Swim Jig, Football jig or, Flipping Jig to imitate a Bluegill?

[Fisher0517]

I don’t know what jig to buy. I’ve never jig fished before but it would be great to know! Specifically a jig that imitates a bluegill and sometimes a crawfish but if there’s nothing like that then I’d just like to know what color to imitate a bluegill?

[rtwvumtneer6]

Already a lot of good info here on jigs if you search for it.

 

Each style serves a purpose, but I would look for something like this if you're looking to buy just one type of jig, and pick up a few weights and colors:. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/6th_Sense_Divine_Hybrid_Jig/descpage-6SDVHJ.html?from=BASRES

[Dens228]

This thread is just a couple below this one you started. 

[Derek1]

Check site sponsor seibert out doors. You can message him. Tell him your new to jigs and ask for one of the sampler packs. He’s a very nice guy and I’m sure will help you out. 

[Munkin]

Swim jig 

[optimator]

3 hours ago, Derek1 said:

Check site sponsor seibert out doors. You can message him. Tell him your new to jigs and ask for one of the sampler packs. He’s a very nice guy and I’m sure will help you out. 

Mike at @Siebert Outdoors recommended the Grid Iron Arky package for me to get started.

[Jig Rookie]

Yeah that Siebert Arkie pack (5 for $17.30) is probably gonna be your best deal out the gate. FYI, I noticed you asked what JIG (singular) should you buy. Word to the wise: if you go out with just one jig and fish it the way you should, you're setting yourself up for a short trip. Take at least a handful of them because you will get hung. Good luck, they're fun; jigs are just about the only traditional bait I fish anymore, can't put em down. 

[ironbjorn]

9 hours ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

Already a lot of good info here on jigs if you search for it.

 

Each style serves a purpose, but I would look for something like this if you're looking to buy just one type of jig, and pick up a few weights and colors:. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/6th_Sense_Divine_Hybrid_Jig/descpage-6SDVHJ.html?from=BASRES

I was going to recommend this as well. The Green Pumpkin Blue Magic color imitates a bluegill fairly well. With the 6th Sense Divine Hybrid Jig, you can swim it, pitch/flip it, or drag it; and, to be fair, you can do this with most jigs, but this jig in particular does an excellent job at all of it. Try different trailers depending on what you want to do with the jig. 

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Yes.

[Finessegenics]

I think you’re going about it the wrong way. The type of jig you use should be dictated by where and how you’re fishing it. As a beginner I know it can be overwhelming but there  is plenty of great information out there. As other have mentioned the “arkie” style head is the most versatile. 

 

 

 

 

 

[roadwarrior]

 

[bowhunter63]

Can’t go wrong with a swim jig and a swim bait trailer 

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5 minutes ago, bowhunter63 said:

Can’t go wrong with a swim jig and a swim bait trailer 

The Tour Grade swim jig in BG color with a GP trailer and dipped tail (grub, paddle or creature) is as fool proof as it comes.