Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs and Trailers For Bass Fishing

In today's Buyer's Guide we're exploring the best jigs for every situation! From swim jigs to football jigs, flipping to finesse, there is a jig that will help you catch more fish. Come along as we explore the different styles, what they're for, and how to choose the best options for your local fisheries.

We're covering a variety of jigs today. We're starting off with heavy duty jigs, both swim jigs and flipping, then looking at all-around jigs, finesse jigs, and ending with micro jigs. For every jig there is a matching trailer that creates the perfect package whether you're imitating a crawdad, a bluegill, or a baitfish. The key is knowing how to pair them up and when to use each style. 

Below you'll find links to all our favorite jigs. There are also links to our favorite trailers, including favorite sizes and colors where applicable. We've even included our favorite rod and reel combos for jig fishing. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Swim Jigs... 

-California Swim Jig (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Citrus Shad

-Dirty Jigs Skirted Swim Jig (5/16-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Crappie, Alabama Bream

Flippin Jigs... 

-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flippin (1/2-3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, Go To, Molting Craw

All-Around Jigs... 

-Tour Level Pitchin' Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Go To, Okeechobee 420, Green Pumpkin Craw

-Compact Pitchin Jig (3/8-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Alabama Craw, Go To, Okeechobee 420

Football Jigs... 

-Bass Patrol Round Rubber (3/8-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Colors: Brown/Orange, Brown/Purple, Brown/Black

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (3/8-5/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Go To, Molting Craw, Bever Craw, Supermatt Brown

Finesse Jigs... 

-Clausen Finesse Jig (5/16-3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: Alabama Craw, Go To, Supermatt Brown

Micro Jigs... 

-Keitech Tungsten Football (1/4-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pump/Black, Green Pump/Blue, Brown/Purple

-Jewel Baits Pee-Wee Football (3/16-7/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Colors: 1st Down, Hail Mary, PB and J

Swim Jig Trailers... 

-R2S D Walker: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silverside

Sizes: 100mm for Skirted Swim, 120mm for California Swim

Flippin/All-Around Jig Trailers... 

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

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

Football Jig Trailers... 

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

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub (4" and 5"): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinn Blk Purple, Green Pump purple, Smoke Blk/Purple

Micro Jig Trailers... 

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

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Orange, Mud Bug

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Canada Craw

Favorite Jig Combo (Larger Jigs)... 

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

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

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

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

Favorite Jig Combo (Midsize/Smaller Jigs)... 

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

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

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

Budget Jig Combo (All-Around)... 

Rod- Shimano 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

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

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Winter Bass Fishing: Finesse Tips To Keep Catching Fish!

Winter is coming fast! If your fish disappear as the water gets cold, there is hope! Over the years we’ve found a handful of key baits that get bit day after day, year after year, even when conditions are tough. If the Winter blues are setting in, turn to these proven choices to keep catching fish. 

Many anglers quit fishing in the Winter. They turn to the woods or the couch to pass the days until Spring returns. Don’t be that guy! The lakes are incredibly peaceful in Winter and there are BIG bass to be caught! Some days you can still catch them on reaction baits but when the going gets tough, turning to finesse is a sure way to keep getting bit. Tim has a handful of baits including worms, jigs, and flies, that work everywhere he goes. 

Below you’ll find a breakdown of all the baits he discussed in the video. We’ve included the rigging, the exact colors he relies on to keep getting bit, and some of the rods and reels he uses to stay successful. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  

Dropshot Baits… 

-Big Bite Smallie Smasher 3.5” (Green Pumpkin Purple Flake): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

-Strike King Half Shell (Morning Dawn): http://bit.ly/2iR9awm

-Damiki Armor Shad Fluke (American Shad): http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Dropshot Rigging… 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Jigs… 

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

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

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 5/8 oz (Green Pumpkin Craw): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Trailer- Yamamoto 5” Double Tail (Green Pump purp copper): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Fly… 

-Spro Phat Fly 1/8 (Grey Ghost): http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Neko Rig… 

Bait- Yamamoto 5” Senko (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Weight- Tungsten Pagoda Nail (1/16): http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Hook- Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Ring- G7 Protect Tube (7MM): http://bit.ly/2PWEkUs

Ned RIg… 

Bait- Roboworm 3” Ned Worm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Bait- Z Man Finesse TRD (Green Pumpkin Goby): http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Tungsten Head- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead Head- Owner Block Head (1/16th): http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

Swimbait… 

Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Bait- Keitech 3.3 or 3.8 Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait- Keitech 2.8” Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Cool Baits Down Under 1/8 oz (Black Silver): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Dropshot/Ned Rig Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX-1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Finesse Jig/Swimbait Casting Combo... 

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

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

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

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

Budget Finesse Spinning Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb Leader: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

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

Bass Fishing: Finesse Tips For Fishing Crystal Clear Water

Struggling to catch bass in crystal clear water? Come along with Tim for a day of clear water bass fishing. He shows the finesse baits he's using and explains how he downsizes line to adapt to the water conditions. Pay close attention to his color selections and bait sizes as he lures fish into biting despite the tough conditions. 

Tim's first trick to catch clear water fish was to focus on shade pockets. Often the "last shade" in an area will have an active group of fish long after sunny areas have stopped biting. He used a ghost colored S-Waver then dropped down to a finesse head and smaller keitech to coax the bites. 

Once the last shade faded away he turned his attention to fishing the "color line" along the shore where light penetration is limited by depth. The color line is an amazing place to find active fish under bright sunny conditions. Finally, after not getting the results he hoped for Tim moved ultra shallow into cover in search of afternoon bass in shady pockets near brush. Today he found those fish spawning but could have caught them a variety of ways under normal circumstances. 

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment he used throughout the day. In addition to the exact baits we've included additional color recommendations that work great in clear water. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed pictures and descriptions of each item. 

Glide Bait... 

-R2S S-Waver 168 (TW Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Paddle Tail Swimbaits... 

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.8" (Sun Gill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.3" (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Tactical Finesse Head 3/8 oz (Naked Shad): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Other Great Colors: Crystal Shad, Goby, TW Pro Blue

Dropshot... 

-Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm 4.95 (Morning Dawn): http://bit.ly/2CMB33J

Other Great Colors: Infection, Spring Break, Bad Shad Green

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

-Tungsten "Tie On" Dropshot 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Jig... 

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

Other Great Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

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

Keitech Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium (Updated Metanium Linked) XG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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 Jigs!!! Amazing Underwater Bite Footage!!

The strikes are violent! We headed underwater with a variety of jigs to see how different bass would react. Largemouth and Smallmouth both aggressively attack a jig with tenacity rarely seen with other lures. Depending on how you rig it, a jig can imitate a crawdad, a bluegill, or a variety of other prey species. Watch how these different fish attack everything from a large pitchin' jig down to the smallest of finesse football jigs.

Do you fish a jig? Some anglers love them, others struggle to find consistent success. After watching how these fish react, its clear that a jig should have a permanent place in your arsenal! Two keys to a jig's effectiveness are its adaptability and its weedless characteristics. With a handful of different head designs a jig can be adapted virtually any circumstance. 

Pay close attention to which jigs and trailers these fish were most aggressive with. Also pay attention to which retrieves/hops triggered the most aggressive bites. Below is a breakdown of all the baits and trailers used in the video (In order of appearance), along with color recommendations for each. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos of each item.

Jig #1... 

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

Color Shown: Magic Craw)

Also Recommend: Go To, Okeechobee 420

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

Color Shown: Tilapia

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

Jig #2... 

-Bass Patrol Round Rubber Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Color Shown: Brown Orange Silicon

Also Recommend: Brown Green Pumpkin Silicon, Brown/Purple

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

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Orange

Also Recommend: Canada Craw, Molting Craw

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

Color Shown: Mud Bug

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

Jig #3... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 7/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Color Shown: Go To

Also Recommend: Magic Craw Swirl, Green Pumpkin Craw

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub 4": http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin/Black Flake

Also Recommend: Green Pump Purple and Copper, Smoke Black and Purple

Jig #4... 

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

Color Shown: Magic Craw

Also Recommend: Bluegill 2, Bever Craw

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

Color Shown: Magic Craw Swirl

Also Recommend: Payback, Spiked Watermelon, Tramp Stamp

Jig #5... 

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

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Blue

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

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

Color Shown: Sprayed Grass

Also Recommend: Hot Snakes, Green Pumpkin

Favorite Finesse/Football jig Rod... 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

All-Around Jig Combo... 

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

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

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

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

Budget Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass-X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: 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