Jig Fishing Tricks You Need When Its HOT!

Want to catch bigger fish this Summer? Here are 4 tricks you can try to catch more fish on jigs. Whether you have crystal clear water, muddy water, or somewhere in between, there is a trick here that will help you catch bigger bass this Summer!

If you lean toward finesse fishing, pay close attention to the first two tips. Downsizing to a micro or finesse jig will get you quality bites on a clear water fishery. If you like to power fish and haven't tried stroking a jig, its time to experience some of the most brutal strikes you'll ever get on a jig. If you like flipping and punching, don't forget to try the jig to upsize your catch and increase your hookup ratio. 

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

SMALL JIG... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Zman TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

COMPACT JIG... 

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

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

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

Colors: Crawfish, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

STROKING/FLIPPING JIG... 

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

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To, Black and Blue

Trailer- Netbait Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Blk Blu Flk, Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin

PUNCHING JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Punchin Jig (1 oz): http://bit.ly/2cB4j2F

Colors: Black and Blue, Hemamota, The Go To

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

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Dirty Craw

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

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

STROKING/FLIPPING COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND JIG COMBO... 

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

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

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

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The EASIEST Trick To Catch BIGGER Bass Right NOW!

Want to catch bigger bass this year? There is one simple change you can make with your baits that will immediately increase the size of fish you catch! You don't have to fish different places or different times of day. Its easy!

The Shaky Head worm catches a ton of bass in Spring and Summer! If you've ever tried one you know exactly what we're talking about. However, the finesse jig is more likely to catch a bigger bass overall than the shaky head. If you want to start upsizing your catch without changing your routine, its as easy as cutting off the worm and tying on the jig. 

Below you'll find links to the exact shaky heads, jigs, and jig trailers we use during the Spring and Summer. We've also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for jig fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE JIG... 

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

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Magic Craw Swirl

FINESSE JIG TRAILER... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic

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

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Green Pump Purp Copr Flk

FULL SIZE JIGS... 

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

Colors: Magic Craw, Brown Craw, The Go To

-Dirty Jigs Flipping Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: The Go To, Hematoma, Okeechobee 420

FULL SIZE JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl, Flora Bama

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee Flare

SHAKY HEAD WORMS... 

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia, Bama Bug, Junebug

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

Colors: Green Pumpkin Sapphire, Green Pumpkin

SHAKY HEADS... 

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

-Swagger Tackle Tungsten OG Shakey: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

FINESSE JIG COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

FAVORITE FULL-SIZE JIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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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... 

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Chatterbait Tricks! (Beginner To Advance) + Underwater Footage!

Chatterbaits are one of the best lures ever made! If you don't use them, you're missing fish! Its a great lure because you can pair it up with a simple chatterbait trailer and go down the bank catching fish, but you can also take it to a whole different level! Today we're jumping down the Chatter bait rabbit hole and exploring different retrieves, trailers, colors, and how to adapt the bait to changing conditions. 

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use 4 main trailers to imitate different prey species. We also adapt our retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, depending on conditions. Learning these subtle nuances will take the chatterbait from a "good option" in your tackle bag, to a "must have" lure that goes everywhere you do. 

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

IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Bait- Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

THE CHATTERBAITS... 

-EverGreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

-ZMan Big Blade 5/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

-ZMan CrossEyez 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

-Chatterbait Custom 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

-ZMan Mini Max 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

-Jack Hammer Stealth Blade 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

MATT'S TOP 5 CHATTERBAIT COLORS...

-Green Pumpkin Shad

-Clear Water Shad

-Fire Craw

-Brett's Bluegill

-Black Blue

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

-Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

-Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Favorite Colors: Tennessee Shad, Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam

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

Favorite Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin Red, Coosa Flare

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Favorite Colors: Hematoma Swirl, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

MID-PRICED CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

RELATED VIDEOS... 

Chatterbait Trailers Underwater- https://youtu.be/V9lJ960e1YI

Underspins and Chatterbaits (Florida Fishing) - https://youtu.be/eqj81pyuwJo

Chatterbait and Swim jig Tips- https://youtu.be/uQUmOXZDp2I

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Cold Water Jig Trick When Bass Won't Bite!

Some days the fish don't want to cooperate, that's when this trick works! With snow and freezing rain coming, Tim couldn't get bit on any of his power fishing techniques. He dropped down to a jig and they wouldn't eat that either! When he made a subtle switch to a cold water trick that is often forgotten, the fish started coming in the boat!

The Hula Grub is a bait that most anglers have forgotten. Its a highland reservoir secret when bass don't want to bite but it can work on any lake in the country. Something about its subtle kicking action triggers cold water fish into biting. If you're struggling to get bit on the jig, even a finesse jig, you should give a Hula Grub a try. Its an inexpensive alternative to jig fishing and it gets bit all Winter long!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, heads, and gear Tim was using in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

HULA GRUB... 

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

Tim's Color: Green Pumpkin Large Red Flake

Great Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Mowed Grass, Green Pump Blk Flake

FOOTBALL HEADS... 

Tungsten- Swagger Football Head (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3msaQ2O

Lead- Dobyns Football Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

TRADITIONAL WINTER JIGS... 

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

Colors: Go To, Supermatt Brown

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

Colors: Green Pump Purp Cop, Cinnamon Blk Purp

LIVING RUBBER- Bass Patrol Football: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Colors: Brown/Orange, Brown/Purple

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

Colors: Cinnamon Blk Purp, Smoke Blk Purple

MICRO- Keitech Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Brown Purple

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

Colors: Canada Craw, MudBug

TIM'S RAIN SUIT... 

Jacket- Aftco Barricade (Green Camo): https://bit.ly/3eiR0mb

Bibs- Aftco Barricade (Green Camo): https://bit.ly/3swFjRi

TIM'S HULA GRUB COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 854C: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET HULA GRUB COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 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