tying marabou flies for steelies. The fly/jig ended up about 2 1/2 inchs long and the short shank hook worked just as good without having the maribou wing tangle with the hook shank
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RE: strong jigheads
2008/09/26 21:46:33
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I didn't see this mentioned exactly... don't miss the option of putting the lead eyes on the bare jig hooks. Tie them on the bottom right under the 90 with figure 8s and use a super glue to keep it from spinning. This should get you real close to a horizontal presentation if you're drifting - will the clouser-type (eyes on a regular hook)? I've caught a few steel with these. I haven't done it that often, but it almost seemed like they preferred the unpainted eyes. I'm 99% sure it was a sz 10 hook and med (1/30) eyes. I haven't done it too often, because I'm not sure its worth the trouble to do all of these different jig creations - it is fun, though.
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