Jonn Graham

Norm:

The weedguards will be much the same as the ones you got. I am surprised you thought yours were not supple? I thought they are the softest I had ever seen. But, if you wish to make them softer, just clip out some of the fibers. I think those were 12 fibers per guard.........but I am not sure. If you ever need more jigs, I can very easily make a 12 fiber guard into whatever smaller number you want...........maybe say 7 or 8 fibers. This is done very easily if I can do it before I epoxy the guard into place.

I definitely value the opinion of my customers............be it positive or negative. It is nice to have anglers like yourself that ask questions and voice their opinions. I myself don't really like weedguards at all. Of course, in my flows weeds are non existent.

The only reason my face is on the homepage is because my buddy created the website and he already had that picture. My mom sure got a big kick out of it. Should be a good show. This particular show has gotten better every year.

Yes, I will have a few samples. But I will have at least one "Scout" pack that will feature six of my swim jigs. They will be a raffle prize. I will also have a float n fly pack as well as an Ouchigon pack to donate.

What I told you at Powerton is old news!!! We have discovered a better and more innovative design. It is top secret........if I told you, you would need to enroll in the witness protection program.

How do you know how we do it? Here at Warrior Jigs, we are tricky fellows.

Jim:

It is quite the trick to incorporate that keeper into the mold. Might keep our way on the hush hush.

Here is our new swim jig head. You will notice the head has a wire trailer keeper and is loaded with a 4/0 hook. In addition, this jig can easily accept a light fiber weed guard. We are still messing around a little with different styles/sizes of hooks. But we are fairly proud of our first attempt. Now that we are pouring our own swim jig heads, I can offer the complete jigs at a cheaper price. If you still want Brovarney heads, that is ok, but it will cost you more because I have to pay for the head.

And, of course, you can still get the minnow head swim jig as well in 3/16 and 1/4 oz models. No weedguard.

I would have to agree. If the water is that dirty, then I would think the thumpin' colorado bladed spinnerbait may be the way to go. Norm: how do they hit a spinnerbait in that cold of water? Is it a real soft hit, a smash, or a mushy feeling? Just wondering.

Gordon:"

I tried to send you a PM, but it said that your inbox was full!

Gordon:"

If you wish to see my "stock" colors first before you order, just let me know.

Gordon:

If you wish to order, just send me a PM. Let me know what colors/sizes.

My father in law have been working hard to come up with some new items for our "Scout" swim jigs. Below is a picture of our new 3/16 oz. swim jig head. Very hard to find a 3/16 oz. swim jig head on the market today. I have found that the 3/16 oz. size is ideal for fishing our rivers. The only thing about this style of head is that it must be made without a weedguard. If you don't mind fishing the swimmer without a weedguard, then this head would be a great option. Here is what this new head looks like:

Below are two new patterns. This first one is called "bullhead".

this second one is called "Parrot"

We are also going to start producing our own standard swim jig heads. Waiting on the mold. When we get it, I will post pics.

I'm glad somebody likes high, cold, muddy water. I sure don't. Good luck. Catch a few more on the my "scout" swim jigs.

NOrm:

Regarading Powerton, from what I saw the fishing was non-existent. Jim Kast and I hit it on Dec. 26th. Jim and I worked our tail off and got no bites whatsoever. Heck, the catfishermen were not even catching many cats. There were probably half a dozen guys strictly targeting smallies, and only one guy caught a smallie around 14 inches. They were pumping water but it was not warm. The warm water section was 49 degrees and the main lake was 46 degrees.

I may head back soon as a result of my poor river fishing of late.

Dana:

Good to see you back on board.

Cool! Counting my 20 incher 90 days ago, that is two 20 inchers caught on "The Scout" swim jig.

Thanks again Norm for the kind words.

Norm:

Thanks for the kind words concerning my jigs. I am glad that you are happy with them. Hopefully they will bring you many a bountiful days of smallie fishing nirvana.

Very nice, John. Are you using Actic Fox body hair or Fox tail?

 

Joseph

I have both the tail and body hair. I am using the tail hair mostly, but I do like to take a little body hair to make some accents.

Tim:

Yes, I am still making all the jigs that you have been using. The swim jig (which I call the "Scout") is just a new jig in the Warrior Jigs lineup.

The jigs that you used I believe were my "feather-fall" jigs, which were a combination of deer hair and starflash silicone skirting. They require a trailer and are fished on or near the bottom fairly slowly. Of course the fnf jigs are fished under a float, and the Ouchigon jig is basically a downsized, finesse version of the feather-fall without the hair.

Now, the swim jig is different. You do add some type of action trailer, but these jigs are mainly used to cover water quickly. You are working these jigs normally in the mid water column. You are reeling them fairly quickly and looking for those active smallies. I just started fishing them last summer/fall and my results were amazing. Great numbers and some real nice fish. When they hit a swim jig, you know it!!

I think next warm water season, the swim jig will be a big part of my daily arsenal. I can't wait to put the swim jigs in the hands of my 2008 clients. should be a real test.

Hope this explains your question.

Here are a couple of photos of some float n fly jigs freshly tyed last night. Many of them are tyed with Arctic Fox hair (bushy white jigs) rather than with craft hair which is standard fare for fnf jigs. I have really like the Arctic Fox fnf jigs as they fall much slower below the float. Plan to give them a workout on Saturday.

Norm:

Will that "silver Shad" pattern match your needs?

Last but not least, is my Crappie swim jig. I have crappie in my local flows. Don't know how many smallies actively forage on them, but you never know. Sure makes a cool jig though.

Well there they are. I have come up with a list of my standard colors:

Silver Shad

Madtom

Crappie

Rock Bass

Blue gill

Green Sunny

Class Clown

Purple Passion

Clifford's Craw

Those are the standard patterns, but I am willing to custom make any combo.

This next one is a dark swim jig I am simply calling Madtom.

This next one is my standard Shad pattern. I call it Silver Shad as I have mixed in some silver strands in with the white. By the way, Norm, I envision your jigs looking like this one. If that is OK.

I have not been able to fish for three straight weekends due to the weather. Because of this I have been tying jigs like a madman. Thought I might share a few of my newest patterns.

this is my version of the stream Rock Bass. I have Rockies in many of my streams, and have watched smallies actively chasing them down for dinner.