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

Summer Jig Fishing Tricks When Its HOT Outside! (How To Catch More Fish)

If you've ever wanted to catch bass on a jig, now is the time! These jig fishing tricks work! Summer is an awesome time to learn the jig because bass are in predictable locations. If you want to catch bigger bass on hot days, a jig is a great way to do it!

Do you struggle with the jig? We can fix that! Pay close attention as Matt breaks down 3 key scenarios where a jig will put big fish in the boat. He's identified the locations, the times to fish them, and the exact baits that will get you bit. It really is that easy! Hot Summer days are prime time for the jig!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. He's included the exact jigs, trailers, and colors he recommends for these hot Summer days. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Red Flake

Alternate Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Tilapia Magic

PUNCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Punching Jig: https://bit.ly/2cB4j2F

Size: 1 oz - 1 1/4 oz

Colors: Hematoma, Okeechobee 420, The Go To

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flipping: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 3/4 oz

Colors: The Go To, Hematoma

PUNCHING/FLIPPING JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Tilapia Magic

•MissileBaits Chunky D: https://bit.ly/3LcLmDK

Colors: Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

•Xzone Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Black Blue Laminate, Green Pumpkin

COMPACT PITCHING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Colors: Alabama Craw, The Go To

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

MICRO JIGS...

•MissileJigs Ike's Micro Jig: https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Dill Pickle

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

Colors: watermelon Candy, Black Blue Flake

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

•Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Size: Chunk or Tiny Chunk

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Summer Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

FLIPPING AND PUNCHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

MATT'S FAVORITE JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

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

SWINGING JIGS – The BEST Way To Catch EARLY SUMMER Bass!

This is the EASIEST way to catch a big bass during the transition to Summer! The Swing head jig is often overlooked but should be at the top of every angler's list! This technique is easy to master, requires no new gear, and works all over the country! Forget your old patterns, pick up a swing head jig and start catching fish!

Anyone can catch fish with this technique! Pair a kicking trailer (of course we have our favorites, and for good reason), to a swinging jig head. Swim it along the bottom and the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and other soft plastics, our best results have consistently come with creature baits. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use for this technique, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Head– Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait– XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

FAVORITE HEADS...

Lead– Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook

Tungsten– Swagger Tungsten Swinging Football: http://bit.ly/2MmBuur

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 3/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook, 1 oz 5/0 Hook

Independent Head– Gamakatsu Hybrid Swing: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Independent Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 - 4/0

FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

•Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Blue Craw

SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

•Zoom Z Craw Jr: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

MATT'S FAVORITE COMBO... 

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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

BEST "BANG FOR THE BUCK" COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

UNDERWATER BASS STRIKES ON JIGS!!! + Jig Fishing Tips!!

Its amazing how aggressive bass can be! Sometimes they inhale the jig, other times they shake it like a dog on a bone! Come underwater and check out all these amazing strikes on different styles of jigs! In the midst of it all, we're giving up the most guarded secret in all of jig fishing... when to set the hook!

It doesn't matter if the jig is your favorite lure or if you've thrown in the towel and don't believe you'll ever catch a bass on a jig, you can learn from this footage. Watch how some fish pick the bait up by the trailer or the skirt while others inhale it completely. Remember these images the next time you hit the water and it will be much easier to discern what your fishing are doing when you feel the "tick" in the line. 

Below you'll find links to all the jigs in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and trailers for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JIGS IN THE UNDERWATER FOOTAGE (In The Order They Appear)... 

Jig #1- Keitech Tungsten (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

Jig #2- Z Man Shroomz (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UcGaBP

Color: Mocassin Craw

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

Jig #3- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Color: Supermatt Brown

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

Color: Hard Candy

Jig #4- Dirty Jigs Pitching Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: Norcal Craw

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

Color: Watermelon Red

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

Color: First Down

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

Color: Crawfish

TIM'S FOOTBALL JIG... 

-Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz Football: http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Color: Norcal Craw

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purp Copper 

TIM'S HULA GRUB...

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

Color: Natural Shad

HULA GRUB HEADS...

Lead- Dobyns Football: https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

Tungsten- Swagger Football: https://bit.ly/3msaQ2O

HIGH-END ALL-AROUND 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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" JIG COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Levante: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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