Jig vs T-Rig

[papajoe222]

On 5/9/2018 at 10:22 AM, DRT said:

 My question is, what determines whether you guys with more experience throw one or the other? Is it mostly a preference thing?

I really don't think there is any factor that determines which one to throw. It's more of a comfort/confidence decision.

You'll figure it out for yourself once you gain some experience using both. The first time you reach for one rod and not the other without thinking about it, you'll know you're there.

[Catt]

On 5/9/2018 at 10:22 AM, DRT said:

My question is, what determines whether you guys with more experience throw one or the other?

 

Is it mostly a preference thing?

 

Throw em both & let the bass tell ya which one they prefer!

 

[fishwizzard]

This season I am giving a lot of time to “the classics”, a blue/black or GP jig with a craw trailer and a black or GP t-rigged worm.  I have different versions of both for different rods but so far the jig is out fishing the worm by a good margin across all of them.  

 

For reasons I have yet to figure out, I get a lot more feel with a jig vs a worm, even when the are close to the same weight.  I still find it hard to get a sense of what the worm is doing down there while I am getting really good at “reading” the bottom with the jig. 

[HoosierHawgs]

Big fan of the open headed or football headed jig and a hula grub or craw.

 

For someone like you they combine the best of both worlds,

 

1) You're fishing a plastic on a hook just like a T-Rig

 

2) The weight is a jig head that sits with the bait so you feel the bait right where it is, not the weight.

 

Personally I would fish one that is a 1/4 or an 1/8 of an oz if you are in shallower water. I have a tendency to underestimate how fast a plastic or jig falls and then see it falling in the water and realize just how fast it falls to the bottom.

[Mr Swim Jig]

I always have one of each tied on but I will always grab the jig and fish it 99% of the time, it is just what I am more comfortable with.  But if there is no jig bite I will definitely not hesitate to throw a T-Rig out there and fish it...

[RHuff]

 

 It’s hard to argue against the jig. It’s a proven bait that has passed the test of time of catching big fish.

[bigfruits]

On 5/9/2018 at 2:14 PM, WRB said:

 

For casting and retrieving a jig like a T-rigged worm for example my suggestion is strarting with a spider jig like GYCB twin tail 4"  Hula grub on a 3/8 oz GYCB weedless plain football head, simple and very effective.

 

if you want to gain confidence in jig fishing try the yamamoto 4" hula grub. green pumpkin and you are good to go. this bait has caught fish from a 3.5 inch bluegill to a 6lb bass for me.

 

my favorite way to fish this bait is with a 1/4-3/8oz arky style jighead (non-heavy wire, plastic weedguard) on a MH baitcaster.

 

do combinations of pause, shake, drag, hop, swim until you notice a pattern. if you bump into a log or rock, shake it in place and pause. lightly pull it over the branch so it falls just in front of it. shake again.

 

 

[fishwizzard]

4 hours ago, bigfruits said:

 

a 1/4-3/8oz arky style jighead (non-heavy wire, plastic weedguard)

 

 

http://moanerhooks.com/product/316oz-predator-finesse-jig-head/

How do these look?  I have been fishing some small jigs made on these heads and really like them, but am losing them at a good clip due to using light line.  I think a bare head w/ a hula grub would be a cheaper option for current and snaggier spots.  

[bigfruits]

i have not used those but those bait keepers look nice.

 

i have been using the cadman and elken arky jigheads the last few years and recommend them both.

 

cadman can pour you a true 7 gram arky jighead. add a light wire hook and you should be able to get away with light line. most "1/4oz" arky jigheads are 9 grams or so and have pretty thick hooks.

 

you can also use a premade skirted jig or add your own skirt to those jigheads and just use a yamamoto DT grub (non hula). you can find bulk bags on sale of limited colors here:

https://www.overstockbait.com/

 

sieberts jigs are great but last time i checked (over a year ago) they did not have light wire arky jigheads.

 

IMO the arky head seems like the best all around style for most conditions. football heads are great and give you a great rocking and dragging motion (90% of my deep football jig fishing involves a DT grub) but can get hung up a bit in some rocky areas. large round rock or gravel shouldnt be an issue. 

[NY_Jig]

I fish both with great success. My best and most quality bites no doubt come on a jig though. I stick with 3/8 and 1/2 oz for 90% of my jig fishing and prefer the colors of pb&j, green pumpkin, or a sunfish (bream/bluegill) color. There’s something about a flaired skirt drifting slowly through cover that the big mouths just can’t resist. 

[All about da bass]

That's like asking do I want to keep my left or my right hand, they are both a necessity.

They both catch fish.

[TriStateBassin106]

Old thread but I caught a monster 3 1/2lber in the dark with a 1/4oz flipping jig. They definitely catch bigger fish. 

[Catt]

6 hours ago, TriStateBassin106 said:

Old thread but I caught a monster 3 1/2lber in the dark with a 1/4oz flipping jig. They definitely catch bigger fish. 

 

Caught this 11 lb 3 oz on a Texas Rig, they definitely catch bigger fish.

 

This could go on day but nice chunk dude.

 

[J Francho]

I caught two fish on jigs about an hour apart that combined weigh more than Catt’s fish ?