Jig Man Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Do any of you know which sickle hook they are using. I’ve been looking and can’t seem to find a match. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Jig Man, I don't know exactly but my guess would be one of these three: Eagle Claw Style 500BP-Lil Nasty Mustad 32500 BN Jig Hook Victory 11149 BN Jig Hook I don't have any of the Jewel Pee Wee Jigs on hand to check to see which hook it is. It may also be a custom made hook made exclusively for them as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) Those were my thoughts too. The Pee Wee is .039. The EC is the right shape but thinner .034. The Victory is also thinner .033. The Mustad is real close .038 but there seems to be a subtle difference in shape. My current bet is a custom hook from someone. Those babies are out producing all my other jigs right now. I’ve made a knockoff that is working but I’m wanting to try some sickles. I may order some Mustads. Edited November 18, 2023 by Jig Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 The Lil Nasty is a great hook in my experience and would be my first choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Jewell has always used Mustad hooks in the past. Personally I like the 32798 Mustad for all finesse jigs. Looking at that jig its just made with fine cut silicone, nothing special about it IMO. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I agree with Munkin on the mustad hooks for finesses jigs and banded skirt jigs i wouldn't throw my money away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I went ahead and got 200 of the mustad sickles. I’m doing this because I don’t like to go get hung up baits and leaving a $.50 bait is easier for me than leaving a $3.00 one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jig Is Up Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Smalljaw recently posted his version of this jig on YT, for anyone that's interested. He used a Gamakatsu 4124 Big River hook. Super sweet hook, but definitely pricey (around 50 cents a hook, I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) I did check out his vid. I’m glad he is back on his feet and posting again. After some good advice from Mark and Ted I have finally settled in on a version that I like. Theirs are the bottom two and mine are the top. Edited December 5, 2023 by Jig Man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Definitely a nice compact little jig. Looks good. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv616 Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 What hook did you end up going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
