Right. Sometimes they don't like what they see but bit it anyway, for different reasons. Sometimes just to protect their fry. But now with livescope u can see that people chase your lure and turn around and u always wonder WHY
That Z-man lure designer did not make a mistake. He was inspired by nature. Other than the size of the lure, it looks exactly, YES EXACTLY like my mother-in-law. 😆🤣😂
@@ifishcatfish Makes sense. Fish dont find her attractive either. 😉👍 Thank you again for your well articulated advice. I'm new to UL fishing, but have binge-watched your content and I would like to enter the hobby. After watching your videos I am considering the possibility of pairing a Presso rod with a 23 Legalis reel, AAA orange line. Also, I am DEFINITELY ordering jig heads and bearings from your webstore. Did you ever find replacement felt pads for the inside of the reel?
@@skunk12 Its not about finding. I work with many factories from China. I would have to buy 5000 pieces of the deam things, and not all reels need them. Very few ultralight reels use carbon these days, after all the noise i made, so finding felt is not the problem, the problem is i would not sell very many..
I fished the BG-1 today for the first time and here are my initial thoughts. I dressed the BG-1 with the Berkely 2" power swimmer. My rig is the okuma sst special edition, legalis, and 4lb mono. 1.) The hook size is nice and they cast like a bullet. 2.) However, I still wish there was some sort of tiny nub of a bait keeper, and that the wire was of a stronger material if that is possible. While I am targeting rio grande cichlids and bluegill, I still cannot keep bass off my line and they straighten these jighead hooks out. I also noticed that even the hydrilla snagging is enough to bend the jigheads. They are weak enough to be bent back by hand. 3.) For me (Texas), I have to modify or plan my rigging around fishing in weeds/weedbeds. The metal piece that attaches to the eyelet that adds more action also catches more snags. Very nice jigheads overall and these will be what I primarily use, but will probably try some other options to compare.
BG stands for bluegill and these jigs are strictly for panfish. This lure is WAY TOO BIG for any of my jigs, even the 1.5#10. There will be no gap left. The extremely thin wire is very important for panfish. I am planning on making a KT-1 jig next year, which will be specifically for Keitech 2" swimbaits, and will work perfect with the Berkley 2" swimmer also. The KT-1 will have a different hook altogether, bigger, stronger, longer shank to support the lure, and a tiny hook keeper. That will be the jig to use w small swimbaits. For the BG-1 jigs i recommend using small 1'5" creatures of some kind, like the Nymph, for example. Even then, if u tangle with a bass like this, it will be an uphill battle that requires skill and patience.
@@ifishcatfish ah that is good to know! I will be on the lookout for the KT-1. The problem is, I cannot tell the bass to leave me alone while I am targeting bluegills :D
On the river when you see trout popping on flies- take this BG-1 jighead and find the smallest plastic (.75-1.0") and dress it just like how Victor is showing on this video. You will catch so much trout and be putting on a show (this has happened to me) and your other fishermen will be wondering what in the world are you using! I do recommend nothing but ultralight tackle to make this happen though: An Ultralight panfish/trout rod (4'-1/2 - 5'1/2 long) paired up with a 1000 - 2000 size reel and especially light braid (.6 - .8 PE) with 2-3' leader, that is 3-4 lb. fluorocarbon line.
Received my BG-1 jigheads and stuck several fish with them already. Super sharp hook and micro barb kept them pinned up nicely. Looking forward to more hook and head sizes, I think you have a good product here.
This my favorite non-fishing fishing video of all time! Thanks for the tips Victor and I must ordered some of the jig heads to try out as well. I am going to trim up a few Larvaz and try them out when I get the new jig heads. Always excited when you release new content and hope this comment finds you well sir!
I started throwing a handful of the Gulp minnows in with whatever bag of Powerbait plastics I'm carrying around, with a little slosh of juice from the jar. Definitely my own concoction but it works for sure.
Victor, I am glad you finally decided to import this stuff. I can't wait to see you add more items to your store. I just placed an order for the jigheads. Thank you for not price gouge us on shipping 😊. I hope you will make more videos of all the items you are selling. You should also attached the video to each of the thing you are sell too.
Import? No sir. This jig is 100% created by me! I paid an engineer to design the mold in 3D, then i paid a factory to create a mold from the 3D drawings and i pay a factory to make them with these molds. I have a video conference with the engineer tonight, again, working on another design. Yes, good or bad, this little jig is 100% my own design.
I picked up 20 packs the other week, excellent tm jig. Went out the last 2 days with a friend caught about 200 crappie/Bgs per day. I'll pick up 20 packs of the 1.5g and 2g if you ever decide to make them.
1.25 and 1.5 should be done soon. Cannot fit 2 grams of lead even on a size 10 hook. I will have a 2 gram jig one day but it will be a different model, not the BG-1
Totally agree ,Zman micro jig sadly not a good match for their own micro bait.Trout magnet cut down has out preformed Zman by far for me.But I also have to take a few knotches off the back as well for Bluegill or they drive me nuts lol
Got my 1st fish on the BG-1 yesterday. 2 large mouths and 1 smallmouth that stayed pinned with these little sticky hooks. I dressed the jig head with atom wedgie and its worked out perfect. Thanks again Vic 🎣 Tightlines✌🏾
@@yoloboie9479 Yes, canada not only has more expensive shipping but i would have to fill customs paperwork. That is not worth it for 2 packs : ), shipping will be too much for you and i don't want to do customs paperwork for two packs. But if you want to make a larger order, then maybe its worth it. You would have to partner with a friend and then split them. If you are interested in that, email me and i will check the shipping cost for you.
bait keepers suck. Distort the body of the lure badly. I don't tolerate such things. Also if u want to go back and readjust, the bait keeper will tear your lure. And worst of all, they don't even work... sure they may prevent it from sliding all the way, but it will still slide and u still have to adjust it. I don't see the point
They are not 1/32 and not 1/16. I don't have those weights. I have 1 gram, 1.25, and 1.5. And will soon have 0.75 gram. So basically every quarter gram. I also have them is size 12 hook, which i recommend for bluegill and trout, and in size 10 hook, for crappie and larger panfish.
About to order a few packs and try bouncing a Trout Slayer (or more likely a generic with the same mold) for some spawning Lepomis, Pomoxis, and Ambloplites 👍
this is size 12 hook with 0.50mm wire : ). It is tiny and very thin. No good for no bass , no walleye : ). But it is the best hook in USA for panfish, with no second place withing 5 miles from it!
Tackle question: Victor I am about to embark on fishing your bg1 jigs ….i will be fishing for crappie and smaller bass….i will get the Zman larvaz but i also use crappie magnet as u probably know ,,,the larger version of the trout magnet , I fish a lake from shore …..I presume bg 1 with the larger hook is fine for crappie mange as well as your beloved trout magnet ….wanted to ask you do you feel crappie magnet has an advantage over trout magnet if the target is crappie and bass..? Also for some one who is only used to 1/16 oz and 1/ 32 oz ….could you indicate what the rough equivalent of your jigs in grams weight is to these oz weights ,,,, thank u
What are you, getting a mortgage? Its a jig!! 5 packs is 20 dollars, brother! Buy a few packs and find out! These are the best Panfish jigs in United States! There is worse things you can do with a $20 : )
@@ifishcatfish Ha! that sounds like a great idea ..off to Ifish site ...glad to help you achieve youtube Millionaire status ...ps thanks for THE larvaz Z recommendation ...4 casts tonight in stormy conditions ..caught crappie cast 1, bass cast 2, 3 and 4 .. two crappie .... unbelievable for where I fish .. I cut off the eyes like you suggested //also zman micro finesse hook bent a little ( like you also said coat hanger wire ) You know what you are talking about! All the best
Hi, buddy, i see abandoned orders from you. It is showing me that you filled the billing address but no shipping address. Otherwise your address is good. Please try one more time!
@@chuckymystic Order received! : ) Thank you for your patience. I believe the problem was actually on my side, not in your PC. I apologize for that, but i am improving things every day. Anyway, my wife will be dropping your order in the post office tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM sharp! Thanks again!
as long as u don't mind holding the rod in hand and twitching a little... it can be very enjoyable. And u don't have to go to the shop to buy minnows every time u wana go fishing.
People don’t realize how well fish can see. Detail helps and less is better when it comes to all those tentacles and what not.
Right. Sometimes they don't like what they see but bit it anyway, for different reasons. Sometimes just to protect their fry. But now with livescope u can see that people chase your lure and turn around and u always wonder WHY
That Z-man lure designer did not make a mistake.
He was inspired by nature.
Other than the size of the lure, it looks exactly, YES EXACTLY like my mother-in-law.
😆🤣😂
i'm just sayin fish dont find it attractive : )
@@ifishcatfish Makes sense. Fish dont find her attractive either. 😉👍
Thank you again for your well articulated advice.
I'm new to UL fishing, but have binge-watched your content and I would like to enter the hobby.
After watching your videos I am considering the possibility of pairing a Presso rod with a 23 Legalis reel, AAA orange line.
Also, I am DEFINITELY ordering jig heads and bearings from your webstore. Did you ever find replacement felt pads for the inside of the reel?
@@skunk12 Its not about finding. I work with many factories from China. I would have to buy 5000 pieces of the deam things, and not all reels need them. Very few ultralight reels use carbon these days, after all the noise i made, so finding felt is not the problem, the problem is i would not sell very many..
@@ifishcatfish ah, I see.
Wanted to support you and your work. Those jig heads look so good with premium quality.
Thank you so much.
I fished the BG-1 today for the first time and here are my initial thoughts. I dressed the BG-1 with the Berkely 2" power swimmer. My rig is the okuma sst special edition, legalis, and 4lb mono.
1.) The hook size is nice and they cast like a bullet.
2.) However, I still wish there was some sort of tiny nub of a bait keeper, and that the wire was of a stronger material if that is possible. While I am targeting rio grande cichlids and bluegill, I still cannot keep bass off my line and they straighten these jighead hooks out. I also noticed that even the hydrilla snagging is enough to bend the jigheads. They are weak enough to be bent back by hand.
3.) For me (Texas), I have to modify or plan my rigging around fishing in weeds/weedbeds. The metal piece that attaches to the eyelet that adds more action also catches more snags.
Very nice jigheads overall and these will be what I primarily use, but will probably try some other options to compare.
BG stands for bluegill and these jigs are strictly for panfish. This lure is WAY TOO BIG for any of my jigs, even the 1.5#10. There will be no gap left.
The extremely thin wire is very important for panfish.
I am planning on making a KT-1 jig next year, which will be specifically for Keitech 2" swimbaits, and will work perfect with the Berkley 2" swimmer also. The KT-1 will have a different hook altogether, bigger, stronger, longer shank to support the lure, and a tiny hook keeper. That will be the jig to use w small swimbaits.
For the BG-1 jigs i recommend using small 1'5" creatures of some kind, like the Nymph, for example. Even then, if u tangle with a bass like this, it will be an uphill battle that requires skill and patience.
@@ifishcatfish ah that is good to know! I will be on the lookout for the KT-1. The problem is, I cannot tell the bass to leave me alone while I am targeting bluegills :D
@@GrnBltSniper send me a nice fat ciclid pic
@@ifishcatfish this is my goal
On the river when you see trout popping on flies- take this BG-1 jighead and find the smallest plastic (.75-1.0") and dress it just like how Victor is showing on this video. You will catch so much trout and be putting on a show (this has happened to me) and your other fishermen will be wondering what in the world are you using! I do recommend nothing but ultralight tackle to make this happen though: An Ultralight panfish/trout rod (4'-1/2 - 5'1/2 long) paired up with a 1000 - 2000 size reel and especially light braid (.6 - .8 PE) with 2-3' leader, that is 3-4 lb. fluorocarbon line.
thanks buddy!
Received my BG-1 jigheads and stuck several fish with them already. Super sharp hook and micro barb kept them pinned up nicely. Looking forward to more hook and head sizes, I think you have a good product here.
I appreciate that, Stan.
I ordered some today.
This my favorite non-fishing fishing video of all time! Thanks for the tips Victor and I must ordered some of the jig heads to try out as well. I am going to trim up a few Larvaz and try them out when I get the new jig heads. Always excited when you release new content and hope this comment finds you well sir!
just recovered from all sinus infections.. Feeling in good spirits to hit the water hard!
@@ifishcatfish glad you are feeling better!
Also handles the Gulp Minnow quite well
i really wish they made 1" minnow from powerbait. These jars are a nuisance.. But if u don't mind the jar... its like an organic trout magnet..
@i_fish Great video and thanks for your new store! I just ordered the jig.
By the way I use snapware to store my gulp minnows works like a champ.
I started throwing a handful of the Gulp minnows in with whatever bag of Powerbait plastics I'm carrying around, with a little slosh of juice from the jar. Definitely my own concoction but it works for sure.
Victor, I am glad you finally decided to import this stuff. I can't wait to see you add more items to your store. I just placed an order for the jigheads. Thank you for not price gouge us on shipping 😊. I hope you will make more videos of all the items you are selling. You should also attached the video to each of the thing you are sell too.
Import? No sir. This jig is 100% created by me! I paid an engineer to design the mold in 3D, then i paid a factory to create a mold from the 3D drawings and i pay a factory to make them with these molds. I have a video conference with the engineer tonight, again, working on another design. Yes, good or bad, this little jig is 100% my own design.
@i_fish Wow, that's even better, sorry for misspoken.
These look amazing! Magnificent presentation and insight, I'll have to get my hands on some!
shipping 6 days a week, 8:00 AM sharp!
I lost it at "ugly flaperoos". Great vid man, love the content.
thank you : )
Victor, I used a black marker to color one of the unpainted this evening. I plan on giving it a go with the snap and sow bug color TM.
i do that too sometimes : )
I picked up 20 packs the other week, excellent tm jig. Went out the last 2 days with a friend caught about 200 crappie/Bgs per day. I'll pick up 20 packs of the 1.5g and 2g if you ever decide to make them.
1.25 and 1.5 should be done soon. Cannot fit 2 grams of lead even on a size 10 hook. I will have a 2 gram jig one day but it will be a different model, not the BG-1
Also appreciate the order. I dont think anyone needs 20 packs of jigs, i think people buy many to be nice.. Or do u really need 20 packs?
@@ifishcatfish best jig in the states you should be charging 2-3 bucks a jig head
Totally agree ,Zman micro jig sadly not a good match for their own micro bait.Trout magnet cut down has out preformed Zman by far for me.But I also have to take a few knotches off the back as well for Bluegill or they drive me nuts lol
Got my 1st fish on the BG-1 yesterday. 2 large mouths and 1 smallmouth that stayed pinned with these little sticky hooks. I dressed the jig head with atom wedgie and its worked out perfect. Thanks again Vic 🎣 Tightlines✌🏾
thanks brother! Show ur buddies the hook on which u got them bass to see if they will believe it : )
@@ifishcatfish lol oh that's a must
Hey i like to order some of your jigheads. I live in Canada but says it cant ship there?
@@yoloboie9479 Yes, canada not only has more expensive shipping but i would have to fill customs paperwork. That is not worth it for 2 packs : ), shipping will be too much for you and i don't want to do customs paperwork for two packs. But if you want to make a larger order, then maybe its worth it. You would have to partner with a friend and then split them. If you are interested in that, email me and i will check the shipping cost for you.
Thanks for the tips, trimming the lures down a little is a great idea. Gonna try it
bluegill is different from crappie and bass... i think streamlining is important. Thats the only reason trout magnet is so successful
Have you thought about added a bait keeper?
bait keepers suck. Distort the body of the lure badly. I don't tolerate such things. Also if u want to go back and readjust, the bait keeper will tear your lure. And worst of all, they don't even work... sure they may prevent it from sliding all the way, but it will still slide and u still have to adjust it. I don't see the point
@@ifishcatfish Thats fair haha
Nice tips! Thanks! Hopefully you’ll be getting some time to get on the lake soon!
finally all healed up!
I’m used to jugs being in ounces and I’m confused what is a 1/32oz and 1/16 jig in grams
They are not 1/32 and not 1/16. I don't have those weights. I have 1 gram, 1.25, and 1.5. And will soon have 0.75 gram. So basically every quarter gram. I also have them is size 12 hook, which i recommend for bluegill and trout, and in size 10 hook, for crappie and larger panfish.
Just google 1/16 oz to grams it is 1.77 grams 1/32 is .882g
Nice video Victor, I look forward to using your jugheads.
Did u get some?? Thats awesome! Will be waiting for some pics! :)
About to order a few packs and try bouncing a Trout Slayer (or more likely a generic with the same mold) for some spawning Lepomis, Pomoxis, and Ambloplites 👍
if any of this is bluegill, it's gona shred them!
Isn’t TM have flat side for bottom to add resistance which gives action?
is that true?? I don't know that.. never heard anyone say that... but maybe... i dont know..
How rigid is the hook? Would it be strong enough for larger bass and walleye?
this is size 12 hook with 0.50mm wire : ). It is tiny and very thin. No good for no bass , no walleye : ). But it is the best hook in USA for panfish, with no second place withing 5 miles from it!
Your videos are fantastic! Thank you for sharing!
well, im glad someone appreciates them : )
Tackle question: Victor I am about to embark on fishing your bg1 jigs ….i will be fishing for crappie and smaller bass….i will get the Zman larvaz but i also use crappie magnet as u probably know ,,,the larger version of the trout magnet , I fish a lake from shore …..I presume bg 1 with the larger hook is fine for crappie mange as well as your beloved trout magnet ….wanted to ask you do you feel crappie magnet has an advantage over trout magnet if the target is crappie and bass..?
Also for some one who is only used to 1/16 oz and 1/ 32 oz ….could you indicate what the rough equivalent of your jigs in grams weight is to these oz weights ,,,, thank u
What are you, getting a mortgage? Its a jig!! 5 packs is 20 dollars, brother! Buy a few packs and find out! These are the best Panfish jigs in United States! There is worse things you can do with a $20 : )
@@ifishcatfish Ha! that sounds like a great idea ..off to Ifish site ...glad to help you achieve youtube Millionaire status ...ps thanks for THE larvaz Z recommendation ...4 casts tonight in stormy conditions ..caught crappie cast 1, bass cast 2, 3 and 4 .. two crappie .... unbelievable for where I fish .. I cut off the eyes like you suggested //also zman micro finesse hook bent a little ( like you also said coat hanger wire ) You know what you are talking about! All the best
@@bluesky5587 Milionaire... : ) I don't even need that, i just want to retire early..
Will the jig heads be back soon? I need 3 packs of each size and color you offer
2-3 weeks, hopefully... i dont know exactly when..
I agree cutting the eyes is better. I guess the cut off eyes can be strung together to make a floating egg cluster 😂
probably could..
Thanks for the tips, it was something I need it to know.
Juan
you welcome!
When will the 1.5g #10 be ready to ship?
miminum 10 weeks from now.
well done, thanks for content
thank you sir!
Great jig advice.
i tried to buy jig heads but it said my address was invalid :-( even with my paypal account....
Hi, buddy, i see abandoned orders from you. It is showing me that you filled the billing address but no shipping address. Otherwise your address is good. Please try one more time!
@@ifishcatfish thanks I tried on my phone this time and had no problems!
@@chuckymystic Order received! : ) Thank you for your patience. I believe the problem was actually on my side, not in your PC. I apologize for that, but i am improving things every day. Anyway, my wife will be dropping your order in the post office tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM sharp! Thanks again!
@@ifishcatfish thank you!!!
@@ifishcatfish ive watched your reel videos. have you tried a picifun carbon x?
Oh btw love this jighead,
Well done
What's the color of that Charlie brewer jig?
I dont remember buddy. Sorry. Go to their site and pick something similar
Just did. Found them. Thanks anyway. I ordered 2 packs of your jig heads. They arrive today. Can't wait.
@@nathanieleasonbign81970 im glad u saw this video. Gives great ideas for dressing. Many people buy these jigs and then dress them like crap
Keep up the videos sir. I've been a minnow only angler for a long time and now using your techniques I'm having success.@@ifishcatfish
as long as u don't mind holding the rod in hand and twitching a little... it can be very enjoyable. And u don't have to go to the shop to buy minnows every time u wana go fishing.
Nice!
The links for the scissors are not working.
Dangit. Im fishing now. Will retry when i get home. Can u copy paste the link? Maybenits just not clickable…
both links work man, it may be something with ur browser maybe?
amzn.to/3NZqqBB
@@ifishcatfish Working for me now. Not sure what the problem was.