5 Jig Modifications to Help Beginners (Bass Fishing Tips)

[@brianlee9074]

Love throwing jigs. Swimming jigs, football jigs. That War Eagle finesse jig is my favorite. And we all know Randizzle loves it too. Thanks for the video Debo!

[@grapeapeordie4939]

If you are new to using a jig, buy arkie style jig head first. They can be used in almost all applications. Then branch out from there with more specific types, I.e. football jigs, swim jigs, ball headed jigs. Another great video Debo!

[@DEBOSFishing]

For sure. That is a timeless and versatile style! Thanks for watching man.

[@Decimator16]

As someone just getting into bass fishing (caught my first bass today, on a chatterbait) this kind of info is awesome, great professional video, quality, and info, you deserve more subs.

[@LeatherNeck1833]

Short skirts and "Cuttin' the Jig", now your talking my language Debo! Thanks for the tips!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah thanks for watching my friend 👊

[@AnalogAssassin1]

Weed guard tuning was the biggest progression to mastering the swimjig for me. great video

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, it definitely helps a lot. Thanks for watching man.

[@benjamincole3582]

Nothing's stronger than love, except a Palomar knot. Cool vid Debo.👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah I like it! I have been trying it more!

[@ianbean5137]

I mostly fish jigs, so this is really helpful. It's a total confidence bait for me cuz it's so versitile.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yessir, they can do a ton! Hope it helps you out man!

[@DrifterBlog]

I remember a few years ago being a new bass/musky angler(trolled for walleye my whole life) and I thought skirted jigs were crap, never caught shit . Then I learned to put a trailer on them. Life changing.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I don't ever rock them without a trailer!

[@gabedeleon5256]

Another great vid Debo! I started out bass fishing like 5-6 years ago and had no freakin clue what to do with a jig. A couple of summers ago I decided to tie one on for every outing and soon realized what I was missing out on! I catch bigger and more fish on a jig than anything else now! Patience, with some trial and error helps a lot.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Absolutely man, just gotta put time in with it! Thanks for watching!

[@deweyhood2747]

GREAT tips never fished a jig but going to try it out

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome man, hope they help you out. Thanks for watching!

[@ryantherock7664]

Brilliant detailed instructions...best bass channel on youtube...thanks Debo

[@jrdefield7481]

Great tips guy! Just have a hard time putting up a plastic worm rig of some type in order to fish a jig. But, your vids are convincing me to put in the time. Thanks!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you sir! I'm not mad at that at all. I always have a Texas rig tied on. The jig is great when you're switching and hitting different cover. Thanks for watching 👊

[@unkownAries96]

Like the break down of the jig and tips thanks Debo

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, hope they help folks. Have a good weekend!

[@humblelifeoutdoors4299]

Absolutely DEBO!! Another great video bro 🙌🏽👍🏽👍🏽 This DEBROSKI absolutely cannot leave me house without some kind of jig tied on. I actually make my own jigs from 1/124 oz all the way up to 1oz jigs.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah my man👊 yea, I have one tied on in some form most of the time too.

[@johnbaker4847]

hard part here is our pond is full of algae, kinda clogs up anything near the bottom. haven't had much luck with surface lures, but only bank fishing for now, no boat... but lotsa time to play/learn new baits... It'll all come together. Your videos help a lot, keep up the help. 😊😎 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Swim that baby! Bring it around cover and grass lines. They will chomp it!

[@livingwaterlunkers2220]

I have some ponds around me like this and I thought the same thing with surface lures. So I went and bought a white spook walking topwater bait went to one of the ponds like that and bam first 2 fish were a 3 and 4lb LMB

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@livingwaterlunkers2220 heck yea man, that's awesome!

[@michaelcanning2815]

Been throwing jigs like crazy this year (2020) & I love em! Haven't tried messing with the skirt though. Might have to try that.

[@paulviverette7554]

Just starting to gain some confidence with jigs. Caught my first couple fish ever on a small finesse jig a couple weeks ago. So these tips come at the perfect time for me! As always, love the channel and content. Great teaching. Thanks Debo!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome, glad the tips helped 👊

[@shawnbeck2303]

Hey, Debo's! I have worked on my Topwater, Spinnerbait and Crankbait fishing over the last two years. My catch ratio has increased 70%. So I haven't worked on my bottom fishing in a while. When I lived in Southern Indiana. The lake I fished had Smallmouth bass in it. So I read up on how to catch Smallies. I used a Carolina rigged Pumpkin Green Salamander on a EWG 3/0 hook. This set up worked great! So now wanting to add to my fishing arsenal. I am wanting to learn how to jig fish and also add Carolina rig's this year. Believing I can improve my PB by bottom fishing. Debo's can you give me a update on jig fishing and do you have any Carolina rig knowledge to move me along. To catching my new PB. Shawn.

[@jameswood97459]

I am so grateful for this video I have a bunch of new knowledge.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome and hope it helps!

[@buzzworth2396]

I love this video. I modified every jig I use. I recently began using more finesse jigs. I also found a StrikeKing creature bait like a river beaver and I found that when fish are being finiky I can insert a 2 or 3mm glass rattle with brass beads. Talk about an attention getter!!! Shame we don't live closer to you. We'd have to go lip rippin and share some tricks. I may be doing a concert close to you and if I get a chance, it's on!!! Keep the videos coming!!!

[@buzzworth2396]

Gotta trim those skirts. I also trim and thin out the weed guards. Fiber guards get fanned out so you get better protection

[@zubertish]

Another tip? As one threads on the plastic trailer, just before sliding it over the 'keeper', twist the trailer/plastics a quarter turn left or right (or half turn...just experiment) then while it's twisted, slide the trailer up over the keeper and once slid up all the way, twist the trailer into position. This helps keep your trailer on longer since there isn't a direct straight groove backwards down to the hook. One can also add a drop of gel super glue to the backside of the jig head or the bait keeper.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I like the twist idea, going to try that. I've tried the super glue thing and it was a mess for me lol. Thanks for the comment man!

[@johnbaker4847]

Whole Lotta Info! Had to watch 3 times to catch it all, But, Damn Sure Worth the Time. Thabks for sharing with us... 😎😊👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Haha well I certainly appreciate you taking to time to do that. Hope it helps man!

[@johndoe-pb4mv]

literlly just got off the lake and saw this. Only bite I got today was on a 3/4oz jig dragging bottom. cool vid!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice! For whatever reason jigs just work!

[@NCAngling]

Man those are some good tips. Really like the idea of spreading the guard. Going to start using that.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome my friend, they have definitely helped me. Have a good week and go toss your chatterbait...I'm jealous ya'll have open water!

[@Eyesofthasouth]

One thing I found with feeshin a jig in comparison to a Texas rig for instance... slowwwww. Drag, hop, double hop hop... try to feel and pay attention especially when coming in contact with lay downs and brush. Bump the head of the jig on the limbs and logs softly until you get the feel for it. Dangle it over this kind of cover, don’t try to snatch it out. Will save you money and boost confidence. 👍🏼 thanks Debo!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Totally agree with you on that man. I tend to fish bottom jigs a bit too fast. Slow and methodical is the way to go. Thanks for watching 👊

[@Retro-2-now]

I do most of those. I also trim the skirt different lengths all throughout. I do the same with spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. It helps the skirt to puff out. Great video as always ✊🏻

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, different lengths is great too! Always appreciate all your support man!

[@WestinSmith]

Dude! Learned so much! I think the only thing I already do is tie a Palomar knot 😂 really appreciate the tips and plan on spreading the word as I hook up with more fish utilizing them.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome man, glad you liked the tips. Have a good week 👊

[@Everything_Andy]

just got my medium heavy baitcasing rod and reel with 12lb mono setup for jigs in 1/4-3/8oz around weed lines, pot holes, edges of timber.

[@juanpgonzalez8089]

thanks for the tips. im going to try throwing more jigs this year.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome. Certainly do, they will catch you fish!

[@LukeBarnes5150]

Great video. Caught my first bass on a jig today!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome! Congratulations my man!

[@TheSouldead1]

I love using a jig, probably my favorite piece of tackle.

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's definitely a fish catcher!

[@billsutorius2753]

Great tips!!! I'm new to jig fishing. I really liked that video. Thanks 👍🎣

[@TheGoatMumbler]

Nobody explains this stuff as well as you man and the close ups are appreciated! Next let's see how to match trailers to jigs. Colors, styles, etc.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I can definitely do a quick vid on that! I appreciate the kind words man, appreciate your support 👊

[@bamf0805]

Going to flare my weed guards. I do trim my skirts, hook my trailers similar to the way you do, and I always tie a palomar knot. I don’t trim the front of the skirt tho so I’ll knock that out tomorrow as well. I almost always take a small chunk off the trailer tho. I find it’s much easier to get the bait keeper in without destroying it.

[@andrewwolf4963]

Heyyy I do the tear method in number one modification all the time, nobody taught me just makes sense. Good info

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice man! It has saved me a lot of trailers!

[@Mavejar520]

I caught my PB yesterday after tying a jig on and pitching it into grass while walking back to the car. Saved me from getting skunked!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahaha yes! That's why you have to embrace the grind. Never know when the next cast will be a PB!

[@chadtindell4388]

I like the big o’s brush bands that split the weedguard

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ohh? Never heard of these? I'll check them out!

[@willtrax71]

I’ve never tried using a Jig but now I’m definitely going to.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Great tips everyone should use when jigging.

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Man after my own heart with those jig choices!

[@DEBOSFishing]

They are great jigs! Thanks for checking out my vid, Alex. Huge fan of your work. You'll be at 100K in no time!

[@johnguilianelli8306]

Thanks awesome video now time to modify them like the tricks

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome man, hope they help you out!

[@Shanester66]

The only thing I do additionally is Im a big fan of scent. Either JJ's or Bang. Some guys do scent some guys not much. I happen to think it helps in helping mask the "human smell" from our hands. It's a confidence thing I guess. Thanks for the vid.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ohhh. Man, I really don't ever scent besides chartreuse spike it. Scent is something I've gone back and forth on. But like you said if it gives you confidence and gets a couple more bites, do it up!

[@chrismcvey908]

Excellent video my friend! I definitely learned alot and I'm anxious to try jigs more in 2019. I use bladed jigs, spinnerbaits and started using swimjigs last year with some success. I need to build up some confidence in the actual jig. Alot of good information here to be utilized especially for a novice

[@DEBOSFishing]

I hope it all helps folks out. Good hearing from you fella. Have a good weekend!

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Great tips man, there were a few I hadn’t done that I’m going to do tomorrow when I go through my jigs. Great video once again Debo 👊🏻

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome man, hope they help you out. Have a good week!

[@mikeseal7075]

Is their anything you can't do damn give this man a spot on outdoor channel

[@PrestonOutdoors]

Debo my man awesome video (as always) I use jig skirt trimming but don’t really mess with the weed guard much

[@DEBOSFishing]

Give it a try. It will really help around wood to spread that out. Good hearing from you man. How has the ice fishing been?

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Great content as always! Keep teaching bro!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks my friend. I will certainly do my best to keep doing that!

[@karlchandler7246]

Thanks for the tips Debo im deffiently gonna use them.....and ive heard of a few of them before

[@RizKrispin]

Might be time to trim something more than the jig skirts... LOL... Look at that power beard taking off! How long are you going to grow it? :) Great video, as always. I especially like your point that flaring out the weed guard could also help to avoid hangups that come slightly from the side or when the jig turns over a bit while coming through cover. Smart!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, I got the beard trimmed up. I've let it go really long before. The weed guard thing really helps to not get hung up as much! Thanks for watching man!

[@jessemedinajr1485]

Great info Debo....

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks my friend, always appreciate you watching!

[@SnowblindOtter]

Do you have any videos that talk about the specific techniques? The one thing I think that I've been having problems with is how to actually start using them on the water. How do you move the rod to get certain motions, stuff like that. This, of course, is right alongside the whole "I don't know where/when to use what" problem. Hard to find tips that say "If you see [THIS], try using [THAT]." as a real jumping off point.

[@DEBOSFishing]

That's a great point man and good feedback. I can definitely do some vids like that! Thanks for watching!

[@OsamaBinDarrel]

Awesome upload DEBO 💪 when I first started jig fishing spreading the weedgaurd to snag less was key before I learned to do that I had hell trying to gain confidence bc it seemed like I spent more time trying to unsnag or tying a new jig on than actually fishing 🤣

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah I know man. I was the same way. Worrying about just fishing the jig instead of always thinking about getting snagged and it makes all the difference.

[@angilivermore8599]

Thanks for the video. I love the way you teach. Very easy to understand the technique. Question: what is your go to trailer? Size, color, etc.?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that. Depends on the water clarity and time of year. The rage craws are one of my favorites.

[@GainingDespair]

I'm not huge with jigs I will use them from time to time but I typically have a few other things I prefer more (mostly due to no bass being up here in North Dakota) most fish end up being pike/trout/northerns but yeah if I go for a jig I like the zman craws not advertising but they float and on a jig I just like to see those claws rise and I tend to fish a jig extremely slowly maybe a foot every 15 seconds.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, those z-man craws are nice. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnAmes]

Nice work buddy great info

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@keithstone6411]

Your killing it bro!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks my man, appreciate the support 👊

[@MrMcHoodoo]

Thanks for the video Debo! I do use most of the tips mentioned in this particular video. I still enjoy listening to the way you explain them though. Lol You are one heck of an instructor Debo! One of my goals for my 2019 feeshing is to improve my jigging skills. I am looking at a TFO Professional Series 7'6" jigging rod, (as well as some other brands). I am wondering if you or anyone other feeshing friend has any experience or useful input on the TFO Professional Series rods? Specificly the 7'6" med/heavy moderate/fast rod?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, that means a lot. Hope these tips help folks out. I have not used that rod. 7'6" heavy is a dang good jig rod!

[@starlingsimmons6583]

I've never caught a fish on a jig but I'm going to keep trying because I found some more that I've bought for $1 at a pawn shop and I got a half ounce zman jig and a 3/4ths ounce River2sea jig and I'm ready to test the river2sea one out because it just looks great lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

Keep throwing them and you will. Throw it around cover and swim it!

[@jerrydilley6689]

Great job on this video Debo,thanks

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@briancole6550]

Bet that beard is helping your hook up ratio. Lol. Great video. Just invested in a bunch of jigs for this year.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Haha it was getting a bit unruly so I trimmed it up. Cool man, throw those babies! Thanks for watching 👊

[@reellifewithcinco7858]

Not that they are crazy expensive, but dang I hate losing em so fast lol, but 1/4 oz bitsy bugs are on sale at Cabelas!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, I hate losing lures too man. Try to do what I can to keep them but that's just part of fishing!

[@jimmin9802]

Good ideas thanks.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome, hope they help 👊

[@rvfishingyet]

Love the Debo tips and insights

[@Nate_Cross]

I just realized that I sorta stopped using jigs this winter. I guess I just wasn't getting bit and starting using other stuff.. who knows. I'm gonna force myself to always have one in the rotation.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Dude! This is totally going to be a vid. Anglers go through cycles with baits. Thanks for watching man.

[@dondieselfishing4748]

when trimming the brush guard i tend to try and match the scenery around me so if i know the lake is loaded with lettuce im gonna keep it thicker than i normally would and vise versa

[@jamesnorgalis2797]

I have three rods. 1) a medium/fast spinning rod with 12 pound Braid, 2) a medium heavy baitcaster with 15 pound braid and a medium heavy caster with 50 pound braid. Which set up would I throw that rage craw jig setup?

[@janosczovek8524]

Good video Debo good advice thanks 👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, appreciate you watching 👊

[@shltplease]

Well done sir, thank you.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome man, thanks for watching!

[@dannybens3641]

Perfect debo good vid man keep it up

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, hope it can help you out. Have a good weekend!

[@jameswood97459]

I wish I would of found this video a few months ago thank you for the tips

[@Flarexxxx]

I mean i been throwing a 3/8 oz swim jig from Walmart with a craw trailer for years targeting smallmouth (on spinning gear like a rebel)

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome! Swim jigs definitely catch fish! Thanks for watching 👊

[@telemarkmann6870]

Debo’s Great tip on how to modify the soft plastic once on the jig. I am a jig and shaky head addict yet I have never heard this one. So simple yet effective, thank you.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome! It has definitely saved me tearing up a bunch of soft plastics! Good luck on the water man!

[@Glock-1]

I only use one kind of jig, I use a brush jig or structure jig and I can do everything with one kind of jig and makes it way easier

[@BANFISHINGOKIE]

@Debosfishing I have not done much jig mods really just cut some skirt off and put a trailer on and fish it lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

That's ok too man. The most important thing is to get out and fish it!

[@BANFISHINGOKIE]

Ya but may do a bit more this year

[@Sjames424]

Being new to fishing jigs I could def use this video. Lost my first one last week to get snagged in the “v” of a lily pad. Any hints to avoid that? Or is it the same info as the video?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Just work them over things slowly. Sometimes you can't help but get them stuck from the bank. But work them over rocks and brush slowly.

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

I am weak on freshwater jigging, mostly a worm guy. What jig would you recommend for shallow, clear, lots of Lilly pads with open pockets water? No rocks or wood. Thanks

[@PrestonOutdoors]

Morty Ditchtroll If your going to be “swimming” the jig through the Lilly pads then using some jig with a more pointed head which will allow you to bring the jig easier through the cover. A flipping jig or brush jig are great jig for flipping the opening or edges of the pads. Hope this helps!

[@foreignbeggar3783]

check out the 6th sense hybrid jig. you can get it in a standard skirting or finess style.

[@DEBOSFishing]

The all terrain tackle grassmaster jig has been money. But really any swim jig with a stiffer weed guard. Not like the finesse one I showed in the vid.

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@foreignbeggar3783 love it. Thanks for helping him out.

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@PrestonOutdoors agreed 100% brother.

[@9thchild358]

I find bulky, heavy jigs pretty difficult to fish especially on soft bottoms. Very hard to tell what's going on down there and it tends to pick up a lot more gunk than a smaller jig.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, lighter is better in that situation especially if it's pretty shallow.

[@omardominguez3652]

nice video bro. thanks for the tips.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, hope they help out!

[@tonkhodges7314]

That was cool. Thank you

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome 👊👊👊

[@rexduvall7097]

Great content bro!

[@meltolson2180]

I like to swim a jig but I have never tried to flip one in heavy cover

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, love swimming a jig too! Don't be scared to toss them around logs. Largies will chomp them.

[@geraldsaved]

Thanks Debo

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you for watching!

[@kylelaughinghouse1893]

I'm new to jigs what's a good weight or weights to go with and what size trailer

[@bassbullytv5775]

Nice video, what #test line do u recommend ?

[@austinal-dijaili7554]

I’ve found luck taking a nail and taking some of the paint off on both sides to shine like eyes

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice! I've never heard of that! Thanks for watching.

[@zubertish]

Your can also get add-on eyes pretty cheaply on Amazon. Super Glue those puppies on.

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@zubertish absolutely man!

[@johnbaker4847]

my wife had a bottle of pearl white nail polish she doesn't use, just right for "feesh eyes". 😊

[@johnathanhartley9706]

What if I want a smaller profile but I don’t want to spend the extra money on anouther pack of baits that I already have just in a different size?

[@direwolf84]

Can u use any soft plastic as a trailer or is there specific soft plastic to buy?

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@gabebrown4772 agreed man!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Depends on what you want to do, water temp, water clarity, etc. I use the rage craws when I want a lot of action. Try different stuff out to find what you like.

[@direwolf84]

@@DEBOSFishing thank you guys

[@Glock-1]

Who did you order those brush jigs from, you did say it was a guy around where you live but does he seek to anyone?

[@MancingFishing]

Nice...

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@bassbumm8768]

Jigs all Day

[@DEBOSFishing]

Jigs definitely catch the bass! Thanks for watching man 👊

[@solaydbak]

Hey Debo what's the name of the jig @5 min mark?

[@lambertoutdoors]

Love the tips, I also have some bass tips on my channel, good stuff

[@schulzg]

I spread the weed guard every time Debro

[@DEBOSFishing]

I definitely feel it helps! Thanks for watching man.

[@aidanoutdoors1873]

Hey Debo I’ve been having trouble locating bass at my local lake it’s super pressured?

[@DEBOSFishing]

I have too...any tips 🤣 Well I normally go with a downsized natural presentation in those cases. A finesse jig like the zman finesse shroom jig or even just a ned rig would be great options to pick up some fish!

[@suburbanfishing6441]

I like the beard!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks my guy 👊

[@gopibble]

Thanks

[@alvinwine5665]

Interesting I never gave it much thought

[@DEBOSFishing]

I hope some of the tips will help you. Have a great week!

[@dagger281]

Heck yeah bro👊😁👍

[@robertchillcott7669]

I caught my first Bass on a Football head jig with a Crayfish trailer and the rest is history

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice! Yep, the jig can do so many things. Thanks for watching!

[@bicali_pierfishing1567]

I just use a snap swivel on them