Explaining the Different Types of Bass Fishing Jigs

[@samheichel1127]

Love how you still do stuff like this and not only vlogs. You have a great way of explaining things and I learn a lot from you! Thank you.

[@kayleejanekominek1120]

Impeccable timing, as usual.. you always seem to post exactly what I need when I need it. I've never used jigs before and just bought a handful, with no idea what the difference is between them, or where to fish certain ones. Thank you, once again. I'll be on the water Wednesday with this video in mind. :)

[@ryannlarge8414]

I'm glad you made this. I had no clue what Jon B was talking about every time he'd tie on a jig. This is going to help me a lot because of the diversity of conditions in my area.

[@rickiex]

hey gene, I just wanna say I've noticed the hard work you're putting in the quality of your videos now. keep it up!

[@jgf1sh1ng74]

Hey, Flukemaster! Just started fishing last year me and my wife are getting hooked on fishing. We've been watching your videos every day!

[@alexanderlancaster3975]

Finally a video I understand fully. I’ve watched so many different jig videos ... this one is by far the best . Thank you

[@nialkelley1179]

Great video. When I head to the tackle shop, I always stop and stare at the jigs and had no real clue about what each one is used for. Thanks for making another jig video. Someone posted earlier that you are going back to the basics with your videos, that's fine by me, I'm still learning the basics!

[@DrGargani]

This is the second, recently, of your excellent videos, in which you once again use an economy of words to simplify and explain what you are seeking to do in an efficient manner....Wish I had discovered these some years back so that you might respond to my comments....I have done seminars and I really appreciate your ability to focus only on the necessary information.

[@CPTObvious08]

I'm new to bass fishing this year and I have learned a lot about bass fishing from your videos. I really appreciate what your doing for us that aren't as experienced thank you

[@typo2072]

Damn your probably amazing at fishin now

[@stevenfontenot5893]

Great informational vid. I just retired from military & finally have the time to get into fishing. Your vidros really explains thimgs for a novice fisherman. I appreciate your patience.

[@jacksfishing9489]

Thanks Fluke! I have to tell you man when I am looking to learn how to use a bait for a video on my channel you are my first stop!

[@asystoleD]

I really appreciate you continuing to teach the viewers how to fish rather just showing vlogs like the other guys.

[@TAFishing]

Love how instructional your vids are ! - Mike

[@ryannlarge8414]

Mike are we going to be seeing some bass fishing on the totally awesome fishing show?

[@TAFishing]

I want to get over to the US and do some Bass fishing! 2017 could be the year!

[@ryannlarge8414]

TAFishing beautiful! I like how you and your dad explain things. I've been self teaching carp fishing. Hoping to land something in the double digits. Still need to try peas

[@michaelrodriguez2973]

Thank you Gene you were my first KZbin angler I started listening to and you always provide great relevant info

[@skylargustafson3874]

Started fishing last summer and SO wish I had known about your channel then. Can’t wait to put what I’ve learned on your channel into use this summer! Hopefully I get the big catches I’ve been waiting for!

[@Flukemaster]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@foothillscrafted1056]

Interesting point about the Palomar in grass. I don't have that problem, as I melt my tag line ends. Not only does the mushroom resist picking up extra debris, but it also prevents the tagline from working lose from the knot. Good jig explanations, thumbs up!

[@kayseven520]

Thank you so much for this video! Bass jigs is something I've never really got into fishing because I found them intimidating and just haven't really tried. This, plus the football jig video you made helped me a lot. I plan to buy a few jigs next time I order some lures. Thank you Gene! Keep up the good work, I'm a long time supporter I've been watching since your "Bank Fishing 101" video about 3 years ago.

[@brassteeth3355]

I've been thinking I need to take that step into jigs. Thanks for the insight Gene.

[@ipreferfreedom7752]

Love these videos! I have used flukes and crank baits for the better part of my life. I am just now really starting to expand my variations of different types of lures mainly due to my whole tackle box being stolen from me recently 💀🔫. I have had excellent luck with the jig heads due to these videos. Keep up the good work!

[@clintonyap4150]

Glad to see you're back to doing educational videos! great video as I was confused before!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Clinton. I'm doing what I love. The VLogs will only come out when I make a cool trip or something.

[@claytonshaw3158]

ive found some finesse jigs to cast pretty well on heavy rods and heavy line but thats only needed when youre around heavy cover but want that finesse presentation. but love this video! im about to start fishing jigs a whole lot so this video helped me out a lot. thank you!

[@lad893]

I’ll be watching this over and over, fantastic information.

[@xmuller]

Great video! I have subscribed to several fishing channels, and I enjoy all of their videos; however, I find your videos particularly interesting and always learn something from them. I haven't had much success with fishing jigs but most likely it is because I haven't been doing it right, this video will definitely help me improve. Thanks!

[@clarkehamilton9424]

Good job on reading the comments and understanding what people didn't know, I remember the comment, keep up the good work

[@etf_chach]

Loving all these new jig videos. Thanks Gene! Will be getting my jigs wet this week for sure.

[@switchgear480v]

Great video Gene, this answered a lot of questions I have about fishing with jigs. Thanks!

[@CavazosDavid]

I would love you to do a special video on the grass jig!!! There's grass everywhere I go fishing!!! Thanks a lot for this great information Gene.

[@Mconzola]

great video. i am just now getting into jig fishing and this is an enormous help! thanks gene!

[@mikeygrizz23]

Jig fishing is a science in it's own right!! Thanks for breaking it down Gene!! Have you ever done a video on boats? Such as what type of boat the average weekend angler needs vs wants.

[@buckeyebassin7537]

got skunked today at a new pond..😒lol so glad u did this video. really help full..got jigs just haven't figured them out yet..couple of bits and dinkers...no good bites yet tho..but bout to apply some of the info I just picked up from this video tho..thx again for the gold bub..fish on!🎣👊

[@GeeShooting]

Thanks Gene! I just got into Jig fishing and this has helped clear up a lot!

[@mariodesmo]

Great video and very informative. Have one question though about line swivels with the clasp type clip. When used to attach bait to the line, they allow you to change out your bait quickly as opposed to having it tied directly to the line, but do they really cause fish to not strike your bait? Do they really scare away fish?

[@Flukemaster]

I don't think they scare them all the time but the do completely change the action of your bait and that's not always good.

[@mariodesmo]

Thanks! I never thought it might change the action of the bait. On Texas rigs and other baits I will tie-on about a 2 foot leader to the bait/hook, and a loop at the other end. The loop end gets hooked into the swivel clip. I suppose the rig is free to rotate more than if it were simply tied on. Do you think that would also change the action of the bait? Thanks again! Keep those video coming! They're great, so much good info!

[@theirishman8455]

When you're bank fishing a pond with a lot that lovely mushy grass muck towards the bottom. Which jig would you say be your best bet with finicky 'n stubborn bass?

[@larrysharp4333]

What a great idea of tucking that tag in. Wow little things do help

[@Russtastic]

I wore them out last year bank fishing crawdad colored football jigs. This year has not allowed as much fishing as I would like. Thanks for the vid.

[@Scoo97]

I love your videos. Right down to earth for someone who is just learning to fish. Fellow Dawg fan here, so keep wearing those G hats ;) One thing about this video though (somebody has probably already pointed this out). You go over the casting jig spiel twice, once at 1:55 and again at 2:06 after a cut. That intentional for clarity, or was it just an editing goof? Keep up the awesome work though, man. Caught my first bass in Georgia the other day in the dead of winter using your football head technique.

[@jasonmccorkle4340]

1 of my favorite fishermen... Fluke Master... Would be awesome to go fishing with him... Very cool guy n very detailed on tips n techs. Thxs 4 all the vids. Good luck on the water...🐟

[@hoopsheavenpa]

Your videos are outstanding, Gene! Thank you for all of your knowledge! 🎣

[@FixinToFish]

Thanks for the video. It was interesting to finally learn what all the different types are best used for. I think I will work on my jigging more after watching this.

[@spyderphotography7979]

good video, thanks. on a different note, is that ladder rack/tube storage system on your truck available commercially or did you make it?

[@wilk7958]

I have a local reservoir near me not very pressured and lots of big fish in it and I use chatter baits and swim jigs catch a lot of fish on them could you most of the bottom is rocky or sandy what 3 jigs would you recommend to use there

[@garydennis5020]

What jig should I use for a lake that has the has grass that is from the bottom to floating on the top. I've see it in 10 to 15 foot. When I fish there everybody is some place else. This is a bass paridise. Bluegill and bait fish all over. I'm new to this kind of fishing. I've haven't had a bunch of luck. Not for the lack of trying. Any other pointer for this type of cover? Keep the vedio coming I can't wait to get out this year. Just pick up my new BF 120.

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Gene, can i ask you if you would use braid with a jig in grass or not at all. Thanks for excellent videos!

[@thewackyman5025]

For Swim Jigs would you recommend Paddle Tails or something like a Rage Craw? I've caught fish on a rage craw trailer on a swimjig but I feel like I could catch more on a Paddle tail.

[@paulrowe4502]

I often fish shallower lakes that are loaded with jagged boulders and submerged wood. Any recommendations for jig head types?

[@jakealexander8373]

What would you recommend fishing when there is thick weeds and a sandy bottom?

[@undertheradarfishing]

Gene, Another great informative video. A couple things as follow up to this one. What about the trailers? It sounded like in the football jig video you pretty much stick with a crawfish with either high or lower action? It the what you use for all of these? Second I couldn't find that you have done one about how to skip a jig. That would be a great follow up in this series you have going.

[@osvaldoumana4494]

Great video...tagged it to watch it at home so I can take notes....one question....as beginner.... Do you put a bait on all those jigs or just plain hook? Also....do you put a trailer hook?? Thanks a again for this awesome video.......

[@rinaldijake]

Can you recommend a good trailer color for a jig with green pumpkin/red/orange skirt strands?

[@Everything_Andy]

Football jig- cast and drag slowely. 1/4oz-3/8oz baitcasting setup. Finesse jigs-1/4oz and less on spinning gear. Fished similarly as regular sized jigs. But fished a little slower. Bladed jigs fish like you would if you joined football jigs and spinnerbaits.

[@cbfishing2995]

I found that an uni knot or even a slipknot does the trick with minimal to no grassy gunk on my jigs. And let me tell ya that my pond has alot of grassy patches and nasty grassy gunk. I call it primordial soup for laughs. Lol I haven't gotten a bite yet with my jigs, i just started using them and i will use these tips to try and land a bass. Wish me luck.

[@II_JP_II]

Haha. At 1:07..... I thought u were really talking to me. I obeyed and subscribed. Great work man! Keep it up. 👍

[@basstv9730]

been watching 2 yrs now your channel is great excited for 2017

[@Hartshartsgarf]

Car at 10:54 was hauling ass. Great vid Gene

[@Flukemaster]

If I had a dollar for how many times someone misses that turn I'd be rich.

[@NWGarage]

Psycoticbean wow it really was 😂😂😭

[@jackbass6633]

Awesome video. I still haven't caught a fish on a jig but this gives me motivation to

[@chiosaephan2898]

what size of trolling motor do you have....i have a 17ft fish/ski..looking to put a 55# edge on it..may be you can do a video about trolling motor...👍👍

[@Flukemaster]

I have on 80lb ForeTrex

[@travismills610]

Love your vids bro!! I've learned so much from you and it's helped my fishing tremendously. Thanks for all the knowledge you provide. Keep it up.

[@mikkyboy99]

Are casting jigs and grass jigs good to drag on soft bottoms, like in a pond?

[@JohnSmith-cf3nx]

What’s the best head style to throw around rip rap and rocky points?

[@dcw3791]

Is a 7'4" spinning rod too long? Cabelas employee pushed me on to KVD's spinning rod because it was marked down $100 bucks, I'm starting to see why haha. Thoughts? Thanks for the help!

[@briangrovesteen800]

Hey Gene. Whats the best jig to use when you are fishing waters with a muddy or mucky bottom?

[@rogerwatson2565]

Great video. Very informative. As always, Thanks Gene. My son and I enjoy your videos.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Roger

[@jameswilson2441]

Thank you. This video helps alot. P.S. Do you still use jj's to make perch, baby bass, and sexy shad flukes. Or have you been using stock colors?

[@Flukemaster]

Yes I do. I'm waiting on the OK from JJ to do another video painting with JJ's. He had trouble keeping up with demand after the last one.

[@jameswilson2441]

+Flukemaster Cool, looking forward to that one. Any any chance at doing one in pumpkinseed.

[@limited40]

Thanks Fluke, I've been wanting to get into jig fishing, great video.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thank you. This was very helpful!

[@pierce873]

Can you use a football head jig on clay or mud bottom with lots of fallen trees around?

[@jorgevilla8068]

Thank you for this, beginning angler here just trying to catch something other than catfish for once!

[@lugger_man_804]

fluke man you make great videos you help me a lot and you give great tips keep the good stuff coming

[@BrionMacGilroy]

I enjoy your videos. Glad you are back to teaching mode. One small bit of criticism is I'm kind of annoyed by the audible subscription reminders. I know the Video reminders are easy to add and make your editing process quicker, but may I suggest scrolled or overlaid text which less obtrusive/annoying.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Brion, I just have to use what works best at this point. Annotations don't show up on mobile devices so I can't use those anymore. By dropping that three second sub request my new subs on that video increase by over 50%. I don't like doing them that much but they are necessary for continued growth. Believe it or not there are a lot of people that watch KZbin that don't even know what the subscribe button does.

[@BrionMacGilroy]

bummer. Thanks for the Reply. Tight lines!

[@TrevonLapoint]

I really like the videos you've been putting out lately, keep it up 👍

[@rome-e-hoe9786]

I caught my new PB largemouth using a technique from this video. Thank you!

[@rome-e-hoe9786]

Also, it was my second fish on a jig ever.

[@bluegill2030]

Would you ever use a worm (stick bait) as a trailer or is it always going to be a creature trailer?

[@4greenb]

What kind of jig would you recommend for bank fishing?

[@sboyd5515]

Gene, do you ever dip the skirt in clear JJ's or usually just the trailer if you dip a jig?

[@Flukemaster]

The whole thing... or as much as can fit in the bottle. The skirt will curl up at first but will straighten up as it dries.

[@sboyd5515]

+Flukemaster I'll have to give it a try, appreciate the videos as always.

[@jamesm8397]

Great content. I'm learning so much from your videos.

[@Dss-bm3rz]

Flukemaster, I was wondering if you can fish achatterbait like a jig, and if it will still work. Could save alot of time retying lures.

[@Flukemaster]

You’ll probably get bit but the way the hook will lay on the ground will probably reduce the ability for a good hookset.

[@Dss-bm3rz]

Flukemaster... makes sense, thanks...

[@robertjames8183]

thanks so much. was just on TWH.com and wanted to get some jigs and gound out there was more than 2 types haha so this was much needed.

[@jackbass6633]

Do you have any videos on jig trailers?

[@dillonbailey3287]

Hey I was going to go pick up a no 8 tackle black out rid do you think that's a good starter rod I only have a 100 dollars cash so I don't have a big selection

[@jons2921]

Go with Duckett Ghost

[@IRFANCAST]

Great knowledge shared,thank you. Kind of miss my green pumpkin jig now,looks exactly the same..lost it on a damn stump

[@daveking8691]

Great info for the knot on a swim jig.🔥

[@colteninglet8349]

Finally!! its the million dollar video! haha thanks gene, this was one of my big struggle areas.

[@wesleyhackney]

this was very informative u do a great job with sharing details which I enjoy and helps me out a lot

[@FishingwithFishgall]

I've been trying jigs for a while now. but after a half hour or so I lose my confidence. Thx Gene for breaking it down. Im gonna throw strickly my finesse jig on Saturday. your videos are awesome bud. Keep it going

[@FishingwithFishgall]

Also... Do you think dipping the trailer in JJs be a good idea or no?

[@dannyrbailey]

+BassinFishGall definitely, check out BamaBass and the new video they put up i think yesterday or the day before i believe and it talks about jjs magic

[@hoopsheavenpa]

Are rattles on jigs a must in stained water?

[@David68731]

Thank you for explaining, outstanding videos all the time from this guy.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks David

[@zahids786]

Hey Gene @Flukemaster Love your videos. Always super helpful. I was wondering if you could make a video about how you would fish heavy fields of lily pads. Down here in FL, we have tough pads and I’m curious to hear how you handle them. Keep up the good work!

[@johnjohnthebarber720]

This is kind of a random question but I'm going to ask it anyway. lol, If you had to pick between lake Oconee or Jackson Lake which would you fish and why?

[@Yogangster1995]

So which type of jig would you use if you want that relative slow fall action?

[@leewossum7875]

What are horizontal line ties used for??

[@illinoisfishing7211]

awesome video as always and awesome tips as always

[@kimdailey6881]

Thank you for the jig lesson. Now if I can get the fish to cooperate. .....

[@LucasBassFishing]

The man, the myth, the legend. Loved the video!

[@Thesamonwar]

Football jigs are used to imitate bluegill as well... during a tournament at Toledo Bend we used football jigs to imitate the big bluegill that hang out with the bass at 20-25ft around deep docks. Cover every aspect of the technique if you're going to make a video about it, please.

[@phfishing3723]

That's nearly impossible without a huge video. Many presentations can be fished in so many ways that the possibilities are endless. Don't get mad at fluke.

[@AJ-kb1kf]

you could always go and make your own videos.

[@outdoorsmanlew]

Shut up Simon

[@ottosflyfishingchannel5859]

Yes because we all want a 3 hour video on jigs. Next you should rip on him for not mentioning that bladed jigs are often branded as chatterbaits.

[@Flukemaster]

I see what you are saying Simon but you should have realized is that this videos wasn't about a technique so there was no need to cover every aspect of it. It was about the shape and design of the jig itself. Also your story is about a situation where you assumed that's what the bass thought your bait was. Unless a bass came up and told you that he bit it because he thought it was a bluegill, the only thing that you can be sure of is that he wanted to eat it for some reason. BTW Crawfish also live around rock piles.

[@Fishingchanneltv]

real cool info, I need to check this video one or more two times

[@TWestOutdoors]

Gene how could you leave out the skipping jig?

[@Flukemaster]

I didn't. It's an Arkey head

[@TWestOutdoors]

+Flukemaster I know it your right man. Great job on the vids lately! Best bass fishing youtuber out there.

[@evangisler4075]

+Flukemaster is there a difference between a bladed swim jig and chatterbait?

[@letskayak6599]

I live in Dallas GA. What is a good lake around there

[@MidwestFishingClub]

What do you use to edit your videos? Great job!

[@davejeon02]

what kind of swim jig is that fluke? i love that it has a rubber/silicone skirt and some hair on it, never seen one like that

[@Flukemaster]

Sorry man, I made that one.