Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig

First Catch · 11-18-2007, 04:31 PM

What other jigs are out there other than the Shimano jigs that achieve the same affect without the price? Also, what's the best way to catch grouper with them?

reelfinatical · 11-18-2007, 05:04 PM

There are good alternatives listed on another similar topic started here earlier about Shimano Butterfly jigs.. These are among the ones listed:

(1)http://www.williamsonlures.com/products/speed_jigs.php

(2)http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...004000_151-4-3

(3) http://www.oceantackle.net/products_jigs.php

(4) http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...004000_151-4-3

(5) Good GROUPER jigs: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...004000_151-4-4

First Catch · 11-18-2007, 05:48 PM

thanks for the info. Just saw the other post about this:doh. But before I forget to ask, what about using wire leader on them if there's the chance of getting a toothy one?

lobsterman · 11-18-2007, 07:04 PM

If you choose to use wire you will give up some of the hits. Snapper will not hit it with wire, and aj's also get finicky when you use it. However you will loose a few jigs to toothy critters if you don't so take your pick less hits or lost jigs. It's up to you. I don't use wire I choose to hang as many fish as I possibly can and I have only lost 1 jig all summer.

Bigg J · 11-18-2007, 07:17 PM

hey guys, i have never used a butterfly jig. i really likes hammer em

Bigg J · 11-18-2007, 10:14 PM

i'm a due-moss. what likes to hit the jigs

reelfinatical · 11-18-2007, 10:46 PM

snapper, ajs, grouper

FenderBender · 11-18-2007, 10:49 PM

blackfin tuna. other unknown creatures that take your jig and never give it back.

Bigg J · 11-18-2007, 10:50 PM

good deal man, thanx a bunch

Pelagic Tigress · 11-18-2007, 11:12 PM

Don't know how the Shimano or Williamson lures hold up, but the jigs from Bass Pro loose their paint pretty quickly.

11-18-2007, 04:31 PM	#1
First Catch Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 502	Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig What other jigs are out there other than the Shimano jigs that achieve the same affect without the price? Also, what's the best way to catch grouper with them?

11-18-2007, 05:04 PM	#2
reelfinatical Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,895	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig There are good alternatives listed on another similar topic started here earlier about Shimano Butterfly jigs.. These are among the ones listed: (1)http://www.williamsonlures.com/products/speed_jigs.php (2)http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...004000_151-4-3 (3) http://www.oceantackle.net/products_jigs.php (4) http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...004000_151-4-3 (5) Good GROUPER jigs: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...004000_151-4-4

11-18-2007, 05:48 PM	#3
First Catch Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 502	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig thanks for the info. Just saw the other post about this:doh. But before I forget to ask, what about using wire leader on them if there's the chance of getting a toothy one?

11-18-2007, 07:04 PM	#4
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,636	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig If you choose to use wire you will give up some of the hits. Snapper will not hit it with wire, and aj's also get finicky when you use it. However you will loose a few jigs to toothy critters if you don't so take your pick less hits or lost jigs. It's up to you. I don't use wire I choose to hang as many fish as I possibly can and I have only lost 1 jig all summer. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

11-18-2007, 07:17 PM	#5
Bigg J Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Alabama Posts: 1,072	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig hey guys, i have never used a butterfly jig. i really likes hammer em

11-18-2007, 10:14 PM	#6
Bigg J Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Alabama Posts: 1,072	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig i'm a due-moss. what likes to hit the jigs

11-18-2007, 10:46 PM	#7
reelfinatical Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,895	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig snapper, ajs, grouper

11-18-2007, 10:49 PM	#8
FenderBender Still haven't caught a Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pcola Posts: 1,587	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig blackfin tuna. other unknown creatures that take your jig and never give it back.

11-18-2007, 10:50 PM	#9
Bigg J Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Alabama Posts: 1,072	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig good deal man, thanx a bunch

11-18-2007, 11:12 PM	#10
Pelagic Tigress Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Madison, MS / Perdido Key, FL Posts: 91	RE: Alternatives to Shimano Butterfly jig Don't know how the Shimano or Williamson lures hold up, but the jigs from Bass Pro loose their paint pretty quickly.

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