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Blackfish Jigs and colors

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OVERBOREDFREEJan 19#21

Last few years I've been using snafu less and slider (a.k.a Belmar) rig more. Great rig to use with Hermits 😉

"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur

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Captain4,161 postsSince 2021

BoatGuy

noreaster.comFeb 19#22

Agreed on using the correct hook!! As I have found out this past fall.. 😵😵‍💫🤯

Regarding Blackfish jigs, can you elaborate on this. Many mention the "correct hook". What are the things to look for?

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First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019

Snapprhead27FREEFeb 19#23

Regarding Blackfish jigs, can you elaborate on this. Many mention the "correct hook". What are the things to look for?

When I snell my own hooks I use either Owner SSW cutting point 3/0 or Mustad Big Gun 3/0. As far as the "jigs" I have bought some from Tidal Tails or All American Tackle.

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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020

longcastFREEFeb 19#24

When I snell my own hooks I use either Owner SSW cutting point 3/0 or Mustad Big Gun 3/0. As far as the "jigs" I have bought some from Tidal Tails or All American Tackle.

Mustad Big Gun 3/0. And I think my jigs are Tidal Tails.

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AdmiralOriginal Crew20,417 postsSince 2019

BoatGuy

noreaster.comFeb 20#25

Regarding jigs, how can you tell if the hook correct?
Also, in his book, John Skinner mentions using a blackfish jig for porgy. The hook looks too big on most I have seen.

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First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019

Snapprhead27FREEFeb 20#26

Regarding jigs, how can you tell if the hook correct?
Also, in his book, John Skinner mentions using a blackfish jig for porgy. The hook looks too big on most I have seen.

You can use the smaller jigs for Porgy. I'd say 1oz and less. If you watch his video you see him catching Porgies with the jigs.

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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020

BoatGuy

noreaster.comFeb 20#27

You can use the smaller jigs for Porgy. I'd say 1oz and less. If you watch his video you see him catching Porgies with the jigs.

According to John Skinner, “The hooks are the same for any given weight.”

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First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019

Snapprhead27FREEFeb 20#28

According to John Skinner, “The hooks are the same for any given weight.”

Yes, But just like Tog, I find that 2oz and above is a lot and I don't hook up as much. So using a 3oz jig, maybe you will get a porgy...maybe not. I haven't tried.

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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020

BoatGuy

noreaster.comFeb 20#29

Beside hooks, there are a ton of shapes. The only thing I can think of is the some shapes are less likely to get stuck on a sticky bottom