Mystery Fish! Every once in a while you catch one of these rascals. What the heck is it? Give it guess and let me know by sending an email to jimdezurik@gmail.com. Just look at that mouth! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Amy was fishing for sunfish, and sunfish only, but it s crowded down there. So she says!!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Had a great trip to South Dakota last weekend thanks to your River Bug! It also catches clams! Thanks for continuing to make the BEST Hair Jig out there. Don ~ Mid-May 2018

Shawn shows us the versatility of Hair Jigs. He prefers Aspirin Headed Weenie Jigs, along with Walleyes comes an occasional Sturgeon. He said they are slow but powerful. You never know what s down there!!!! ~ Early April, MN 2018 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I m proud to say I m in FLW Magazine. I m in the July Issue for 2017. The article, entitled Hair Jigs, authored by Curtis Niedermier features photos and a short writeup of four of my hand-tied jigs. The four featured jigs include Scruffy, Rabbit Swim Jig, Fox Furry Critter, and the Black Bear Jig. I was interviewed in April, 2017 and asked to make four jigs to send in for photos. The quotes are my own words stated during the interview. - Jimmy D.

Hey Jim, hope all is well with you. Thought you might enjoy seeing these 12" perch I caught on your number 9 crappie jigs through the ice. Just goes to show you your jigs are not just for summer and not just for crappies. Thanks for your great products. - Jeff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This is Tom s Goby Getter jig AFTER it caught TWENTY Bass. Tom said it worked great and ordered more! This version is the for-runner of the Goby Getter and a true testament to the durability of the jig. Just un-hook and throw out for another. You can have this version of the Goby JUST ASK!! ~ Nov. 2016

Thomas has finally worn out this Cinnamon Phase Black Bear Jig! Bear hair is TOUGH, so you know how many fish were caught by this skilled angler. ~ May 2016 No idea how many Smallies I have caught on this River Bug... but it just keeps on tickin... ~ Steve

If you don t fish Jimmy D s lures, you re NOT fishing; you re out for a boat ride! ~ Lee R. My friend Dave was catching Bass and Walleye on this jig and having a great day of fishing when this God awful snapper got the jig caught in the side of its face! After a stare-down the turtle thankfully scratched it from its ugly mug. Remember that old saying Whatcha fishin for? Anything that ll bite! 1/16 oz. Furry Critter

My son Steve, and a friend, caught 16 of these brutes over 20 in one day on Swim Jigs! They were custom made for him. He adds a trailer to an all-white or all-brown jig and throws them into cover.

Otto caught his Smallie on a White Swim Jig. Steve saw a trailing fish and dropped a 3/32oz Black River Bug into its eager mouth for another DOUBLE catch. TIP: Many times the hooked fish is not alone, so keep a River Bug handy at all times! A mouth FULL of crayfish and he still went after a Swim Jig ~ July, 2015

He looks tired. I know I am! He s In!!! Now stay there! Where s the dock? Larry s 38" 11# Northern on a 1/8 oz. orange Weenie Jig ~ May, 2015

Jason and his partner won the Cabela s Tournament in May 2014. They also broke a tourney record by weighing in 5 fish totaling 30 lbs. They were aided by some of Jimmy D s custom tied jigs. BIG congrats to the skilled fisherman! (Photo at left) Having a blast on the Mississippi River. We were guided by my son Tony. This guy, Marty from Boise, calls himself my "VICE PRESIDENT OF NORTHWEST MARKETING." I just call him MY PAL. Being with friends on the water is simply unbeatable. ~ August 2013 - Jimmy D. Skill It s hard to believe you can land a fish like this with NO leader, NO net, just LOTS of SKILL by my son Steve. The fish is estimated at over 25 Lbs.

The True Story Behind This Photo The fish was a respectable 19, but what he tried to was amazing. I was fishing with my son, Steve, on a small gentle flowing river. We were working some fishy looking banks with 1/16 oz. Black River Bugs. I overshot a cast by a few inches and landed the Bug on the sand shore instead of the water s edge. The Smallie (shown) tried to beach himself after it. I could see almost the whole fish in his frantic efforts. I nudged the Bug into the water. He grabbed it instantly. This was proof to me that fish can indeed see above the water. After Steve and I shared a good laugh we set the adventurous fish free Good Fishin, - Jimmy D. This River Bug is on a short term loan to be used only for this picture. My long time friend, Frank, has caught his biggest Walleye ever on this very jig. A whopping 33 he caught other big fish with it but after the Biggie he retired it. I told him I would make more jigs just like it. He said OK fine, but I want that one back. If you want a jig like his, order one. Just tell me One like Frank s!

Other places to purchase Bugs: Monticello Bait & Tackle Monticello, MN Stop Light Bait St. Cloud, MN Hardware Hank Sartell, MN Daniel s Ace Hardware Winona, MN Everet s Bait Hager City, WS Scheels All Sports St. Cloud, MN Transue s Tackle Kittanning, PA Other places to look where Bugs have landed: In- Fisherman Magazine 2010 In- Fisherman Annual Bass Guide Bassin Magazine North American Fisherman Fur-Fish-Game Crappie World Walleye Insider Walleye Guide Bassmaster PA Game & Fish Fishingclub.com North American Fisherman April 2010 Bassin Magazine September 2010 North American Fisherman March 2011 North American Fisherman - March 2013 FLW Magazine July 2017 ~ Hair Jigs