[andypat]

I got this picture from a VA. crappie forum. They use these for crappie/ pan fish. I don't have any that small. They would be great for crappie and bluegill.

 

[kerf]

I wonder if some of the jigs cut from a sabiki rig, and used individually, would be too small ?

 

[andypat]

I wonder if some of the jigs cut from a sabiki rig, and used individually, would be too small ?

Thanks Kerf, that is a great idea. Never thought of that.

 

[AaronDen]

We used to tie our own flies in college for bluegill and crappie. Lots of wolly worms and streamers. I would like to get into that again. The jigs pictured would be easy to tie and its fun catching fish on your own creations.

 

[andypat]

We used to tie our own flies in college for bluegill and crappie. Lots of wolly worms and streamers. I would like to get into that again. The jigs pictured would be easy to tie and its fun catching fish on your own creations.

I don't have time to tie my own. I'm always fishing.

 

[bigjim5589]

Andy, any indication of the weight on those jigs? I would be glad to make a few for you.

I spent some time the other day painting up some shad darts, and hope to get them tied over the weekend.

 

[andypat]

I don't know the weights on my little darts and jigs. I will ask on the other site and let you know. Thanks!

 

[Jerry Norris]

It is hard to tell from that picture but most probably those in the picture are 1/16 oz. or maybe 1/32 oz., certainly not 1/8 oz.

The small darts you got from me are supposed to be 1/16 oz. per the mold, and depending on the style, some are but some of the molds pour a little heavier than that.

 

[andypat]

Andy, any indication of the weight on those jigs? I would be glad to make a few for you.

I spent some time the other day painting up some shad darts, and hope to get them tied over the weekend.

Jim, looks like they are 1/32.

 

[andypat]

Looks like these would work.

Click on picture to see better. These are size 10 and size 4

 

[Jerry Norris]

No doubt they will work, the only problem is they are not weighted but a split shot up the line would solve that. Even better would be to tie one of them in tandem either above or below a small jig.

 

[andypat]

Would work good under under a bobber. A split shot if I ever have to get deep. Deep for me would be no more then 10 feet.

 

[bigjim5589]

Those Sabiki's will work with a fly rod. I've cut them off & used them with mine, but agree with Jerry, in combination with a jig they should work great.

Andy, I'll make you some of those jigs, I think I have some already molded in 1/32. Do you have a preference for color?

 

[andypat]

Those Sabiki's will work with a fly rod. I've cut them off & used them with mine, but agree with Jerry, in combination with a jig they should work great.

Andy, I'll make you some of those jigs, I think I have some already molded in 1/32. Do you have a preference for color?

#1 Orange/white #2 Orange/Yellow

 

[bigjim5589]

No problem!

 

[akhan]

issue is with sabiki hooks though, they don't have eyes on them. The few that I currently own are barely snelled on. I'd rather get a few small jig heads and tie them myself.

 

[bigjim5589]

Akhan, there are several brands of sabiki rigs that I've seen. I haven't tried but one, and have not had an issue with them. It appears they use a flat eye hook, snell it, and mold a plastic over the snell. As I said, I've used them as flies with a fly rod, and just leave the leader attached, tie a quick loop knot & attach to my fly tippet via loop to loop. Works fine for panfish.

Not everyone ties, but I agree, I rather tie my own too. Actually, Jerry Norris & I both have been tying a long time & we both sell jigs, so fortunately for us, not everyone wants to tie!

 

[Jerry Norris]

I tie to support my fishing habit and would go broke if I did it for wages!!!

 

[Jerry Norris]

I tie to support my fishing habit and would go broke if I did it for wages!!!

I've never paid much attention to how the Sabiki rigs were constructed but always thought that they would catch fish.

 

[andypat]

I bet we could figure a way to rig them. Might be something for me to try. No fishing today. It is my wife's birthday and I am taking her to the casino to play.