Slider Grubs

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[cool][#0000ff]Back in the late 70's, I tried some new plastic baits I found on the wall at the old Anglers' Inn store in Sandy. They were called "Charley Brewer Slider Jigs". I got them primarily for the unique jig heads they came with, to enable me to fish the brushy cover at Pineview and the rocky and brushy spots at Utah Lake.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]They worked great, with or without the fancy heads. After a while, I quit buying the weedless heads and making my own when I needed them. Lincoln Beach rocks still ate them. Nothing is totally snagproof at Lincoln Beach.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Since then, these little wiggly sticks have become a standard in my tackle boxes wherever I have ended up. They have caught many fish of many species, from both fresh and salt water. Often, they catch fish when nothing else is working.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I got my first slider jigs in Utah, but I cannot find any stores that carry them here anymore. I get mine from Cabelas. They seem to be the only place that carries them anymore. And, many of the colors formerly available (like some of the greens and browns...crawdad colors) are no longer being sold. In fact, I can't even find my favorite smoke sparkle any more. Good I bought twenty packages before they were discontinued.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]These little jigs are some of the best you can use for Utah's "pan fish"...white bass, crappies, perch, 'gills and smallies (largemouth too). And, yes, they are great for ice fishing. The little swimming tail wiggles at the slightest motion of the rod. The white and the chartreuse are at least as effective as paddlebugs, whattacrickets and boogers.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In the pics taken from the Cabelas online store, you can see the current colors available. I have attached pics showing the standard colors I have accumulated over the years, and some of the custom dyed colors I have found to be most effective. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have also included a pic of some of the styles and colors of jig heads I use most for fishing these plastics. Most of the time you will be fishing water less than 10-15 feet deep, so light tackle and size 4 hooks on 1/16 and 1/32 oz. heads are about right. I fish them both as single jigs and rigged tandem...with either two jigs of the same color or different.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On many of my small jig heads, I use a pair of flat surface pliers to squeeze the soft lead heads flatter. This makes for more painted surface (bigger profile), and also adds to the wiggle and flutter...either on the drop or while retrieving. Sometimes the plain small round head works best. You have to experiment.[/#0000ff]
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Charlie Brewer's Panfish Sliders An absolute must for anyone who pursues crappie and other panfish. Charlie Brewer designed his original panfish slider heads over 35 years ago, and they're still catching fish. The up and down, swimming action of the slider imitates an injured baitfish, just begging perch, crappie, bream and even trout to take a bite. The jig heads are made with an offset hook, allowing the body to be fished as a grub or as a texas rig. Available in a variety of colors and weights.

Charlie Brewer's Crappie Slider Grub
Grubs are 1-1/2" long with a soft body, and a vibra-tail that imitates the movement of bait to invite a strike. These slider bodies also can be used with other jig heads. 20 per pack.
Colors: (001)White, (221)Cotton Candy, (090)Black/Chartreuse, (096)Chartreuse, (205)Red/Chartreuse, (241)Glow.


Charlie Brewer's Crappie Slider Heads
The weedless design of these heads will keep your jig free of annoying obstructions. 20 per pack.
Available: 1/32 oz.,1/16 oz., 1/8 oz., 1/4 oz.
Colors: (026)Orange, (003)Black, (005)Red, (096)Chartreuse.
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