Remember last week when I posted the pics of Northland’s new ice jigs and plastics? The ones off their website. Well I got my sample pack from the UPS man late last night, popped it open and actually got somewhat excited by the contents.
There were Gill Getters and Mud Bugs inside, and they are so much smaller than what Northland has offered in the past for panfish. Great shape, great color patterns and now they have a fine wire hook. That’s a huge bonus when sticking spikes and waxies on. The online pics definitely did not give these jigs their justice.
The Boodworms and Slug Bugs are pre-rigged with plastic tails. Normally I don’t get too pumped up with plastics available from the big tackle companies. Too many years experience with Lindy’s offerings, which were stiff and lifeless in the water, not these. They are soft and they really move. The Slug Bug should be a crappie magnet with its whippy lil’ tail sticking out. Already thinking about sliding the the knot towards the rear of the eye on the Bloodworm so the tail sticks up while jigged, and pounding the jig into the bottom to entice big perch to take the bait.
With the snow on the ground this morning, I cannot wait for the ice to form up and fire the auger up to get these in the water.