Jitter fly ?s

[chowder]

Got a few of these the other day & I have some questions

1. Anybody had much success w/ these things?( I am kinda intrigued w/ the Goby pattern.)

2. What leader lengths have worked for what species and are there seasonal variations?

3. I noticed that you can actually unscrew the eye assembly from the body and hook of the fly. This seems like it could lead to trouble w/ a rampaging King. Any problems w/ this?

[Gotta Bite]

I bought one last year in what I believe was a 42nd colored fly. It had alot of movement in the water. but no luck with it. I also broke the cup or lip on it. I got kings on Atomik and Big weenie flies in similar color patterns not the Jitter. Not saying they are better, but the Jitter Fly cup or lip did not seem to make a difference. It can't hurt to buy one. You might have better results than me.

[jason]

they suck thats why the bussisness went under

[gordy mohr]

I tried a couple of these last summer. Absolutely no hits on them. They look good, I tried them off dipseys and riggers with and without flashers but no takers. Im dont think they will stay in my tackle box much longer.

[Hookedup]

I ran them on Cayuga last spring behind spinn Dr, caught lakers but after two or three fish they fell apart . I have few in my basement still in the box. Sean

[whiteknuckler]

These things look and act great. Too bad they boated me NO fish last year.... Saw my first one at Capt. Ernie's table when he was at Cabela's and I was impressed, now I'm only impressed with Capt. Ernie.

[TrophySeeker]

Ha! I caught only Lakers on mine last year too. Inside turns off the wire dipsy and the mud chickens went crazy!

[chowder]

Thanks for the input; sounds like another "new idea" is going to bite the dust!

[skipper19]

Jitter flies occupy most of my flybox for one reason....They work...they catch fish...and brought home some $ last season in the LOC....Fish of the day. Fall LOC was the first I ran them last Fall. 18 to 20 in. leader, Tie a perfection loop in the flouro leader that comes on it. troll at 2.4 to 2.8 behind a spin doctor or pro troll flasher/downrig, dipsey, copper (they all collect fish). 4 inch streaker, pretty jane is my favorite. after about 10 steelhead all in one day it was a bit tattered but still there. They are still in business and just put goby patterns in the box yesterday, bought at Narby"s....now what?

Mark