Rockfish/Ling Jigs

http://www.squidjig.com/ebayads/lead%20fish%20jigs6.htm

Looks good. Has anyone tried it?


Here is the actuall ad on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lead-Metal-Jigs-18-oz-Diamond-Lures-Cod-Salmon-Halibut_W0QQitemZ7245432714QQihZ015QQcategoryZ36153QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

I guess you can request smaller sizes.

wow, that is a beauty! i'd almost feel guilty sending that one down!

john

They should do the trick but you might want to replace the treble hook for a single hook so you do not loose them so fast.
Did you check out the cheap diamond jig post that is a fantastic deal and they send to you right away
                                     Morgan

That is a beautiful jig.  Nowadays all I use are these in 3.5 oz in color 18 with the treble switched out to a siwash...DEADLY About 5 bucks at Wallyworld.

color 17 works too (oh heck, I'm sure they all do for rockfish)

they also sell a single hook version in 3.5 and 4.5 oz, but the hook is affixed permanently.
for tuna fishing. on the slide, drop back stuff I guess.

the 'kudako' model.

cabelas sold them over the winter for $2.99 believe it or not. clearance.... they went pretty quickly.

here's what they look like:



5.99 here:

http://www.extremelures.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=49



J

I don't like the short shank on those guys as much as the long shank VMCs we use, I tried those and missed a fair amount of hook ups, but they are much better than a treble.

I don't like the short shank on those guys as much as the long shank VMCs we use, I tried those and missed a fair amount of hook ups, but they are much better than a treble.

Hey Scott what is a VMC?
             Morgan

I believe Sean is referring to VMC the hook company..
http://www.vmchooks.com/.

Other popular hook company names that are often mentioned on this site are

Gamakatsu  http://www.gamakatsu.com
Owner        http://www.ownerhooks.com

Brian

well, I have some of each, I will give them a try.  a gamakatsu 5/0 siwash on a 3.5oz sardine pattern did well last year.

I have used 16, 17, 36. They are very effective. But the 36 is my favorite and 16 would be next. I actually put on barbless octopus hooks. But I'll try the long shanked siwash hook this year. What about those Gamakatsu stinger hooks, the ones with the red string?

Those squid jigs looks like they will work pretty good. I really like the shape. Looks like it will drop down head first.

Trying to stay away from bait this year for rockfish. But I might have to bring a tray of herring just for the hell of it...

I know 18 doesn't look like much...but it is MONEY    You owe it to yourself to try it!

I agree with Sean here.  When I reach for a megabait, it's black and silver first.

-Allen

I'll try it out, along with a purple one. I've gottern some big vermillions on the glow one.

I believe Sean is referring to VMC the hook company..
http://www.vmchooks.com/.

Other popular hook company names that are often mentioned on this site are

Gamakatsu  http://www.gamakatsu.com
Owner        http://www.ownerhooks.com

Brian

Thanks I use gamakatsu and owner hooks but I have not heard of VMC
                          Morgan

VMC hooks can be good to great.  More of a low-bling commercial minded Co. I love their open eye siwash hooks...except when I stick them in my palm!