Help (jigs with grass)

[PressuredFishing]

So I have heard really good things about jigs, so I picked up a few different colors and trailers. I like the action, and it's a nice compact size but all to often I feel like the jig catches alot of millfoil and it gets really annoying when my trailer slides down. I tried fishing them a few times, and these have a light weed guard. Maybe should I buy a heavier weed guard jig,? But even so the grass seems to not catch the hook but instead the skirt. Maybe just stick to a slender trigged worm. Maybe fish the jig in more woody/rocky areas? If I'm missing something let me know, also if you have any ideas on keeping a trailer on hit me up on that, is the skirt superglue safe? 

[MN Fisher]

5 minutes ago, PressuredFishing said:

I feel like the jig catches alot of millfoil

What type of jig is it? Football, Finesse, Swim, Arky? Each type is for a different cover

 

5 minutes ago, PressuredFishing said:

also if you have any ideas on keeping a trailer on hit me up on that, is the skirt superglue safe? 

Some styles of jig come with a bait-keeper. Usually a thin wire with a hook that you embed in the plastic.

If you use super-glue, make sure it dries (few seconds) and your skirt should have no problems.

[PressuredFishing]

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

What type of jig is it? Football, Finesse, Swim, Arky? Each type is for a different cover

 

Some styles of jig come with a bait-keeper. Usually a thin wire with a hook that you embed in the plastic.

If you use super-glue, make sure it dries (few seconds) and your skirt should have no problems.

Arke style, and awesome will try super glue!

[Team9nine]

Arkie style is not going to be your best option in milfoil. You'll specifically want to pick up a couple "grass jigs." They will come through the veggies better, and many will have special trailer holders built in like a screwlock or similar. TW sells at least 29 different brands, or look at some of the site sponsor options.

[PressuredFishing]

1 minute ago, Team9nine said:

Arkie style is not going to be your best option in milfoil. You'll specifically want to pick up a couple "grass jigs." They will come through the veggies better, and many will have special trailer holders built in like a screwlock or similar. TW sells at least 29 different brands, or look at some of the site sponsor options.

Wow okay I did not know about grass jigs, this is really good information, thankyou and will look at some different brands!

[Jigfishn10]

A lot of people starting out with a jig try to force the jig out of the snag. Try to lightly tug (finesse) it out. 
It does a couple of things:

1: It gets your jig back lol 

2: The subtle movement shakes things (grass & silt) up and once free it usually has a curious fish waiting for it on the other end.
 

Be sure to read @Team9nine’s post above especially about grass jigs. Lot of good info there. 
Team9. I’m out of “Likes” for the day. I owe you one. ?

[PressuredFishing]

35 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

A lot of people starting out with a jig try to force the jig out of the snag. Try to lightly tug (finesse) it out. 
It does a couple of things:

1: It gets your jig back lol 

2: The subtle movement shakes things (grass & silt) up and once free it usually has a curious fish waiting for it on the other end.
 

Be sure to read @Team9nine’s post above especially about grass jigs. Lot of good info there. 
Team9. I’m out of “Likes” for the day. I owe you one. ?

Will check them out I definitely have to learn about grass jigs!

[Kdizzle]

If its submerged grass, I think the best option for you would be a 1/4 ounce swim jig.  Light enough to stay above the grass and not getting bogged down, but a model stout enough to pull the fish out after its made a b line back into the muck after the hook set.

 

If its matted grass, a heavy grass jig would be your best choice. 

[PressuredFishing]

1 hour ago, Kdizzle said:

If its submerged grass, I think the best option for you would be a 1/4 ounce swim jig.  Light enough to stay above the grass and not getting bogged down, but a model stout enough to pull the fish out after its made a b line back into the muck after the hook set.

 

If its matted grass, a heavy grass jig would be your best choice. 

ah a swim jig may be worth trying, at least if its moving it wont dig down as much as a normal arke jig, I do have some of these and didnt even think of it, yeah its just submerged grass that grows a few feet under the surface.

[Kdizzle]

28 minutes ago, PressuredFishing said:

ah a swim jig may be worth trying, at least if its moving it wont dig down as much as a normal arke jig, I do have some of these and didnt even think of it, yeah its just submerged grass that grows a few feet under the surface.

The arkie style is really more of an open water casting jig.   Its good in rocks too though.

[PressuredFishing]

15 minutes ago, Kdizzle said:

The arkie style is really more of an open water casting jig.   Its good in rocks too though.

huh i did not know that, I will have to try grass jigs perhaps

[Fishin Dad]

Other than a grass jig, I really like a Texas rig with a punch skirt on it.  Looks like a jig with the skirt flaring out, but you texpose your hook point and it comes through weeds awesome.  

[Jaderose]

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[Jigfishn10]

I honestly think the best advice I can give is to PM @Siebert Outdoors. Mike is a really great guy and very helpful. He can definitely hook you up!

[PressuredFishing]

13 hours ago, Fishin Dad said:

Other than a grass jig, I really like a Texas rig with a punch skirt on it.  Looks like a jig with the skirt flaring out, but you texpose your hook point and it comes through weeds awesome.  

I think this may be my best bet, I just looked at what a punch skirt is and it looks awesome, you get the profile of the jig but the weedlessness of a soft plastic 

[Fishin Dad]

1 hour ago, PressuredFishing said:

I think this may be my best bet, I just looked at what a punch skirt is and it looks awesome, you get the profile of the jig but the weedlessness of a soft plastic 

You got it!   

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Lighter flipping jigs work really well.  One of my favorite jigs to throw in the summer is Riots Minima Jig in 1/4oz.  

[PressuredFishing]

4 hours ago, GetFishorDieTryin said:

Lighter flipping jigs work really well.  One of my favorite jigs to throw in the summer is Riots Minima Jig in 1/4oz.  

Yeah these jigs I got are 3 16th oz, so pretty light but maybe I'll have to try flipping jigs instead

[GetFishorDieTryin]

3/16 will work for pitching or swimming as long as you arent trying to get through grass or cover.  Once you put a trailer you should have enough weight to be able to toss it easy enough.