Jig types

[stk44]

OK, I was able to research this from an earlier thread: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/jig-heads.html

It was a pretty informative video but I'm trying to figure out what type of a jig head this has:

(There is also 1 rattle on this jig that you can't see from the picture.)

I have a few questions:

1. To me it looks like an arckie head jig. Is it?
2. Would this be a vertical or horizontal line tie? 
3. Is this the best type of jig to use on grass lines or grass flats?

The jig in the picture seems to be the only jig I can use fishing deeper 15-20 foot grass lines. I have a bunch of football heads and I was picking weeds off the jig head EVERY cast. Does it even matter if the jig head is clean as long as the hook, skirt, and trailer are clean?

Please recommend me to some other jigs. I want to fully commit to jigs this year to make me a better jig fisherman. 

 

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Catt]

1. Grass Jig

2. Horizontal 

3. Catching bass in any cover

[ChrisD46]

As Catt stated - definately a grass jig . While for over all performance I prefer a Arkie jig , for grass conditiions you can't beat a grass jig !

[Fishes in trees]

If your goal is to fish deep grass lines, right where the transition happens from vegetation to sand, gravel, whatever, and you fish a jika rig of around a half ounce or so, a jig will become your second choice.   In a deep weed line situation, for the past 2 years, a jika rig has worked MUCH better than a jig for me.   JMO

[WRB]

Take a look at Picasso round bend Spider jig; recessed vertical hook eye, rattle option.

Flat/horizontal eye hooks tend to gather weeds. The jig photo looks like Terminator pro series.

Tom

[stk44]

I bought 4 of the Picasso round bend jigs in 3/8 and 1/2. Thanks for the heads up on these. I'll let you know how I do.

You definitely know your jigs, it is most definitely a terminator pro. 

Thanks again,

Steve

[Catt]

9 hours ago, WRB said:

Take a look at Picasso round bend Spider jig; recessed vertical hook eye, rattle option.

Flat/horizontal eye hooks tend to gather weeds. The jig photo looks like Terminator pro series.

Tom

Lunker Lure Original & Triple Rattleback Jig is the #1 grass jig of choice by more Pros than any.

Just saying

[stk44]

8 hours ago, Catt said:

Lunker Lure Original & Triple Rattleback Jig is the #1 grass jig of choice by more Pros than any.

Just saying

There's no harm in adding that to my next TW order. Thanks!

[Munkin]

On ‎3‎/‎12‎/‎2016 at 9:49 AM, stk44 said:

OK, I was able to research this from an earlier thread: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/jig-heads.html

It was a pretty informative video but I'm trying to figure out what type of a jig head this has:

(There is also 1 rattle on this jig that you can't see from the picture.)

I have a few questions:

1. To me it looks like an arckie head jig. Is it?
2. Would this be a vertical or horizontal line tie? 
3. Is this the best type of jig to use on grass lines or grass flats?

The jig in the picture seems to be the only jig I can use fishing deeper 15-20 foot grass lines. I have a bunch of football heads and I was picking weeds off the jig head EVERY cast. Does it even matter if the jig head is clean as long as the hook, skirt, and trailer are clean?

Please recommend me to some other jigs. I want to fully commit to jigs this year to make me a better jig fisherman. 

 

Thanks,

Steve

 

That is a Terminator jig if you are looking for more.

 

Allen

[stk44]

On March 12, 2016 at 1:46 PM, WRB said:

Take a look at Picasso round bend Spider jig; recessed vertical hook eye, rattle option.

Flat/horizontal eye hooks tend to gather weeds. The jig photo looks like Terminator pro series.

Tom

Tom, 

I had my first fish on the black/blue spider jig. I love these!

[WRB]

Thank you for the response, nice bass. Jig fishing can be addictive!

Tom

[Airman4754]

On 3/12/2016 at 10:37 AM, Fishes in trees said:

If your goal is to fish deep grass lines, right where the transition happens from vegetation to sand, gravel, whatever, and you fish a jika rig of around a half ounce or so, a jig will become your second choice.   In a deep weed line situation, for the past 2 years, a jika rig has worked MUCH better than a jig for me.   JMO

I agree. I started using the jig rig a few years ago and if you aren't using it you are seriously missing out. I don't T-rig at all anymore and I fish jigs about a quarter of the time I used to. Overall numbers have greatly gone up and I haven't noticed a difference in the size of fish either. 

Jigs obviously work and people that know how to fish them do really well. If you're a novice though and you know you're probably never going to get past that level throw a jig rig with something big like a Noisy Flapper and you're going to catch way more fish and you'll catch the right fish as well. 

[Cgolf]

On March 14, 2016 at 10:09 PM, Catt said:

Lunker Lure Original & Triple Rattleback Jig is the #1 grass jig of choice by more Pros than any.

Just saying

Just looked those up and will be trying a few too. When you said used by lots of pros, I expected a price to match, I was very pleasantly surprised by the price.

[stk44]

Let me know how you like them. I am going to buy some  in the near future.

I really like the Picasso spider jigs, the recessed "eye" is very effective.

[Cgolf]

My all around jig right now is a Santone swim jig which has a flat bottom that allows it to stand up some too. It has come through millfoil and some really nasty weeds clean. This year I am starting to branch out some and try other brands and styles.  

[Catt]

50 minutes ago, cgolf said:

Just looked those up and will be trying a few too. When you said used by lots of pros, I expected a price to match, I was very pleasantly surprised by the price.

When Pros want a jig with rattles that is the #1 choice!

[stk44]

Catt,

Do you always start out fishing a jig with rattles? I was just thinking to use a rattle for muddy water or flipping, and using a non rattle for clear water/ winter/ post spawn. Have you noticed any trends? 

[Catt]

1 hour ago, stk44 said:

Catt,

Do you always start out fishing a jig with rattles? I was just thinking to use a rattle for muddy water or flipping, and using a non rattle for clear water/ winter/ post spawn. Have you noticed any trends? 

Personally I throw Terry Oldham's Jigs 95% of the time & they do not have rattles.

When do I throw jigs with rattles?

That's a tuff one!

When I have a gut feeling the bass should be on a jig bite but I aint getting bite I'll switch.

i'll throw a Rattleback or Strike King Premier Jig.