Rod length is your friend,when fishing maribou,whether twitching or in conjunction with a float(hint). Make mine a 9'6" Loomis 1141S(4-8lb UL) and I prefer the GL3 version,though I slum a GLX too. I think highly of the 2500 Series Stradics,but prefer the 3000's handle paddle,which delves into the subjective realm. Have zero qualm with the 2500 subduing 20# + Steelhead.

The jigs cited in the above link are dog schit,Mark's stuff is far and away the best on the Planet and that in regards to materials,approach and craftsmanship(re-hint). Mark Rink Further,he'll happily tie whatever notion you relate to him or will sell you the guts,to cut your own throat. Much to be said for beads and a tail('nother hint). Have caught quite a few 36"+ Steelhead on his Micro's,but tend to default to his "smalls" as a mainstay and they are simply sinister,when paired with the new 60 degree Matzuo hook and they are 1/16-esque in relative sizing


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When I tie with his components,I add Flashabou and am a believer in both gold and silver(I often meld as well). In actuality,my now 12yr old whipped these up,last Spring and they fish well.


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The added rod length and the 60 degree Matzuo are a very forgiving means of counting coup. You can get away with things that lesser systems will not permit,namely in coaxing lots of slack...so as to rifle a hard to reach drift. The added length helps to mend,as a more traditional means of staying in synch,but I'll happily pay slack and go sloppy to reach a drift I can't otherwise obtain. It's a very effective means to stay stealthy/slippery and outta da water(sneakin'/peekin' the shadows),so as to keep all advantages in one's hip pocket.

Caught 50+ Cutts and Rainbows this morning on Maribou Jigs,trying to work newfound seams due last night's deluge. It prolly bordered on fun,even with the wind/rain blowing 60mph.

Time to dry waders,raincoats and tie up more Riggin' for the AM.