I hated jigs for a long time, but now they are one of my go to baits when I am fishing lay downs and docks. I forced myself to learn how to fish them and I have had pretty good success. I now own 4 boxes of jigs and I make my own as well. The 5 points you discussed in this video are spot on. I also had a really good friend that taught me how to use them properly. Thanks for the great video Steve.
I've went so far down the jig hole this year I'm tying and pouring my own jigs😂😂😂 I will say it's helped me in confidence alone just to have the colors I want for the waters I fish. So many times I look through the jigs saying I wish they had this color or that color. Not anymore, I just tie on the color I want and bamo bingo im catching fish on my jigs. Even if you don't pour your own, start tying your own skirts. Builds unbelievable confidence
You had me at jigs! Those 5 points are spot on! To me, there is nothing better than a good jig bite! And right now that bite is really turning on. The old football jig did good work just yesterday and the wife and I are leaving to spend another week at the private trophy bass lake. You know jigs will be a go-to presentation!
I suck at jig fishing... Time to just go fishing with jigs only for awhile. Great video! I need to remember that they can be fished throughout the water column.
Thank you the brilliant idea about jig fishing i love fishing traditional the Bait is earthworm or something mix feeds and cassava always safe and God bless us all
Good luck! It took me a full season of using a jig almost exclusively to really get confident with one. Then it became a confidence lure. Those first bites are important for trusting it.
It sure has a way of getting quality fish for sure. One of those presentations that when it clicks, it really clicks and makes sense. Have a terrific day!
the choice of trailer type is linked with water temperature: early season, cold water, you want LESS action on the trailer....very warm water, big flapping appendages will work better. Same can be said for fall rate: definitely faster in warmer water: in the middle of summer when the waters are above 80 degrees, sometimes you need a one ounce weight to get that thing down through vegetative cover quickly....
Great video Steve! Jigs are one of my favorite ways to fish. Appreciate the helpful information you shared. Keep doing your thing my friend! #SteveRogersOutdoors rocks!!!
You said set the jig hook horizontally, did you mean half vertically and half horizontally ? I thought treble hooks were set horizontally and single hooks vertically.
That is an excellent question I should have gone more in-depth on. I like to side sweep when dragging jigs at a long distance, therefore the horizontal hookset is a good way to go, like a Carolina rig. If anglers prefer to drag a jig with a vertical lift of the rod then definitely a vertical hookset it preferred. Thanks for asking this!
I going to say this knowing it has nothing to do with jigs. Been using Lews reels for a very long time. So I know the difference between now(Strike King owned) and before Strike King owned them. Lews now has the absolute worst customer service that I have ever seen. PERIOD!
Thank you for showing me ways to catch more fish off a jig- Your #1 10 year old fan
I hated jigs for a long time, but now they are one of my go to baits when I am fishing lay downs and docks. I forced myself to learn how to fish them and I have had pretty good success. I now own 4 boxes of jigs and I make my own as well. The 5 points you discussed in this video are spot on. I also had a really good friend that taught me how to use them properly. Thanks for the great video Steve.
It is amazing what a learning curve these lures have. It also took me a long time to get them figured out.
I've went so far down the jig hole this year I'm tying and pouring my own jigs😂😂😂 I will say it's helped me in confidence alone just to have the colors I want for the waters I fish. So many times I look through the jigs saying I wish they had this color or that color. Not anymore, I just tie on the color I want and bamo bingo im catching fish on my jigs. Even if you don't pour your own, start tying your own skirts. Builds unbelievable confidence
That is really awesome! That is something I have wanted to do and just haven't taken the time to do it yet. You have inspired me!
Best UA-camr! Ain’t trying to sell you a bunch of crap straight to the point
Thanks!
I spent an entire season, like u did with a jig, when i was shore fishing, and now it is always on my boat deck and its my go to confidence bait
That is awesome! So versatile and just works.
You had me at jigs! Those 5 points are spot on! To me, there is nothing better than a good jig bite! And right now that bite is really turning on. The old football jig did good work just yesterday and the wife and I are leaving to spend another week at the private trophy bass lake. You know jigs will be a go-to presentation!
Can’t wait to see that footage! I remember when jig fishing finally clicked for. Thanks goodness because it took awhile. Good luck on your trip!
I suck at jig fishing... Time to just go fishing with jigs only for awhile. Great video! I need to remember that they can be fished throughout the water column.
Good luck! You’ll get it. It took me a long time to get them figured out. Let me know when you catch a big with one!
Thank you the brilliant idea about jig fishing i love fishing traditional the Bait is earthworm or something mix feeds and cassava always safe and God bless us all
Thanks!
I NEED this video. I Battle with my jigs. Will follow your advice for sure, Steve.
Good luck! It took me a full season of using a jig almost exclusively to really get confident with one. Then it became a confidence lure. Those first bites are important for trusting it.
Hey, Steve, pray u are well. I love jig fishing. It has always been a big bite getter for me. Love this video. Be safe
It sure has a way of getting quality fish for sure. One of those presentations that when it clicks, it really clicks and makes sense. Have a terrific day!
Thank you Steve
You’re welcome!
the choice of trailer type is linked with water temperature: early season, cold water, you want LESS action on the trailer....very warm water, big flapping appendages will work better. Same can be said for fall rate: definitely faster in warmer water: in the middle of summer when the waters are above 80 degrees, sometimes you need a one ounce weight to get that thing down through vegetative cover quickly....
Thanks for adding all this! I appreciate it.
Great video Steve! Jigs are one of my favorite ways to fish. Appreciate the helpful information you shared. Keep doing your thing my friend! #SteveRogersOutdoors rocks!!!
Thanks!
Great video!! Thanks for sharing those helpful tips!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
You as well!
Good content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Subbed👍🏽
Thanks!
Have u ever tried a skirted wacky? I like the flare that it gives, i use 1/8 only.
I have not. I will have to - thanks!
You said set the jig hook horizontally, did you mean half vertically and half horizontally ? I thought treble hooks were set horizontally and single hooks vertically.
That is an excellent question I should have gone more in-depth on. I like to side sweep when dragging jigs at a long distance, therefore the horizontal hookset is a good way to go, like a Carolina rig. If anglers prefer to drag a jig with a vertical lift of the rod then definitely a vertical hookset it preferred. Thanks for asking this!
Great, great tips! Thank you. What are your thoughts on living rubber vs silicone skirts? Thanks, Steve.
I use silicone most of the time now, but the living rubber is very good and definitely need to use them more than I do.
I love an 1/8 jig cant get away from it
Those finesse jigs are awesome lures. Totally agree with you.
Chartreuse pepper trailer is interesting. Im guilty of using natural colors across the board to a fault
That is a color I haven’t used in a while. Definitely need to!
I going to say this knowing it has nothing to do with jigs. Been using Lews reels for a very long time. So I know the difference between now(Strike King owned) and before Strike King owned them. Lews now has the absolute worst customer service that I have ever seen. PERIOD!