Vanford and Swimbaits for Winter Crappie | Jig Design for Swimbait

[@armandorjusino]

Compelling concept, an UL jig from you designed for bass, an LM-1 jig is thought-provoking but the concept of thin wire was precisely what draw me to your store, your thin wire ultra sharp hooks used on your jigs are the best in the market but new concepts are always welcome, as long as they work out that is. A LIGHT layer of unwaxed dental floss along a SMALL dab of Loctite gel is all I need for extra securing plastics on jigs, BTW, I love sarcasm.

[@1100blake]

Got my bg jigs in the other day and put the gold trout magnets on them. Took a while to get the twitch down. I was wanting to twitch very slow and let it sit cause i figured the fish wouldnt want to chase as much, but as soon as i kept it twitching i was catching on almost every cast. Crappies bluegill perch bass and even skipjacks. Youve opened up a whole new way of fishing to me very grateful thank you brother!!!

[@ifishcatfish]

I appreciate u coming back and dropping a line, buddy!

[@dennisstewart7849]

Thank you for always thinking about new jig head designs. I just received my last order from you, Victor, they all looked great. Very much appreciated.

[@travismyers9136]

Enjoyed your thoughts regarding jigs sir. Thanks

[@ifishcatfish]

i appreciate u dropping the line... i do!

[@dafishmantn]

I enjoyed the video and your insight on jighead s and design of them. Where I fish is brutal compared to your open water places and the fine hooks work well but a bit tougher would have its place for me. Saturday I had several surprise sized fish that headed straight for cover and they had to be turned. I’m looking forward to my 1.5#8 as I use the bigger bodies some here in FL. And need every advantage I can get. Keep em comin Victor, you teach us well.

[@ifishcatfish]

comin up!

[@danspanos]

Good day out for the winter! It looks like good weather down there. It's going to be below zero the next 3 days up here. 🥶

[@FishingTime_LetsGo]

Nice 10” crappies LOL, I would definitely be interested in some Keitech made jig heads - are they just going to be for both 2” and 3”, I have caught bass jigging the Keitech fat impact 2.8” - hoping to experiment with your jig heads when they come out👍👊🎣

[@jimpeterson3806]

My vote goes to the second shank. I used Northland jigheads with double shanks using Gulp Minnows for years. Worked very well. Still had to bite off the Gulp after a few fish but definitely helped it from twisting/cutting from the jighead. You should super glue a second, shorter shank to your #8 BG-1 and see how it compares when using the Keitech

[@ifishcatfish]

yes.. shank doesnt rip the lure if it slides out, and keeps from twisting... To tell u the truth all i want is to add another micro barb on the bottom but that would have to come from the hook factory and my hook factory is in japan and this will increase the cost a lot.. If i just put some wire, like on the mule jigs, the jigs factory in china can do that at almost no extra cost, i am told

[@sasheh9702]

This is winter? 😅 Thank you for the video. Can't wait till the ice melts here.

[@ifishcatfish]

I LOVE TN Winter! It is JUST cold enough to send all the annoying people at home!

[@sasheh9702]

​@@ifishcatfish time to move, I guess.

[@kouvue3953]

Victor it’s okay not everyone is going too know you’re joking but “that was funny “how you said it 😂.

[@kouvue3953]

Oh🐟on

[@koreilly9369]

I will definitely be checking out a new keitech focused jighead if you make one- I don’t have any that I absolutely love for the 2in

[@ifishcatfish]

yes, me neither..

[@EXblader44]

Have you ever seen or used the decoy plus magic jighead? For a lure keeper they put some thread followed by a small rubber bead to hold the lure.

[@ifishcatfish]

yes, i have a review of these on my channel. That would work with the trout magnet, but not with the oily Keitech..

[@dybendalnielsen]

Regards hook keepers, i use braid glued on the shaft on my tungsten hooks. It helps a lot on all types, sof or hard silicone, and you can rearrange it without destroying the silikone.

[@ifishcatfish]

no barb, no glue, just braid?

[@koreilly9369]

@@ifishcatfish the Megabass okashira swimbait heads have something similar, it’s pretty neat. Very easy to put on correctly and it seems to hold it well

[@dybendalnielsen]

@@ifishcatfish i wrap thin braid on the shaft and finish it with super glue.

[@FISHALLDAY-d9d]

I just bought a Vanford and man am I disappointed. Out of the box it had so much resistance and felt grindy and the line roller was making noise. I will be returning this reel. I should have bought a PFlueger.

[@ifishcatfish]

sorry to hear. Who did u buy from? I'm trying to figure a pattern where do the reels with the issues come from?

[@corerod1996]

Hey Victor, have you ever tried using the 1.5g float with the 1.5g #8 Bg1 together? I rigged a wormZ on mine, maybe il just fool around and try to catch some dink bass on it, maybe crappie too.

[@ifishcatfish]

not that.. i usually twitch those worms without a float... under a float i usually use smaller stuff. But if your fish is over 10 inches.. i don't see why not

[@bluesky5587]

Looking forward to keitech jig head

[@DAREDEVIL1985ful]

Hello..i love your videos..best ones out there..the new 2025 ultegra is on the market..could you do a review if you get the chance since i know you have a very good opinion on the '21' ultegra which you have a video from 3 years ago.i am keen to buy the new one for UL fishing..i would appreciate.thanks!

[@bluesky5587]

Victor ,,,could u recommend a sturdy landing net for lake shore bank fishing for bass up to 4 pounds approx ….thank u..ps will bg1 as used here work for bass as well as crappie

[@ifishcatfish]

i don't have any experience with landing nets. This one is for carp fishing and 15 years old and i never bought one here from US. However everything i see seems very sturdy. As for BG-1.. the weight of the fish in not important, but how you fight it. I have landed on video many buffalo over 10 pounds, may drum 5-10 pounds, and once i got an 18-lb flathead on the 1g#12. If you play the fish and take ur time, u can land anything. But if your drag is sinched and you winch them out, i would say stick with panfish or juvenile bass

[@thatonebeone]

We need tungsten jig head

[@ifishcatfish]

my shop has 1900 customers.. i can't pay for tungsten molds yet. I need like 10 000 customers. They are VERY expensive, both the molds and the jigs after the molds. I'm still gona do it but can't afford it now.

[@DANNY_01.]

victor maybe try putting a small drop of super glue on the shank of the hook, i have some major craft jigs and they have that and they work wonders for the easy shiner.

[@ifishcatfish]

glue doesn't work on Keitech. It is oily. But even if u managed to glue it a little, it will tear anyway.. I glue everything i use, but i gave up with the keitechs, its just a waste of time..

[@panfishin-fool8057]

Agreed 👍🏽​@@ifishcatfish

[@DANNY_01.]

@@ifishcatfish no like u put a small drop of glowing epoxy and let it dry out so u have a little bump to keep the lure in place nothing to do with gluing

[@DANNY_01.]

@@ifishcatfish like the majorcraft rock liver gekisasu they have a tiny drop of glowing epoxy on the shank and i can power cast the easy shiner and it wouldnt move

[@ivanvedris9636]

@DANNY_01. yeeep, and Aji Do also :) In combination with the Keitech Shad Impact is killer fishing!

[@subrausti]

Have u ever try black star tuned ul 64 rod. Give it a try. I like mine

[@ifishcatfish]

what is that? Never heard of black star. Is it something from aliexpress? I can't waste 2-3 weeks on reviewing chinese stuff that nobody will watch.. I try to cover the stuff with some kind of name recognition..

[@StanCatchone]

@@ifishcatfish Black Star rods are made in Japan by Xesta. I have one of the Solid Tip models, it has a silvery bling bling handle and glittery rod wrap accents. Pairs well with the 18 or 21 Diawa Caldia, I think I have both. I use this combination as a travel rod to fish a small private lake in VA that is full of hungry but stunted Panfish. A fun rod for close quarters and smaller fish.

[@ifishcatfish]

@ i need to find such a lake close to me

[@fanofallrods2042]

Great video Victor. What size jig head are you using in this one? I have been having great luck with the 0.75 with a similar swim bait here in California catching great trot

[@ifishcatfish]

this is 1.5gram#8. Fits gorgeous as far as fit goes..

[@daveking8691]

I have so many Kietech 2 inch 3 inch ,I get mostly followers.Need to fish it slooow here.Oddly things that look the most real get the less bites😂Senkos,Zara spook,TM,spoons.Get the most

[@Grainraiser]

Okay Victor how long will it be before you start pouring your own baits.

[@ifishcatfish]

I am NOT pouring anything myself : ). But the 3D design of a bait has been proven a total nightmare. I can't work with the 3D software, and the engineer never does what I explain him to do. I don't know how long it will take to finalize it..

[@myth-hc9df]

worth getting the vanford? all my reels are vanquish but still need to equip 6 more rods, was thinking 2-4 vanfords from digitaka, can get 2 vanfords for the price of 1 vanquish.

[@ifishcatfish]

if the clicker sound doesn't bother u (u can hear it in this video) its a great value. Super easy open and serivice, add bearings or thatever u want to do.

[@rolandburket1262]

I have 4 vanfords 2500 ,2000 and 2 1000 . Absolutely love the 2000 for crappie and perch fishing

[@abrahamjoseph6707]

Yours truly is the best at catching 10" crappie

[@mandogfish7418]

fish fish

[@ifishcatfish]

how do u like my boat? Are u impressed by how many fish i catch with it? : )

[@mandogfish7418]

@@ifishcatfish I think its time for a upgrade. Make the paymens with the proceeds from your channel. Your famous!!

[@ifishcatfish]

@@mandogfish7418 Its so easy to tow.. easy to push around the ramp.. easy to put in small lakes.. Even if i get a new boat i will keep this.

[@mandogfish7418]

@@ifishcatfish didn't you get a new diesel truck?