Thread: 1st attempt at a pompano teaser

Originally Posted by firemansam

having never fished for pompano, what would you use them with? just shrimp peices, sand fleas and such?

Walmart in Gulf Shores sells Buccaneer Wiggler jigs in a 2 pack that look like the one in the picture. I use a 4"-5" loop on a 4' 30lb mono leader. After slinging this thing 80-100 casts the jig will weaken through and weaken the mono. You just cut and retie before that happens. It isn't necessary but you can tip the main jig with shrimp or fishbites to add a little scent. I get most strikes on the teaser.

Chilling, the wife uses nail polish - Sally Hansen Hard as Nails clear to finish the thread of her jigs. Cures rock hard and dries quick. Seams to be a standard for most home grown jig tiers.

I use Sally Hansen Hard as Nails as well. Works very well. On big jigs I add it under the hair and on top of the finished jig. Careful around the powder painted heads though it softens the paint until it dries. I also like to use it to protect painted and stick on eyes.

Originally Posted by j. gravy

i'd fish it! nothing quite beats catching a fish on a lure you made/tied. just a cool feeling.

No doubt! I used to tie hair jigs, bucktail jigs and make night time spinnerbaits for smallmouth bass.