Is anyone using Mission Fishin Swivel head Jigs?

[EMSer]

I recently got some Mission Fishin Swivel Head jigs s221900340433190183_p18_i3_w640.jpg and have been having a hard time rigging them cleanly and consistently. I am trying to make them as weedless as possible (like a Texas rig) to chase Pickerel in downed timber, but I am having a hard time making them swim properly. When they are right, they rock. DSCN3217.jpgDSCN3218.jpgDSCN3221.jpg


If the paddle tail is even slightly off center, the swim on their sides.. I have not had issues with other style of rigid jig heads

Can anyone offer any advice?

[Ken kayak]

Good job EMSer


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[Cowpokey]

It is an interesting concept, I think I'll stick with traditional jigs. Those would probably work well vertical jigging to get a little more action in the tail. Casting them is likely not as good, because there's a joint that will allow it to foul/tangle on the fishing line.

[Skidsteer]

I haven't used them but it looks like they'd rig better on a paddle tail with a slit in the belly/body. Hook would go once through the nose and once through the body so it may be easier to keep straight (versus threading the bait on the hook).

[Mark]

Bruce,

Even if they turn sideways it may not matter.

I've noticed in clear water that pickerels often attack lures broadside.

You may be onto to a winning technique.

[EMSer]

Bruce,

Even if they turn sideways it may not matter.

I've noticed in clear water that pickerels often attack lures broadside.

You may be onto to a winning technique.

Mark,

I would love nothing more than to agree, but there was a decided preference for the upright swimmers. My sideways guys didn't even get a look using this jig head

[J.A. Veil]

Bruce -

Try rigging a Fat Sam or other paddletail on a weedless bass hook and see if that solves the problem of turning on the side. That swivel joint between the hook and the jighead may contribute to sideways leaning.

I normally use a 1/8-oz jighead for pickerel, but if I am fishing on low water conditions and in shallows, I may switch to a 1/16-oz jighead to keep the lure from hitting the bottom or the weeds and still moving slowly enough to get the fish's attention. I second Skidsteer's suggestion to try the swivel jighead on a plastic that has a slit on the underside. I will give you a few 12 Fathom Buzztails to try the next time I see you.

[fishinggod]

I've used heads like this for years fishing largemouth on the sacramento delta. the key is you must use a bait that has a belly slit. it allows the bait to move slightly on the nose of the hook which will allow the bait to track with the water current.

[EMSer]

I've used heads like this for years fishing largemouth on the sacramento delta. the key is you must use a bait that has a belly slit. it allows the bait to move slightly on the nose of the hook which will allow the bait to track with the water current.

Sounds like th belly slit bait is the way to go. I have been using Fat Sams exclusively for Pickerel, but I will try some 3" Z-Mann.

Thanks folks!

[fishinggod]

let me add that with this kind of rig, a softer plastic swimbait works better as its much easier to get it straight than the Zmans. the Zman plastics are very stiff. but I am a lover of Zman baits don't get me wrong. I would try them first and if you have troubles then find some softer ones such as Berkley baits.