Making own jigs?

[BigEyeHunter]

Have recently become addicted to fishing floats. I do not yet have a pin but use a 11' noodle rod and it works out well for me.

Now to the reason for the post. I just ordered some high quality plain jigs from PA lures, and am looking forward to tying up a few of mine own. I have some mini foo patterns that have been effective for me. But the hook end of the jigs are junk!! So I plan on tying a few similar patterns to match.

What have been some of you favorite jig patterns?? For the most part the black hair jigs have been best for me tipped w/ a waxie. I also have a very large selection of tying material, and plan on experimenting.

Anyways, Just wondering what works for you guys. Most of the time I run down to OHIO or PA. If anybody else runs down there let me know. Thinking about going SUN.

[pikedevil]

Go buck wild, most jig patterns will take fish and each has its own time. White and black feather/hair jigs are a mainstay but dont overlook yellow, chart, pink, and orange type feather jigs as well. A killer on pressured fish can be really drab colored small jigs that are all black or brown. A small jig with just a body of peacock hearl or gray/brown dubbing can be a good low water/ pressured fish jig.

[BigEyeHunter]

Thanks, Havent got the jigs yet but have a few patterns in mind. It will be nice to be able to dress them the way I want. I know when i make my trips to ohio, and PA 1/32 gold head with black feathers are killer. when I get the jigs and tie a few up I'll put some pics up so you can tell me what you think.

[Bluesteel]

You dont have to spend a lot of money or get real fancy IMO.
I use 1/64 oz ice fishing jigs with a small spawn bag with good success. You I use these with the regular shot patterns when using floats. I also just bought a cheap digital electronic scale on ebay to weigh the shots and jig to match the floats.