2025 BUYER'S GUIDE! Jig Fishing For Bass: Best Jigs, Trailers, and Equipment!
Today begins our 2025 Buyer's Guide series! There will be new videos every day, 7 days a week, for the next few weeks! Today's video is all about jig fishing. These are the best swim jigs, flipping jigs, football jigs and micro jigs from around the bass fishing industry! We're exploring how head shapes and hook sizes impact the baits. We're also covering our favorite jig trailers by style, as well as the rods we rely on to fish them effectively.
Jig fishing is a core 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 simple! You don't need every jig style, typically one or two jigs will cover all the situations you'll face on your lake. Once you've chosen those, pair with the appropriate trailer options, and you're ready to start catching fish!
Below you'll find links to the exact jigs and trailers we discussed 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.
IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...
•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Size: 1/2 oz
Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw
•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw
BEAST COAST JIG...
•Beast Coast Sniper Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/4gFj0yq
Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz
Colors: MB Sexy Melon, Dirt Bag
FLIPPING JIGS...
•No Jack Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Size: 5/8 oz
Color: Hematoma, Molting Craw, The Go To
•Weekender Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/48JxMDG
Size: 3/8 oz
Color: The Go To, Okeechobee 420, Super Matt Brown
FINESSE FOOTBALL AND FINESSE JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Colors: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, Alabama Craw
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Favorite Size: 3/8 oz
Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw
MICRO JIGS...
•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp
Size: 3/16 oz
Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin Black, Matte Black Brown
•MissileJigs Micro Football Jig: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA
Size: 1/4 – 3/8 oz
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Dill Pickle
SWIM JIGS...
Jig– MissileBaits 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
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– 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
PITCHING AND FLIPPING JIG TRAILERS...
•Xzone Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Sizes: 4" and 3.25"
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake
FOOTBALL, FINESSE, AND MICRO JIG TRAILERS...
•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purp Cop Flake
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia
•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass
•Damiki 4" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple
HULA GRUBS...
•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m
Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple And Copper
•Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk, Cinnamon Black Purple
HIGH END JIG COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg
Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
ALL AROUND JIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (HG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
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– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
BUDGET JIG COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX
Model: 7'3" Heavy
Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8
Line– Sunline Super FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
