Special hooks for Crappie Jig Flys?

[Bamafan2277]

Do you use special longer shank hooks for crappie jig flys? I got some do-it molds for the round head with no collar and was wondering if I use regular 90 degree hooks or if there are some with longer shanks.

[fshng2]

Check jig hooks in the crappiemaster link.

http://www.crappiemasters.net/home/member-articles/300-the-right-hook

Eagle Claw long shank hooks.

1.  574 light wire 

2.  630 heavy wire

3.  L2831 

http://www.luremaking.com/catalogue/catalogue-index/catalogue-items/hooks/574-hook.htm

Note: Verify if these will fit your molds before ordering.  

 

4.  VMC 9131 O’Shaughnessy jig hook

Edited June 26, 2017 by fshng2

[fshng2]

Quote from crappiemasters.net

"We noticed that fishermen preferred bigger hooks in their jigs," says Wade Mansfield of the Grizzly Jig Company. "Many 1/32-ounce jigs come with a #6 hook. We pour our standard 1/32-ounce with a bigger #4 hook and the 1/16- and 1/8-ounce heads with a #2 hook and that seems to better fit what most crappie fishermen prefer. They want a good quality hook that's sized for crappie."

[StriperCandy]

Anyone can make crappie jigs, you should try and make really nice ones!  : )