I wrote about “The Stand Up Jig” released in 2008 by Parasite Weights before the fishing season really kicked in. Now, 9 months later, the stand up jig head has proved that it does when others won’t. When I hear or see the term “stand up jig”; I think about all the jigs I have tried in the past that seem to fall over more often than not. That is far from the case when bass fishing with the Parasite Stand Up Jig. I admit, this jig isn’t the same old thing to rig but, once it is rigged, this jig will stand, bounce and stand again and again, each time keeping that hook point in the strike zone. If your looking for a dependable stand up jig for finesse fishing, this jig is worth the look. The cost of these stand up jigs is comparable to other jigs but, the increased effectiveness and hook up ratio is well above other products I have tried.

The “Cradle Weight” also released by Parasite Weights this year is designed for use with swimbaits. It allows bass anglers to use an offset hook of their choice, get a well balanced rig that runs true. Best part of this system is that your swimbait will never slide down the hook into a ball as the bait gets worn from use. Each swimbait can be fished longer, fished harder without the need periodically fix it which means a huge savings to the bass angler. The cradle weight is available from 1/8th to 1/2oz offering bass anglers lots of options for fishing their swimbaits from; burning it across the shallows to  bouncing it across the deeper holes. If you like to fish swimbaits, this may just be what you are looking for.

Also from Parasite Weights are some unique products I use on a regular basis that each save me money every trip to the lake.

The Parasite Clips and weights are worth their weight in gold in my opinion. When I fish a soft plastic weightless, I don’t need glue, I use a Parasite Clip. The clip keeps my bait in place on the hook and allows me to cast repeatedly without the need to fix a bait. The clip also allows me to catch more fish per bait and continue to fish with a seemingly worn out piece of soft plastic. I have saved a ton on soft plastics over the last two years using this product. Simple to rig and worth every penny to those that use them. The clips are great for senkos, flukes, topwater frogs and even while Carolina rigging a lizard.

The Parasite weights have all the same great benifits as the clip but, have weight added to them. The weights make for fast and easy weight pegging and you never need to check or fix a rig. Available in plain lead or painted to 1oz and 3/16 & 1/4oz tungsten sizes. This weight system is not a gimmick, they do just what they claim and will save anglers time wasted and money each time the product is used. Check out the closeup of a tungsten weight rigged to the left, when this weight is rigged, it is vertually imposible for your bait to slide down the hook into a ball.  Also, the clip part of the weight keeps the weight securely against the tip of your bait making for a no-hassle pegging method. These weights are very easy to rig and have become something I use on a regular basis. For more information on any of the Parasite Weights line of products, checkout their website: http://parasiteweights.com/

The “J” Hook by Owner is by far the most dependable offset hook I have found. These may cost a little more than other hooks and aren’t available in bulk packs but, I know when I’m using the “j” hook, I can stick a fish. I haven’t bent one of these yet and this is the only hook I have found that will penetrate fish bone or hard areas of the jaw without bending a point or getting dull. These can be set into rocks and other bottom structures and still maintain a sharp point. If you haven’t tried Owner hooks yet, find your style of hook by them and be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Owner product line.

The Scrounger Jig might be better being talked about as a lure but, because it is a unique jig head, I’ll just talk about it now. The Scrounger is in my opinion, one of the most versitile jig heads on the market for anglers. It’s uses are for more than just bass; a scrounger can be used for any panfish, perch, LM bass, SM bass, pike, pickerel, musky, walleye, catfish, striper as well as many saltwater species. It’s unique design allows the fisherman to add a wobble action to any soft plastic used as a trailer. Scroungers can also be tied with hair to become a hair jig or even be used with a skirt much like a spinnerbait. If you are looking for one lure that you can target just about any fish species, this has to be one of them. They are available in a multitude of weights and sizes. You can find out more about the Scrounger at: http://thescrounger.com

Feel free to add your comments or to add anything you feel I have missed and should be mentioned in this article. You can make a comment below or talk about this article in the forums.

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