Entyzer Jigs... A Quality Product Catching Quality Fish

Ice fishing season is only a few short months away!  As you prepare to drill holes and rig up rods, take a minute to consider your jig options this winter.  Let's revisit an article I wrote this spring for Collegiate Camo on some of the best jig choices for the warm and cold months that money can buy.  

May 2012

Discovering new fishing lures as an avid angler can be trying at times.  There are many gimmicks on the market today that one can easily become prey to.  Lures with “advanced technology” or with never before seen bells and whistles are often advertised to help "catch more fish!", but in fact do the opposite.  I am man enough to admit that I have fell victim to a lure promising me unrealistic possibilities.  But since then I have learned from my mistakes.  Today, when I look for a new fish catcher I only look for one thing; Quality.  Entyzer Jigs is just that, a quality product.

Eight months ago I came across Entyzer Jigs on an unlikely place.  I did not find them in my local tackle shop, nor did I discover them through a magazine, but rather on Facebook.  As I rummaged through the different fishing pictures on Entyzer's Facebook page I couldn't help but notice the different species, size, and amount of fish caught.  Without the knee jerk reaction of making a purchase of an at the time unknown product, I took some time to do some research and liked what I found.

After receiving my order I immediately got onto the water.  There is nothing more exciting than to try out a new lure or rig for the first time.  Within my first couple casts I immediately had interest of the crappie.  I had strikes on each cast and it was not very long that I had managed to land a couple nice slabs that could have been a nice take home meal.  Aside from the activity from the fish I was receiving I was also very pleased with the durability of the jigs. The hand tied product held up well over the course of the day and had a great presentation underwater.  Not only did I manage to catch a good bit of crappie, but I also caught multiple largemouth and rock bass on Entyzer Jigs!  With the very affordable price, extreme ease of fish-ability, and performance, I am sold on the true quality that is exemplified by Entyzer Jigs.

       

Trevor Harvel, Master Tyer and owner of Entyzer Jigs, began making and tying his own jigs 10 years ago as a hobby.  Like any hobby, Trevor was able to create his own patterns that he knew would catch fish.  As news and proof of his products success began to spread, friends and family members soon began to request for their own feathered jigs.  Continued successes and word of mouth of Entyzer products have spread like wildfire over social media.  You can find the Entyzer Jigs page on Facebook at this link: 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Entyzer-Jigs/235522906489199?ref=ts

A true American made product, Entyzer Jigs are produced in Missouri, and made by hand.  Other than feathered jigs ranging from 1/100 oz – 4 oz, Entyzer offers a variety of fishing products and lures.  From the 3 and 5 arm Alabama bass and Alabama crappie rigs, to skirted bass jigs, ice fishing jigs, and spinner baits, Entyzer Jigs has a little something that every angler is looking for.  Need further proof?  Trevor has shipped his hand made products to 49 of the 50 states AND 23 other countries.

So next time you are in the market for a good quality fishing product you must check out Entyzer Jigs.  They are all about customer service.

Entyzer Jigs and Trevor Harvel can be contacted at
4721 Nw Green Hills Ct.
Riverside Mo. 64150
skeeterxs170@yahoo.com or 608-931-0473
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Entyzer-Jigs/235522906489199

"I have had the pleasure of fishing with Trevor Harvel, maker of Entyzer Jigs, and not only does he produce a fantastic product, you would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable fellow when it comes to catching any species of fish that our great state of Missouri has to offer. I fish approximately 260-300 days a year and Entyzer Jigs are ALWAYS on hand.  Great to see him get some recognition that he so righteously deserves.  Thanks for the great article!"

-Dean Stephens

Fall = Big Trout

October in Pennsylvania is a unique and beautiful time.  As the air begins to crisp and the fall foliage paints a perfect backdrop, the fishing once again begins to pick up.  Fish of all species collectively focus on one goal in preparation of the cold winter months.  And that goal; to get fat.  The fall feeding frenzy, as I like to call it, is on as the days get shorter and colder.  So getcha rod out and get in on the action!

To catch bigger than average fish in the fall you mush pay attention to the weather.  As each low pressure system sweeps through the area the fish will become more active. Heading out the day of or the day prior to a cold front will increase your chances of bigger fish.  As a result of fish being focused more on getting food in their stomach, they will often let their guard down.  The bigger and older smart fish are easier to deceive during the fall for this reason.  Whereas these fish would take a much closer look and notice the imperfections of a fake lure, they take the risk in an attempt to get a hearty meal!  Dropping water temps will also trigger the fishes instinct to feed as they attempt to pack on the winter pounds. 

Another rule for bigger fall fish and bigger fall trout requires anglers to tie on the big tackle.  If you want to catch bigger trout in the fall you must tie on bigger lures.  The reason is simple.  As we learned, these fish are looking to eat.  They are looking for complete meals, not little snacks.  Look at it this way.  If you are looking to fill yourself at dinner, would you grab a side salad or a 16 oz steak?  If you had both floating toward you, which would you try to catch?  Steak trumps all.

I prefer Rapala's specifically when I am in pursuit of trout.  They just work best for me.  So when I am choosing which Rapala to through in the fall, I reach for nothing smaller than a size 8.  What has been working best in the last couple weeks has been the X-Rap style of Rapala.  Regardless of your lure preference, be sure you make your casts with a full meal at the end of your line, and not just a snack.
 
One topic that relates to trout in the fall is their spawning cycle.  Brown Trout and Brook Trout both spawn in the fall.  Rainbow trout on the other hand generally spawn in the early spring.  As browns and brooks go through the spawning ritual they become more aggressive.  In an attempt to protect their redd (or nest) and fight for territory, these aggressive behaviors often lead to strikes.   

As always, good luck, be safe on the water, and practice catch and release!


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