5 Jig Fishing Tips To Catch Bigger Bass This Spring!

Want to catch bigger bass this Spring? Tired of the same old results when you go to the lake? On average, a jig catches bigger bass than most other lures. Some anglers shy away from jigs because they believe they get less bites. Understanding how to apply the jig to your fishing is critical! Not all jigs are created equal, they came in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors and each has a purpose. Today Matt explains the best jig styles for spring bass fishing and how to adapt your trailers and colors to get more bites from big bass this Spring. 

Choosing the right jig for a clear water lake is completely different than choosing one for murky water. Choosing one for big largemouth is different than choosing an offering for smallmouth. Come along as we teach the subtle differences that will seriously increase your catch rates! Jig fishing is one of the most fun ways to catch a bass. They catch both numbers and BIG bass once you’ve find tuned your method. 

Today’s video is all about simplification and building confidence. Identify the type of lake you’re fishing then focus on the right style of jigs for that environment. Below is a breakdown of our favorite jigs for different conditions along with our favorite colors, trailers, and jig fishing gear. 

Best All Around Jig… 

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin’ 1/2 oz (Go To): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Best All Around Finesse Jig… 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 3/8 oz (Supermatt Brown): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

-Yamamoto Double Tail 5” Grub (Cinnamon/Purple): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Muddy Water Jigs… 

-No-Jack Flippin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

(Hematoma, Black/Blue, Blackend Blue)

-California Swim Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

(Citrus Shad, Crappie, Tactical Shad)

Muddy Water Trailers... 

-Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

(Low Blow, Hematoma)

-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

(PB Red, Ice White, Pearl)

Clear Water Jigs... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw)

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw)

-Bass Patrol Round Rubber Football: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

(Brown/Purple, Brown/Orange, Brown/Green Pumpkin)

-Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

(Green Pumpkin Blue,  Brown Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin)

Clear Water Trailers... 

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub (4" and 5"): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

(Cinnamon Blk Purple, Smoke Black and Purple, Green Pump Purple and Copper)

-Z Man BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

(Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass, Mud Bug)

The BEST Spring Color (Magic Craw Swirl) and matching components... 

-Pitchin' Jig (Magic Craw): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Magic Craw Swirl: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

-Finesse Jig (Magic Craw Swirl): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

-Big Bite Baits 5" Grub (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Favorite Finesse Jig Rod... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Great All-Around Jig Rods... 

-Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

-G Loomis Conquest 7'6" XH 905C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

-G Loomis IMX Pro Mag Bass 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Budget Jig Rod... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G