Tuna Jigs From Charkbait Arrived

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 07-24-2006, 10:55 AM

Just got stocked very well thanks to Charkbait....

Man, they had a special 2 weeks ago on some spinoff Tuna Clone Feather Jigs in the 7-Strand 200 & 100 size for $2.49 each....They will definately work

Also ordered some of those hard to find Jerry Garcia's as well as many other color variations..... man, I guess you never have enough tackle....

Fog Horn · 07-24-2006, 12:22 PM

I also bought some of those $2.49 specials. Having never fished for Tuna before I didn't know if it was a good choce for a lure. Your endorsement makes me feel better.

Bait O' Eggs · 07-24-2006, 12:32 PM

I have seen a few of these clones.

If your using 50lb line you wont have "to many" problems

most of the lures dont have a big enough hole to get any larger line thru, and some the hole in the lead is all smashed on the end and nothing goes thru it.

Try rigging these before you get on the water and have disappointment.

Let us know how it works for you

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 07-24-2006, 12:45 PM

Ya Roy.....

I am pretty retentive in regards to having all my clones ready to go prior to hitting the water.

I have not tried rigging up with the 250# liter yet so you have peaked my curiosity.... Better go do so rigging....

Chesapeake · 07-24-2006, 01:02 PM

I got the same mystery feathers from Charkbait. They are P-line Titan's in 200 and 100. On the 200's the lead head is more like a 300 size. One of mine was a 200 size.

I had no problem rigging mine with 150# berkly, and the ones I rigged with 80# I had to use beads to keep the knot from going into the lead head. 250# may be a bit tight though.

I would suggest rinsing them well and letting them dry before rigging. The first time I got mine wet was out fishing and afterwards the die in the feathers bled and stained my leaders.

Oh and they catch fish, atleast mine in zuuchini do!

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 07-24-2006, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the advice Rick.....

I am especially happy to hear the fish catching part

Bait O' Eggs · 07-24-2006, 01:11 PM

let me clarify, the 200's seem fine the 100's we couldnt get a larger line thru, or line at all on some of them.

Seelicious · 07-24-2006, 01:36 PM

Same problem I'm having...rigged a bunch last night and the darn holes are too small.

We drilled some out and they work ok...but my two cents on these P-Line jigs...they suck! Don't hold up nearly as well as the 7-strand.

You get what you pay for!

Bud

Chesapeake · 07-24-2006, 01:44 PM

I rigged all my 100's with 80# for use with rod and reel. I didnt try anything bigger in them.

Freakwater · 07-24-2006, 01:48 PM

I thought they were pretty cheap too. Very skimpy on the feathers. Skirt material was pretty thin. They will catch fish (seen it with my own eyes!), but I agree with Bud that they won't hold up nearly as well as Sevenstrand.

Freakwater

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 07-24-2006, 02:15 PM

I guess someone said it right in regards to getting what you paid for.....

Good thing I didn't buy very many of these.....

I did get a bunch more 7-strands at least..... Hard to beat the original but had to see for myself.....

Oh well, off to rigging them.....

Seelicious · 07-24-2006, 02:37 PM

I bought them thinking the same thing...for $2.50 I'll try them...still not a bad option for how hard the wind has been blowing!

Tower Todd · 07-24-2006, 02:45 PM

The cheap ones that I saw Chark selling were advertised as seconds and were discounted. Not sure if that is what you purchased but if it was maybe there was a reason for the deep discount. I bought some as well and had no trouble rigging them, but the colors did bleed a bit.

Tower Todd

Threemuch · 07-24-2006, 03:28 PM

Not a problem if you actually fish with a rod and reel instead of rope.

Nordic Sun · 07-24-2006, 03:38 PM

Get em ready Terry!! She's startin to lay down!!! Mabye Monday brother???????

Bob

fish Addict80 · 07-24-2006, 04:00 PM

I also bought some of these and had to use the point of a hook to "open" up the top of the hole on the lead a little wider.

After that I had no problem rigging them with 200# test. I too had 1 catch a fish but I agree they are on the flimsy and cheap side.

Luke

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 07-24-2006, 04:29 PM

Bob, I got asteelhead trip on Monday with a guide....

How's about Sunday or Tuesday???????

Nordic Sun · 07-24-2006, 04:55 PM

Terry I'll pm you later about Tuesday!

Bob

tracker · 07-24-2006, 07:33 PM

I also bought some of these and had two that had no holes in them. I made a call and two more arrived a few days later. No charge. I also had to use a hook to enlarge the top hole on some. They may not last as lonhg as some others but at that price they wont have too!