Jig Success!

[the reel ess]

I went Saturday afternoon to my friend's farm pond, using the kayak. This place has a lot of standing timber and some cypress trees in the shallow end that usually hold some bass. The fish are somewhat stunted, but they're easy to catch. I managed a few 2 pounders on the frog and caught some smaller ones on a spinnerbait around the timber. It was easy so I thought I'd experiment with a jig and chunk trailer since I'm lacking at that tachnique. I caught maybe 5 fish on probably 10 bites. It definitely is a different feel from the T rig and that's why I've always shied away from it. But I know it's a big fish technique and I need to have it in my arsenal. I'll just keep a jig tied on until I feel proficient with it.

[JustJames]

Good for you.?

I myself also have been shied away from Jigs. This year alone I bought over a dozen jig but only use may be once or twice. The total of fish caught this year is one. I might have to force myself to fish with jigs more often.

[CroakHunter]

Jigs are my favorite, I was always a big fan of the t-rig, and still am, but I love tying on a 3/8 oz black and blue jig with a yum f2 craw chunk trailer in summer craw and laying the smack down on some bass. It definitely is a different feel but once you figure it out it can be one of the most successful ways to fish. Especially around standing timber. 

[WIGuide]

Congrats on the success, I too struggled in the jig department, but put my foot down last year. It's become one of my confidence baits now. You'll be glad you decided to pick up the jig in the first place!