copper pipe jigs and rockfeesh

anyone use em? worth making?

anyone use em? worth making?

Buy a couple to try, easier than going thru the hassle of making a bunch just to find out they're not worth the hassle in a kayak.

imo easier to just a leadhead/rubber tail jig, cheaper, pack smaller and I've never met a Ling or Rockfish that didn't love them.

I tend to lose the pipe jigs to snags. It doesn't seem the effort to me. You can't go wrong with a lead head and swim bait or grub. It's tried and true and like Yaktrap said they store a lot easier.

I've used them on charters, and they work great if you put the effort into working it properly. You have to hit the bottom and immediately pull it way up fast to trigger a bite. I like to go from nearly straight down with the rod to nearly straight up and rinse, repeat. To get that same action from a kayak would be really rough with a 16-48 oz pipe jig and big seas.

I have a spot on a charter out of Westport for the halibut opener, and I am planning on making a couple jigs. I'm assembling materials now. Just google "halibut pipe jig" and pick out a method you like.

I make 'em and use 'em
 However, I use them after using swimbaits, if the bite is hard and they are hitting anything that moves.
 To avoid the hangups....just attach the hook so it hangs about a 1/2" above the bottom of yer pipe.
 Trust me....the lings will swallow the whole thang, so hook placement is not that critical for a good set in the jaw.
                 

my experiments, the one with hole i figure tying some yarn.....rag with scent. they each weigh about 8.5 oz. and are  5.5 inches long.

Wow I gotta say, I'm no expert but those are some of the best looking ones I've seen. Nice work!

thanks captain, was easy to do. am thinking of going to single hooks??....less snaggy.

They work. Still experimenting with ours but I believe if you use treble (trouble) hooks then a longer attachment between the hook and the jig is probably worth considering to avoid hooking up to mother earth.