Are marabou jigs the most effective TX fly fishing lure?

Any die-hard fly fishermen reading this right now are probably cringing, and I get it. Crappie jigs aren't meant for fly fishing. But I must ask; what is the real difference between a wet fly and crappie jigs? You won't convince me that a bead-head wooly bugger isn't basically a tiny marabou crappie jig. And if, like me, you don't live near any fly shops (closest to me would be an hour and a half away in Houston), I don't see why some white or black 1/32oz marabou crappie jigs from your local fishing shop wouldn't suffice. Besides, what can't you catch on them? They may be meant for crappie, and they work great for crappie, but that surely isn't the only species they'll tempt.

Personally, I've landed both game fish and rough fish using marabou jigs. The game fish I've caught include white and black crappie, largemouth bass, white and hybrid bass, and several species of sunfish.

As I said, they also work well for many rough fish species. I've landed a spotted gar and countless freshwater drum using jigs, and I've also had a few smallmouth buffalo break off on me.

I'd suggest at least a 5wt rod because of the weight of the jig, but other than that, you shouldn't have any problems. Fish them exactly as you would a bead-head bugger, and you'll see results... and it's much cheaper than ordering flies online!