W. coyote,

I know exactly what you're saying. When it gets late in the season and I know the big, bad fish are cruising the river, I use Silent Approach jigs because they are tied on a better hook and just by glancing you can see they are a more attractive, well tied jig than the Beau Macs. Check out this pic.........these are some jig colors I use for winter fish, the first few are Beau Macs, the purple one is from Silent Approach.



But I'll say this.........I haven't lost a fish to a bent hook on a Beau Mac jig in a couple years. And I go through a lot of jigs in a season.........so using a 90 cent jig appeals to me.

For making a special trip to NW BC, go with the best jigs you can get your hands on.
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