nso123 Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 How many skirt strands are you using on a typical jig? I used two of the 22 strand sections and it looked a tad sparse, but coming from a fly tying background sparse was good. I will say that the bass didn’t seem to mind and ate the jig. Is there a standard that is used, or is it more of a personal preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 On smaller jigs 1/4 oz and less I use 2 tabs (44 strands). On larger jigs I use 2-1/2 tabs. There are also many customer requests, which I do what they want. Less strands and the jig sinks faster, more strands and the jig sinks slower. Also more strands blow out more in the water which makes it look bigger. The choice is up to you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 5/10/2022 at 7:54 PM, cadman said: On smaller jigs 1/4 oz and less I use 2 tabs (44 strands). On larger jigs I use 2-1/2 tabs. There are also many customer requests, which I do what they want. Less strands and the jig sinks faster, more strands and the jig sinks slower. Also more strands blow out more in the water which makes it look bigger. The choice is up to you. This is the way I do it as well with most skirts. Like Cadman I get some requests for swim jigs with like a 30 strand count. Allen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
