Texas Rig vs. Jig

[Chris at Tech]

Anyone have any wisdom or reasons as to when to select a T-rig vs. a jig?  Any situation where one excels over the other?

[Cajun1977]

for me it just depends on what i wanna pick up or tie on   i have no special occasions   just throw what i feel like throwing  although i will use the jig more around wood  when theres no weeds in the area  if theres weeds ill go to the t rig

[senile1]

It seems that the general consensus is jigs with trailers tend to catch larger fish.  The lure is bulkier than a t-rig in most cases, though these days there are plenty of creature lures that can be t-rigged and are bulkier than the tried and true t-rigged worms.  I do think I tend to catch larger fish with the jig, though my personal best came on a t-rigged culprit worm a few year ago.  If you know the bass in your area are feeding on crawfish, the jig and trailer, or a t-rigged craw lure is the way to go.

[IdahoLunkerHunter]

I barely ever throw jigs. We have a very small craw population on the lake I fish. Only a few small tributaries and down by the dams have the population.

[jaywag7]

I agree with cajun.  I have the best luck with jigs in timber and chunck rock or sharp rocky drop offs.  I haven't had much success with jigs around weeds.

[Catt]

I keep both tied on at all times & throw both in every situation  

Some time they like a jig; some times they like a worm; so I give em both  ;D

[RoLo]

The exact same trailer that you use on any jig may also be T-rigged on a Z-bend hook and bullet sinker.

The only difference between the "Jig" and the "T-rig hook & sinker" is the "fiber weedguard" and "silicone skirt".

For punching through floating mats, the "Z-bend hook & sinker" is more streamlined than the skirted jig,

because it doesn't have the added drag of a weedguard and skirt. That may not seem like a big deal,

but in marginal situations it can make the difference between hanging and sliding.  

When Preston Clark set the all-time BASS 4-day record (since broken), he used no jig,

instead he used just a 1/4 oz bullet sinker, a 5/0 offset hook and a Zoom Big Critter Craw.

Roger

[berkley]

i use both of them for different situwations but i like the jig for flipping around docks and logs and t rigged worms around grass

[Matt Fly]

I like to use a Texas rig to reach out and touch something,   ie.....a target that is further from the boat.     My experience with a jig is mainly in closer proximity near the boat, like pitching and flipping close targets.

Matt

[Chris at Tech]

Good suggestions so far.

I only used a jig for the first time this past weekend, mostly chucking it (as opposed to flipping it).  Since I'm confortable already with a T-rig and I was using the jig in the exact same situation I'd normally use a T-rig in, I was just curious

[playmaker47]

I have some jigs i just dont hardly use them. I fish a lake that is loaded with tons of wood and brush and the jigs hang up alot easier than a t-rigged plastic. I seem to be able to detect strikes and subtle hits alot easier on a t-rig than a jig also. JMHO though  

[berkley]

you are right that is harder to feel bites on jigs but thats why you have to watch your line alot  but  it pays off when you want bigger fish because you get bigger fish on jigsthan plactics

[rdneckhntr]

The texas rig has always been my go to rig. Ive almost always got one ready on a pole whether its a tube or a worm.  Ive been very productive with it but im gonna try and make myself throw a jig some and get used to em.

[bubbler]

JIGS IN COLD

TRIGS IN HEAT

i have cought fish on both these lures all year round

[Evan Pease]

Either one works in its own place, but my confidence is with a jig. I ALWAYS have one tied on but if I get a bite Ill break out the t-rig

[Jeff H]

I'm the same as Catt.  I won't leave a spot until I've worked it over with both.  I may even try different sizes before I leave.

[LOW7681]

Jigs over texas rig when fishing around lilly pads or reeds in northern waters.  Two reasons--the jig is less likely to get snagged around pad stems/reeds and the bluegills, perch and rock bass that frequent these waters pull a worm, grub, beaver etc down on a TR and expose the hook.  A sure snag situation.

For fishing wood my first choice is also a jig, just feel the bulky bait and how it works thru the wood encourages strikes of larger fish.

In more open water usually fish a worm, grub, beaver or tube.  Or fish these lures when I can't get a jig bite.

[PaulVE64]

Ive been tying a craw pattern for my river system.  I can tie it on a 3/16th jig  but its more fun as a TR.

 

Anyone want to comment on the snagging percentages between them?

 

[Michigander]

I've found that, on a given day, the fish prefer one or the other. Gotta throw them both to find out.

[roadwarrior]

14 minutes ago, PaulVE64 said:

Ive been tying a craw pattern for my river system.  I can tie it on a 3/16th jig  but its more fun as a TR.

 

Anyone want to comment on the snagging percentages between them?

 

Try the Baby Rage Craw, T-rigged and unpegged. Hang-ups are rare, but BIG smallmouth are not!  Watermelon/ Red Flake is the ticket around here.

[BigAngus752]

Generally my plan (but not always) and make a note that there are many, many on here much more experienced in jig fishing than I so I'm reading this thread to learn also:

 

Jig - rock/rip rap; any depth; when the water is not at it's hottest; rarely in weeds and rarely in wood unless it's a laydown/grass on a rocky shore; fantastic producer when bite is slow IF you can feel the bite. 

 

Bladed jig - Anytime they want a mover a bladed jig is worth a try, especially in grass, etc.  Great producer of large fish IMHO. 

 

T-Rig - #1 go-to in wood/weeds; less in rock but sometimes; nice because it can be fished weightless which is killer in spring; also exceptionally versatile with regard to shape and buoyancy of plastics; excellent replacement for a jig when the water is at it's hottest. 

 

MOST IMPORTANT:  Whatever the bass want that day.  

 

On a sidenote, hey @Glenn I LOVE the "13 Years Later" banner when a thread gets resurrected!  Classic!  ?

[river-rat]

I keep a jig and Texas rig on the deck at all times. I just trade back and forth until I find which one seems to be the most productive that particular day.

[Shimano_1]

I usually have both rigged up. Don't have any proof but thinking about it....I use the Texas rigs in nasty cover. Anytime there's a lot of vegetation and such I use it. The jig gets the nod around timber and in colder water with a chunk trailer.  I guess this has just become my approach.  Caught a lotta fish on both!

[PaulVE64]

I will try to post sone pics.

 

(Last tine i tried i failed )

 

[WRB]

6 hours ago, PaulVE64 said:

Ive been tying a craw pattern for my river system.  I can tie it on a 3/16th jig  but its more fun as a TR.

 

Anyone want to comment on the snagging percentages between them?

 

Why not start a new thread, this started 2007

Tom