Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

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Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

Post by jchez444 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:19 am

What are some good jigs and spinnerbaits for clear water. def, looking for a scale down model more of a finesse approach, due to the clear water and hvy pressure??

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Re: Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

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Re: Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

Post by q1w2e3_89 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:05 pm

Heavy pressure? Get a 1/4 spinnerbait, take the skirt off and put on a swimbait. I don't have a preference for the spinnerbait color, but I find a flashy silver swimbait usually does the trick.

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Re: Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

Post by NJ Jigman » Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:07 am

natural colors, skimpy skirts. if the water is gin clear i would fish a swim jig instead of a spinnerbait and for bouncing, hopping jigs on the bottom, match the jig color to the bottom color. rocks=black/brown, sand=browns/pumpkins, grass/weeds=green. skimpy skirts to give the fish less to see, keeps them guessing until its too late

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Re: Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

Post by robchik04 » Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:04 am

I like a 3/8 River2Sea Bling Spinnerbait in Abalone Shad.

As far as jigs, I really like the California Reservoir Lures Jigs, Especially the Antenna Series. Hand tied skirts, choice of hook size and A LOT of great colors. www.californiareservoirlures.com

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Re: Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

Post by SC Bassin » Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:54 pm

I use War Eagle spinnerbaits & for clear water I usually use double willow blades in the Blue Herring or White Chart Pearl in color.

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Re: Clearwater jigs and spinnerbaits

Post by murphy » Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:25 pm

RMD spinnerbait in pond smelt, if you really want to downside, use the beatle spin wire and attach a hair jig or a small fluke style bait. Don't forget the roadrunner heads with small plastics also.

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