3 Jig Fishing Tricks To Catch Bigger Bass This Summer! Beginner To Advanced!

Summer jig fishing is a great way to catch big bass! In today's video Matt starts off by simplifying jig fishing for the angler that just wants to build confidence in the technique. He demonstrates jig retrieves before diving in depth into how to adapt your jigs to changing conditions, how to stroke a jig, and how to adapt trailers for Summer bass fishing. 

Jig fishing is one of those techniques you can dive as deep into as you want. It can be as simple as a single jig in a great color that you use effectively throughout the year or it can be taken to a whole different level. It can also be taken to the max with different styles, colors, and retrieves. Stroking is a prime example of how a jig can be adapted to get bigger bites. In today's video Matt explains how to stroke a jig then takes it a step further and shows a simpler way to adapt the technique when fishing flats. 

Its up to you to decide how in depth you want to take your jig fishing. Below is a breakdown of the baits, trailers, and colors Matt discussed in the video. He also included the jig combo he was using as well as a few alternatives at different price points. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Our #1 Jig... 

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

Other Great Colors: Molting Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- RI Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Compact Jig... 

Jig- Compact Pitchin' 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Go To, Molting Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer #1- Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

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

Stroking Jig... 

Jig- No Jack 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Molting Craw, Go To, Okechobee 420

Trailer #1- Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Trailer #2- Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1

Alternative Jig Trailers... 

-Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

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

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

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

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

Jig Stroking Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Compact Pitchin' Jig Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Jig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

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Topwater Fishing Clearlake Before The Big Move! (Special Guest!)

Matt is headed to Tennessee but not before one last slugfest on Clearlake! Today he hops on the boat with Ross England to stick some fish before the big move! Come along as the guys chase a topwater frog bite in the morning then follow it up with jigs, creatures, and underspins! 

Its going to be a few months before Matt and Tim return to California so Matt couldn't miss the chance to catch a few more fish with Ross before leaving town. The bite was strong despite a ton of tournament boats on the water, and the guys wasted no time putting together a solid Summer pattern. The key this morning was fishing outside corners of cover with a frog. The fish weren't in the pockets, they were right out on the points hunting small baitfish as they passed by. 

Once the sun got overhead the bite shut down but Ross was quick to adapt to an underspin to fire the bite back up. Matt utilized a creature bait to cover water as the temperatures climbed and between them, the guys continued catching fish until midday. 

Below you'll find a breakdown of the baits and equipment used in today's video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. Additionally, we've included a link to Ross' Guide Service if you're interested in spending a day fishing Clearlake while Matt and Tim are out of the area. 

-Ross England Clearlake Guide Service: http://bit.ly/2mb7DIP

Today's Baits... 

Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Favorite Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

Underspin- CoolBaits Down Under Underspin (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Swimbait Trailer- Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

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

Trailer- Missile Baits D Bomb (Green Pumpkin Watermelon): http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Wobble Head- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pivot Point 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Creature Bait- Zoom Z-Craw (Standard): http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Favorite Colors: California 420, Junebug, Huckleberry

Matt's Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Wobble Head Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy (755): http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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

Budget Frog Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy (736): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Spectra Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Budget Wobble Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

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How To Fish Swing Head Jigs For Summer Bass (Watts Bar Lake)

Swing Heads paired with creature baits and swimbaits are one of the most effective baits for BIG Summer bass. Today is Matt's first time on Watts Bar Lake and he's armed himself with swing heads in search of bass. Come along as he explores the lake, teaches the fine details of fishing swing heads for Smallmouth, Largemouth, and a surprising mix of other species in today's video. 

The swing head gained a ton of popularity a few years ago when Tommy Biffle saw tournament success with the Biffle Head. In recent years the hype has died back and many anglers have forgotten this technique. While effective year round, our favorite time to throw it is post spawn into Summer. There is just something about it that draws a consistently larger bite than other baits. Its great for covering water, locating fish, and catching those key kicker fish that we're all searching for. 

While it can be done with a variety of creature or swimbait trailers, all of our favorite options are hard kicking creatures. The two that really stand out are the Keitech Crazy Flapper and the Zoom Z Craw. Both baits have a great profile and a ton of action on the back of the swinging jig head. Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment Matt used in today's video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

The Heads... 

-Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

(1/2 oz 4/0 Hook and 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook)

-Swagger Tungsten Football Swing: https://bit.ly/2ZM9PIq

(3/8 and 1/2 oz with 3/0 Hook)

Today's Baits... 

-Keitech Crazy Flapper 4.4: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

(Green Pumpkin Watermelon, Double Trouble, Electric Junebug)

-Zoom Z Craw Standard: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

(Green Pumpkin, JuneBug, Tilapia)

Other Great Trailers... 

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

-NetBait Paca Craw: http://bit.ly/2wlVAfh

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Xzone Swammer Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Matt's Combo... 

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

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

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

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

Favorite Combo For Tungsten Swing Heads... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F 7'5": http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Budget Combo For Swing Heads... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: 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

How Fish React To Different Lures - Incredible Underwater Bite Footage!

Come underwater and watch the incredible reactions these fish have to different lures! Watch how incredibly accurate they are as they strike at lures while dodging the hooks. Its amazing! Most anglers consider fish to be basic and instinctual but this footage suggests they have incredible control while attacking their prey. While watching their behavior Tim provides key clues to help you adapt your fishing to become a better bass fisherman this year. 

This video came about because Tim was watching underwater footage of bass while quarantined at home during this pandemic. He noticed a tendency with the fish to bite just behind the hook on a jig. As he began digging through footage he noticed it was the same with worms and swimbaits as well. Could it be that bass are really that smart? It would appear so! With that in mind, what can you do differently to increase your odds of catching these fish? 

Tim suggests a few different solutions. The first is to shorten the trailers on your jigs. The shorter the pinchers are, the more likely they'll fully engulf the jig. Second is to adapt your hooks, even going to a red hook to draw a directed strike toward the hook. For finesse fishermen, Tim suggests going to smaller worms, lighter line, and much smaller hooks so they go unnoticed by the bass. Lastly, adjust your hookset on larger baits. Often times its wise to wait a moment and give the fish the opportunity to fully engulf the bait. 

Below is a breakdown of the baits in order of appearance. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included color recommendations to help you fish with confidence. 

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

Trailer- Z Man TRD CrawZ (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Jig- Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Football (Supermatt Brown): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub (Green Pump Green/Purp): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Jig- Z Man Shroomz 3/16 oz Micro Finesse Jig (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2UcGaBP

Trailer- Z Man TRD CrawZ (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Swimbait- Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" and  2.4": http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Donko

Swimbait- 10" Huddleston Deluxe ROF 12 (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2nztmdj

Dropshot Worm - Keitech 5.5" Easy shaker worm: http://bit.ly/2R2t8a3

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Shad, Electric Shad

Dropshot Worm- Big Bite 3" Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pump Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Chick Magnet

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Tie-On 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Swimbait- Savage Gear 4D Trout 6" (Trout): http://bit.ly/399bx97

Red Treble Hook... 

-Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2wSknXp

-Gamakatsu Round Bend Treble: https://bit.ly/2WcMhca

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

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TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G