Jigs

[Bass all day]

I'm looking into getting into jig fishing. Wondering what brand of jigs you use? what types of jigs are good for different types of cover such as rocks and weeds? And also trailers you use?

[WRB]

Your question will be moved to the fishing tackle forum and there you will find several l o n g threads regarding jig questions.

Tom

[slonezp]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/12403-jig-fishing-questions/

[Brian Needham]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1

 

40 pages of search results of the word jig.........wade through that and you will know more than you ever wanted to know.

 

also read the 14 page sticky Slonezp posted.

[BassnChris]

Siebert Outdoors is the only jig I use.

Great quality and price right.

Take a look here: http://www.siebertoutdoors.com

[Cass Caldwell]

Check out Norris Custom Jigs. Best quality jig that I've used. They will also customize them to your specifications/color.

https://www.facebook.com/norrisbaits

[bmlum415]

I use strictly TNT baits jigs. IMO these jigs are the best. All are hand tied with red thread, have an industructable paint job on the head, use living round rubber and use a 60 degree mustad ultra point hook with a straight line tie.At least give them a look at http://tntbaits.com. For trailers i use proworms trailers mainly.

Video of paint durability -

Tackletour review - http://www.tackletour.com/reviewtntwadda.html

[michael68w]

I'm still new to the jig scene and I usually fish footballs jigs (1/2-1oz) i jewel bait co. California reservoir jigs, and elk river.

[Bluebasser86]

I pour my own. 

[Jrob78]

What's a jig?

[cadman]

I make my own as well

[Big Fish Rice]

Lots of great jigs out there - What separates them are the quality of hooks (light wire or extra strong), type of skirt materials used (living rubber vs silicone for example) and head shape (football, flipping and swimming heads as examples).

Don't make it too difficult. Buy a couple football head jigs in 1/2-ounce and a couple in 3/8-ounce. Keep the colors simple. If you're unsure, buy green pumpkin or black/blue. Football head around rocks, or swim jig heads around weeds. If you feel like burning money, buy some flipping/pitching jigs.

For trailers, Strike King, Zoom and Net Bait make popular crawfish trailers. You can match your trailers with your jigs or buy a little different color to give the jig a different look. Swim jigs are killer - use 3-5" swimbaits and swim them around cover.

As you can see, the sky is the limit. I use Warrior Baits' jigs, but they'll all attract attention. If you feel a "tick-tick" on your line, wait until you feel a little tension before setting the hook. Bass declaw crayfish which is why you may feel a couple bites before they take the jig. Other times, you'll feel like you're snagged...so set the hook.

It will either be a fish or you'll lose the jig. If you're fishing them where you should be, you'll lose at least 2 or 3 a trip. It's just part of the game, but well worth the quality of fish you'll catch.

[Oregon Native]

I like to pour my own footballs and poison jigs.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I prefer mine. 

[roadwarrior]

Me, too!

 

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/

[bassin is addicting]

Siebert jigs....

you cannot go wrong. 

there is a ton of info here on jigs.

maybe not go overboard to start with....

i'd get a few in;

1/4 oz, 3/8 oz

football head is a good all purpose head (imo)

green pumkin and black/ blue

 

that is just for starters.

trust me...after that 1st jig fish, you'll be addicted the jig...

[Mxtaylor]

Siebert Outdoors is the only jig I use.

Great quality and price right.

Take a look here: http://www.siebertoutdoors.com

 

X2.

 

Grab one of his spinnerbaits too while your on there!

[paul25]

Me, too!

 

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/

What he said!!

[kadas]

Me, too!

 

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/

Me 3

[CKFishin]

Here our good buddy Gene has got ya taken care of.

 

[jiggz125]

I too will be trying to fish a Swim Jig this spring and had a few questions. My only bait-cast set up is 6'6" M Fast Action St Croix with a Plfeuger 6:4:1

-Will this setup work for throwing 1/4oz swim jig with Net Bait Paca trailer, Havoc Pit Boss or Kalin's Grub 4"?

-What size line would you recommend?

-Any basic tips for beginners? I read on other articles to not over think/work the bait.

Thanks for the help.

[MarkH024]

I too will be trying to fish a Swim Jig this spring and had a few questions. My only bait-cast set up is 6'6" M Fast Action St Croix with a Plfeuger 6:4:1

-Will this setup work for throwing 1/4oz swim jig with Net Bait Paca trailer, Havoc Pit Boss or Kalin's Grub 4"?

-What size line would you recommend?

-Any basic tips for beginners? I read on other articles to not over think/work the bait.

Thanks for the help.

Your set up will work fine.  My line preference is braid so I'd throw it with 30# braid of your liking.  If not braid, then a good fluoro around 15# rating.  Swim the jig through everythign and anything. It will catch fish every where.  Vary your retrieve and speed.  Best way to learn something is to just go and do it.  My way might not be your way and vice versa. 

[jiggz125]

Your set up will work fine.  My line preference is braid so I'd throw it with 30# braid of your liking.  If not braid, then a good fluoro around 15# rating.  Swim the jig through everythign and anything. It will catch fish every where.  Vary your retrieve and speed.  Best way to learn something is to just go and do it.  My way might not be your way and vice versa. 

Appreciate the help. I have been reading a ton about it to cure cabin fever. Just thought I would see if my setup would work.

[MarkH024]

Should you like the swim jig more and want to get a more appropriate or dedicated set up, I'd recommend a MH/F rod of your choice. The reel you have is fine or something similar.  The 3/8oz swim jig from Siebert is killer and he offers some great bluegill colors which is your primary forage up by you. 

[WRB]

Your question will be moved to the fishing tackle forum and there you will find several l o n g threads regarding jig questions.

Tom

Bump this reply up and ask if you took the time to read what is in the site archives regarding your question.

Most replies tend to support sponsors, nothing wrong with that. There are dozens of good jig makers available, what counts is the hook used, the head style, the weight, skirts materials and trailers.

The most popular hooks are Mustad, Gamakatsu and Owner.

Head style depends on where the jig is fished, heads have specific shapes designed to work in certain cover or structure...no panacea head design available that works for everything.

Common head designs are; Arkie, brush, football, round and bullet. Arkie and brush heads are good for heavy cover, football and round heads are good for rocks, bullet heads are good for weeds/grass. All these usually come with a fiber type weed gaurd, optional when fishing rocks.

The weight depends on depth of water, current and cover. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 oz are popular, with the 1/2 oz being universal.

Skirt materials; most common are silicone and living rubber.

Colors; black, brown, green and combinations of those 3 colors are popular and work good everywhere crawdads are located.

Trailers; lots of good choices to select. Trailer size runs from 2" to 5" for most weedless jig presentations. The exception is shaky and dart heads with a worm trailer, no skirt.

Good luck with your jig fishing.

Tom

PS; will answer specific questions regarding jig fishing.