Ryan Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 I was wanting to get your opinion on this. I have heard that synthetic hair jigs catches small mouth better than buck tail jigs. What do you all think? Merry Christmas Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 Ryan. I know this isn't the answer your looking for... it's the egg knog talking. Have you checked out the "Hair Jig Club for Men"??? I think it depends on how you tie them up. Bucktails are a long time standard to jig tying but, they don't have to be the only presentation on the hook. Adding a few hackle feathers onto a jig will add some movement and can give a jig a "Jazzed up" look. The synthetic hair that was out when I was learning to tie wasn't very good and I haven't tied it in over 35 years. Often I find that lures rely on how much faith you have in them. It seems like the more faith, the more effort you put into learning to fish them. Success breeds success. Which one works better for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 I will try the Hair Jig Club For Men. Keep drinking the egg knog and have a Merry Christmas, thanks for the reply Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr316 Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 I tie both, but my rule of thumb (or what gives me confidence) is synthetic in 45-55 degree water, and bucktail anything under. I think in real cold water the fish dont want to see alot of movement. just my 2 pennies... and have a merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookUp Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I find rabbit hair works better than bambi hair. To each their own. But the real secrete isn't the nature of the hair, its the anglers presentation with the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjohnsmojos Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I tye a lot of buck tails and jigs and parachute rigs. and deer hair has a natrual action to it over synthitic or nylon hair. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel7@mac.com Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Try Some Bear Hair It's About A $1 An Inch But It Has A Nice Fluff In The Water. You Can Get Any Colar You Like As Long As It Is Black Or Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgcountry00 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I agree with hook up rabbit has a life of its own but it all depends how you fish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks for the the replies. I will experiment with some different hair and see which works for me. Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 My method is to drive over to Hookups house and snag some of his. Every time I try to tie my own I end up with A the hair falling off or B gluing the hair to my fingers. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgcountry00 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hookup you better get a good security system or the bait theif will get it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel7@mac.com Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Could You Give Me Hooks Address, Or Else Just Send Me Some After Your Next Visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadToad Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Ryan, I have 3 words for ya: Float and Fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac10 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 If you have friends who hunt deer, you will find that the tail hair (bucktail) from a younger deer is much more soft and supple....will move a little easier than most of the large bucktails you buy. Rabbit hair is excellent and a few of the locals prefer bear....one fellow on this board tied a bunch of gaudy neon two and three toned jigs for walleye and caught a lot of smallmouth using those jigs as well. They were all craft hair jigs. It just depends on conditions and presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookUp Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 bg Anytime Munkin needs anything, I oblige. He lends me his molds. You should see his basement; he needs the security system. BTW Allen, I have a bunch of jigs tied & waiting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
