Winter Jig Fishing Tips And Tricks!

Snow and ice won't stop us from catching fish! Come along as the guys hit the water on Dale Hollow in search of a Winter jig bite. They use a two-pronged approach throwing both a traditional football jig, and a Hula Grub in the cold January waters and it doesn't take long before big bass start coming into the boat!

Winter is a great time to throw a jig. The larger crawfish profile dragged slowly along bottom is often more than a lethargic Winter bass can resist. Similar to a swimbait, the jig creates a slow moving, oversized meal that requires little energy to eat and tends to catch bigger than average fish. Notice that Tim's first several fish were big bass, despite the brutal cold conditions. When the water temperatures plunge and the fish don't seem to want to feed, switching from a traditional football jig to a "Hula Grub" style jig will often get more bites as well. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear used in the video. We've included our preferred sizes, colors, and rod models for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TIM'S JIGS... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Green Pumpkin Large Red Flake

Head- Dobyns 1/2 oz Football: https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

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

Color: Canterbury Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

JARRED'S JIG... 

Bait- D&L 3/4 oz Wire Guard Football: https://bit.ly/3eYbnWa

Color: Cali 420

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

TIM'S HULA GRUB COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S JIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 894C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JARRED'S JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (XG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Seaguar Red Label 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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BUYER'S GUIDE: JIGS AND JIG TRAILERS ( FLIPPING TO FINESSE )

Our buyer's guide series continues with this in-depth look at jig fishing. From swim jigs to flipping jigs, from football to finesse, we're covering the best jigs, trailers, and colors for every situation! Come along as we explore the different styles, what they're for, and how to choose the best options for your lake. 

You don't need to feel overwhelmed about jig fishing. Choosing the right bait for the job is actually quite simple. Listen to our descriptions of each jig and only try the baits that best apply to you. We're keeping our trailers even simpler with just 1 or 2 recommendations for each style. Whether you're fishing thick vegetation in Florida or crystal clear water on the Great Lakes, we've got you covered with this buyer's guide. 

Below you'll find links to all the jigs, trailers, and rods in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite weight and colors for each to take even more of the guess work out. Whether you're watching this video for yourself, or to help you shop for a loved one, the links below will help you find the different options easily. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SWIM JIGS... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

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

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silver Side

Jig- Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Colors: Black and Blue, Bluegill, Tactical Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Electric One, Silver Shadow, Killer G

FLIPPING JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flipping (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, Blackend Blue, The Go To

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

Colors: Penetration, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

PITCHING JIGS... 

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

Colors: Brown Craw, Green pumpkin Craw, The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Magic Craw Swirl, Tramp Stamp

Jig- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Molting Craw

Trailer- Netbait Paca Slim 4": http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Green Pumpkin

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

Jig- Bass Patrol Living Rubber Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Colors: Brown Green Pump, Brown Orange, Brown Purple

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinn black purp, Green Pump Purple

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

Colors: The Go To, Supermatt Brown, Molting Craw

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

Colors: Tilapia

FINESSE JIG... 

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

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

MICRO JIGS... 

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

Colors: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Netbait Tiny Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

Jig- Jewel Baits Pee Wee Football (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Color: First Down, Hail Mary, PB&J

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

Colors: Canada Craw, MudBug, Green Pumpkin

Jig- Nishine Lures Finesse Football (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3gIKmrz

Color: Copper Craw, Watermelon Candy

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

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

PITCHING/FLIPPING COMBO... 

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

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

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

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

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

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

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

MICRO JIGS... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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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

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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

Night Fishing For Bass: Everything You Need To Know

Colorado Blade Spinnerbaits and Black Worms are history! Here's what you need to know about night fishing today! We're covering colors, moon phases, and a variety of lure styles that will change how you fish for Bass in the dark. 

Are you ready to catch bigger bass at night? Tired of the same old results? Don't throw the same lures as everyone else! Its time for wake baits, chartreuse crankbaits, swim jigs, and more! 

We break our lures into 4 categories. We'll discuss slow moving bottom baits, crankbaits, fast moving baits, and swimbaits. Here are our favorites...

Slow Moving Baits...

Worm- 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX
Creature- Zoom Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Hook- Owner 7/0: http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s
Weight-Brass Bullet: http://bit.ly/2jDhYXu
Glass Beads: http://bit.ly/2iOiqSD
Bobber Stopper: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

Jig- No Jack V.2: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Trailer 1- Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Trailer 2- Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5
Jig Rattles with Collar: http://bit.ly/2kIQ0dH

Crankbaits...

Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

Fast Moving Baits...

Spinnerbait (Giant Fish)- Revenge Heavy Duty: http://bit.ly/2b7GBrs
Spinnerbait (Average Fish)- River2Sea Bling: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Bladed Jig- Chatterbait Custom 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI
Swim Jig- California Swim Jig 1/2 & 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Trailer- Keitech 4.8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swimbaits...

Bull Shad Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt
BBZ Rat 50: http://bit.ly/2tHDGyU
BBZ 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P
6.8" Keitech: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Beast Hook- Weighted: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
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