Favorite Arlie jig

[10,000 lakes Bassin]

If you could only use one arkie style jig, what brand, color, and weight would it be?

[Pat Brown]

This isn't really the way that bass fishing works sadly because in general you're going to need a variety of profiles and fall rates. But I would say that if I could only fish one jig forever from now on, it would be a finesse jig of some kind, probably in the half ounce range in some kind of green pumpkin color. 

 

For the sake of the thread: Siebert Sniper - 7/16 oz - Bluegill color.  I feel fairly confident I can get bites in all 12 months in most depths and water clarity and most types of cover with this jig even if it might not be ideal all the time.

 

Finesse jigs just tend to get a lot more bites than full size jigs IMHO

[Choporoz]

@Pat Brown, good answer.

 

@August, you are likely to get more helpful answers if you ask more specific questions...or at least provide more information.  Things such as why you chose arkie; where you fish; will you use it in rocks, wood, grass, etc.  

 

Arkie is an ok all-around shape, but there are better options if you are only in rocks, or only in grass, or only in wood.  @Siebert Outdoorsis a great option for almost any jig.  Most of my jigs are primarily Green Pumpkin, Brown, Black or Blue.

[10,000 lakes Bassin]

Thanks, I’m going to try to get better at jig fishing and trying to pick out about a half dozen different jigs. I’ve been looking at the outcast juice jig, the dirty jigs pitching jig and the strike king structure jig. Are any of those worth my money? If not what should I buy? 

[Choporoz]

Those are respected jigs...though I have limited experience with them.

 

 

Here's a good starter kit

https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/gift-pack

 

 

[LrgmouthShad]

10 minutes ago, August said:

Thanks, I’m going to try to get better at jig fishing and trying to pick out about a half dozen different jigs. I’ve been looking at the outcast juice jig, the dirty jigs pitching jig and the strike king structure jig. Are any of those worth my money? If not what should I buy? 

The best jigs I find are usually from smaller companies. My favorite jig is Terry’s Oldham’s Trailer Hitch Jig. You can order over the phone. His website is here: http://www.oldhamjigs.com. I also really like Mike Siebert’s jigs: https://siebertoutdoors.com. Other good jigs that are much less known are E-factor and Coda Lures jigs (the apex jig in particular). 
 

Of the jigs you have listed, I would go with the dirty jigs pitching jig. 
 

@Pat Brown gives the cold hard truth about jig fishing: there is no “one size fits all.”

[Pat Brown]

I'd get a finesse jig but all of those work great!  The full size / bigger profile deal seems to be more situational and for the more nuanced moments in a jig fisherman's life.

 

Siebert's sniper is really good at under 4$, handmade in the US with a wire tied skirt.  This paired with a baby rage bug or menace will get your confidence up on jigs real fast.

 

I also love his grass jig for a more 'horizontal fishing' jig.

 

If you have your heart set on an arkie style jig, Siebert dock rocker is hard to beat!  Shot caller is a great swim jig.

[10,000 lakes Bassin]

And what about some jigs I could use specifically for pitching into grass pockets and along grass lines? Would the dirty jigs pitching jig work ok for that? 

2 minutes ago, Pat Brown said:

I'd get a finesse jig but all of those work great!  The full size / bigger profile deal seems to be more situational and for the more nuanced moments in a jig fisherman's life.

 

Siebert's sniper is really good at under 4$, handmade in the US with a wire tied skirt.  This paired with a baby rage bug or menace will get your confidence up on jigs real fast.

 

I also love his grass jig for a more 'horizontal fishing' jig.

 

If you have your heart set on an arkie style jig, Siebert dock rocker is hard to beat!  Shot caller is a great swim jig.

Oh, sorry I didn’t see this. I’ll check out the grass jig you mentioned 

[LrgmouthShad]

4 minutes ago, August said:

And what about some jigs I could use specifically for pitching into grass pockets and along grass lines? Would the dirty jigs pitching jig work ok for that? 

Depends on the grass and how thick. A lot of those pitching-style jigs come through grass okay in the smaller sizes, but the bigger they get, the wider the head and the more difficult to get them through grass. If grass is anywhere in the discussion, use a pointed head.. E-factor’s pitching jig is different: comes with a pointed head and comes through grass semi-well. 

[10,000 lakes Bassin]

I think I’ll get something from dirty jigs because they have them on tackle warehouse. I’m looking at the Scott Canterbury compact flipping jig, and the Luke clausen compact pitching jig. Which you recommend?

[LrgmouthShad]

@August I haven’t tried either of those so will not recommend. Both look fine.

[scaleface]

Whatever jig I can cast/pitch  the best is the one I'm going to use. 3/8th with trailer is a good weight for my wormin rod. Best colors are black skirt brown trailer or vice versa.

[rangerjockey]

Jewel makes some great jigs at a reasonable price. Here on Table Rock I could fish Green pumpkin or PBJ all year. 

I like the Pee Wee jig a bunch with a smaller trailer like a cut down speed craw . The AJ finesse (old Eakins jig ) and then some heavier ,bigger profile Football jigs. with a full size Rage Craw or Zoom chunk.

Weight depends on how fast you want to fall and how deep.

Personally, I don't flip jigs much anymore. For me some kind of creature bait like a t -rigged brush hog works as well or better and I get it back more often.

In a Dirty Jig the Luke Clausen finesse jig is a good choice.

 

[WRB]

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Custom or off the shelf jigs with fiber guard and colors of choice.

What more could you want?

Tom

[MediumMouthBass]

As others have already stated Siebert makes great stuff, i buy the jigs from him by themselves and make my own skirts for them. Saves quite a few bucks and i get to make them look exactly how i want. Great quality and the hooks are always sharp and strong.

[Columbia Craw]

I’m going to spend twenty bucks and get the Dredge Package from Mike Siebert in 3/8 ounce and go to work. Then when I want to pick more of one of those colors. Grab the Supreme Arkie jig and stick em’ big time.  Mike’s jigs are crazy good.

[10,000 lakes Bassin]

4 hours ago, WRB said:

Siebert our site sponsor offers hand tied Arkie style jigs with premium hooks, the most important component on any jig.

Custom or off the shelf jigs with fiber guard and colors of choice.

What more could you want?

Tom

How much do I have to spend to get free shipping?

[WRB]

1 hour ago, August said:

How much do I have to spend to get free shipping?

Contact Mike and ask him.

Tom

[JayMac89]

I fish a jig regularly, although am no where close to being a jig expert. It's one of those techniques I'm trying to get much better at. So take my opinion with a grain of salt. 

 

The first two jigs i used regularly were the SK structure jig and the bitsy bug jig. Had far more success with the bitsy bug. If your unfamiliar, it's a smaller profile. Since then, iv started using the outkast juice jig. As my "bigger profile" jig. I really like this jig. It's bigger than the bitsy bug. But smaller than the structure jig. Including the hook, not as thick. Which i feel helps me increase my hookups. Keep in mind I'm still learning the technique, so I'm not detecting bites and swinging for the fences. I feel the things hook helps my stick them better. I still use the bitsy bug more. Iv had a fair amount of success with it. But now if I'm reaching for a bigger profile its the outkast juice jig. 

[10,000 lakes Bassin]

1 hour ago, JayMac89 said:

I fish a jig regularly, although am no where close to being a jig expert. It's one of those techniques I'm trying to get much better at. So take my opinion with a grain of salt. 

 

The first two jigs i used regularly were the SK structure jig and the bitsy bug jig. Had far more success with the bitsy bug. If your unfamiliar, it's a smaller profile. Since then, iv started using the outkast juice jig. As my "bigger profile" jig. I really like this jig. It's bigger than the bitsy bug. But smaller than the structure jig. Including the hook, not as thick. Which i feel helps me increase my hookups. Keep in mind I'm still learning the technique, so I'm not detecting bites and swinging for the fences. I feel the things hook helps my stick them better. I still use the bitsy bug more. Iv had a fair amount of success with it. But now if I'm reaching for a bigger profile its the outkast juice jig. 

Thank you. I ended up going with 2 SK bitsy bugs, two outcast jigs, 2 dirty jigs swim jigs and 2 dirty jigs pitching jigs