jjdbike Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I have read that 6 - 8 oz "Viking jigs" have been scoring keeper stripers on NJ P-boats. Anyone have any info on these jigs? I've used chrome painted Viking style jigs (LAV jigs) in 10 - 18 oz jigging for ground fish in New England. Is this the same style jig only lighter? Do they have a plain trebel hook on the bottom? Are they chrome, gold other? Any details on these jigs & where I can order them from is appreciated. Also, for cod we used a technique called "bottom pounding" which is a basic lift & drop bounce jigging motion. For pollack we did a big high double pump and drop called a pollack swing. What type action is used w/ these for stripers? As always, pms are welcomed. Thanks JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchaser Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 a properly worked jig will catch most any fish. the vike in 6 and 8 ounce have worked on bass for over 30 years in the fall especially when they are chasing sea herring like now Pay attention to what history has taught us or be prepared to relive it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdoctor Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckmaster Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 ditto...I use them in the late fall/winter frequently...I remember even banging bluefish out in front of the Essex house in january on them No people were ever yet benefited by riches if their prosperity corrupted their virtue....-Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer25 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 yea they work great when the bait is big liek herring stated above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinCup Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 maybe a little lighter 3-6 ounce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richs Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 If you're going, bring some 9" tsunamis or storms and a 7oz. Krocodile and the big crippled herring too. No more skunks. Maybe you didn't hear about it, you been gone a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris N Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 imho, big vikings are no better than a A67 in most cases. A big ass Kroc is going to give you a hell of alot more action than a Viking jig. It's also a hell of alot more available than Viking jigs. Viking jigs just sink quickly. They actually have less action then a A67. Unless you're fishing for bass in 200ft of water i'd say save your money... It's kind of the same argument with the butterfly jigs. They catch no better then a crippled herring. Stick with the tried & true. Each jig has it's place, but I think neither the VJ or the Butterfly have a signifigant advantage when jigging bass on PB's. A27-67's Crippled Herrings Krocs 9" Shads.... How many times you gonna flog this horse Jim??? fearisyouronlygod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchaser Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 imho, big vikings are no better than a A67 in most cases. A big ass Kroc is going to give you a hell of alot more action than a Viking jig. It's also a hell of alot more available than Viking jigs. Viking jigs just sink quickly. They actually have less action then a A67. Unless you're fishing for bass in 200ft of water i'd say save your money... It's kind of the same argument with the butterfly jigs. They catch no better then a crippled herring. Stick with the tried & true. Each jig has it's place, but I think neither the VJ or the Butterfly have a signifigant advantage when jigging bass on PB's. A27-67's Crippled Herrings Krocs 9" Shads.... How many times you gonna flog this horse Jim??? ditto but to asnwer his question they do work on bass, they are also harder to come by in 6 to 8 ounce. than the others Pay attention to what history has taught us or be prepared to relive it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdbike Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks Fin & Chris I appreciate the great info! How many times you gonna flog this horse Jim??? And Chris, I do believe this deceased-horse is sufficiently chastised, thanks for asking. As you know, its kind of my thing. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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