Arky vs. Round head Jigs

[JohnETrot]

Hi I recently started pouring the do-it flat eye Arky (ARK-3-AFC) and they’re great but I feel like they snag up in rock easier than the same weight round head jigs I’ve been tying up from Boss (mini ball head).  I can usually get them out but it takes extra effort babying it out the rock and if I’m fishing from shore it’s especially frustrating.  
I mostly fish rocky points and chunky granite rock piles in Southern California reservoirs.  
I’m considering getting the Do-it Weedless round jig with the same 60 degree flat eye hook I’ve been using to see if it fishes thru those situations better but am curious if anyone else has used that mold or has experienced what I’ve noticed?

I usually fish from my boat but really noticed this fishing the same lake two trips in a row from the bank, the first day I used a 1/2 oz Weedless skirted ball head jig all afternoon and never lost it catching several bass. (Pictured on top ) The next trip I went thru several arky jigs and snag interruptions eventually tying the round head back on and was way more efficient picking apart the areas I was fishing.  
I should note that I’m using twin wire weedguards for both.  

Thanks 

John

 

[Jig Man]

I experienced a similar situation with Arky jigs on Table Rock and Bull Shoals lakes.  I can’t speak for the ball head because I went for the football jig and use it for bottom contact.

[21xdc]

Cracks in rocks will eat every shape jig head.

[Apdriver]

For rocky lakes, I prefer the football over other head types. Like 21XDC said however, you will lose a few.

[Brushhog Billy]

That's what they invented the tight rope jig for also try using as light a jig as possible. The tight rope is tied in a tight puffball and typically lighter heads so it doesn't get stuck between the rocks as much.

[jigmeister]

Puffball ?   Warning ! Warning ! Picture heavy response Count down alert 3-2-1

[bassjiggin1955]

Jigmeieter let's see your best puffball jigs or loin collar jigs. Can you tie some up for us. In Blue Magic.

Only one other person I know that can tie these types of jigs. That's Cadman jigs. 

[bassjiggin1955]

Johnetort

Here is why I fish these type of jigs a lot around rock.

I'm the original creator of both the puffball jigs and lions collar jigs

I've build custom jigs since 1977

I can build them from 1/64 oz. to 1 oz. 

And if you want custom work in these jigs give Cadman Jigs a look on his website.

 

[bassjiggin1955]

These are lions collar jigs also good for using in rock.

I love in central Ca. Where we have army corp lakes here earthen dam heavy granite rock. I do know this type of structure when it comes to this type of jig fishing shallow or deep. 

 

[Kasilofchrisn]

If you want to tie puffball jigs just watch some of the various tutorials on YouTube.

Even our very own member Smalljaw did a video on tying this type of jig many years ago.

Cadman does great work no doubt.

But I'd bet money others also make and sell these style jigs.

https://youtu.be/HF6A_hVkTjs?si=K0NzIOPFZIwHaZyf

Edited yesterday at 04:18 AM by Kasilofchrisn
Added video link.

[bassjiggin1955]

Johnetort 

If it quality work in making the puffball jigs then either myself or Cadman are the top two manufactures doing this type work. Yes there are a few other that attempt to build them but there not even close to the work that I or Cadman can do. 

I prefer you using Cadman jig as I showed him how to tie the puffball jigs I'm hoping he contacts me again in the near future so he can learn to tie the lions collar jigs next. 

I'm retired from manufacturing after 48 years. I'm still pouring building and tying everything in house you can't beat quality when in come to doing it yourself. 

I'm currently going through cancer treatment and it's curable but I've got major surgery ahead of me after chemo and radiation in late Feb.

Send me and address I'll send some in both puffball and lions collar jigs.

But again visit Cadman jigs website he do quality work.

Page 31 of his catalog 

Edited 23 hours ago by bassjiggin1955

[bassjiggin1955]

I also know smalljaw ties some nice looking jigs but he not tying the puffball jigs correctly in his video. You never tie this type jig with the jig head down even if your weed guard glue in place. The correct way with any type jig your tying is hook and fiber guard in the up position tying with upholstery thread. 

Tying this give you maximum flare with each of the thread before locking it in place. If you notice on thread showing in any of my jigs in the pictures. And the puffball jigs and lions collar jigs are all symmetrical in shape. Tying in either silicone or round rubber. 

I'm not a video you tube person never have been.

Cadman learned in seven easy steps with pictures I sent him and he pick it up very quickly. I don't take credit for it he just keeps it up very quickly. His hook combinations make that jig that much better. 

 

Edited yesterday at 05:01 AM by bassjiggin1955

[bassjiggin1955]

The two oldest company's still making the puffball jigs 

My company Lefty's Lure company since 1977

Home of the original puffball jigs

Home of the original lions collar jigs

Skinny bear jigs since 80s

Pro signature series jigs

There no other company's that have be around as long as we have making these types of or style of finesse jigs.

[bassjiggin1955]

Johnetort

Answer to your question about ball head or arkie head jigs yes you will hang up way less in the rocks using light fiber guards and this style of jigs form 1/8 oz. to 3/4 oz. In both round head and arkie head Finesse jigs.

 

Edited 22 hours ago by bassjiggin1955

[mark poulson]

7 hours ago, bassjiggin1955 said:

Johnetort

Answer to your question about ball head or arkie head jigs yes you will hang up way less in the rocks using light fiber guards and this style of jigs form 1/8 oz. to 3/4 oz. In both round head and arkie head Finesse jigs.

 

Do you think the puffball skirt keeps the jigs from getting down into the cracks between rocks?

[bassjiggin1955]

When the jig is falling the skirt folds back when the jig stop or falls into rock the skirt puff out around the head acting as a cashion it works very will for arkie and ball head jigs. And with a light fiber guard .018 material adding in 9,11,or 18 fiber guard it makes it much more weedless in all types of structure.

Edited 13 hours ago by bassjiggin1955