Fall Jig Fishing Made Easy! Best Jigs, Trailers, And How To Choose A Jig Rod

[@deanoc.9396]

Nothing better than taking an early morning shit before work and watching some awesome fishing tips from tactical

[@PickwickPirate]

Poo crew assemble !!

[@Arientis]

Manager makes a dollar I make a dime, that’s why I shit on Company time 😜

[@darkhorsefive0]

If you sat on the pot for this entire video, welcome to the numb leg club! 🤣🤣🤣

[@haydenbarnett4491]

I'm screenshotting this before it goes away🤣🤣

[@darrellnevius7824]

Nothing like a good dump and listening to Matt talking fishing.

[@Jakethefishingguy]

Today was 39-41 overnight. High of 55 at 2 PM. I tied on my first ever flipping jig. 1/2 oz Black and blue (tried and true) and I skipped it under an overhanging tree. Two handle turns and my rod got HEAVY. MY DRAG THAT WAS MAXED OUT STARTED SLIPPING. Feeling the head shakes I knew she was girthy. Then BOOM a 6 lb MOUTH opened and I looked like I was looking into its soul. I leaned down and grabbed the mouth and pulled her into the yak. I now throw and believe in jigs. That’s it. I’m hooked

[@manofthehour1983]

This sounds like my NY weather 🤔

[@c.shoefish]

Im still learning jig fishing, i love it, just don't have confidence in them. These videos definitely help. Keep the vids coming.

[@Carolinafishingtales]

Same here.

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

If I can offer you some advice I would go to bass pro buy the strike king bitsy flip its only $2.39 get you about 5 in any color you like put it on a medium or medium heavy rod don't take no other baits just jig and trailer and throw it everywhere that is how you build confidence in a bait

[@jensendejesus6629]

Is not having confidence, is having patience to fish slow. Jigs is targeting fishing, you basically like fast fishing with moving baits. Try it every often and you get the hang of it...

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

@@jensendejesus6629 you don't have to fish a jig slow put a boot tail trailer on and swim it just like a spinnerbait

[@jensendejesus6629]

@bigmikefishingchonicles9950 i do, works every time. The one you talking about I'll do it with a swim jig

[@FamilyFishinFun]

Just caught my PB smallmouth today after using some of your tips. 1/2 oz jig and a 6” roboworm trailer dragging it down our sea wall on the river. Tied on an old rusty jig from 1994 and gave her a new skirt and 💥! Will be making jigs a serious part of my tackle inventory. Thank you for the guidance you provide! 🙏

[@davidpenner2903]

The past week of videos have been amazing. Thank you, gents, for the awesome content!

[@15trucklt83]

I can co-sign this all day. My biggest and best bass come in late summer into the fall transition on a football jig and craw trailer. Three years in a row this has been a “secret sauce” for me.

[@MoMan.88]

You guys are the reason I splurged and went and got me a Braillist for a jig rod and I have no regrets, I know that’s not a high priced rod to some people but for me that probably the most I’ll ever spend on a fishing rod, unless I become rich lol, but I absolutely love it so thanks for the recommendation, keep up the great work!!

[@dant8213]

Love these longer in depth videos...that swimbait seminar is AMAZING!

[@jasonmattern5855]

These videos have helped me so much. Thankyou to the tactical bassin team, such phenomenal breakdowns of different techniques

[@chasevanover]

Ya know, scent is one of those things that folks really overlook. I’ve had several fish tanks saltwater and freshwater and you would be amazed at the reactions not only fish had but the invertebrates and corals would have from even a single drop of amino acids and or garlic extract. The whole tank would light up, the fish would be swimming everywhere looking around, the shrimp would come out of hiding to check it out, and the corals would wake up and extend tentacles to capture food in the water column. Also if anyone has ever fished a small river for catfish, stink bait is probably the best bait out there and we always get the smelliest gnarliest stuff then we’d mix in other stuff to make it smellier or get a better consistency to absorb in our sponge.

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Matt excellent video thanks for giving so much to fishing your just a information machine bro. I've been watching you guys for yrs and yrs. Great stuff as always God bless you and your family.

[@garyhawkins9440]

That was funny. Great video Matt thanks. Definitely the best teacher on KZbin

[@romaloboda2280]

Thanks. This is just pure gold.

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

I wish every Tactical video would be a rabbit hole video! Let’s Go!

[@brandonsmith606]

Okay I've watched to the point about the right rod. PLEASE people if you read my comment, listen to what he's saying here. All of this info is good but this rod info is GOOD! As an avid jig fisherman this is super important.

[@arielsetnomariv7675]

I like this style of video format you go deep and explain the why.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

There's plenty from the lasbasicsfew years. I'm more into the days they fish the bait all day and explain why etc. the video footage from last winter Matt slayed them on the jig on rock was excellent example.

[@btzee5035]

So much valuable information in your videos. Thank you guys for all that you do!

[@DougLane-dj3oh]

Best aspect of these videos? Options. It’s about having options. Good stuff.

[@Arientis]

Oh snap, been waiting for this!

[@Grant_Reynolds]

I've literally been watching all of your guys jig fishing videos on replay trying to build confidence in throwing one and broke two off yesterday. I know it's all similar info I'm just seeing if I pick up on something different in each video. Thank you for all the knowledge Matt.

[@bgeezus3955]

Same here man. I think I've watched every video they've posted since 2020 at this point

[@austinmenden6057]

watch some knot tying videos too

[@Grant_Reynolds]

@@austinmenden6057 I mostly use the polymer knot. I've watched some connection knot videos and still not brave enough to try it. 😂

[@dangrady0311]

Matt! I appreciate your knowledge and the way you present it! Tight lines!

[@davelerner8461]

Matt, another great video and we really appreciate the info, the explanation on the rod types and why it is important to have a jig rod that loads up through the blank and not just "tip" was helpful and made a ton of sense. Thanks!

[@victory10111hook]

Y’all have to take a look at the G. Loomis 873 crr. My favorite football jig rod and powerful enough for pitching jigs and Texas rigs.

[@andyd834]

It's funny I'm listening to this with ear buds. When that boat took off it sounded so bad I thought something was going wrong with one of our machines here. 😂

[@tetatitmen3033]

Fall smallmouth bass in far north Midwest is my absolute 🎉favorite by far.

[@ArthurWilson-b3d]

love your videos!!!

[@racinrich17]

I started throwing the Bass Patrol jig because of your videos years ago. Now I throw the dirty jigs Finesse football or Hags Tsunami football jig.

[@bradcimino8955]

Love that year around jig bite

[@jimmyhollon1]

Hey Matt - that Kasumi Six Eleven is also a sick micro chatterbait rod. I have it paired with an Aldebaran BFS and I love it with the HH Custom Baits Kooshball Micro Blade in 3/16. I have landed multiple 4+ pounders with that crazy light setup.

[@Arientis]

Caught a 6+ with the Canterbury Flippin jig and thought I hung a log initially. It is a thrill when they grab that lure🤤

[@andybales7318]

Also Matt- "I'm not going to carry a bunch of jigs" I guarantee u, Matt's carrying a warehouse full of jigs around in the boat when he's on a jig pattern 😂 us lure junkies know this TOO well

[@richardbossman9875]

For real…, we’ve seen his jig boxes and I don’t think my kayak could float with his personal jig collection.

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@740_bass_fishing]

That compact pitchin jig is legit! I had one tied on in my boat all summer long up here in Ohio and just wore them out (and the jig too!). I literally caught so many fish on one of them that I snapped the weed guard in half and it fell completely out of the jig. I think there's something to be said about the compact jigs from dirty jigs and their thinner skirt material. It takes much less movement in the water to get exaggerated movement from the skirt material. I've found that to be true for all of the compact jigs (compact pitchin, compact flipping, and compact football and compact swim jig).

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

What lakes do you fish? I’m lower northeast. So it’s anywhere from west branch to Jesse Owen’s for me. But mainly rivers.

[@740_bass_fishing]

@@rhodesianhunter9360 I’m from SE Ohio. I fish a lot of the smaller lakes like burr oak, logan, rushcreek. I also fish alum, buckeye lake, salt fork, Dillon, and Seneca is where I fish the majority of the time. I’m all over the place though in SE Ohio but those are the ones I fish the most.

[@kenostergaard7062]

I like the idea that you put out there if you only had one choice. Whether it's rod or lure I like the concept in your videos. Great job Love and videos

[@davidblake5199]

First real cold morning here in Georgia… Got a jacket on watching your show and I hate when my toes get cold with the sandals on lol

[@Straight_Kash]

Surprised you didn’t mention any Loomis MBR rods for finesse jigs, as you have in the past. You’re the reason I got one and ended up catching my PB Smallmouth (4lbs 1oz) on it! Thank you!

[@snippys169]

Caught a banger bass with a 1/2 oz FB jig Jigs are my new fleet

[@yuhboiseanherebornshreddy2858]

Love the videos brother, I live in the finger lakes region of New York, ive been having a lot of luck with either the black and blue jig with a sparkle silver craw or a black with red flake jig with the green pumpkin red flake craw

[@manofthehour1983]

I live in steuben county 20 min from Keauka lake. So many options of bodies of water.

[@chrisjones3375]

FYI if you want a cheap cheap rod. Ugly stick carbon. 7ft labeled as a MH fast but it loads down into the fifth guide. Works great for jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, etc. 70 bucks or so at academy. Great for a cheap all purpose to keep as a backup.

[@rexz641]

Still learning how to gain confidence on the jig just switched over to braid for more feel but I still feel like I’m doing something wrong, I have a couple of jigs and yet have gotten on a bite on anyone of them but I just like the idea of the jig and always see guys catching monsters

[@jamesharper8373]

I truly can't stand throwing a jig. I get snagged like crazy, I can't feel the bottom as well as I can with a T rig, and I don't catch as many fish as I can with a T rig. This video has revitalized my interest in tossing a jig. Gonna grind it out some more and see what happens.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

Let’s see Matt’s personal favorites are jig fishing, crank bait, jerkbaits, swim baits, and spinnerbaits. I’m beginning to think the only thing he doesn’t like is bobber fishing.

[@tacticalbassin]

I can't stand bobber fishing 😂

[@Tylerbone96]

Surprised, you went a whole jig fishing video, and included finesse football jigs, and didn’t mention the NRX+ 844 MBR like in previous years! Thats my highest end rod I own and my dedicated finesse football rod. Also discovered it works great for the compact pitching jigs too

[@bassinbilliards6279]

I've been using the 7'-6" med hvy Zodias for my 3/8oz jigs and really like it.

[@naturecutsinc1108]

Dead on with wanting just a bit of tip heaviness on your jig rod. It also helps fish hold the jig longer because it will slightly bow to them on the bite. It increases sensitivity and your hook up percentage goes way up. I have built jig rods for many years and have tried every balance point imaginable. Just a bit tip heavy is the best.

[@Blue_Ridge_Bassin]

Hey Matt, great video, I love a jig! Have you wver fished Smith Mountain Lake VA?

[@bobbyinman9881]

I cant bail out early I must take the deep dive! lol

[@smoovefishing]

I think the reason why they was making extra fast rods because back then most all line was mono and you needed that extra fast but now with braid and floro you don’t need that extra fast that’s my take on it

[@secretbassrigs]

Matt, have you tried the Double Dragon loop knot? I really like it. Try it out. If you like it, It passes the test!

[@calebriemer8763]

I really like throwing the micro jigs on my BFS setup. I feel like they are something my fish don't see a lot. They really do just eat it!!!

[@urielortiz7302]

Hey Matt what are your thoughts on trimming the skirt of a jig? When Is it necessary ?

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Great video man! Jig is my Go 2! Question for you. I’ve always use flouro for leader. I was wondering why you use the suffix advance mono? Just wanting to know. Is it better

[@tjdavis56]

First. Benifit of working overnights

[@c.shoefish]

Damn. Beat me to it!

[@keithlewis3275]

How long of a leader do you use

[@kylegrosvenor772]

If a river smallmouth guy wanted pick a couple to go with which should i give a shot? Love the vids. Sooo informative! Tight lines from Ohio

[@MrbourqueB]

Finesse jigs on spinning! Nishine or barebones z man football head jigs cheers from Ontario

[@garyplowman5838]

Thanks Matt for this video jig fishing is not my strong suit 👍🏻

[@buckbrunner1953]

Just placed a brutal TW order for the EMTF, Curado 70 mgl k Reel, line, Dirty jigs finesse football heads, braid and leader directly from the links in this video. How long of a leader do you use with the football head setup and do you use mono or some backing on the reel before spooling up the 131 or 832 suffix braid? Love these videos!

[@jimwarden9617]

48 minutes? I better get a cup of coffee…lol

[@BrandonX444X]

I’m a big fan of a ball head jig myself if I could only have one it’s the Jewel baits 7/16 finesse with a Christie Craw on the back.

[@darkhorsefive0]

I wasn’t expecting the Abu for the Bfs rig. I was expecting the Aldebaran BFS… mainly because I want one so bad right now. 😅 Great video. I’ve caught jig fish but it has never been a confidence bait for me. I want to fix that.

[@lpbass8369]

I got one this summer,i waited because i like the curodes.Get the aldebaran its unreal.IMO

[@darkhorsefive0]

@@lpbass8369 my only BFS reel right now is the Curado BFS and I love it. I’ve caught tons of fish on it this year, including a 5.20 pound largemouth. That was a ride! So much fun! I can’t wait to try the Aldebaran BFS!

[@lpbass8369]

5.2 is a nice fish bro,i got a 4.8 on the x80 jr.If you get the aldy you have to turn the magnet to 5 or 6 or it blows up ,super sensative,You will get it just takes a little tweaking.

[@darkhorsefive0]

@@lpbass8369 thanks for the info. That is in line with what I’ve gathered from the better reviews. 👊😎

[@fish4kbcf]

Hey guys I wanted to comment on this one to ask a question in regards to the Christmas sale. Have you guys gotten word on the structure of the sale yet? I missed the jig sale last year and want to make sure I’ve got eyes on when each product line comes on sale if they do it the same way. Fingers crossed the go back to the standard sale as they’ve done in past years. Appreciate the videos as always!

[@jamesbarron1202]

I think y’all have done a vid on every lure category except for scroungers.

[@mattwilliams9500]

Just got the two dirty jigs above

[@gngreatness]

Can you give your two cents on scented baits? Baitfuel vs berkley scents vs etc.

[@smoovefishing]

I have the Expride 7’4” heavy for pitching jigs also and love it but for some reason I keep picking up my old gen1 Cumara 7’4” heavy rod I love both rods idk why but I always do lol

[@pickledpotato96]

Do you throw wakebaits this time of the year?

[@DanielCalhoun-d1u]

Will the Levante Braillist be the same action as the Orochi XX and fish the same?

[@Riley_183]

What baits will be good for the whole Tennessee River being chocolate milk from all the floods? Ft Loudon, watts bar Chicimauga are like 1 inch visibility. I mainly fish tellico but watts bar is my 2nd go to.

[@luchochapa]

im new on the jigs world, on the compact pitching jig, you+re also going with 1/2? and im throwing more from the boat to the shallow surface wich weight you recommend?

[@frank3283]

You guys using craw style trailers even in waters without craws?

[@tl6145]

I'd drop a really ill advised amount of cash to let MA guide me around the Tennessee River...😂

[@AlfredMorganFishing]

I feel like Jig fishing in the fall is a real sleeper pick, I don't see a lot of folks throwing it around this time.

[@lpbass8369]

I have all the bfs stuff and swim jigs in my boat all year .But the Luke Clausen finesse jig never leaves the deck of my boat.But i never leave the north east.

[@stephenbeth6843]

What line for bank fishing with jig kind of grassy pond

[@ZachBarnes-fu4zg]

Is the Expride 7’4” the heavy moderate fast or do they make a 7’4” heavy fast that is not listed on Tacklewarehouse.

[@areddfishing7473]

So the Canterbury compact jig is in the pitching category but has that kinda come style head why? It’s decent on wood I just throw it because it’s compact. Am I missing the boat what that jig was designed for?

[@Collin_Nicholas]

Best rod/ length for kayak fishing?

[@johnniemalone5141]

Thanks for the video. Do you trim the jig skirts? What’s your opinion on a 7’6” Expride Heavy as a jig rod?

[@raytubach8988]

Yes. I wanted to see info on trimming skirts with different trailers

[@joshuasmits1825]

I know you'll be doing a video soon but at the roughly $200 point is the Megabass Levante worth it? The orchi is out of my price point.

[@ethandolympio8944]

so do you need a trailer to jig fish?

[@Brian-xi3kz]

Wish you would have listed some budget combos. Not everyone can afford megabass and exprides. Great video though!!

[@raytubach8988]

That 6’10”M SLX is a great rod for so many things it’s light and it’s cheap and it has a great action

[@michaelhyland7166]

Random question, how do bass know that jumping and shaking sometimes results in their liberation? Learned behavior? Even the little ones do it??? Random

[@samuelsellers3829]

Are you guys going to the east coast tackle wear-house opening

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes 👍🏼 We'll be there tomorrow.

[@samuelsellers3829]

@@tacticalbassin great

[@raytubach8988]

@@tacticalbassin whaaaat? Why didn’t I know about this? I live in Atlanta but I’m in Texas now fishing offshore. Dang..😢

[@tacticalbassin]

@raytubach8988 sorry man! We just happen to be passing through and decided to attend, it wasn't planned.

[@raytubach8988]

@@tacticalbassin gosh. I didn’t even know they were having a grand opening. I hope you get some good footage on Lanier. I’d love to know your bait choices there.

[@docbrown9054]

So far, with the Bait Fuel, my anecdotal experience has been very negative. I got some and soaked a bag of senkos just to see. I have now gone longer without a single senko bite than I have in years, and the formula has gooped up into a clear jelly. I'm not sure what to think cuz I've never had a bad experience with any sent.

[@docbrown9054]

Granted, it is fall, so it's not super senko season, but it should be getting some bites.

[@brendanbutkus2392]

On all my jigs i throw a green pumpkin trailer no matter the color of jig and crush em

[@memikecraig]

What kind of boat is he in at the 38 second mark?

[@Zanzabar5]

Brailist Fast or Medium Fast?

[@calebriemer8763]

I bet you have an epic stockpile of double tail grubs!

[@ambassin3280]

Honestly I like a jig bite more than a frog bite that thump...mannn

[@smoovefishing]

The best bfs reel is a Shimano Aldebaran 30 mgl

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

😂😂 maybe in your world

[@smoovefishing]

@@Daiwa_Is_King lmao!! It’s not a Daiwa for sure lol

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

@@smoovefishing the steez air is on a completely different level little boy, go play with your shitmano in the kiddie pool.

[@smoovefishing]

@@Daiwa_Is_King lmao! I knew you wasn’t to bright!

[@brucesmithoutdoors]

I’m throwing 2 jigs. ✅Dirty Jigs Go 2 -1/2oz ✅Dirty Jigs Green Pumpkin -1/2 oz Both with Yamamoto twin tail in Cinnamon Black. Hey Matt, speak on Braid to leader vs Straight Floro please. 😂Jig Addiction 😂 🏆💵

[@JoeyB7615]

Matt are you the reason why i cant find a go-to dirty jig hardly ever?

[@tacticalbassin]

In all fairness, the jig is awesome without us, but we may be why people know it 😉

[@JoeyB7615]

@@tacticalbassin maybe dirty jigs should change the name to outta stock..all jokes

[@jeffjackson8686]

Love watching the videos but I'm terrible at fishing. I think i am just gonna stick to watching the videos, that will save me time and money! 🙃

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🎣✋️👏

[@maxalvarado3984]

So can I throw heavier jigs on the EMTF??? I thought the brailest was your bread and butter now you’re telling me the EMTF?! It can handle 3/4 oz finesse jig yes?

[@tacticalbassin]

It can handle a 3/4 FINESSE jig, the braillist is needed for stouter hooks, regardless of weight.

[@maxalvarado3984]

@@tacticalbassin gotcha so braillist for stouter hooks & emtf for finesse regardless of weight, thank you guys very much !!!

[@tacticalbassin]

@@maxalvarado3984 👍🏼 You're welcome

[@maxalvarado3984]

@@tacticalbassin where would you rank bass patrol jig hooks in the stouter side or more finesse? They are nowhere near the stoutness of a NO JACK SWIM JIG hook, but Have a little more meat than a light wire finesse hook. Is that more of a brace type or EMTF?

[@unclerayatherton1106]

What's the odds I just bagged a 9+ last night with a jig

[@clay7514]

I really like tying my own jigs too, it’s not hard and very addictive. Black with red and orange is not a good one.. don’t use that one

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Orochis have been discontinued....

[@tacticalbassin]

Discontinued, yes. But still in stock all over the country 👍🏼 I'm sitting on 3 Braillists now just to be safe 😂

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I was planning to use whatever gift cards I get for Christmas and my tax return to get a Diablo Spec R, but I doubt they will last that long ...

[@andybales7318]

Matt- "jig fishing is a passion of mine" 😂 C'MON MATT, there's no bass technique that's NOT a passion of yours

[@tacticalbassin]

Youre not wrong! But in all fairness, swimbaits and jigs were my original sickness.

[@andybales7318]

@@tacticalbassin if u happen to this, am curious what's your least favorite technique?

[@chrisrobinson9332]

Hey Matt,,not getting off the jig vid,,but dude u need to try a tube on a free rig it's awesome. Now go rip some lips bro...