Buying my first Flipping jig

[TheNoviceFisher]

hello guys, just recently got into fishing using a bait-caster, so far i used flukes and crank-baits, now i want to try flipping jigs.

 

I live next to a river that is not clear, so after doing a few research i chose to go with a black and blue flipping jig with the weed guard ( i have alot of weeds here), no idea what size to get yet, ( we do have currents, and my rod is (1/4- 3/4 oz)  I also don't know what trailer or plastic bait to use with my flipping jig head, the info online i see is too much for a beginner like me, was wondering what can i get for starters?  I don't want something huge, as i'm not after giants just looking to catch something when i go out haha.  any help is appreciated! i live in Canada if that makes a difference.

 

Also any recommendations for fishing in river that has a lot of bottom weeds is appreciated

[galyonj]

It's really hard to go wrong with a Rage Craw.

[DitchPanda]

Depending on water depth and other cover besides weeds id probably opt for an arky style jig in the 3/8ths or 1/2oz size. An arky isn't perfect but it's good at everything to an extent. Trailer wise I like to keep it simple for starting out so something with claw action like a rage craw or yum Christie craw is good..for colder water when you want less action a zoom super chunk is a standard. For trailer color you can do lots of things there but again just keep it simple and get colors that match or are complimentary...black and blue jig gets black and blue,sapphire blue or junebug trailers for me. 

One other suggestion I have is if the water isn't super muddy all the time id also get a jig in a natural color...green pumpkin is the most common and works everywhere in almost all water colors. I also use a straight Brown jig a lot and it works great. Again get a couple style trailers in colors that match or go well with the jig and your set.

[TheNoviceFisher]

2 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

Depending on water depth and other cover besides weeds id probably opt for an arky style jig in the 3/8ths or 1/2oz size. An arky isn't perfect but it's good at everything to an extent. Trailer wise I like to keep it simple for starting out so something with claw action like a rage craw or yum Christie craw is good..for colder water when you want less action a zoom super chunk is a standard. For trailer color you can do lots of things there but again just keep it simple and get colors that match or are complimentary...black and blue jig gets black and blue,sapphire blue or junebug trailers for me.

thank you!

[Derek1]

If your River is like the ones we have here be prepared to loose a few. Don’t let this Discourage you though.  

[ajschn06]

2 hours ago, TheNoviceFisher said:

hello guys, just recently got into fishing using a bait-caster, so far i used flukes and crank-baits, now i want to try flipping jigs.

 

I live next to a river that is not clear, so after doing a few research i chose to go with a black and blue flipping jig with the weed guard ( i have alot of weeds here), no idea what size to get yet, ( we do have currents, and my rod is (1/4- 3/4 oz)  I also don't know what trailer or plastic bait to use with my flipping jig head, the info online i see is too much for a beginner like me, was wondering what can i get for starters?  I don't want something huge, as i'm not after giants just looking to catch something when i go out haha.  any help is appreciated! i live in Canada if that makes a difference.

 

Also any recommendations for fishing in river that has a lot of bottom weeds is appreciated

 

Something to keep in mind for river fishing-  My go to is 3/8 oz, but I HAVE to carry a few 1/2 oz'ers because there are a few spots with stronger current that I like to hit...

[GReb]

I primarily use 2 types of jigs. The first is a standard 3/8 oz flipping jig and the second is a 1/4 or 5/16 oz finesse jig. Typically I thrown both in green pumpkin or some green/brown variation. I’ve just never had the same production with black/blue but certainly try both. 
 

Strike king rage menace and rage claw are pretty bullet proof trailer selections. But you can use pretty much anything and don’t be afraid to be creative. A lot of time instead of upgrading to a heavier jig head in current I will just add a beefier beaver style trailer. Personally I like using the lightest jig head as I can get away with. 

I always modify my jigs out of the pack by trimming the skirt or thinning it out. I also trim the weed guard so it is about even with the bottom of the hook barb when it’s pressed down. 
 

Siebert Outdoors is a board sponsor and has everything you need at a great price. I believe you can even buy a package box from him and he’ll pick out everything you need for a quality starter kit. 

@Siebert Outdoors

[NJBasstard]

I'd just buy a few Bitsy Flip jigs in 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 and pick up some Netbait Paca Chunk for trailers to get you started. Both are low cost and are deadly in the rivers I fish. The standard Bitsy Bug is another good option if your not throwing into the thick stuff. I'm not in Canada but black & blue, green pumpkin and any color close to red craw are all I ever really need.

 

Build some confidence with those first. Once you do then try other brand or what @GReb said and have @Siebert Outdoors put a small package together for you. His level of quality for the cost is hard to beat. The Improved Arky and Mini Swim jig are some of my favorites.

[waymont]

4 hours ago, NJBasstard said:

buy a few Bitsy Flip jigs in 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 and pick up some Netbait Paca Chunk for trailers

This is what I was going to say. Save some money and get these. The Bitsy Flip and Zoom Super Chunk Jr is also my jam.

[TheNoviceFisher]

Thank you everyone! amazing replies i will be trying some

[Boomstick]

For trailers, my go to trailer on just about any time of jig is a NetBait Paca Chunk.The primary exception is flipping into heavy cover, usually on a flipping jig where I will upsize my trailer a little bit. NetBait Paca Craws work but I usually go with Rage Tail Craws simply because I can buy them at my local Walmart so they're real easy to buy replacements. The other trailer I will use is the Strike King Rage Bug, primarily with flipping jigs.

 

Most of my flipping jigs are the Dirty Jigs No Jack Flipping Jigs and I carry one in 1/2oz, 5/8oz, and 3/4oz. Recently I picked up some Strike King Bitsy Flip jigs and they're also real good. I would get some in 3/8oz and maybe 1/2oz too but because they're so small, they drop quickly and fit right in between weeds so 3/8oz will sink at least as fast as a regular sized 1/2oz flipping jig if not faster.

They're cheap and smaller in size so you will want a smaller trailer - 2.5" Rage Tails or NetBait Paca Chunks work, and you can also fish them on a MH/F rod where you'd normally want a H/F rod.

[Ogandrews]

In a river situation like that, especially if it’s smallmouth your after, I’d be more likely to pick up a Texas rig or another weedless lure than I would a jig. I’m not sure what it is about jigs but I always do better with a non skirted option in smaller rivers with good current than I do a traditional jig.

[Lead Head]

Be careful using a 1/2oz jig + trailer on that rod. You will likely be right at or over its recommended lure weight. 

[MN Fisher]

18 minutes ago, Lead Head said:

Be careful using a 1/2oz jig + trailer on that rod. You will likely be right at or over its recommended lure weight. 

^ Ya, this. 1/2oz for the head, plus, hook, plus skirt, plus trailer. You're not going to want to try to put it in orbit, nice easy lob-casts with that setup.