BUYER'S GUIDE: JIGS AND JIG TRAILERS!
Today's Buyer's guide is all about jig fishing! These are the best swim jigs, flipping jigs, football jigs and micro jigs we can find! We're covering jigs by application and looking at how head shapes and hook sizes impact the baits. We're also covering our favorite jig trailers for each jig style, as well as the rods we rely on to throw the various jigs.
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 actually quite simple and we can narrow it down for you with this guide. 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, there will be several viable trailer options, a few key colors, and you're done!
Below you'll find links to the exact jigs and trailers in the order 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.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU
•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g
•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU
•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk
•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI
•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM
•Spinnerbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WboTfeT6t5Y
•Dropshot Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tm7GqAxVePY
SWIM JIGS...
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– 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 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
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
FINESSE AND MICRO JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Size: 3/8 oz
Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw
•Keitech Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Size: 3/8 oz
Color: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue
DEAD ACTION TRAILER...
•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Size: 420
Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp
TRAILERS WITH ACTION...
•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe
Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Delta Flare
•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craws: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw
•Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red
FINESSE TRAILERS...
•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color: Cinnamon blk purp, Green Pump, purp, copper
•ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Color: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw
FAVORITE JIG COMBO...
Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): 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– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
