Anyone have any experience with both of these jig types? I need to stock up on smaller 1/2 to 1.5 ounce bucktails for the surf, not jigging an outflow. I know a lot of guys use the Andrus, but the Blue Frogs look very nice as well.

Blue Frig pictured 1st
Andrus pictured 2nd

I like the bluefrogs, they have a nice hook but the larger sizes just dont have enough hair. I find myself using the andrus more often.

People I know that prefer Blue Frog do so because of the swing hook.
As for me, I prefer Andrus for the same reasons as lazzyone

I like the bullfrog for small stuff under 1.5oz. The heavier ones sink super fast.

The swing hook is nice too.
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I was looking at the Blue Frog fixed hook jigs in the smaller sizes in the surf. Basically the same idea as the the Jetty Casters. I may have to just buy a few of each and give them both a workout this year.

I pour my own larger smillin' bills for deeper jigging the outflows in RI, so I wasn't looking for anything over 1.5 ounces at this point. I use and lose far too many of the larger ones to make it economical to buy them already made.

I have the molds for the smilling bill jig from doit. one problem the hooks that the mold uses are far too light. what is the number of the hook that you use for a place with big fish and heavy current like an outflow or the canal. And is it hard to modify the mold to accommodate a larger more suitable hook. Thanks Charlie

I love the look of a white jig in the corner of a striper's mouth. Something about it. Maybe it's the single hook, maybe the history of the lure itself.

Jetty casters are my favorite commercial buck tail for surf or even shallower outflows. Great for rocky areas with all that hair and the hooks are strong. I have used the blue frogs off and on over a couple of years, but I like the hair on the jetty casters better. No complaints about either, really. They both catch. One other benefit to the jetty caster is you might be able to go a little heavier and still keep em off the bottom, which sometimes helps with loading the rod a little better.

I have the molds for the smilling bill jig from doit. one problem the hooks that the mold uses are far too light. what is the number of the hook that you use for a place with big fish and heavy current like an outflow or the canal. And is it hard to modify the mold to accommodate a larger more suitable hook. Thanks Charlie

Dremel very carefully. Little at a time.

Andrus JC. I've used this for a long time. And they work all the time.
Last year, the 3/4 oz was a killer. (on white)
Jake

Big fan of Andrus Bucktails,, they flat out hold up and catch...

Last fall we had ideal conditions out around the light at Montauk and the 1.5oz was key to our success.

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l466/Fishing2008_photo/PB030740.jpg

Big fan of Andrus Bucktails,, they flat out hold up and catch...

Last fall we had ideal conditions out around the light at Montauk and the 1.5oz was key to our success.

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l466/Fishing2008_photo/PB030740.jpg


Every time I go to M, 99% of the time, I end up using this Bucktails.
I mean, You can have all the nice wood in your bag, but you always take them out of your bag first.:fishin:
Jake

Thats a really nice pictures, great colors. I also like the andrus jc. Nice solid hook on even the smaller sizes and agree with what was said about being able to throw a bigger bucktail due to the amount of hair tied on them.

Zimmy what hook do you recommend for modifying the do it mold to use instead of the weak hook the mold was originally made for? Thanks for your help Charley
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