Yep, I was one of those guys who never understood how people had luck on jigs. After following you guys, I am a jig FANATIC. Thank you so much for the awesome info
Love the video on jigs. I used to be one of those people who had no luck on jigs or confidence and after watching multiple videos of yours and taking your advice jigs have become one of my favorites lures.
Which one of the Zodias rods would you suggest for compact pitching jig I’ve seen an older video description you suggested 6’10” medium was that a mistake and should lean to the mh
I love these jig videos Matt! I have really updated my jig fishing because of them! Not all jigs are created equal for sure. I have been fishing with the Dirty Jigs exclusively now and mostly either the Yamamoto Green Pumpkin black flake or the Cinnamon with various flakes. The fellow who fishes with me most of the time has started calling me the jig master and it’s all because of you and Tim’s advice on how to do it. Now I’m finding myself throwing a jig 99.9% of the time because I’m doing right and catching the bigger fish. Thank you for your advice and perfect explanation of how to do it the best way!!
There's a lake here I get skunked on 90% of the time and it's full of huge fish. First time I ever tried a jig there I caught 7 fish that day. Since then, I love the jig. It has brought me so much confidence after my first time using it. I throw it everywhere!
I'm obsessed with catching fish on jigs and the art of flipping/pitching/skipping them. I just gotta practice and learn how to do it properly and effectively. I've caught a couple from pitching laydowns and it's the most fun way to catch bass for me.
Really started concentrating on bass 5 years ago. Used to live on the texas coast and concentrated on salt water fishing. Moved to an inland area in AL and began to work on bass fishing. It took a while but I also have joined the rank of the jig fanatics. It has taken me 5 years to get comfortable with them and they are now my staple year round. Early years it was a struggle but I kept with it. Thanks for everything you and Tim have done with this channel. Have learned a lot from you two. And yes, you are right you can catch big bass year round on them.
Fell in love with the jig this summer. Caught a few big ones and that thud you're talking about is addicting lol. I now have a full tackle box of jigs. Thanks for another great video Matt!
Great jig video. I love fishing a jig especially in the winter and have caught some of my best fish of the year dragging or using slow short hops in the winter with both football and ball head jigs.
Jig fishing is something I definitely have been easing into my fishing style. Winter time is still my kryptonite but hopefully taking the advice here from you guys will help and I can eventually put it into my confidence for the colder months. I will smash em come spring time no matter what though!
Love the jig and going w the football in recommended colors rotating w 1/2oz mopp w jumbo pork. - speed crank grenade keep it simple cover water. Merry Christmas
Thanks Matt. I downsize my jig profile thanks to you. Great Lakes Juvy craw has been money this week on TN R. Fish blowing up on your left shoulder at 24:18 😂
My ultimate confidence bait is the hula grub on a texas rig. I've caught more big fish on that than any other technique. Definitely going to try it on a football head and see if I like it.
I'd love to see your buddy in wa state do a video about winter patterns and what is working best right now in the PNW. Love the videos guys. Thanks for the info.
Great video Matt. Oddly enough this last year hasn’t been a good jig year for me where the year before was on the same river system of water. Still have one tied on and still toss it but not many fish. Kieteck tungsten with a dt grub and various sizes of hula grub including the new small one. Love your guys content it’s always a “ must see”
Awesome a new video. I’ve been watching old videos of you guys. Just watched the one where Tim lost the big bass on a frog in the winter on chick. Three years ago
That day was brutal! We're putting out brand new videos 6 days a week (3 full length, 3 shorts) so if you're not getting new content just come check for it. Full length vids run on Mon, Weds, and Fri and we haven't missed an upload in 7+ years.
I drag 1oz tubes on lake Michigan for lake trout off of Chicago in my boat in the winter our lakes are frozen now no bass fishing till March 😑 but lake trout are fun 🎣👍🐟
I am a shore guy. I have only gotten a few bites on jigs. Of course that dosnt stop me from collecting them lol. I need to throw them more and feel the magic
@tacticalbassin Ty, had a nice session and had a few pike and perch in the boat before the water started to ice up. Crank (Norman deep little N) and jerk bait (beastly minnow) was key. Pike like the burn/kill retrieve, surprise surprise. xD
I have fished silty bottom water most of my life, that silt can help because it helps with the illusion of a crawfish rooting around. I fish heavier than normal football headed jigs that push silt up when I move the jig, even in shallow water.
We've absolutely smashed them on flipping and pitching jigs in Florida 👍 In fact my biggest Florida fish this year was on a jig. There's no doubt, worms are a thing there, but the jig is highly underrated.
Hey Matt, right now my most powerful rod is a croix legend xtreme 7’1” MHXF. Looking maybe into a dedicated jig rod but don’t feel like spending NRX+ level. What would be a good equivalent to that 844C MBR in a slightly more affordable line like the Orochi XX/Expride/Adrena area? Unless you think that legend extreme will be fine. Thanks for your input and thanks for everything you guys do for this community!
Great video. Any recommendations for a jig that won’t catch up on grass or slime. Many thanks. I normally go for light bfs style and was think about keitech mono spin jig but just not sure if they would catch a bigger fish?
TB Brothers have yall played with the Bill Lewis SCOPE-STIK 100 The small one yet?? Or anyone else. I just got some in and crushed em in the marsh lost count at 60 some odd bass this morning. In the first 2 1/2 hours before the tide checked up and pushed me out. Tomorrow will be in the surface drive or long tail. And get on the back side the tide and fish tell the tide start coming in and push them out the deep holes. Dun it with the CAJUN PEARL it’s got that NEON GLOW like the Hot Popcorn sign at a drive in movie.
The Braillist is an amazing rod, but it's a bit stout for finesse style hooks. It's my preferred rod for a pitching jig. However, if you don't already own one, it has been discontinued.
Awesome video! Out of curiosity, what camera/filming setup do you use? I am starting a new fishing channel and I really like the quality and angle of yalls videos! Thanks!
as long as ur not talking about moss/algae/gunk type nasty bottom lakes.. and actual grass bottom... dirty jigs compact swim jig or their finesse swim jigs on sale on their website & is specific for grass w/ the shorter cut skirt.. slow swim it w/ a slow moving trailer.. unlike in warm water when ur shaking that thing back to the boat..swim it right thru or just above that grass .when u feel it get hung up or caught in it.. just pop pop it right thru & continue on! if their in it... they'll bite but u gotta bring it right to them
hair jigs are also killer this time of year too depending on ur fishery! I fish a few Derby's a year on Kentucky lake so I put my time in as a kid w/ my uncle who fished the FLW tour for 10+ years learning about em for ledge fishing.. & thankful for it becuz its also another tool in the shed for catching cold water bass too
I made a mistake and bought I flipping jig and I don't know how to flip my question is is there another way to use it without flipping I know how to jig already but I am not sure can fish it like any other jig instead of flipping it
Yep, I was one of those guys who never understood how people had luck on jigs. After following you guys, I am a jig FANATIC. Thank you so much for the awesome info
Love the video on jigs. I used to be one of those people who had no luck on jigs or confidence and after watching multiple videos of yours and taking your advice jigs have become one of my favorites lures.
I love to hear this!! I'm so glad its helped!
Same here
Which one of the Zodias rods would you suggest for compact pitching jig I’ve seen an older video description you suggested 6’10” medium was that a mistake and should lean to the mh
I love these jig videos Matt! I have really updated my jig fishing because of them!
Not all jigs are created equal for sure. I have been fishing with the Dirty Jigs exclusively now and mostly either the Yamamoto Green Pumpkin black flake or the Cinnamon with various flakes.
The fellow who fishes with me most of the time has started calling me the jig master and it’s all because of you and Tim’s advice on how to do it.
Now I’m finding myself throwing a jig 99.9% of the time because I’m doing right and catching the bigger fish.
Thank you for your advice and perfect explanation of how to do it the best way!!
There's a lake here I get skunked on 90% of the time and it's full of huge fish. First time I ever tried a jig there I caught 7 fish that day. Since then, I love the jig. It has brought me so much confidence after my first time using it. I throw it everywhere!
I'm obsessed with catching fish on jigs and the art of flipping/pitching/skipping them. I just gotta practice and learn how to do it properly and effectively. I've caught a couple from pitching laydowns and it's the most fun way to catch bass for me.
Isn't it awesome?! We love it too!
Really started concentrating on bass 5 years ago. Used to live on the texas coast and concentrated on salt water fishing. Moved to an inland area in AL and began to work on bass fishing. It took a while but I also have joined the rank of the jig fanatics. It has taken me 5 years to get comfortable with them and they are now my staple year round. Early years it was a struggle but I kept with it. Thanks for everything you and Tim have done with this channel. Have learned a lot from you two. And yes, you are right you can catch big bass year round on them.
Fell in love with the jig this summer. Caught a few big ones and that thud you're talking about is addicting lol. I now have a full tackle box of jigs. Thanks for another great video Matt!
Way to go Grant! You know exactly what we're talking about!!
Love to see a video on Spotted Bass during Winter/early Spring updated on any new tips! Love the jig videos…
Great jig video. I love fishing a jig especially in the winter and have caught some of my best fish of the year dragging or using slow short hops in the winter with both football and ball head jigs.
We are blessed to get this content for free. I've learned so much from you guys over the years, thanks Tim and Matt!!
Chuck- SE Pennsylvania
Jig fishing is something I definitely have been easing into my fishing style. Winter time is still my kryptonite but hopefully taking the advice here from you guys will help and I can eventually put it into my confidence for the colder months. I will smash em come spring time no matter what though!
Black n blue down deep on rocks in winter. Love it when they crush and run at the boat. makes u think and work. Lol
Great as usual Matt, thanks for the tutorial and keeping it to the point, no video fluff but all well worth watching!
You get me so hyped for fishing it’s crazy, I wasn’t gonna fish today until I saw this video
I love when they hit the jig on the fall, and you see your line swimming away
terrific jig vid, Matt! I agree, I don’t know what it is, but sometimes the hula grub will out perform the jig for sure!
Glad I saw this I tied on a dirty tackle compact jig last night for today
Good luck out there!!
Love the jig and going w the football in recommended colors rotating w 1/2oz mopp w jumbo pork. - speed crank grenade keep it simple cover water. Merry Christmas
Thanks Matt. I downsize my jig profile thanks to you. Great Lakes Juvy craw has been money this week on TN R. Fish blowing up on your left shoulder at 24:18 😂
Great video, been wanting to start using jigs especially now with the cold weather. Thanks for sharing and educating. Appreciate it.
We're happy to help!
Just got a new jig rod, Dobyns Champion xp 703 and a box of dJ supermatt browns, hoping to get better at jig fishing this winter! thanks Matt!
Awesome information! You both rock. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your families. Thanks for always sharing.
I can't believe how good you are.
Great tips Matt thanks bud 👍🏻
My ultimate confidence bait is the hula grub on a texas rig. I've caught more big fish on that than any other technique. Definitely going to try it on a football head and see if I like it.
I'd love to see your buddy in wa state do a video about winter patterns and what is working best right now in the PNW. Love the videos guys. Thanks for the info.
Great video Matt. Oddly enough this last year hasn’t been a good jig year for me where the year before was on the same river system of water. Still have one tied on and still toss it but not many fish. Kieteck tungsten with a dt grub and various sizes of hula grub including the new small one. Love your guys content it’s always a “ must see”
Awesome a new video. I’ve been watching old videos of you guys. Just watched the one where Tim lost the big bass on a frog in the winter on chick. Three years ago
That day was brutal! We're putting out brand new videos 6 days a week (3 full length, 3 shorts) so if you're not getting new content just come check for it. Full length vids run on Mon, Weds, and Fri and we haven't missed an upload in 7+ years.
I drag 1oz tubes on lake Michigan for lake trout off of Chicago in my boat in the winter our lakes are frozen now no bass fishing till March 😑 but lake trout are fun 🎣👍🐟
I just got into the JDM micro jigs and have been laying into them with it.
Wobble head in winter? Great video, thanks.
I catch large mouth on a chompers twin tail 3 and 4 inch and the one that looks like a craw no big pincers but the bass crush it in the coldest water
I am a shore guy. I have only gotten a few bites on jigs. Of course that dosnt stop me from collecting them lol. I need to throw them more and feel the magic
If you stick to it, you're going to experience the magic. They're such a fun way to catch fish!
Perfect! Im on my way to the spot as I write. ^^
Awesome! Good luck!
@tacticalbassin Ty, had a nice session and had a few pike and perch in the boat before the water started to ice up. Crank (Norman deep little N) and jerk bait (beastly minnow) was key. Pike like the burn/kill retrieve, surprise surprise. xD
Must be terrifying being a crawdad and a 12 pound bass rolls up on your ass lol
I wish the jig was as effective down here in silty Florida bottoms...lol. Swim jig though, that's the deal 24/7 here.
I have fished silty bottom water most of my life, that silt can help because it helps with the illusion of a crawfish rooting around. I fish heavier than normal football headed jigs that push silt up when I move the jig, even in shallow water.
We've absolutely smashed them on flipping and pitching jigs in Florida 👍 In fact my biggest Florida fish this year was on a jig. There's no doubt, worms are a thing there, but the jig is highly underrated.
You guys need to try the st .croix legend x 7’1 MHXF finesse jig rod it’s insane rod
Great work as always. I'm too impatient for slow winter lures
Great video , when you use braid to leader , how long use the leader?
6-8 feet unless the water is crystal clear.
Hey Matt, right now my most powerful rod is a croix legend xtreme 7’1” MHXF. Looking maybe into a dedicated jig rod but don’t feel like spending NRX+ level. What would be a good equivalent to that 844C MBR in a slightly more affordable line like the Orochi XX/Expride/Adrena area? Unless you think that legend extreme will be fine. Thanks for your input and thanks for everything you guys do for this community!
Great video. Any recommendations for a jig that won’t catch up on grass or slime. Many thanks. I normally go for light bfs style and was think about keitech mono spin jig but just not sure if they would catch a bigger fish?
TB Brothers have yall played with the Bill Lewis SCOPE-STIK 100 The small one yet?? Or anyone else. I just got some in and crushed em in the marsh lost count at 60 some odd bass this morning. In the first 2 1/2 hours before the tide checked up and pushed me out. Tomorrow will be in the surface drive or long tail. And get on the back side the tide and fish tell the tide start coming in and push them out the deep holes. Dun it with the CAJUN PEARL it’s got that NEON GLOW like the Hot Popcorn sign at a drive in movie.
Are you going to get the xplore and have a video about it?
Matt, what about jigs and ponds with light/sparse/ dying back grass. Is that a compact pitchin jig? Thanks
Yes, I'd use the compact pitchin' in that situation.
Amazing video. Just bought a bunch of these jigs because of your videos. How long is your leader to braid?
Yamamotta must have brought back those smaller hula grubs.I have packs of those that are every bit of 15 years old.
Try the live target jigs looks like a live craw
Do you guys have any opinion on living rubber vs silicone skirts on your winter football head jigs?
How would you tie on your jigs ? . Loop knot,or regular knot ? I'm trying to get better at jig fishing.
Reg .knot a loop knots breaking strength is way less then any other knot you can tie.
Thanks for information @@Fishboy68
Would you recommend the Orochi XX Braillist: as a cheaper option to the Gloomis
The Braillist is an amazing rod, but it's a bit stout for finesse style hooks. It's my preferred rod for a pitching jig. However, if you don't already own one, it has been discontinued.
Thanks, I assume the Bass X would be the cheaper alternative to capmpre to the the action of the G Loomis for finesse jigs
Matt I live in Indiana and I have seen where a beaver style trailer is all they want. Water temp 45 and lower. Have you experienced this? Great video!
100% we've seen that in the California Delta in Winter. It's that "dead action" where you've got a great profile, but no movement.
@ it always amazes me they hit hit so hard sometimes that you can hear the line bouncing through the guides.
Can we get a Tim video on winter boots that keep your feet warm?
What are your opinions of the 873 crr?
If it is a silly question I completely understand
Awesome video! Out of curiosity, what camera/filming setup do you use? I am starting a new fishing channel and I really like the quality and angle of yalls videos! Thanks!
As Coach Klein says "visualize & attack"
The lake I fish in has a lot of grass on the bottom, so I don't throw too many Football jigs. What other jigs can I throw instead?
For grass, your best jig is a true flipping jig.
as long as ur not talking about moss/algae/gunk type nasty bottom lakes.. and actual grass bottom... dirty jigs compact swim jig or their finesse swim jigs on sale on their website & is specific for grass w/ the shorter cut skirt.. slow swim it w/ a slow moving trailer.. unlike in warm water when ur shaking that thing back to the boat..swim it right thru or just above that grass .when u feel it get hung up or caught in it.. just pop pop it right thru & continue on! if their in it... they'll bite but u gotta bring it right to them
hair jigs are also killer this time of year too depending on ur fishery! I fish a few Derby's a year on Kentucky lake so I put my time in as a kid w/ my uncle who fished the FLW tour for 10+ years learning about em for ledge fishing.. & thankful for it becuz its also another tool in the shed for catching cold water bass too
I made a mistake and bought I flipping jig and I don't know how to flip my question is is there another way to use it without flipping I know how to jig already but I am not sure can fish it like any other jig instead of flipping it
Yes, you can use it like any other jig.
It’s true. Pigs 🐖 love jigs.
Facts!
RIP Megabass Orochi XX Braillist
My whole life I have never used a jig and caught plenty of 5-8 pounders.
Jigs n worms my bread n butter, 2nd only to jerks n spinnerbait
You give me a jig and a jerkbait. I could probably catch fish year round
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Yea I have little stubby fingers
The way I learned jig fishing was take all my rods out the boat and only take my jig rods.
That will do it!
@ definitely helped a lot for sure before that I hated fishing a jig almost as bad as spinning rod
All the bots
I spend my first few minutes reporting all of them while listening to the video.
They're terrible! We clean them up every morning.
This is VERY easy with a sonar... Try it from the bank on a pond youve never fished before and then make a video 😂
You say that like we haven't done dozens of those too 😉
I lose every jig I use. Doesn't matter what head style I use. I always get hung so bad I have to break off. I quit wasting my time an money
First!
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I get a lot of my jigs from wacky worm in gilbert pA. Local bait and tackle