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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Finesse Jigs - Get More Bites AND Catch Big Bass!

Why finesse jigs? When should you throw them? What are they for? Are they really that effective at catching quality and quantity at the same time? We're going to cover everything you need to know about Finesse jigs in this video!

The finesse jig shines throughout the Spring and early Summer. It produces consistently around cover, docks, and even around chunk rock. It has all the same fish catching qualities as a full size jig but it allows you to downsize your equipment and line to adapt to changing conditions. 
The next time you're on a shaky head, dropshot, or Texas Rig bite, consider throwing a finesse jig instead and you might be surprised at the number of big bass that had been lurking in front of you all along. 

The baits...
Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2j9L0j6
Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Dirty Jigs Casting Jig: http://bit.ly/2ayUXnE
Compact Pitching Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

The Trailers...
Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP
Biwaa Armored Craw 3": http://bit.ly/2AQVriS
Yamamoto 4" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Strike King Baby Menace: http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3

Matt's Favorite Finesse Jig Setup...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Chronarch MGL 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 20 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Great Crossover jerk bait combo...
Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70 in 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Best Baits For Fall Bass Fishing

Fall is fast approaching and with it comes the opportunity to catch big largemouth in the shallows. Instead of struggling to get bit on the outer ledges or deep in cover like you've done the last few months you can now target shallows flats, pockets, and breaks for schooling fish. 

In this video we cover the Top 5 Baits every angler should add to their Fall Fishing arsenal. If you struggle to catch bass in fall you're making one of two mistakes. Either you aren't fishing shallow enough or you aren't covering enough water to locate bait balls with schooling bass. The key to success is to keep moving until you locate the right size bass. Once found, each of these baits will help you capitalize on the school to catch as many bass as possible. 

Baits discussed in this video...

Photo Courtesy of Sean Moffett