BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST JIGS AND JIG TRAILERS! (By Style)

Today's begins our 2024 Holiday Buyer's guide series! Today's video is all about jig fishing! These are the best swim jigs, flipping jigs, football jigs and micro jigs we can find! We're exploring how head shapes and hook sizes impact the baits. We're also covering our favorite jig trailers by style, as well as the rods we rely on to fish them effectively.

Jig fishing is a staple bass fishing technique. If you're not comfortable catching bass with jigs, you still have room to grow as an angler. Luckily, the technique is very simple! You don't need every jigs style, typically one or two jigs will cover all the situations you'll face on your lake. Once you've chosen those, pair with the appropriate trailer options, and you're done!

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs and trailers we discussed them in the video. We've included our favorites sizes and colors for each category, as well as the rods we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

MICRO JIGS...

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

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Nishine Finesse Cover jig: https://bit.ly/3EE8w1O

Size: 1/3 oz

Colors: Watermelon Candy, Pumpkin Pepper Green

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

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin Black, Matte Black Brown

FOOTBALL JIG...

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

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, Alabama Craw

PITCHING JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitching Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

FLIPPING JIGS...

•No Jack Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 5/8 oz

Color: Hematoma, Molting Craw, The Go To

•Canterbury Compact Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/3G939YN

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Hematoma, Magic Craw Swirl, The Go To

SWIM JIGS...

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

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

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

Color: Shamrock Shad, PB Red

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

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue

Trailer– Gambler EZ: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush, Electric One

Jig– Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

Trailer– Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

Jig– Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill

Trailer– Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, 309

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

•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

FULL SIZE JIG TRAILERS...

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Black Shadow Flare

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craws: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purp Cop Fly

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

FINESSE FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

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

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

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

FAVORITE JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

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

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

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Buyer's Guide: Best Casting Rod and Reel Combos Under $200

Welcome to the 2019 Holiday Buyer's Guide Series! These are the most requested videos of the year and we're thrilled to bring them back for 2019! We're kicking it off with Rod and Reel Combos Under $200! Matt and Tim show some of the best values on the market in this quick review of rods and reels from a variety of companies.

Why start with $200 combos? $100 for a rod or reel seems to be the threshold where you start seeing huge leaps in technology. The reels become smoother and lighter while the rods become more sensitive and action specific. Since this is the threshold where most anglers advancing from beginner to intermediate tend to purchase, companies often strive to put products in the category that defy their price point. This is great news for the angler looking for the best equipment at the lowest price!

In today's video Matt and Tim explore 7 different combos. These rods and reels stand out from the pack with great sensitivity, actions, and features that rise above similarly priced products. Below you will find links to all of the products in the video. Matt and Tim also picked their two favorite combos each and are listing those above the rest of the combos. To make it even easier for you this holiday season the guys included their favorite actions for each rod and reel model so that you and your loved once can easily select the best "bang for the buck" models.

Tim's First choice... SLX/SLX Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

(6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'2" Heavy)

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

(SLX150HG)

Tim's Second Choice... Fury/Daiwa CG Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

(7' Medium heavy, 7' Heavy, 8' heavy swimbait)

Reel- Daiwa CG80: http://bit.ly/2NxaGbe

(CG80HS)

Matt's First Choice... Intenza/Caius Combo...

Rod- Shimano Intenza: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

(7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'4" Heavy)

Reel- Shimano Caius B: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

(CIS150HGB)

Matt's Second Choice... Bass X/SLX Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

(7'1" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy)

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

(SLX150HG)

The Other Great Combos Around $200...

Rod- Cashion CRT: http://bit.ly/2qxYIUj

(7' Heavy, 7'3" Medium Heavy)

Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT: http://bit.ly/35hugfH

(FGCT100HS)

Rod- Dobyns Colt: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

(7' Medium Heavy, 7' Medium Heavy Cranking, 7'3" Heavy)

Reel- Daiwa CG80: http://bit.ly/2NxaGbe

(CG80HS)

Rod- Lews TP-1 Black Speed Stick: http://bit.ly/2Ovtbxc

(7' Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy)

Reel- Lews Speel Spool LFS: http://bit.ly/2xEElEw

(SS1SHA)

Buyer's Guide: Best Rod/Reel Combos Under $300

Looking for a new Rod and Reel combo? Here are our top picks for great combos that won't break the bank as we continue the 2017 Holiday Buyer's Guide.

There are so many awesome combos in this price range that it was hard to narrow down but we did it, you'll find the list below...

Baitcasting Rods...
Megabass Levante ($199): http://bit.ly/2sssatO
Dobyns Fury ($109): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Shimano Zodias ($199): http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe   
Shimano Curado ($159): http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Baitcasting Reels...
Casitas 150 ($99): http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Curado 70 ($199): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Citica I ($149): http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4
Curado 200K ($179): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Orra Winch ($70): http://bit.ly/2hbQg6l

Spinning Rods...
Megabass Levante ($199): http://bit.ly/2zYpx6m
Dobyns Fury ($109): http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Shimano Curado ($159): http://bit.ly/2ydQjbi
Shimano Zodias ($199): http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Spinning Reels...
Shimano Nasci 2500 ($100): http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Shimano Ultegra 2500 ($150): http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 ($100): http://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Daiwa Tatula LT 2500 ($190): http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Rod Recommendations by Technique...

Frog/Flip: Dobyns 7'3" Mag Heavy, Shimano 7'5" Heavy, Megabass 7'9" Flipping Special
All-Around Rod: Megabass Extreme Mission Type F, Shimano 7'2" Medium heavy, Dobyns 7'3" Med/Hvy
Crankbait Rod: Shimano 7'6" Moderate, Dobyns 7' Med/Hvy Crank, Megabass Flat Side Special
Dropshot/Ned/Tube Rod: Shimano 7' Med/Light, Megabass Stinger Shot, Dobyns 7' Medium

Preferred Line Choices...
Braided- MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Braided- Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Fluoro- Sunline Asassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Fluro- Seguar AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
Mono- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Upcoming Buyer's Guides...

Nov 24 (Black Friday)- High End Combos
Nov 27 (Cyber Monday)- Topwater Fishing

Much more to come! Let us know what you want to see and we'll do our best to adapt this Holiday Buyer's Guide Series to your needs.
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Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide

The Holiday Buyer's Guide series continues with this video on JIG FISHING! We cover the jigs, trailers, and gear but keep it really simple so both fisherman and their loved ones can benefit from the information. 

The purpose of this video is for you to share it with your loved ones to make it easier for them to get you the gifts you really want this Christmas. Below is a break down of the jigs, trailers, rods, and reels shown in this video. Please use the links provided before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse so they know you came from us. Thank you for the support and enjoy the gear! 

Jigs...

No Jack Flippin Jig:
Try the 5/8 oz. in colors "Alabama Craw", "Pay Day", or "Green Pumpkin Candy"

Pitchin' Jig: 
Try the 1/2 oz. in colors "The Go To", "Super Matt Brown", "Molting Craw", and "Norcal Craw"

Finesse Football Jig:
Try the 3/8 oz. in colors "Super Matt Brown", "Okeechobee 420", or "Big Texan"

Compact Finesse Jig: 
Try the 3/8 oz. in colors "Green Pumpkin Craw", "Okeechobee 420", or "Alabama Craw"

California Swim Jig:
Try the 3/4 oz. in colors "Alabama Bream", "Tactical Shad",  and "Tactical Chartreuse Shad"

Jig Trailers...

Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver
Try colors "Dirty Wizard", "Black/Blue Flake", or "Watermelon Red"

Yamamoto Double Tail Grub
Try colors "Cinnamon Bk & Pr Flake" or "Grn Pumpkin Bk Flk"

Strike King Rage Bug
Try Colors "Green Pumpkin" or "California Craw"

Keitech 4.8 Swim Jig Trailer
Get the 4.8 size in "Crystal Shad" or "Green Pumpkin"

Rod and Reel Combos...

Lighter jig combo:
Rod- 7'2" Medium Zodias
Reel- Curado 200I

Medium Jig Combo:
Rod- 7'8" 4 Power (784)
Reel- Curado 200I

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Heavy Jig Combo:
Rod- 7'6" Flipping (765 Flip)
Reel- Curado 200I

We have done much more detailed jig videos in the past so if you would like more information on fishing a jig for bass check out the following videos:

Winter Jig Fishing: https://youtu.be/2e9LkMgTQwc
Jig Modifications: https://youtu.be/pCfL2ZuhBrQ
Simplifying Your Jig Selection: https://youtu.be/SyR4fiWuMag
Simplifying Your Jig Trailers: https://youtu.be/FLeTxQFGQkY

Jig fishing is an amazing way to catch giant bass. Whether you're just purchasing jigs for the bass fisherman in your life as a Christmas present or you're a serious bass angler trying to catch bigger bass, the jigs, jig trailers, and the rod and reel combos in this video will make a huge difference on your quest for a trophy bass!