Jig resources

[done]

Hey guys,

  Anyone got a good link for visuals on rigging jigs? Jigs are one of my last great weaknesses in my tackle. I have never caught a Bass off one. With the dog days of summer coming and the fish going deeper, I really want to add them to my arsenal more effectively.

I have read a mess of threads on here with them, I really just apparently do not get it. So, at the risk of sounding like a 4 yr old, anyone have any good diagrams, pics etc or even an article you would consider your Go-to spot for jig info?

[roadwarrior]

Start In "Fishing Articles" at the top of the page:

The Money Bait

It has long been common knowledge that the skirted jig bags heavier bass on average than anything short of wild golden shiners and dynamite. David Walker, Denny Brauer, and Tommy Biffle explain some key tips every serious bass angler should know.

A Case For Jigs

Jigs are arguably one of, and possibly the most, productive bass lures of all time. Find out how to get the most from jig fishing in this article.

Multiple Uses of the Jig

The simple jig is so versatile it can be used throughout the year. Here's a seasonal breakdown of how to catch bass on jigs!

The Jig Is Up

Want to catch huge bass? Use a jig. Here's how!

Deep Water Jigging

Jigs aren't just for shallow water. Move a little deeper and it could really pay off! Here's how.

Denny Brauer's Jig Tips

Denny Brauer reveals his secrets.

Jigging For Success

Once you have mastered a jig-and-pig, you will be in on one of the top secrets of most successful bass anglers. Here's how to excel with such a seemingly simple bait.

Jig Fishing Specifics

Luremaker and jig expert Craig DeFronzo provides plenty of insight and ideas to make you an expert at fishing the jig!

Jig Tactics for Bass

Give these tactics a try this season and you will see that there is never a bad time to use a jig.

Ike Not Afraid to Throw Fur When Things Get Hairy

Discover why Mike Iaconelli reaches for a hair jig when things get tough.

Big Jigs

Which is better, small or large jigs? Find out inside.

8-)

[Catt]

My goto site for bass fishing DVDs & other outstanding info is Tim Tucker Outdoors

Get a copy of Denny Brauer's Jig Fishing Secrets & Jig Secrets To Huge Catches

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[bear7625]

I've been fishing jigs all my life. If I could only take 2 baits with me on a fishing trip, a jig would be one of them. In my opinion, the hardest thing for a new jig fisherman to learn is what the bite feels like. It just takes practice. Guys like Roadwarrior could probably explain it better than I can.

[roadwarrior]

I can't describe it any better than you or Catt.

The concept is "different", just a feel that

is different. My strong suit is soft plastics and

I would have to differ with Catt, the bite is not

the same. I spent two years working jigs almost

exclusively (rather than a Senko) before I "got it".

8-)

[bear7625]

The only feeling better than when I "got it", was when my kids did. The only problem is now they outfish me and ask why my hair is grey. ;D

[Catt]

RW,

It took 37+ years of having limited or no visibility while night fishing to heighten my awareness to the understanding of the similarities between the jig bite and the Texas rig bite.

Same: resembling in every relevant respect

Identical: having such close resemblance as to be essentially the same

[roadwarrior]

Catt,

I think you detect bites much better than I do.

-Kent

[Catt]

Catt,

I think you detect bites much better than I do.

-Kent

Go night fishing 

[bear7625]

Can't teach experience! If we could just bottle and sell it.... : hmmm

[Jigfishn10]

I think some bites are similar for both jigs and soft plastics, but I think the jig bite has a few more additional bites associated with it which makes the jig a little more unique.

MHO

[bear7625]

Catt,

I think you detect bites much better than I do.

-Kent

Go night fishing

Jig fishing walleye at night is what really helped me.

[done]

My real strong area has always been fishing weedless rigged plastics near the shore or up to 10 ft of water. The more mess (fallen timber, rocks, etc) the better. Which does me very well spring, fall, and most of the summer (at least in the mornings and evenings). Winter, they are little to no use, and the dog days of summer little to no use.

The other problem is, it shuts down a whole lot of lake for me. There is a lot of Wylie that is deeper than 10 ft and nowhere near a shore and a LOT of fish in those spots.

I use crank baits but jigs just seem the natural bait for those areas. Plus, walking them along the bottom, I get a great feel for the structure beneath beyond what my graph gives me.

I threw some booyah jigs for a month before I even put any trailer on them. Never got a hit but did learn a ton about the bottom in some holes. Never have gotten a hit.

Now with plastics, the bite I have seen is usually, extreme. With a few exceptions, the Bass tend to crush them, no much to knowing when one has your line.

I have heard the bite with a jig is less obvious. I have been trying to get my head around that. I mean with the plastics I have seen the bite, the bass comes out grabs the bait and runs like stuck pig many times. What is it about a jig bite that makes it so tough to feel?