It’s time to level up your jig fishing! Jigs are a staple technique in bass fishing and these simple tricks will help you catch a lot more fish! From skirt modifications, to trailer tricks, to weed guard changes, these are the tricks that Matt and Tim use to catch fish when conditions get tough, and everyone else stops getting bites!
We’ve dialed in these jig mods through years of experimentation with jigs, while fishing all around the country. The chartreuse trick for murky water, using the exposed hook to catch wary fish, shortening trailers to create a bite sized package; all of these were born from real fishing experiences. If you want to catch more fish, these are the most effective ways to accomplish your goal!
Below you’ll find links to all the jigs, jig trailers, and color options Matt discussed in the video. We’ve also included his favorite rod and reel combos for fishing jigs effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
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RELATED VIDEO…
•How To Make Your Own Finesse Jig: https://youtu.be/VyIwpZLmJ4w
FAVORITE JIGS BY STYLE…
Micro– MissileJigs Micro Football Jig: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA
Colors:
Flipping (Grass)– Dirty Jigs No–Jack Flipping: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Colors: Hematoma, Black and Blue, The Go To
Pitching (Wood)– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of
Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Hematoma
Football (Dragging) – Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Colors: Supermatt Brown, Alabama Craw, The Go To
Finesse (Docks) – Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw, Kentucky Craw
FAVORITE JIG TRAILERS…
Chunk– Berkley Powerboat Maxscent Meaty Chunk: https://bit.ly/4qmFTvA
Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin
Full Craw (Action)– Xzone 4″ Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Black Blue Laminate
Full Craw (Profile)– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Green Pumpkin, Super Bug
Grub– Yamamoto 5″ Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Purple
Finesee– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue
Senko– Yamamoto 5″ Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Chartreuse Black Flake, Chartreuse Grn and Chart
MATT’S PITCHING 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 (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
MATT’S FLIPPING JIG COMBO…
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6″ XX Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
MATT’S FOOTBALL JIG COMBO…
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15
Model: 7′ Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://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– St. Croix Bass X 7’4″ Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel– Daiwa Tatula X (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/41yAh5W
Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
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