How to fish a sand shrimp tail on a jig (pics)

First Bite · 03-21-2004, 03:22 PM

Adding a sand shrimp tail to a jig can be a very effective way to catch steelhead and Salmon.

Here is how I like to do it:

1) Shown is a picture of a whole sand shrimp. I like to use only the tail portion of a sand shrimp when fishing with jigs. To begin, separate the tail portion from the body

2) Take the tail portion of a sand shrimp and insert your jig hook into the end that was originally attached to the body as shown.

3) Turn sand shrimp over and insert hook into bottom side of shrimp tail.

4) To ensure the tail will remain intact on the jig, turn the tail over once more and insert hook through the top side of the tail again.

5) When you are finished the tail should curl around the jig hook as shown. The pictures are shown using a bare jig head for simplicity reasons. I like using a shrimp tail on my jigs year-round. In low, clear water conditions, use a smaller size tail.

Try and use the freshest sand shrimp possible. I like to add a drop or two of shrimp oil applied directly to the tail. By using this method of securing the shrimp tail to the jig, you can cast over and over using the same shrimp.

Have fun fishing

Mark

Fish Hawg · 03-21-2004, 03:40 PM

Wow

, Mark thanks for the great tip and pictures

. The pictures sure helped me out.....Ross

gottafish · 03-21-2004, 03:56 PM

Wow

nice pic's

jokester · 03-21-2004, 03:56 PM

Good tip!

Thanks Mark!!

-jokester

Freakwater · 03-21-2004, 04:25 PM

Dang! all x's....

fishin · 03-21-2004, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the visual aides. I'm going to have to give it a try.

gottafish · 03-21-2004, 04:45 PM

Thats that new zipper lip jig aint it

:tongue:

hot wire · 03-21-2004, 04:54 PM

Dang! all x's.... ME TOO!!!!!

SlappinH20 · 03-21-2004, 05:26 PM

Dang, I had all x`s too, :whazzup: then I hit the refresh button and now there are great pics! :grin:

Thanks for the excellent posts Mark! I am a fairly new customer and appreciate the fast shipping and great products!

John

gottafish · 03-21-2004, 05:30 PM

Dare ya go Very nice

hookumhi · 03-21-2004, 06:13 PM

thank you for the tips .Do you also hook them up the same way if you are trolling and if so what type of rigging like a spinner??

Thanks again

Spawner James · 03-21-2004, 06:20 PM

I can vouch for the effectiveness of this technique. I have had quite a few multiple fish trips this year, when no one else on the river was doing anything.All of those days were with Marks jigs and shrimp tails.

First Bite · 03-21-2004, 08:26 PM

hookumhi

I have never trolled a plain sand shrimp before but I imagine it would work.

For the most part I like to use medium or small sand shrimp tails unless the water is really up and moving. Adding a tail to a jig gives the fish something different to look at.

Mark

Jet Drifter · 03-21-2004, 08:42 PM

Mark, thank you very much for the excellent illustrated technique.
I've got to try it

wootersen · 03-21-2004, 10:32 PM

Thanks Mark !!

I make it a point to buy sand shrimp from Marie's in Tillamook whenever I'm out that way. She takes the time to separate the shrimp out into small, medium, and Large sizes. The small's are perfect for jig fishing and I think they stay on a little better also.

I kinda wish one of the bait shops in Portland would do that too for trips to the clack or Sandy (hint..hint...) :smile:

cully · 03-22-2004, 05:33 AM

Mark, thank you for taking the time to post information and pics. Although I've caught steelhead on the reel you sent me, still no steelie on a jig. But I must confess I've not really given it a fair amount of time yet with jig. The hunt continues.

fishpez · 03-22-2004, 07:06 AM

WOW!! You read my mind!! I was looking for that tip!! Thanks Mark. Well done!!

First Bite · 03-22-2004, 09:39 AM

woortersen

I agree with Marie's shrimp selection. They're always nice and lively. Good stuff

Mark

Willow Drifter · 03-22-2004, 09:52 AM

Great topic and pics. Thank you Mark.