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Timber creek hand tied jigs

Cotton candy

$3

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Description

Cotton Candy Description: The Cotton Candy from Timber Creek Hand-Tied Jigs is a sweet temptation that fish can’t resist. With its soft gray chenille body, vibrant pink tail, and bubblegum-pink head accented by a striking blue eye, this jig delivers the perfect mix of flash and visibility. It’s a proven crappie killer in both stained and clear water, mimicking baitfish with a subtle pop of color that stands out just enough to trigger reaction bites. Best Used For: Spring and summer crappie fishing when fish move shallow or suspend under docks Overcast or low-light conditions where pink hues shine through the water column Stained to slightly murky water — visibility plus contrast Slow retrieves or vertical jigging near brush piles, bridge pilings, and timber Pro Tips: Pair with a 1/16 oz or 1/8 oz head for balanced drop speed and natural flutter. Use light to medium-light gear (4–6 lb line) to maximize tail movement. In colder water, pause between lifts to let the body shimmer and hover — irresistible to suspended slabs. On sunny days, tip it with a live minnow to combine flash and scent for bonus bites. Available Sizes: 1/4 oz | 1/8 oz | 1/16 oz | 3/16 oz Built by hand. Proven by fish.

Fishing Profile

Bait
Best for
Panfish, Crappie
Techniques
Jigging, Vertical Jigging
Conditions
Clear Water, Low Light, Wood
SeasonSpring
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use the Cotton Candy jig for crappie when they move shallow or suspend under docks, especially in spring and summer. Fish it with slow retrieves or vertical jigging near brush piles, bridge pilings, and timber, and pause between lifts in colder water so it shimmers/hovers for suspended fish.

Pros

  • High-visibility pink/blue-eye accents for reaction bites
  • Chenille body provides lifelike shimmer and flutter
  • Works in both stained and clear water
  • Effective for vertical jigging and slow retrieves near structure

Cons

  • Best performance depends on matching jig head weight to desired drop speed
  • Pink color benefits most in overcast/low-light conditions

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