Originally Posted by
BradyG
A valid question. It catches fish, I was not, and I wouldn't throw it. It's just a personal preference. I have used it many times and it does catch fish, but I have never landed a GOOD fish on it. All fish I've ever caught have been 1-3lbs. The fish I've hooked on the Ikas have overall been bigger. I haven't caught a fish on a jig in several years, but the ones I did catch were nice fish. I guess I would rather have a shot at 1-2 (or in this case, zero) good fish than a few smaller models. Still, I can see why many throw the d-shot. It does catch fish.