Most Snag Proof Jig Available

[jignjake]

Alright guys, I fancy myself a decent jig fisherman and at my local spot its a necessity that I use one due to the cover presented. I fish a slow moving, muddy river that is chalk full of trees, logs, rocks and god knows what else from the bank to bottom. I have semi consistently lost a jig or two every time out. I know it's a great lure for the bass in there and have had good success dragging it over and through all the cover in the river. I guess I have two questions.

1. Is it just an accepted part of jig fishing in very heavy cover that you lose some?

2. Is there a specific head design that comes through cover better than others? Specifically wood?

Any tips on head design, fishing technique or anything related to heavy cover jig fishing would be appreciated guys.

[Catt]

#1: YES

#2: Totally depends on who's holding the rod!

[buzzed bait]

if you're not losing them, you're not fishing them right.... at least that's what i tell myself every time i lose one!

[Nathan Burton]

I've flirted with different jig styles, but expect to lose them on the regular. 

[Master Bait'r]

I've been told abstinence is the only way to be 100% sure.  

[jignjake]

Ok then, what jigs do you guys prefer? 

[Catt]

Finesse: skillful handling of a situation: adroit maneuvering

Adroit: having or showing skill or resourcefulness In handling situations.

Most anglers try forcing jigs through cover which is all wrong, ya gotta finesse em through.

When you feel the jig starting to load up...stop!

Release the pressure, pull up until you feel heaviness again but apply slightly more pressure, then release; repeat until the jig breaks free. You want the motion to be similar to & as fast as working a shaky head, you're just applying more pressure each time.

Once the jig slips free...ya might wanna hold on...tight!

Will work with all jig types

[Jaderose]

Skirted Swing Head jig.  I don't even hardly use traditional jigs anymore.  You get these back.

[Paul Roberts]

Easy: Nichol's Mango. I even use them as a slop bait. Nowhere they can't go.

[iabass8]

3 hours ago, Catt said:

Finesse: skillful handling of a situation: adroit maneuvering

Adroit: having or showing skill or resourcefulness In handling situations.

Most anglers try forcing jigs through cover which is all wrong, ya gotta finesse em through.

When you feel the jig starting to load up...stop!

Release the pressure, pull up until you feel heaviness again but apply slightly more pressure, then release; repeat until the jig breaks free. You want the motion to be similar to & as fast as working a shaky head, you're just applying more pressure each time.

Once the jig slips free...ya might wanna hold on...tight!

Will work with all jig types

This xs 100000.

Pick your favorite Jig head/color/hook and learn to fish it.  Takes practice. Go slow and then go slower. You can fan the weedguard out if you tink it will help come through wood cover better. Some people do this, some don't. I do it but it's just a confidence thing. My favorite jig for anything non punching is the Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin jig. You're going to lose jigs. It's inevitable. 

[Catt]

12 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

This xs 100000.

Pick your favorite Jig head/color/hook and learn to fish it.  Takes practice. Go slow and then go slower. You can fan the weedguard out if you tink it will help come through wood cover better. Some people do this, some don't. I do it but it's just a confidence thing. My favorite jig for anything non punching is the Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin jig. You're going to lose jigs. It's inevitable. 

K.I.S.S.

Of all the lures in an angle's aresenal the jig is one of the simplest & yet the most vet completed by angler's.

Select 1 manufacture & stick with for now then later you can add your own personal repertoire of confusion. 

Bassresource has sponsores who offer excellent jigs!

[Siebert Outdoors]

5 hours ago, Catt said:

Finesse: skillful handling of a situation: adroit maneuvering

Adroit: having or showing skill or resourcefulness In handling situations.

Most anglers try forcing jigs through cover which is all wrong, ya gotta finesse em through.

When you feel the jig starting to load up...stop!

Release the pressure, pull up until you feel heaviness again but apply slightly more pressure, then release; repeat until the jig breaks free. You want the motion to be similar to & as fast as working a shaky head, you're just applying more pressure each time.

Once the jig slips free...ya might wanna hold on...tight!

Will work with all jig types

 

I agree with this 100%.  If you pull the jig through structure cautiously you will loose a whole lot less of them.  Catt explains it perfectly.

[Turtle135]

I currently favor this head for coming through wood. It is the classic brush puppy head from Lure Parts Online. Since I tie my own skirts my cost per jig is around a $ 1.00 each (so I am less worried when it feels like I am about to lose one).

 

[F14A-B]

Haha, I have yet to find a jig I can't hang up.

 

[jignjake]

I appreciate the tips guys, will definitely try them out next time I tie on a jig. Although, that may be awhile here in Fort Wayne IN.

[Brayberry]

The best jig (IMO) for wood is a Brush Head

 

 

[A-Jay]

A-Jay

[Paul Roberts]

[A-Jay]

1 hour ago, Paul Roberts said:

 

Good One.

A-Jay

 

[Paul Roberts]

3 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

 

 

 

[A-Jay]

Just now, Paul Roberts said:

 

What is going on ?

A-Jay

[Paul Roberts]

LOL! I've been trying to post a pic of THE most snagless jig there is! But I was having an... episode. Pic wouldn't show, then I got called away. Then my computer crashed. In the meantime I was playin' around with you. Then my wife called -she's had a bad day. So... without further ado...

THE most snag free jig there is (your punch rig doesn't count -it's not a jig. )

[A-Jay]

1 minute ago, Paul Roberts said:

LOL! I've been trying to post a pic of THE most snagless jig there is! But I was having an... episode. Pic wouldn't show, then I got called away. Then my computer crashed. In the meantime I was playin' around with you. Then my wife called -she's had a bad day. So... without further ado...

THE most snag free jig there is (your punch rig doesn't count -it's not a jig. )

LOL ~ OK. Fair Enough. 

I did have a good laugh either way. Thanks and please pass on to your wife sorry she had a bad day- She's not alone.

I like the looks of that jig too - pointed cone head with the line tie right on the end -

A-Jay

[Paul Roberts]

Will do. I just got the boys off their laptops so I guess I ought to do the same. G-night.

[hawgenvy]

11 hours ago, Master Bait'r said:

I've been told abstinence is the only way to be 100% sure.  

No, there's one other way: cut the darn hook off. Then fish any brush worry free. (But you can still get stuck in rocks.)