Hog and I were using the Hot tamales which were working well on eyes a couple weeks ago. I like the look of the jigs and UV finish is pretty cool. Not sure it matters how you charge them but we used a JR's UV light to charge (looks like a small black LED flashlight, think he had them 2 for $10 at the JR's store). Those u.v. jigs really glow bright. I was using the smaller size (1/8 oz) in the Minnesota Vikings looking color (purple perch) and Hog was using the 1/4 oz size, not sure on color. I picked up some the other day, I like the look of the blood worm, perch, and pink squirrel colors along with the purple/yellow Vikings color.
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Here is a link on the jigs. I can't find the charging lights online, but guessing you can use whatever you have to charge them. I'd really recommend at least stopping in the JR's store if you do a lot of ice fishing. You'll definitely save money vs. going to Gander or somewhere, you'll get a lot more for your money and in my opinion they have the best ice jigs out there right now.
http://www.jackstackle.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=42
I also picked up some pannie pills and jalepeno jigs, the jalepeno jigs have been my go-to for panfish. I haven't tried the pannie pills but have heard great things about them. They are similar to the jalepeno jigs but the Pannie pills have a little different profile (pill shaped with a flat bottom). They both are tungsten. The higher density of the tungsten allows you to get down fast with a smaller profile which is nice when you need that small profile for pannies. They both have the u.v. high glow finish. He has some glitter finish jigs that I hadn't seen before that look good too.
Pannie Pills..
http://www.jackstackle.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=45
Jalapeno Tungsten...
http://www.jackstackle.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=43
I'd recommend going to the store as they have a ton of great ice fishing stuff and you'll find some good deals. They have a lot of quantity discounts and many allow you to mix and match and the quantity isn't real high. 4 for $, 5 for $, etc. I think you'll find that you are able to fill up or restock your ice tackle box for a lot less money. They also have a much better selection of ice reels than I remember. I picked up a JR's ice reel (Z2 I believe?) that seems like a great deal for around $15. It feels really smooth and for that price it seems like a deal. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but like the look and feel of it for that price. They also have a few model Ticas and a bunch of other name brand ice reels.
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