How Fish React To Different Jigs!!! Amazing Underwater Bite Footage!!

The strikes are violent! We headed underwater with a variety of jigs to see how different bass would react. Largemouth and Smallmouth both aggressively attack a jig with tenacity rarely seen with other lures. Depending on how you rig it, a jig can imitate a crawdad, a bluegill, or a variety of other prey species. Watch how these different fish attack everything from a large pitchin' jig down to the smallest of finesse football jigs.

Do you fish a jig? Some anglers love them, others struggle to find consistent success. After watching how these fish react, its clear that a jig should have a permanent place in your arsenal! Two keys to a jig's effectiveness are its adaptability and its weedless characteristics. With a handful of different head designs a jig can be adapted virtually any circumstance. 

Pay close attention to which jigs and trailers these fish were most aggressive with. Also pay attention to which retrieves/hops triggered the most aggressive bites. Below is a breakdown of all the baits and trailers used in the video (In order of appearance), along with color recommendations for each. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos of each item.

Jig #1... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color Shown: Magic Craw)

Also Recommend: Go To, Okeechobee 420

-Big Bite Baits Finesse Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Color Shown: Tilapia

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

Jig #2... 

-Bass Patrol Round Rubber Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Color Shown: Brown Orange Silicon

Also Recommend: Brown Green Pumpkin Silicon, Brown/Purple

-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Orange

Also Recommend: Canada Craw, Molting Craw

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

Color Shown: Mud Bug

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

Jig #3... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 7/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Color Shown: Go To

Also Recommend: Magic Craw Swirl, Green Pumpkin Craw

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub 4": http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin/Black Flake

Also Recommend: Green Pump Purple and Copper, Smoke Black and Purple

Jig #4... 

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color Shown: Magic Craw

Also Recommend: Bluegill 2, Bever Craw

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color Shown: Magic Craw Swirl

Also Recommend: Payback, Spiked Watermelon, Tramp Stamp

Jig #5... 

-Keitech Tungsten Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Blue

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

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

Color Shown: Sprayed Grass

Also Recommend: Hot Snakes, Green Pumpkin

Favorite Finesse/Football jig Rod... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

All-Around Jig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass-X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: 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

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

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

5 Jig Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing

These 5 tricks will save you time and money! You can catch bigger bass with less gear by making some simple changes to your bass fishing. This Fall we are simplifying jig fishing! Don't worry about having every kind of jig in every color, you don't need it! You can do amazing things with a handful of simple jigs and trailers when you understand how to use them to your advantage.

Matt breaks his Fall jig fishing down into 3 styles of bass jig. He recommends pitching jigs, football jigs, and finesse jigs. Each jig has a unique purpose but when paired with a handful of trailer options and colors, they can be adapted to virtually any situation. Without question, if we could only have one, it would be the pitching jig. Don't let color overwhelm you either, focus on natural tones in several key colors and you're ready to fish all the way in to Winter.

Matt goes on to explain how to select the right jig rod. So many anglers don't understand what makes one rod better than another for jig fishing. The key to a quality jig rod is a balance of back bone (power) and tip flex (shock absorption). You need a rod that can drive the jig hook home but immediately following, you need a rod that can absorb the violent head shakes of a big bass.

Below is a breakdown of the jigs (with color recommendations), trailer options, and equipment that Matt and Tim use to catch jig fish all Fall and Winter.

The Jigs...

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

(Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Hematoma)

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermat Brown, Go To)

-Bass Patrol Football 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

(Green Pumpkin/Brown, Brown/Purple)

-Keitech Football Jig 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

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

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 5/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

(Go To, Supermat Brown, Canterbury Craw)

Jig Trailers...

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

(Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red Flake)

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

(Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Black/Red Flake)

-Strike King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

(Black Blue Flake, Blue Craw, Hard Candy)

-Z Man TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

(California Craw, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug)

Matt's Favorite Jig Rod...

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

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

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 20 lb Sunline FC100 System: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Matt's Favorite Finesse Jig Rod...

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

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

G Loomis MBR Rods...

-GLX MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

-IMX Pro MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

-E6X MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lzoEMm

Matt's Jig Storage...

-Plano Stowaway 3740 Waterproof: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

-Plano Stowaway 3700 Deep Waterproof: http://bit.ly/2xjccls