Lets talk tog jigs

[Mr. Sandman]

I got mine via tidal tails. http://www.tidaltails.com/Black_Fish_jigs.htm There a several guys that make them... I can't imagine there is much difference in them....they look like a jig with no hair painted to look a little like a green crab.

[t.orlando]

Short shank bullet head jig, magic marker green and red worked when I couldn't find tog jigs.

[goosefish]

You guys move the jig much or just dead stick it?

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

I got mine via tidal tails. http://www.tidaltails.com/Black_Fish_jigs.htm There a several guys that make them... I can't imagine there is much difference in them....they look like a jig with no hair painted to look a little like a green crab.

Yeah, That's the guy.

[Marc Z]

Here's my opinion; I don't think they catch any more or less than the standard method of fishing for togs. The jig is just a means of getting the crab to the bottom, just as your regular rig would do with a sinker on the bottom; I don't believe they are attracted to the jig itself, just the crab that is brought to the bottom by the jig. It does allow you to scale down to lighter tackle and fish with a spinning rod setup. I think it is used more for shallow water fishing with not a lot of current; if you are fishing deeper water with stronger currents the jigs are not going to be enough to get you to the bottom and hold you there. I think they are an expensive way to catch tog, and I can make 6 regular rigs for the same price as one jig. It is a fun way to scale down and catch some togs on lighter tackle, but if you are after the big togs, I wouldnt risk it.
Again, just my opinion and observations.