One jig that can do it all?

[roadwarrior]

Slow drag with an occasional lift. Trailer suggestion is a Rage Craw, Green Pumpkin.

[Hook2Jaw]

I don't have one jig to do it all, but I do have it narrowed down to four.  Instead of buying a complete jig, I buy heads and skirts.  Sliding a skirt on or off is very simple and can be done on the water should the conditions change.

This is a BOSS Gary Klein Original Flipping Jig.  I keep a healthy supply of these in ½ ounce in light green pumpkin and black.  I pitch these into wood and also drag them with shakes and hops incorporated.  I rarely get hung up, and when I do they come out of cover exceptionally well with the bow and arrow removal method.  The Mustad Ultra Point is mean.

This is the BOSS Finesse Flip.  It's a similar deal as the half ounce above, but in a smaller profile.  I use these when I'm around smaller fish.  ⁵/¹⁶ is my do-it-all weight and I keep dark green pumpkin and black ready to rock.

This is a BOSS Big Boy Swim Jig.  I keep them in ⅜ for fishing through grass and ½ for banging around in pads.  I use Blue Ghost to imitate shad and Dark Green Pumpkin for bluegill.

This is the BOSS Invader Jig Head.  I use these for slipping down into grass in the 1 oz. size.  Dark Green Pumpkin and Black.

 

I could post pictures of every BOSS and Dirty Jigs skirt I like, but I'll just list out the colors I prefer and the reasons why I prefer each brand for what purposes.  The BOSS jigs don't flow as well as the Dirty Jigs, so they get threaded on the jigs I use for pitching because they do "explode" on impact beautifully.  They open slowly but open well.  The Dirty Jigs skirts flow much better and I use those on my swim jigs.  The colors I prefer for my bottom contact jigs are Black/Brown/Amber, Army Green Pumpkin, and Black/Blue from BOSS.  The colors I prefer for the swim jig are Shad, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.  Those colors are from their 50 strand lineup and flow very well.

 

After it's all said and done, I end up with a pitching jig for $2.37, a punching jig for $2.67, and a swimming jig for $3.25.  I recommend this method for any angler that tries to keep their addiction at a budget yet broad level.

[ChrisD46]

On 8/5/2020 at 10:58 PM, Eddie101 said:

I’m late to the game again and understand that there’re; swim jig, flipping jig, pitching jig and etc. is there one jig that can do it all or do I have buy them all? What do you use and recommend? Btw, isn’t flipping jig same as a pitching jig? 

*Arky style jig can pretty much do it all if you had to choose only one style to begin with (3/8th oz.)

[Todd2]

Another vote for Arky, if you nailed me down on one size. I'd say 3/8.

 

One color is a little tricky..Black/Blue if forced to pick for my waters.

[Eddie101]

3 hours ago, Hook2Jaw said:

I don't have one jig to do it all, but I do have it narrowed down to four.  Instead of buying a complete jig, I buy heads and skirts.  Sliding a skirt on or off is very simple and can be done on the water should the conditions change.

This is a BOSS Gary Klein Original Flipping Jig.  I keep a healthy supply of these in ½ ounce in light green pumpkin and black.  I pitch these into wood and also drag them with shakes and hops incorporated.  I rarely get hung up, and when I do they come out of cover exceptionally well with the bow and arrow removal method.  The Mustad Ultra Point is mean.

This is the BOSS Finesse Flip.  It's a similar deal as the half ounce above, but in a smaller profile.  I use these when I'm around smaller fish.  ⁵/¹⁶ is my do-it-all weight and I keep dark green pumpkin and black ready to rock.

This is a BOSS Big Boy Swim Jig.  I keep them in ⅜ for fishing through grass and ½ for banging around in pads.  I use Blue Ghost to imitate shad and Dark Green Pumpkin for bluegill.

This is the BOSS Invader Jig Head.  I use these for slipping down into grass in the 1 oz. size.  Dark Green Pumpkin and Black.

 

I could post pictures of every BOSS and Dirty Jigs skirt I like, but I'll just list out the colors I prefer and the reasons why I prefer each brand for what purposes.  The BOSS jigs don't flow as well as the Dirty Jigs, so they get threaded on the jigs I use for pitching because they do "explode" on impact beautifully.  They open slowly but open well.  The Dirty Jigs skirts flow much better and I use those on my swim jigs.  The colors I prefer for my bottom contact jigs are Black/Brown/Amber, Army Green Pumpkin, and Black/Blue from BOSS.  The colors I prefer for the swim jig are Shad, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.  Those colors are from their 50 strand lineup and flow very well.

 

After it's all said and done, I end up with a pitching jig for $2.37, a punching jig for $2.67, and a swimming jig for $3.25.  I recommend this method for any angler that tries to keep their addiction at a budget yet broad level.

Looks very cool, and very informative! Thank you for taking your time to educate me. Btw, what is a "bow and arrow removal method"? I have an idea, but I've been wrong before.

[J Francho]

Get some brush jigs and arky jigs in 3/8 and 1/2 oz. find a chuck trailer you like. Pick out colors that look good to you, and get fishing. 

[Eddie101]

1 minute ago, J Francho said:

Pick out colors that look good to you....

LOL!!!

[Hook2Jaw]

34 minutes ago, Eddie101 said:

Looks very cool, and very informative! Thank you for taking your time to educate me. Btw, what is a "bow and arrow removal method"? I have an idea, but I've been wrong before.

Reel the line tight, point the rod towards the snagged bait and lift the tip a tad, around 10 o'clock.   Grab the line between the reel and first guide, pull it up and toward you and then let it snap back down.  It's an excellent way to free up bottom contact baits.

[Eddie101]

6 minutes ago, Hook2Jaw said:

Reel the line tight, point the rod towards the snagged bait and lift the tip a tad, around 10 o'clock.   Grab the line between the reel and first guide, pull it up and toward you and then let it snap back down.  It's an excellent way to free up bottom contact baits.

As in thump popping the bass guitar string trick? I use that trick sometimes, and sometimes it works for me. In worst case, I have to cut the line

[Taylormade113]

I know that this will not be popular, but the Googan Jigs are very solid. I love the hook, weed guard, weight stamp and the shape of their casting jigs. They also have a great wire bait keeper.  Solid. 

[J Francho]

They look good, and they should work - hand tied is a plus.  Wish I knew what hook they use.  My Sieberts all have Owner hooks.

[Eddie101]

39 minutes ago, J Francho said:

They look good, and they should work - hand tied is a plus.  Wish I knew what hook they use.  My Sieberts all have Owner hooks.

I just got some Grid Iron model - thanks to RR - and they look good! What Sieberts' model(s) do you use?

[5by3]

Molix kento jig is a good one. Good price, good hook, you can swim it, drag it, pitch it. 

[roadwarrior]

15 hours ago, Eddie101 said:

I just got some Grid Iron model - thanks to RR - and they look good! What Sieberts' model(s) do you use?

https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/grid-iron-brush-jig

[J Francho]

20 hours ago, Eddie101 said:

I just got some Grid Iron model - thanks to RR - and they look good! What Sieberts' model(s) do you use?

Dredge line.