Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide: Jigs, Colors, and Trailers For Every Season
Let's talk jigs for bass! Small finesse jigs, giant flipping jigs and everywhere in between! If you want to catch bigger bass this year, the jig is a great way to do it. Matt simplifies the whole process by narrowing it down to 6 jigs, 3 trailers, and a few rods that will work every month of the year. Don't let Winter get you down, you can take this information to the lake tomorrow and start catching fish.
The jig is known for producing larger-than-average bites throughout the year. You can use it to replace a worm, creature bait, or small swimbait and instantly upsize your catch. The trouble is there are dozens of styles and hundreds of colors. Its enough to overwhelm even a seasoned angler! Matt's goal with today's video is to help you understand what each style is for but also to eliminate all the overlap between models. You can go through the entire year with a small handful of baits in a few key colors.
When selecting jig color always start with natural tones. We typically only turn to dark or bright colors when water clarity is compromised (muddy) by rising water, wind, or algae blooms. Day in and day out a natural Green Pumpkin or Brown jig will catch bass across the country. Your rod selection is also a critical aspect of jig fishing. Finding a proper jig rod is very difficult but we did the ground work for you and will recommend some of our favorites. Below is a breakdown of the jigs, color, trailers, and gear we recommend. Each item includes a link direct to the product on Tackle Warehouse where you can see up close pictures, detailed descriptions, and color selection.
The Jigs...
-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
(Brown Craw, Canterbury Crunch, Supermatt Brown, Go To)
-Yamamoto 4" Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG
(Green Pump/Black Flake, Cinnamon/Black and Purple Flake)
-Hula Grub Head- Owner Ultra Football: http://bit.ly/2t1bY4y
--Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
(Brown Craw, Supermatt Brown, Go To)
-Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
(Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw) **Magic Craw for Spring Bass**
-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
(Hematoma, Go To)
-California Swim Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
(Crappie, Tactical Shad, Citrus Shad)
The Trailers...
-Yamamoto Double Tail 5" Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
(Cinnamon Black and Purple Flake, Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper Flake)
-Big Bite Baits 5" Grub: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE
(Tilapia, Green Pumpkin)
-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
(Green Pumpkin Red, Delicious, Tramp Stamp) **Magic Craw Swirl For Spring Bass**
-Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ
(Blue Craw, Dirty Craw, TW Green Pumpkin)
-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
(PB Red, Ice White, Shamrock Shad)
Matt's Favorite Finesse Jig Rod...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 844 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 Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Matt's Favorite All-Around Jig Rod...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 16 lb Sunline FC-100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Matt's Favorite Flippin' Stick...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Budget-Friendly Jig Rod...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 150: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
