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Cabin Fever Lures Preview | custom flipping jig

I've had some questions lately about Cabin Fever Lures expanding, so I though I'd let everyone in on what we've got planned for the end of this year.

The first thing we're working on is a cutsom flipping jig. These will feature Mustad Ultrapoint hooks, our Super-Stuffed 80 strand silicone skirts, and a skirt collar that will hold rattles!

The second thing we're working on is a slew of new colors, including upgrading most of our Craw colors and adding in some whole new color schemes like Junebug, Pumpkin, and Goby.

There is a third thing we're working on, but as of right now, it's still under wraps. So keep watching the Cabin Fever Lures website, our forum, and our blog for more info on these updates and other news.

Jigs and the Drop-Shot | drop-shot

Now, you may be asking yourself, "What does a jig have to do with the drop-shot?!"

Well, even though the jig and the drop-shot don't seem like they'd go together, they can. And here's how: use a jig of your choosing as the weight on your drop-shot jig.

Now, I especially like this technique during early spring, or winter months if you live where you can fish in the winter. I do this a lot when I'd normally just tie on a hair jig. Instead, I rig up the drop-shot, and tie on a small hair jig (probably 1/16 - 1/8 oz) about 12-15" before the hook. For a bait on the drop-shot, I use a small 4" straight tail worm (but you can use whatever you have confidence in on the drop-shot)

The previous scenario is probably where I use this the most, but you can apply this with other kinds of jigs, with different drop-shot baits, and during other times of the year.

Selecting the Right Jig Trailer | jig trailers

There are tons of different options when it comes to jig trailers. You can buy anything from chunks, to craws, to double tail grubs. I prefer to match my trailer type and size to the conditions I'm fishing.

First off, I use a trailer 99% of the time. In cold water or when fish are in a negative mood, I try to choose something that doesn't have a lot of action to it and/or something with a small profice. Smaller chunks trailers are good for this, as are double tail grubs. I also like to use double tail grubs on football jigs.

For warmer water, I prefer a craw imitation trailer. I'll use anything from a small trailer with craw-like appendages to full 4" soft plastic craws. When choosing a trailer, it's important to remember that the size affects the fall rate of your jig, so if you want a faster fall, use a smaller trailer.