Got a few questions regarding the jigs shown with fish in my other thread, so I figured I'd put another one together.

As most people know, adding a pink worm, or some other dangling treat off a jig can add more action, create more contrast, and draw bites. One problem faced at least here in Oregon, is that rubber pink worms are considered 'bait' in the regulations, and can't be used on streams restricted to artificial only (i.e., most of the Deschutes) Another problem, is when only the tip of the tail/worm/etc. gets bit...not the hook portion of the jig.

Looking at these a while back in my tying room got me thinking...

Various string leeches and chenille worms...

Why not do the same on a jig hook?


A few variations I made up...


Results!


Batts died on the camera, or I would have put up a few construction pictures. I'll add/edit them in this afternoon...

BTW, my #1 producer has been the white headed shrimp pink tail jig; middle left.