LARGEMOUTH ANGLER Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 jigs can be used anytime, winter I use it with out trailer and spring,summer I use it with trailer. pitch it in heavy cover. use heavy line, hooks and strong tackle with good drag to take bass out of heavy cover Quote
Big-O Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 The brush jig is the better all around head, and will work great in mixed rocks and weeds. X2, the brush jig pointed nose and stand up head will come through the grass easier than a football design and if the rock is sharp and/or jagged, there will be less hang-ups. Quote
Super User WRB Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 The best way to keep jig out of the rocks is never let it sit still and fall down into the crevices. No head design can help you if the it's wedged into the rocks. Without a boat to help you get an angle on the wedged jig you are out of luck or a jig. Lighter weight jig helps verses a heavier jig; say a 3/8 vs 1/2 the 1/8 oz can help a lot in preventing snags, but you still need to be able to keep in contact with jig under the conditions you fish in. Fishing a jig from shore up hill in rocks takes a lot of practice and jigs....not easy! Tom 1 Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 X2, the brush jig pointed nose and stand up head will come through the grass easier than a football design and if the rock is sharp and/or jagged, there will be less hang-ups. Same thing I have found. Fishing Tablerock Lake a few years ago is when I first discovered this. Quote
sarcazmo Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 Heres a question. I normally cast my jig out and try to figure out how the fish want it. I'll usually start by casting it and lifting my rod slowly to drag it across the bottom. I just read if you do this and you go over a rock, when you get to the edge your bait will fall AWAY from the rock and not straight down the rock face. How do you guys slow retrieve your jigs to avoid this? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 4, 2013 Super User Posted June 4, 2013 How do you guys slow retrieve your jigs to avoid this? Give your line enough slack to keep it from swinging back at you. Fluoro helps, since it sinks. Quote
basstrackin Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 WOW, hurt my head but EX. Tell the dumb guy about some of the trailers and jigs you might use!? Quote
basstrackin Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 Wow thanks to everyone of the great info! I hope you all do good on water and elsewhere!!! Quote
basstrackin Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 Ok, I was kidding about the trailers and jigs question.What I would like to know is there any of you that have a go-to place where you buy your jigs? I have looked at the sponsors and they looked like fair deals, just wanted to know if there is any others out there that you might suggest. 1 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted June 17, 2013 Super User Posted June 17, 2013 Ok, I was kidding about the trailers and jigs question.What I would like to know is there any of you that have a go-to place where you buy your jigs? I have looked at the sponsors and they looked like fair deals, just wanted to know if there is any others out there that you might suggest. I have started only using North Star Jigs anymore. They are priced on the mid to higher level of most jigs, but I wait for a sale and buy a bunch. They do sales appox 2-3 times a year. I switched them last year as anytime I had a question, I was able to call the owner and he would give me his input. Chris and Nick are great guys. Another thing I like, is there pro staff guys are also good people. They are always quick to jump on questions and help too. Plus, the colors and quality of his jigs are amazing. All are hand tied and I swear Chis has OCD worse than me lol I've never had a bad jig or a flaw. Their QC is top notch. Quote
MrSwimJig Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Ok, I was kidding about the trailers and jigs question.What I would like to know is there any of you that have a go-to place where you buy your jigs? I have looked at the sponsors and they looked like fair deals, just wanted to know if there is any others out there that you might suggest. NorthStar or Seibert are AMAZING jigs. They are all I use. 1 Quote
florida_bass_assassin Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 I do a lot of bank fishing and i am looking to start using jigs. what would anyone recommend for bank fishing small residential lakes with 3-5 foot vis stained water in terms of jig type, color, and trailer type, color. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted June 20, 2013 Super User Posted June 20, 2013 I do a lot of bank fishing and i am looking to start using jigs. what would anyone recommend for bank fishing small residential lakes with 3-5 foot vis stained water in terms of jig type, color, and trailer type, color. All I do is bank fishing so I think I can help. I would get some greens, browns and some blue/blacks. I only use North Star jigs. I prefer the black series flipping jigs and flip n swim, swim jigs. The colors I would grab are Brown Craw, Froger, black n blue and Insanity in the black series. I use rage craws in falcon lake for the brown craw, watermelon red for the frogger, black n blue flake for the black n blue and candy craw for the insanity. For the flip n swims I like Mistake (black blue red), salsa, new gill and a custom color Chris made I call Crappie. For trailers I use all Berkely Havoc Sub Woofers in Plum for the Mistake, watermelon red for the salsa, Alabama craw for the new gill and smoke black flake for my crappie jig. If you want some pictures of the jig and trailers let me know. I'm on my phone so it will have to be later for the Picts. I only use 1/2 oz weight in all my jigs. 1 Quote
florida_bass_assassin Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks rockchalk06 thats exactly what i was looking for Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted June 20, 2013 Super User Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks rockchalk06 thats exactly what i was looking for No problem! Quote
paul25 Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 this may have already came up on here if it did i must have over looked it but i was wondering what kind of not you guys tie on your jigs i have been using a palamor not and i like it but sometimes it can get aggravating to me trying to get the loop over the jig, Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted July 24, 2013 Super User Posted July 24, 2013 I use a Palomar as well. Jeff Quote
dreamertino Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 under what conditions would one fish a chunk trailer vs a rage type trailer Quote
Brian Needham Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 for ME, your milage may vary..... chunk(zoom super chunk) colder water Rage in warmer water 60- 70 degress is a toss up, use both but only keep using the one you catch fish on. Quote
5dollarsplash Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 for ME, your milage may vary..... chunk(zoom super chunk) colder water Rage in warmer water 60- 70 degress is a toss up, use both but only keep using the one you catch fish on. I'm in agreement with Brian on this. To me, warmer means matabolism is up, big trailer time. Cooler the opposite. Although larger/smaller varies with your area. Where I live in Wisconsin, I never get too crazy on size, the 16-22" that are what I'm usually targeting run small up here and a huge trailer would put more bass off and more pike on. Of course take all this with a grain or two of salt, and your experience may vary. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted July 31, 2013 Super User Posted July 31, 2013 under what conditions would one fish a chunk trailer vs a rage type trailer On a hair jig in the winter for me. Quote
cdaggett Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Would you guys suggest using mono or fluoro for swim jigs. I feel like I should switch to fluoro because I cant feel as well with the line stretch. Any tips? Quote
5dollarsplash Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Braid with a flouro leader for me for managability. Quote
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