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Hey BR, New video up on skipping jigs under docks, part 2 with an emphasis on mechanics, technique and gear is up. Hope you all like it! Thanks for watching, James N

Hi BR, Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! Here is video from a recent trip to a local lake Thanksgiving week where I skipped docks. I go over some things that are helpful to me when skipping docks during the fall and any other time the fish are on docks. Hope you like it and thanks for watching. JN

Hey BR, Recently uploaded a video of my day on the lake in the process of finding fish. Hope you like it!

I am here to confess that I never catch any Bass(any fish), on Jig and Drop Shot. I know you will think I am crazy, but at first when I start I had no chance with this two technics, and I left it there. for me I'll get my hard baits especially jerk bait then crank baits and I'll get back to you with Bass. But I never, Ever had on Jig which is crazy. So last week I got some jigs from TW and now I am watching non stop tips about them and I am going to do it till I master it. Is there any technic that you didn't catch bass on yet?

I'm looking to upgrade my jig rod this year. My rods are all around the 100$ price point (Bucoos, infernos, maxims, triumph) and it's seems the general consensus is that jig rods are the ones worth investing the most money in. I'm shooting for something around 200$. My initial research is pointing toward the Zodias, E6X, and Megabass Levante. The main emphasis for me is a rod that can excel in both close quarters fishing, and deep water draggin'. I could be trying to get too much out of one rod, but fishing from a yak has me limited to a small selection of rods at any given time. Anyways, any input on a jig rod that could do both wel would be greatly appreciated

Im looking for a new jig rod for this fall. Im not looking to spend really more than $100 so if anyone has any reccomendations that would be appreciated.

I've been fishing since I was roughly knee high to a grasshopper. I bought my own boat the summer between 5th and 6th grade and never looked back. Despite all that fishing experience, one bait I've never had much confidence in is a jig (with the exception of a swim jig). I'm not sure why, since I know how deadly they can be, but I haven't had much luck with them and have felt that I can outfish them with a texas rig. Last fall I had finally decided to toss them around a little bit since you always hear how effective they can be in cold water. After catching a few fish on them and loosing a monster, I decided to continue practicing with them to gain some confidence and knowledge with them. I've been doing some here and there this year, but earlier this week I set out to kick it into high gear. We have gotten quit a bit of rain lately, and I know that they stack up pretty good on a few spots of a local lake when the water is high so I headed over there after work excited to see what I could do. Pulling up to the landing, my excitement quickly died. The water wasn't up just a little, it was up a good 3 feet, which I know to you southern guys is nothing, but up here on our natural lakes 3' is highly abnormal. From high water in the spring into the drought of summer the water may fluctuate a foot to maybe 2 total so to go up 3 over already high water left half the parking lot under water. Despite my best efforts I couldn't get my boat off the trailer there. This last one really shows how far I was from getting to the landing itself. Anyway, I packed things up and headed to the next lake over which was only a few miles down the road. This one was up a little but not anywhere near like the first one. Once I pulled up on my first spot, it didn't even take 5 minutes before I connected on the jig. I was a bit surprised when I pulled up a dinky walleye. Not that it's super surprising to catch one on a bass jig, but it only came out of a few feet of water with a lot of grass. It wasn't too much after though I connected on a few largemouth. I was trying to fish it in the sparser areas of the grass flat, and then swim it over the thicker stuff which paid off. While I was still up shallow, I just couldn't help myself. I had to sling a frog around a bit. I missed a fish right off the bat, and threw the jig back and caught it. I'm glad I pulled the frog out though as it netted me the biggest bass of the night, a 17 1/4" that I know I wouldn't have caught on the jig simply because I wouldn't have thrown it where I threw the frog. Man did she annihilate it! The skies started to clear off as the front started to move through so I slid out to fish the outer weed line and pick off a few more fish on the jig. I'm slowly starting to get a hang of this jig deal. Definitely not an expert, but I've got a lot more confidence in it than I used to. I fished for about 3 hours, and boated 9 largemouth, a walleye and a decent northern.

I received a gift card from a client and have around $200 to spend at BassPro. Looking for the best possible jig fishing combo setup. Mainly for skipping big mop jigs and big plastics under docks. Need something 7ft heavy action for a strong hookset. I would also like a stout reel that could pull in an occasional striper. Any strong recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, my name is Gray Crigger and I am a 21 year old angling addict that is pretty new to the bass fishing world. I have been kayak fishing the Chesapeake Bay for saltwater species since I was 14, but I never really took freshwater fishing seriously until about a year ago. Sure, I used to go "pond hopping" in high school and often piddled around in my friend's neighborhood lake about twice a week, but I never really got past the level of throwing a texas rigged worm/lizard or popper around tiny little manmade lakes. I can't really identify the exact reason that I started to really take bass fishing (from a kayak) more seriously, but I have now become obsessed with the art form that is largemouth bass fishing. Now, don't get me wrong, I am still a mongo saltwater fan that will never get bored of hooking up to a nice big redfish or a 20+ inch flounder, but bass fishing provides me with a new challenge and I cannot stop reading researching and practicing the freshwater craft. The amount of research that can be done for bass fishing and the ability to implement the techniques leaned through that research has really got me hooked. Another passion of mine is documenting my saltwater and freshwater adventures and thoughts through social media and youtube. I have even started a little fishing "militia" of kayak fishing friends that we call the "Chesafreak" fishing squad. We are really active on the social media front (mostly twitter and instagram) and we love to interact with fellow anglers through those mediums. We also post youtube videos that are really just fun ways of documenting our fishing adventures and random fishing thoughts/impressions (product reviews, tackle talk, ect.). We also write blog articles from time to time that go a little more in-depth on what we KNOW about saltwater techniques, products, ect... and have begun to write articles about what we don't KNOW, but are trying to learn, about freshwater strategies. I just want to use this site as a platform to ask questions or express some things that I am gradually learning about bass fishing. ILL SEE YALL ON THE BOARDS!

Although my opinions don't necessarily represent those of other (far better) jig fisherman on this site, I thought a post like this would be beneficial to many. The information I'm presenting is not the only way to get started into jig fishing, but it is a way that has been working for me since I started fishing jigs. Step One: Equipment In order to start fishing jigs, you need some jigs (duh!), trailers, and something to throw them on. Jigs and Trailers: The Jigs: I'm a big advocate of simplicity in jig fishing, and so I'm starting you off with some basic, proven jigs. I'd recommend a 3/8 oz. casting jig (you might also hear it as an arky head). You're looking for a streamlined head that will go through cover easily. 3/8s of an ounce is a great weight to start out with. Later on you may want to try heavier or lighter jigs, but the 3/8s is a great size to start with. This jig is very, very versatile and can be hopped, dragged, swum, and fished in all types of cover. The Colors: Again, I'm keeping it simple here. I'd recommend two colors of jigs: one of them being Black & Blue and the other being Green Pumpkin. While there are many, many other colors out there that work and perhaps look cooler, these ones will get the the job done for you. Many experienced jig fisherman primarily use these two colors, and they're a great way to go whether you're starting out or have been fishing jigs for a long time. Note: When I say, "Green Pumpkin," I'm' referring to jigs are primarily green pumpkin, regardless of other colors mixed in, such as purple, red, black, or blue. Fish the Green Pumpkin jig in clear to semi-stained water, and fish the Black & Blue Jig in stained, dirty, or muddy water. The Trailers: I'd recommend the same colors for trailers as I did jigs. The trailer I use 99% of the time on my jigs is a Strike King Rage Chunk. There are many other trailers out there, but the one I'd recommend is a Strike King Rage Chunk (or craw). If you're on a budget, I would recommend picking up some NetBait Paca Chunks, which work pretty well. Otherwise, do yourself a favour and buy some Rage Craw Chunks. The Combo: Rod: I'd recommend a Medium-Heavy baitcasting rod. Some people prefer a Heavy action, but I like a Medium Heavy. There are many choices of rod companies out there, so find one that you like. Just make sure you get the best one you can afford. Jigs can be fished on any rod, but they're easier to fish on a sensitive one. Reel: Again, many options are out there regarding reels. Couple things to keep in mind: Make sure you get one that has a decent gear ratio (I like a 6:4:1 or higher). And while I believe that the rod is much more important, it's also wise to get a nice reel for your jig combo. Line: I really believe in throwing my jigs on braid with a leader, but I seem to be in the minority on this, as many jig fisherman like fluorocarbon. I'd recommend 30 lb. braid or 15-17 pound fluorocarbon. The reason I like braid is that it allows me to get a good hookset on a long cast, but fluorocarbon also does a good job. Step Two: Research I cannot recommend highly enough that you do some reading on BassResource, particularly the first thread I linked to: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/12403-jig-fishing-questions/ http://www.bassresource.com/fish/jigs.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/how-to-fish-jigs.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/jig-fishing-specifics.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/bass_fishing_jigs.html Step Three: Go Fishing Many people will recommend that you go out and throw nothing but jigs until you start seeing some rewards, but this can also be very frustrating. While jigs are some of the most versatile baits on the market, the bass don't always want them. My recommendation is to gain confidence in fishing soft plastics and especially texas rigs first, and then to go out and throw jigs in places where you know there are bass. I hope this helps you get started in jig fishing. Other people on here will have far better advice than I do, so make sure you read the comments and see what they have to say when they chime in. Good luck! P.S. If you're looking for some jigs to start with, I highly recommend checking out Siebert Outdoors. Mike Siebert has sponsored these forums for a long time and makes some quality jigs.

This summer I rigged creature baits and some craws sideways on a swim jig going for a baitfish profile quite a bit, but didn't learn until tonight how much of a trigger it can be. The bait pictured is a smash bug Jr that I found ran sideways like a baitfish if reeled up quickly due to the eye design on the jig with the snap. The water and air temps were sub 40 today on the river, pleasant lol. I got one pike working the bait slowly bouncing it of the bottom. Then when I was fast reeling over snags near shore I noticed a fish swipe at the bait, and that was when I noticed it was running sideways with a baitfish profile. I got it to follow at least 10 times even starting a shoreline figure 8. I did eventually hook up and land the pike. The big thing I learned was how effective this presentation can really be, while today was pike, I really see this working well, on both a swim jig and a plain jig

This idea for a topic came to me while browsing through loads of miscellaneous tackle at home. My question to you guys is do you prefer a jig with more contrasting colors or to match your skirt to your trailer? My take on the subject is to have a multi-colored jig with a trailer that matches your secondary color. For example I like a Black w/ blue accent pitching jig with a blue sapphire zoom chunk trailer. I switch it up though when they aren't biting or when I fish offshore football jigs. With football jigs I contrast the trailer with the skirt. Like green pumpkin with a blue trailer, or pbj with watermellon. I think it gives the bass a better look in deeper water, and looks like different forage. IDK I have a system for now but I'd like to see what you guys have to say, and what else I could try.

Im lookin for a good all around rod for just about everything except for spinnerbaits and cranks as I have a rod for that. Something for jig fishing, worm fishing, c rig fishing, etc etc... my budget...$200-$450.... Jay

This is always a good question to bring up. Whenever I ask it, I usually get some great responses. So let me ask you, how do you keep jig trailers on?

Good morning all. I'm looking for everyone's opinion. Would you like to see the Big O color jigs in every jig and style? Also every color I make would be also available in the Big O? Big O http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/big-o-jig Standard Colors http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/skirts

I have always been just a shoreline Texas Rig angler.... and although I am catching them pretty good I want to widen my skills. So have invested in some jigs but every time I use them I seem to get more weeds than Texas rigging and most importantly no fish.... so I have very little faith in them. I need just a general run down of how to jig fish. being the lake I fish in very shallow can I still fish the same spots I do with Texas rig because I know fish are there?

I have a Skeet Reese W&M Microguide Heavy Cover flipping rod and the insert on the tip top has fallen and been lost. Is there anywhere i could find a replacement tip top? or a micro guide tip top? if so, how do i replace it? thanks- Evan

Has anyone ever trimmed a Berkely Havoc Pit Boss to use as a jig trailer? I just recently thought of this idea and was wondering if anyone had tried it before.

I am a huge fan of pitching jigs and wanted to know what tips you have that might help others get better at fishing the jig?

Hey guys, I am not 100% sure that this is worthy of a new topic, but I haven't found much in the forums touching on this subject. What are your thoughts on winter jig fishing in ponds? My parents live on a man-made pond, that is about 20 acres. It is 20ish feet at the deepest point, by the dam. The bottom is fairly uniform, though the locals have dumped old Christmas trees, pallets, even some toilets for the fish to use as cover. I am able to drop my boat in the lake, so I am able to access the whole lake. I have gotten a couple of hits with jigs, but by and large i get nothing. I typically fish a 1/2 oz. jig with a trailor. What are your thoughts on how to target fish in this type setting? Thanks a lot, and I look forward to your responses.