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I have been fishing Bear Lake for some years now, and have always fished with tube jigs tipped with a 1 - 2 inch piece of Cisco. I usually cut off the tail, split em down the middle and then cut them into a few pieces to put on my jig. As I was hooking a piece on yesterday, I realized that my jig/meat combo didn't look much like a fish, which I suppose is what I am trying to imitate. I do catch some fish, but maybe there is a better way so I could catch more fish - I hear from a lot of you that presentation matters. I have seen others using lots of different methods, so I am curious. What is your favorite way to rig your Cisco (on a tube jig, whole thing on a hook, small pieces large pieces, etc.) and do you notice a big difference in catch rates with different presentations?
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I would absolutely save the tail. I usually cut off the bottom 1/4 section and use it to tip my jig. I believe including the tail gives it a good presentation.
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Cadresults is right about the tails, best part of the cisco but the sides, I cut them like you do but I taper one end so it will fludder when jigged. The good thing about the tail is that it stays on better than the sides and it looks real. WH2
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The tail is my first choice also and it stays on the hook better if it takes a few strikes.
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