Gibbs Cod Jig

[Fishdreamer]

I recently won a Gibbs cod jig in a raffle and am wondering if anyone has used these, and if you've been successful with them? I normally use bait or pipe jigs but am willing to try this but just don't how long I should keep using if I don't hook anything.

 

[bryce]

I recently won a Gibbs cod jig in a raffle and am wondering if anyone has used these, and if you've been successful with them? I normally use bait or pipe jigs but am willing to try this but just don't how long I should keep using if I don't hook anything.

All of them I’ve used have worked good cod will bite anything most of the time biggest thing is proper weight for depth your fishing

 

[spring fever]

I recently won a Gibbs cod jig in a raffle and am wondering if anyone has used these, and if you've been successful with them? I normally use bait or pipe jigs but am willing to try this but just don't how long I should keep using if I don't hook anything.

Do you have a picture which one??

 

[Fishdreamer]

Haven't learned how to post pictures, but it's #126, 26 ozs so definitely for deep water.

 

[Aquaholic]

Haven't learned how to post pictures, but it's #126, 26 ozs so definitely for deep water.

Old school.

 

[Karlo]

Fifty years ago, that was the standard, although not necessarily that big. Unless you're fishing really deep where there are strong currents, or you want to build up your upper body, pumping that behemoth up and down will test your strength and endurance.

They wouldn't have been around this long if they didn't catch fish, but most people today use a more streamlined design that sinks faster at lower weights.

 

[Saskasomebody]

I recently won a Gibbs cod jig in a raffle and am wondering if anyone has used these, and if you've been successful with them? I normally use bait or pipe jigs but am willing to try this but just don't how long I should keep using if I don't hook anything.

They work well. Tiresome to fish but they definitely work.

 

[Hardy Guy]

They work but the quality is not great. I have seen the wire bend on the bottom and fish lost. The Norwegian ones are better but man are they .................... $$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Wondermur]

I caught my biggest halibut on one of those. Smaller 10oz version. Squeeze some scent into that red plastic and put a little bit of bait on one of the 3 hooks. The wire holding the hook did bend but that might have been after it was boated. I put a split ring on the hook and bent it back. All good. They are also good at catching rocks so keep that in mind if you’re on a reef.

 

[Aquaholic]

They are also good at catching rocks so keep that in mind if you’re on a reef.

Here here....we used to use at least 80 lb test or more which was helpful when it did catch a rock, just wrap the heavy test line round a rear cleat and knock it in gear at idle, the hook gets straightened out and you get your jig back.

 

[Gong Show]

Gillnet deckhand, twelve years old, every time we pass Cape Caution, out would come the Norwegian Jig with 200# test mono on a plywood board.
Let it hit bottom, then 'reel' up. Would always catch something tasty. Usually rockfish, but a couple of big lings and one halibut to keep it interesting.

But, that was meat fishing and now I'm in charge we try and do it with more sport. I guess I was in charge at age sixteen, so that was awhile ago!

 

[Redfisher]

Put the split ring on the top and move your hook to the top. Doesn’t hook up on bottom as much. Have caught lots of big Hali’s and lings on these when I fished commercially. Always tried them out on deep pinnacles.

 

[ship happens]

I don't think Gibbs gets the credit for that. That's the Norwiegen jig.