5 Jig Modifications Every Angler Needs To Know!

It's time to level up your jig fishing! Jigs are a staple technique in bass fishing and these simple tricks will help you catch a lot more fish! From skirt modifications, to trailer tricks, to weed guard changes, these are the tricks that Matt and Tim use to catch fish when conditions get tough, and everyone else stops getting bites!

We've dialed in these jig mods through years of experimentation with jigs, while fishing all around the country. The chartreuse trick for murky water, using the exposed hook to catch wary fish, shortening trailers to create a bite sized package; all of these were born from real fishing experiences. If you want to catch more fish, these are the most effective ways to accomplish your goal!

Below you'll find links to all the jigs, jig trailers, and color options Matt discussed in the video. We've also included his favorite rod and reel combos for fishing jigs effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

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RELATED VIDEO...

•How To Make Your Own Finesse Jig: https://youtu.be/VyIwpZLmJ4w

FAVORITE JIGS BY STYLE...

Micro– MissileJigs Micro Football Jig: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors:

Flipping (Grass)– Dirty Jigs No–Jack Flipping: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, Black and Blue, The Go To

Pitching (Wood)– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Hematoma

Football (Dragging) – Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, Alabama Craw, The Go To

Finesse (Docks) – Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw, Kentucky Craw

FAVORITE JIG TRAILERS...

Chunk– Berkley Powerboat Maxscent Meaty Chunk: https://bit.ly/4qmFTvA

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin

Full Craw (Action)– Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Black Blue Laminate

Full Craw (Profile)– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

Grub– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Purple

Finesee– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue

Senko– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Chartreuse Black Flake, Chartreuse Grn and Chart

MATT'S PITCHING JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S FLIPPING JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" XX Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

MATT'S FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Model: 7' Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/41yAh5W

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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3 Underwater Lessons To Help You Catch More Bass!

Dive below the surface with us as we study the behavior of bass in their natural surroundings! There is so much to be learned when we watch how bass interact in their natural environment. Subtle details in their behavior quickly emerge, even before we begin to present lures to them. Today Tim is sharing 3 keys that he has learned through years of filming underwater footage that will help you become a better angler.

The average angler never considers their direct impact on the environment around them. They stomp around the boat, talk loudly, start and stop their motor, all without a second thought. The truth is, all of these choices have real impacts below the surface. Bass are keenly aware of their surrounds. Subtle changes in shadows, sounds, or vibrations, can be enough to shut fish down. If you want to be a more consistent angler, remember these 3 key takeaways this Spring...

•Be As Quiet As Possible

•Downsize Your Baits For Consistent Bites

•Cast As Far As Possible To Mask Your Presence

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've also included both a budget–friendly Spinning Combo and budget–friendly BFS combo for fishing these smaller presentations effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS AND MERCH

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TIM'S DOWNSIZED CRAWS AND CREATURES...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Black Blue/ Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Float

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

DOWNSIZED JIGS AND JIGHEADS...

•Great Lakes Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Brown, Brown/Black

•Keitech Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

•Zman Ned LockZ EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Favorite Size: 1/10 oz

THIN LINES FOR BETTER PRESENTATIONS...

•Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Favorite Size: 6 lb

•Seaguar Gold Label Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Favorite Size: 6 lb

•Sunline Almight Sinking Braid: https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Favorite Size: 13 lb

•Seaguar PEX8 Ultra Thin Braid: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Favorite Size: 16 lb

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Seaguar Red Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALL AROUND BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

ALL AROUND SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Shakyhead 7' Med Light: https://bit.ly/2Ibeo70

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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Two Baits That Catch February Bass! (During Tough Conditions)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an exciting afternoon on the water! The post-frontal morning was 19 degrees, but the afternoon bite is hot! Matt has set his sights on dam fishing the TVA and the fish are ready to feed, despite the tough conditions.

Matt chose to fish a dam today because the fast current positions the fish in predictable locations. He used two main baits (an A–Rig and a paddle tail swimbait) because of their drawing power in the fast moving water. Listen to the details about color and fish positioning as Matt catches fish one after another on what should have been a very tough day.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the afternoon. We've also included his exact rod and reel combos, as well as any upgrades he made to his gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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MINI FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

FULL SIZE FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– MissileBaits Shockwave: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC

Color: Frosted Purple

PADDLE TAIL...

•Zman 5" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Color: Sexy Mullet

•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Color: Naked

UNDERSPIN...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

MATT'S APPAREL...

Hat– TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp

Jacket– Aftco Drift Jacket: https://bit.ly/4sV3XYA

Hoodie– Aftco Mid Layer Full Zip: https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo

Bibs– Aftco Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 764C: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Reel– Daiwa Mangetsu: https://bit.ly/3YwWAZK

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

PADDLE TAIL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'0" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (17 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

The Best Fishing Rod For Every Technique! ( Budget To High End )

This is EVERYTHING you need to know about fishing rods! From how to get the most out of budget rods, to the meaning behind rod action and power codes. Tim is showing everything you need to know to get the best fishing rods for your favorite techniques, regardless of your budget and skill level!

Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers have no idea what they need. You're at the mercy of a tackle shop employee or an online review as you spend hard earned money on a new rod. It doesn't have to be that way! Understanding ratings, codes, and how popular brands differ, will take all the guess work out so you can make the best selections for your fishing style.

Below you'll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We've also included a few budget friendly rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

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If you're an advanced angler, let us know two of your favorite models from this rod line. If not, pay close attention and enjoy the cheat sheet below of all our favorite models by technique.

St. Croix Black Bass Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

FAVORITE CASTING RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

JIG (PITCH AND FLIP): St. Croix Legend X2 7'4" Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

JIG (FOOTBALL): G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

BUDGET: Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

JERKBAIT: Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium- Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

BUDGET: Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

A–RIG: Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7'8" Hvy (784): https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

BUDGET: Dobyns Fury 7'6" Med Hvy (765): https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

CHATTERBAIT: Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'2" Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

BUDGET: Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Med Hvy Ex Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

SPINNERBAIT: St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'3" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

HEAVY FLIPPING: Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

BUDGET: Daiwa Tatula XT 7'6" XH: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

SENKO/ T–Rig: Fenwick World Class 7’1" Med Hvy XF: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

BUDGET: Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Med Hvy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

PADDLE TAIL: Megabass Destroyer P5 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 7'3" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

FINESSE SWIM/UNDERSPIN: Shimano Expride B 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

MATT: Daiwa Steez AGS 7'6" Med Med Light: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

LIPLESS: St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Med Hvy Moderate – Carbon Cranker

BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

DEEP CRANK: Dobyns Champion XP 805 CB: https://bit.ly/29OVD4V

BUDGET: 13 Fishing Oath 7'3" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4kbRaNq

SQUAREBILL: Megabass Levante "Flat Side Special": https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 7'3" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

GLIDEBAIT: Dobyns Champion XP 806H: https://bit.ly/2aivwYX

BUDGET: Dobyns Fury XP 806H: https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

JIG HOOK SWIMBAIT: Shimano Outlier 8'0" XH: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

BUDGET: Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

FROG: Dobyns Champion Extreme XP 746: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

BUDGET: Dobyns Fury 745: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

TOPWATER: Megabass Destroyer Z-Crank Elsiel: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

MATT: G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

SHAKEY HEAD: Abu Garcia Zenon 7'0" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

BUDGET: Fenwick HMG 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

BAIT FINESSE: Cashion Icon 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

FAVORITE SPINNING RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

STROLLING: Shimano Expride 6'10" MH XF: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee

BUDGET: Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium XF: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

DROPSHOT/DICE: St. Croix Legend X2 6'10" MLXF: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

NED RIG: G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/4bIiddV

BUDGET: St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

HAIR JIG: G Loomis NRX+901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

BUDGET: Daiwa Tatula Cork 7'6" Med Light: https://bit.ly/4f8RRV2

NEKO RIG/COIKE: Megabass Destoyer P5 6'11" Landsat: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

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