The EXTREMES Of Winter JIG Fishing

[@michaelstake7440]

Well starting Wednesday we are going to have temperatures below zero so you would have to put ski’s on your boat lol

[@BassGeek]

hahaha yeah don't know what we are info.

[@FishinwithGRAMPS]

Jigs flat out work, year round. Great job Hank!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks sir and yes it does

[@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249]

Thanks! Hank and as always YOU ROCK 🤘🎣💙

[@BassGeek]

Thank you!

[@BassGeek]

Dude thank you for being a sponsor. That’s increadable

[@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249]

@@BassGeek No sir it's me who's grateful I hope everyone drowns you in thanks and one day you make it to Cali or AZ so you could maybe knock some of that knowledge into this dinosaur brain and as always YOU ROCK 🤘🎣💙

[@way75mit9]

Hello from Georgia Hank, I fish a lot of Lakes that are full of standing wood and brush with grassy bottoms, And I been looking for a finesse jig that I could use in these areas, Thanks for the info on the Omega jigs I think this is what I will need to be able to catch the spotted bass and largemouth I'm fishing for !!!!

[@BassGeek]

Hello Georgia! You should check'em out.

[@chrisfoley3320]

This was awesome man showing us the shore and channel swing. I love to feel that jig crawling over those rocks and then BAM! Think I will go hook the boat up. Your show makes me want to get out there!!!

[@BassGeek]

Hahaha thank ya

[@jaredkemperfishing]

You know how much I ❤️ my jigs! Spot on information bother!

[@BassGeek]

LOL yeah I do.

[@Fishingmissions827]

Tank! I’ve been throwing the jig for many winters and I try to tell my fellow friends to try but they think a trig is all they need I think not!!!

[@BassGeek]

It’s money

[@pumba11000]

I'll actually put a bobber stopper above the knot like that when I'm fishing sharp rock...kinda protects the knot a little bit

[@BassGeek]

Yeah it does.

[@holidaycolley6839]

I love fishing a jig year round this is a great video

[@LowBrowFishing]

#100percentwatchsquad baby!! You had me at "jigs"!! That was a great catch! It's always nice to catch one when you're giving a lesson, lol!

[@BassGeek]

#100 hahahaha

[@clydemcguire2566]

Really enjoy your teaching videos. On the water showing how it's done. I've also used wobble heads with plastic crawdad imitations and had pretty good sucess.

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much we do a bunch of'em. We are working to get better with them every day.

[@robstone1489]

I’d never heard of the Omega Salvation jig till this video. Picked up some. It’s the real deal. This thing is amazing. I put in the comments of my purchase that I heard about it from the man BassGeek. Thanks Hank.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks very much.

[@omegacustomtackle]

Thank you for the love Hank we really appreciate it!!

[@BassGeek]

Thank you for the love!

[@Carolinafishingtales]

I'm new this year to Bass winter fishing. Love this video and the golden tips. Thanks.

[@BassGeek]

Thank you I have a ton of winter fishing videos

[@tonydelgado9666]

Gotta love that fishing bass great catch

[@BassGeek]

It’s fun

[@bradr.7249]

I love this video type Hank. Your commentary on what banks to look for and which jig to use is great advice. I love to throw micro jigs in the winter for smallmouth. I know this video will help me with my winter jig fishing. Great video!! Thank you!!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks sir and good luck

[@garylaney1333]

Bam just like that, fire- great lessons from you sir.

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much

[@MrBobbysmithinhouser]

that ole 2 stroke still purrs!! i could smell that good blue smoke watching lol

[@BassGeek]

Yeah she does

[@CajunRobFishing]

Deadsticking is key at times worked for me at dale hollow BFL a few years back 👍

[@BassGeek]

Yeah just hold and wait

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Pound res looking good...

[@BassGeek]

Hahahah yip

[@bass1445]

Great jig video I love fishing jigs I always have one tied on Merry Christmas to you and family.

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@williamchoate641]

Awesome job, great tips, love the jig..will be out this week, before the deep freeze here in pa

[@BassGeek]

Thank you and good luck out there

[@mikesawyer6742]

100%watchsquad. Good tip on the jig. Tks Hank!! Happy holidays brother!

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas

[@grumpy4862]

going to have to pick up some Omega jigs, I like how the hook stands up, the jigs I have been using do not looks like they would give a much better hook up ratio, once again you hit it out of the park always learn something new.

[@BassGeek]

They are awesome and thank you

[@BassAddictFanatic]

I love watching the videos! Unfortunately I’m watching for tips on winter fishing for bass and your winter fishing looks like my fall fishing. I have snow and even some ice on the water. Can you make a video for water temps under 40° please???

[@BassGeek]

Check out the new video this year. No ice down here but the temps are in the 40's now.

[@mikegardiner3934]

perfect timing, Hank! And terrific finesse jig vid my friend. Merry Christmas!

[@BassGeek]

Thank ya Merry Christmas

[@toddlester8063]

I need to get more confidence in jigs. Never had much luck on them. Thanks for the good tips!

[@BassGeek]

It’s fun!

[@melissamessmer6544]

Here in Missouri when the water temperature is below 40 degrees I use a finesse jig with a zoom fat albert twin tail grub I drag it slowly on the bottom similar to the way you fish a Carolina rig

[@BassGeek]

I like a twin tail myself. We don't see temps below 40 much here. I like a good football jig out deep for that also.

[@davewashburn8930]

Hey Hank, I’ve always ran my chunk trailers up the hook. Never thought about hangin them for a bigger profile. Appreciate the tip! I’ll give it a shot after we thaw out. Temps dropping to single digits & freezing up in Illinois. #100percentwatchsquad👊

[@BassGeek]

I’ve caught a bunch doing that

[@BassAddictFanatic]

Reminds of the banjo minnow doing that! I love it!!

[@eddieraycantrell4633]

The war eagle heavy finesse jig is "ONE FISH CATCHING LIL' SON-OF-A-GUN!". Sometime, you need to try the strike king rage chunk (especially for smallmouth) they dont mind the added action in the wintertime. I've used it for years with great success on Cumberland and Dale Hollow.

[@BassGeek]

Oh yeah I love that little rage chunck

[@scottvermonter920]

Excellent info Hank Thank You Sir!

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@chriscooper9963]

You tha man.. great information my friend.. son and I love watching your videos especially these type videos in the action.. merry Christmas

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@brianlee9074]

This is a video I will be watching again and again. Great info and tips man. I love jig fishing, favorite by far. 1/4 to 3/8 from the bank depending on lake/pond depth. Add a trailer and let's go! And yes, point proven. Nice catch on camera Hank. You rock big guy! 🤘🥶🎣🎄 #100percentwatchsquad

[@BassGeek]

Hahahaha thanks yup I love’em

[@Mountainmanfishing]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Hank..Thanks for the tips.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks John and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too you sir!

[@USMCdad470]

Thank you for the information and video. Merry Christmas and a great New Years

[@BassGeek]

Thank you for the support! Happy New Year!

[@matthewotis3594]

The war eagle ball head jig is awesome. Especially since they come in a 2 pack at the same price or less than other jigs. I like them better than the ball n out jig. Better skirts with near identical design and you get 2 for price of on buckeye jig.

[@BassGeek]

I agree with ya there.

[@johnwhite993]

Great video as always Hank. Nice fish too. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the other geeks watching

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@willperryman4559]

I’ve been using the Omega jigs and loving them and how they stand up, plus they have great colors and quality ✊ Happy Holidays Hank to you and your family 🙏

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Techangler65]

Merry Christmas Hank

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas

[@larmiisoren2568]

I'm slowly gaining confidence in craw type lures/baits. Thanks for the helpful info

[@BassGeek]

Keep up the good work

[@johnbutler307]

Thanks for all the tips keep them coming.

[@BassGeek]

I will do my best

[@chrisboyd1408]

Please do a video or two from the bank/shore if possible.

[@BassGeek]

I hope to do some creek fishing this summer

[@richardkeller6940]

I agree with you on that war eagle ball head jig I have caught bass on Lake Wylie SC with them. I hit the like ! Thanks

[@BassGeek]

Thanks for the like!

[@stevencaldwell838]

One lure I always have tied on during the coldest of winter days…. Damiki Vault blade bait! 1/2-3/4 Oz in gold! Sunny, silver!

[@BassGeek]

Yup great picks

[@johndeno1071]

Great video Hank as usual, bonus caught a fish while doing a demo! Got my shirt love it can wait to sport it around here in southern Indiana. Merry Christmas sir. #100percentwatchsquad

[@jessemcnutt7852]

Thanks for the video! Very good stuff in this video. I've got a plethora of football jigs but never know when to put them to use until now.

[@BassGeek]

Lots of times and places the best is those deep summer spots

[@chrisboyd1408]

Merry Christmas Blessings to you and your family. Thanks for the great info!

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas

[@castandchill]

love the jig content sir !

[@BassGeek]

I love the jig!

[@castandchill]

@@BassGeek most versatile lure ever

[@MrDeputy83]

Great advice!!

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much. I hope it helps

[@Smoky_Mtn_Catfishing]

Great video and tips on winter jig fishing Hank! Even sweeter that you hooked one on the video. #100percentwatchsquad

[@BassGeek]

Man I knew I was gonna get one that cast it was just to right.

[@rodgermerritt8067]

THANKS for sharing

[@BassGeek]

Thanks

[@garysummitt7833]

100%watchsquad!!!!! Hank good job my lane is small only 44 acres what size jig would you use love your videos

[@BassGeek]

Right now I’m gonna go with a finesse jig but don’t be afraid of a full size 3/8 to 1/2 oz with that chunk hung

[@mikeanderson7165]

Freakin awesome Hank You Rock 100%Watchsquad

[@BassGeek]

Thank you sir I hope it help for sure.

[@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249]

Again brother, just what the Dr ordered 🍻 dying to get out and try it 👍 Merry Christmas to you and yours and as always YOU ROCK 🤘🎣💙

[@BassGeek]

Jigs are soothe answer

[@justinhopkins8887]

Man I made the trip from my home lake smith mountain lake VA to philpott lake yesterday and damn I wish I’d watched this before going lol.

[@BassGeek]

Hahahaha sorry

[@bartharris7342]

Great video man nice fish man lol 💯 watch squad come on

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man!

[@littlerich2644]

#100percentwatchsquad Love that you have riprap that eats jigs and small plastics I’m going to have to save these tips for ice out. The bass are playing hide and seek right now

[@BassGeek]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@buckreynolds1779]

thank u

[@BassGeek]

Thank you

[@nickb9337]

What's a good time of year is the hellraizer

[@BassGeek]

My honest opinion is that thing looks like a gimmick. However It would be post spawn and summer. The same time a buzzbait would be great.

[@nickb9337]

Thank you. I've learned alot from you.

[@jonahlawrence6204]

Great video

[@BassGeek]

Thank you

[@davidwilliams1805]

Like your videos! Thanks for sharing all the info!!!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks David for watching!

[@SimonC82686]

I'm a cheapskate when it comes to jigs. I'm mainly using strike king bitsy bugs/flips for finesse, dobyns football jigs as the next step up in size and trashmasters for a bigger jig

[@BassGeek]

All good selections. I love my bitsy bugs

[@corycausey9021]

Love the jig 100%watchsqaud

[@BassGeek]

#100 rocks

[@Ranger374_]

Great video Hank! Keep up the great tips and advice buddy. Happy holidays to you and your family 👍🎅

[@BassGeek]

Hey sir right back at ya. Have a great Christmas and New Year!

[@craigstodder9213]

You prefer that football head in winter on those rocks?. Sounds like deadsticking or very slow drag

[@BassGeek]

Long points, deep and flat rock with mud between them

[@haroldfields5189]

Nice fish! Thanks for the tips.

[@BassGeek]

Thank you for watching

[@michaelleady9089]

Looks like a great spot for a tube They’re pretty slow

[@BassGeek]

Plastics are good

[@BassDudeFishn]

Hey Hank, I noticed on the Zoom Super Chunk you rig the fat side up where as some pro's rig it fat side down. Randy Blaukat from Intuitive Angling did a whole video about the Zoom Super Chunk and how he rigs it fat side down. What are your thoughts?

[@BassGeek]

I do it based on the time of year and the profile I want the bait to give. During the winter crawdads that are dying tend to keep appendages tight to the body and lay on the bottom. Not in the defensive potion. As it warms that changes. Or are we all just overthinking it and it doesn’t really matter? 😂

[@BassDudeFishn]

@@BassGeek , yep, probably overthinking it. It shouldn't matter as long as it catches fish.

[@BassGeek]

@@BassDudeFishn I’m with ya though I do it all the time

[@funkymojo111]

That little bobber stop in front of the knot helps with NOT getting snagged as much. A little secret. Don't tell everyone.

[@BassGeek]

Hahaha thanks I like that Idea

[@traviswilliams5201]

Great video hank. I’ve not tried fluorocarbon in a while but I found it was brittle and stiff very hard to throw on my spinning maybe k9 is better keep up the good work #100%watchsquad!!!

[@BassGeek]

If you are throwing it on a spinning only use a leader.

[@shadygraves]

There just ain't nothing like the fluid action of a good PORK CHUNK in winter. Altough, these days, you gotta buy 3 bottles just to get one GOOD pork frog! Also, on any beaver style bait, I like to leave the tentacles together, especially in winter. My reasons for this are twofold. 1st, it gives less action, closer mimicking crawfish in cold water. More importantly, when left intact, it closer resembles a FLEEING craw's FOLDED UP claws, rather than it's fighting stance. I discovered this while cleaning a fish in Florida. This fish had eaten a shiner, a frog, and a crawfish. I put these aside as I cleaned 3 small bass (per the pond owner's request). As I looked at that (still intact) craw, I realized that he was folded up, as if fleeing. I started leaving my (hematoma, always!) beaver's tentacles together and, man, has that made all the difference! It works, especially in cold water. 👍🏼

[@BassGeek]

Yeah I agree just depends on water this rodents when you take the extra appendage off even when ya separate the claws they come together when moved and over lap

[@tngreenevfl2022]

That 15 pro is hard to beat with a 7’7” phenix feather and a kvd8;3:1 and a trashmaster on the end dragin a chunk #100percentwatchsquad

[@BassGeek]

That’s a great jig

[@treymurphy6398]

whats the deal with that jig the finese one that had the plastic standing up... ive never seen a jig set the bait in that position. ive used swim jigs, jigs w rattles, hybrid jigs (flat bottom jigs) i want to know more about that jig that stands the bait up

[@BassGeek]

It’s a omega salvation jig

[@treymurphy6398]

@@BassGeek yeah i saw that i also chcked out the omega site. is it just that jig that sits like that? or is it a type of jig like a football head

[@joeavila8108]

Haha, just joined the 100% watch squad. Good info, thanks.

[@BassGeek]

HECK YEAH #100ROCKS

[@6rantfishing]

What do you do for your job

[@BassGeek]

Network Engineer.

[@mindobersaglia3374]

The jig is a great tool to fish with unlock you said it does get big bites. I have one question where is the new boat hope all is good with it How do you trim up your jigs do you trim the finished jigs as well? #100%watchclub

[@BassGeek]

Oh Yeah everything is going great. I should have it sometime around Feb. That is a great short. I do at times and I don't at others. Right now I don't trim them. Summer I do. If I'm around Large mouth I won't even trim my weed guard unless it's really long. I fan it instead to keep it from rolling to the hook. Smallmouth sometimes you have to trim the weed guard.

[@poppy.fishing]

I got my shirt a few days ago. It's a nice heavy shirt and looks exactly! #100percentwatchsquad

[@craigstodder9213]

I can see that right index finger has been removing hooks!! LOL go get ‘em

[@BassGeek]

Lol well actually my granddaughters walker got me while I was adjusting the height

[@robertmonroe2665]

Thanks for the tips. They are helpful as always. You need to come to norris lake TN and show me some one on one tips here on my home pond it would be great. #100percentwatchsquad

[@BassGeek]

I need to get over there that’s for sure

[@robertmonroe2665]

@@BassGeek well come on. We can even take my nitro if you want. I would just love the chance to fish with you.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Not a whole lot better than a bulky jig with a chunk trailer. I like the zoom super chunk on a strike king premier pro jig. It has a big rattle and even dragging it makes alot of commotion.

[@BassGeek]

I like a rattle

[@seizedcarcass8440]

@@BassGeek the rattle on the Denny brauer pro jig from strike king is a favorite of mine. It’s a big chamber so it rattles loud and pretty easily too. Cheap jigs for the quality too

[@jimblack806]

there aint a day i dont have a jig tied on dont give em all the juice good advise of winter time jign cant believe thers not an ice over on erie yet

[@BassGeek]

This has been a mild winter so far.

[@michaelbranson5789]

I live in Kansas. Ponds are the only place I have to fish. Can I get some love?

[@BassGeek]

The biggest thing is just down size. 1/4oz is your friend from the bank

[@michaelbranson5789]

I hear ya. Fish on...@@BassGeek

[@travis5134]

I’ve been trying a jig more the last few times I’ve gone fishing. I’m still waiting on the first catch. #100percentwatchsquad

[@BassGeek]

It's a great time to get a big on a jig right now.

[@brianhanel6897]

In the winter a brown and orange rubber football jig tipped with super pork rind and Gaelic sent is a lethal combo pig and jig baby hang on to your shit oh yeah🚛🔨

[@BassGeek]

Love that combo

[@michaelstake7440]

100%watchclub

[@BassGeek]

Thank ya sir! #100

[@jaykinsey8204]

💯

[@BassGeek]

Thanks!

[@bobwilliamson2828]

#100percentWatchSquad

[@BassGeek]

#100 man!

[@anthonyqueen7198]

I am first in

[@BassGeek]

Yes sir you are.

[@jaredkemperfishing]

Ya beat me to it!

[@BassinWithBigMalone]

Do you fish the free rig any in the winter? #100percentwatchsquad

[@BassGeek]

Yes it’s killer

[@chestermcpeak3205]

Hey invite me next time that way you can talk and I'll catch the fish

[@BassGeek]

Lol

[@chestermcpeak3205]

@@BassGeek I'm glad you were having fun that day

[@kevinmoore4807]

Trailer is rigged upside down on the thumbnail...just sayin.

[@BassGeek]

Yup just the way I want it

[@michaelstake7440]

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[@michaelstake7440]

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[@michaelstake7440]

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[@michaelstake7440]

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[@BassGeek]

Thank you sir.