Fishing Flipping Jigs for Winter Bass

Fishing jigs is a great technique for cold water winter bass fishing. Jig fishing is always good for targeting big bass, but learning how to fish jigs in cold water can be a challenge. Anglers don't often get that many bites during the winter when fishing a jig, but they are usually big bass. In this vlog video, we are on a Texas lake fishing 1/2 and 3/8 oz flipping jigs in natural colors and black and blue. These fish are positioned around heavy cover like docks and wood that are positioned not far from main lake creek channels. This will allow bass to move back and forth from the creek channel and move more shallow to forage on shad, bluegill and crawfish that are hiding in the cover in around 4-6 feet of water. When fishing these jigs in the winter, it's best to give some short hops off the bottom but let the jig sit on the bottom for a few seconds. Try to target big pieces of cover and let the jig skirt flow in the water on the bottom. Big bass find a jig very appealing because of the big profile it puts out when the skirt is relaxed. We filmed this right before a big cold front was coming in and in was under misty and cold conditions and dirty stained water. I hope these tips and techniques help you catch some big bass in the cold weather, see you on the next fishing adventure!
ABOUT LFG
Justin Rackley, known as Lakeforkguy in the fishing world, creates fishing and outdoor videos on youtube and other social platforms. LFG provides fishing tips and techniques for mostly largemouth bass fisheries but also travels to other freshwater and saltwater fishing spots to explore new fish species and fishing techniques to show as many fishing places as possible and help you catch more fish. Lakeforkguy likes to hang out on any fishing vessel or go bank fishing with his other KZbin Fishing friends and vlog with his Wife Stephanie and french bulldog Winston.
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3/8 and 1/2 oz Home made flipping jigs
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G Loomis GLX 854 Jig and Worm
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[@outlaw]

Gettin' JIGgy wit it

[@brandonbotelho2247]

Outlaw the vidjas lately are awesome!

[@brandonbotelho2247]

And you should come up north to MA this summer bluefin tune fishing

[@LakeForkGuy]

na na na na na na na

[@thatchewy]

flippin subscription my fishing prescription

[@kadincroak8234]

LakeForkGuy you said in the decription that the Vass are. in 4 to 6 feet I thought they go deep in the winter please help me DEEP OR SHALLOW ??????

[@BassGeek]

Cold water makes for some slow days but you guys seemed to catch'em good.

[@CentralCoastBass]

Great video, bass are not always deep in the winter. But they always love jigs. - Scott.

[@asaevansfishing9398]

Me and dad had a 35 pound bag on county in 2010. unfortunately they have killed all the grass. We always start on the point you started on and work our way around. Good vid

[@brandonblack8991]

i love how u crownd her "ocean spoon girl" epic

[@brandonwheeler2893]

Fish this lake all the time and the reason all the grass died is due to a bunch of chemicals they put in to kill it all. But it's finally growing back after many years. So glad you fished here so I will know what and where to fish in about two days when I go

[@LakeForkGuy]

+Brandon Wheeler good luck after this cold front. I bet the water temp dropped 10 degrees! Tight lines

[@brandonwheeler2893]

LakeForkGuy thank you and keep up the good vids

[@ericfranklin5818]

Justin, really enjoyed this jig episode, am working on getting better with the jig so this was helpful. Much appreciation for the channel.....keep it going. Gig 'Em... Fightin' Texas Aggie Football 82-86...

[@FishingThePNW]

Oh man, I would kill for 57 degree water! It's mid to low 40's here in Washington! Awesome video! Love a good jig bite!

[@garrettpmoore]

Big fan of the show!

[@johncomans3235]

your videos are the best

[@jakeblanton3056]

You use the uni knot? Finally! I knew i wasn't the only one!

[@livinglife3230]

glad to see you still doing bass videos, while sum known KZbinrs have fallen off!

[@furfishhunt8277]

Those are all solid fish

[@MediaBoBanger]

Well as far as Spotted Bass go the guys at Stoked on Fishing were catching some 6+lber's somewhere. Almost caught a world record bass but couldn't get the official things needed to go on record... But I like Spotted bass, they look cool with the pin-stripe and all. At least yalls venture out wasn't for nothing! Awesome!

[@TeamWildCardFishing]

Awesome video as usual.

[@FishingLakeCountry]

57 water temps is not cold. here in va. temps at 46. Enjoy your channel.

[@SuperHank777]

Much better than John b and one rods pond fishing vids lol

[@jacobwilliams761]

One of my favorites!

[@jacobwilliams761]

Would love some more adventures with Craig!

[@LakeForkGuy]

We are about do. Craig's married now and are wives are friends. We want to do a wife fishing challenge for sure

[@jacobwilliams761]

LakeForkGuy yeah y'all could both do one with Rob from lunkers and his wife as well!

[@jacobwilliams761]

LakeForkGuy but either way man keep up the videos man! You're one of my favorites and the first KZbin angler i started watching! You've inspired me to start my own channel and in 2017 I hope to start making videos and maybe be where you are one day!

[@joshuatree697]

You said that your friend makes his own jigs and I was wondering if he made them to sale ? thanks Josh from South Carolina avid fishing and Hunter

[@Fishmaster1011]

Try flipping a Berkeley havoc change up, I find it works better during the winter around docks than jigs.

[@simmsFSH]

Great Video LFG!! I love these dock fishing videos! One tip - update your jerk bait collection! I recommend mega bass vision 110s, I have about 10 and they are the best jerk bait money can buy! Love the vids keep up the great work ;)

[@robbystribling5380]

Good video. Justin or any LFG fans. Why is it that a black & blue jig usually work so good? I have seen it work better than a craw or bream color even though I have seen both craw and bream in the water. I have heard couple reason but just wondering what your thoughts were or any other LFG fan. Keep up the good work. Hope everyone has a great Christmas and Happy New years.

[@mariochingon3842]

Gnarly mustache bro! Great video.

[@heavensengdara6921]

Are you using black and blue in murky or clear water? Im new to bass fishing

[@OutdoorRhodes]

Great video

[@bayrono99]

Sponsored or not that jacket looks amazing and next gen for carheart what’s that jacket called?

[@mikethurman9504]

Brandon aka "High Tower the bass plower!

[@tinman6514]

Jealous... Wish I could flip a jig around right now but the water is a little hard... Good video as always. Peace

[@A_R912]

LFG what reel were you using to throw the jigs? that thing looks nice.

[@henrycasey]

Do you just really like Carhartt?

[@gringobingo4789]

BAGO BASS they are honestly hella warm compared to others lol

[@ScuffedEngineer]

Believe he's sponsored.

[@TryandCatch]

I need to step up my jig game.

[@EmpireofBlack]

Just wondering if you still work a full time job and youtube, or just youtube? Thanks!

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I caught my first fish at age 7. I will be 40 in May 2018 and I have never caught anything on a jig or spinnerbait. I've tried many colors, types and sizes with various trailers. Do you have any tips or ideas about what I may be doing wrong?

[@User-eg3qd]

I was the same I never caught anything but you just have to try until you get a bass when fishing a jig fish it very slow

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I'm going to be focusing on jigs this year. My thought is to start with swim jigs, then branch out from there. I got 3 to start. 1 is a bluegill color that very closely matches the color of the bluegill in the lakes I fish. The other's are a shad color and black/blue.

[@silverdropstang]

For jigs, all you need is 2 colors. Green Pumpkin, Black Blue. Cast, slowly raise rod tip to the 11:00 position. Reel up slack. Since its winter let set there for about 15 sec without moving it at all. Repeat motion. You WILL catch a bass if they are around🎣🎣

[@catchin_them_bass5905]

LFG..what r some good winter bass baits I can us for a big lake? Plz answer

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

Looks like your 5 biggest would go about 11 lbs, not bad for a limited amount of time on a winter trip!

[@daltonwilliams8272]

Fished my entire life but just started using jigs and tubes any tips

[@hoosierbassin7105]

Does your buddy Brandon sell his jigs? If so where can i get them?

[@red_head_outdoorslowe9502]

Hey man that's awesome you sacrificed fishing time for your wife not to many guys would do that just let her know she's the most important👍🏻

[@brandonoverton2263]

Lol, I've been to that water slide you were fishing by.

[@Hammerkeg]

Why don't you post the names of the lakes you fish? Other than Lake Fork of course.

[@CbfCbf-cr2xl]

Bojack Blanchard I know, it is annoying. But this one was at Houston County Lake.

[@smithbre005]

Bojack Blanchard respect for the fishery

[@MedicBroh]

So that the lake dosent become overfished

[@rosshall312]

@@MedicBroh never happened, they make a vid of it, that's exposing the lake !!!!!!¡ K. !!!!!

[@DavDaDdue]

How do you think an e6x 854 would handle 3/8 jigs. sensitivity etc?

[@ncfishon965]

hoping to step up my jig game in 2017 any suggestions? nice video

[@brandonbotelho2247]

Justin you should come up to MA bluefin fishing in the summer

[@elijahinky]

Yo @LakeForkGuy , what was the water temp? or did I miss it in the video?

[@karrisannannaki9647]

Why would there be 83 ppl out their willing to thumbs down a man and his fishing video?

[@nicholashaynes7172]

Hey Justin . What is the editing type you use for your videos.

[@jondebruler]

Justin was this filmed on falcon lake?

[@HarmOnOil]

LakeForkGuy u should come to southern Ohio and fish we have a couple big lakes but nice fishing

[@christopherdiodato182]

I like this video, watched it a couple times when I need to be refreshed on jigs. Could you go over using in winter from shore?

[@robertlane370]

Uh no

[@danepinkston]

What's the latest on the new boat front?

[@ryankraft5174]

I went to Hugo lake today and the whole damn thing was frozen!! Going to try again tomorrow

[@haroldwells6495]

What depth are these docks in? water temperature?

[@samh7805]

Yo LFG you're a beast dude

[@SHW372]

How do you like the Phoenix boat?

[@Higgy910]

Looking for a guided fishing trip in Texas in January/February, would love to find a package that includes fishing and lodging, haven't had much luck on google. Can someone help me out?

[@kevinfranklinfishing9451]

What was the water depth you were catching the bass on jigs in this video?

[@LakeForkGuy]

4-6

[@brooksnelson3821]

Hey LFG! I got a 7.3:1 baitcaster on a 7'3 heavy rod, what kind of line would you recommend if i use it for frogs, heavy jigs, swimbaits, etc.

[@mattwalter6135]

50 lb power pro braid or 25 pound seagar invizX flourocarbon. can't go wrong either way. flourocarbon stretches. braid wont.

[@brooksnelson3821]

Matthew Walter Thanks bro!

[@mattwalter6135]

+The Brooks Nelson I personally would use braid if your gonna be frogging with it but if you are just Flipping, I'd use flouro

[@Hooksett4Brad]

he whipped that ass good lesson though I love jigs I need to get back in to it

[@Friscotxman]

Looks Like Cedar Creek Lake?

[@rickfaubert5732]

at 1:20 you see a banana in justins truck...half the video with no fish. jinxed it! haha

[@jameshare5925]

Nice video

[@74bignate]

did you get a new pipe on the truck?

[@bartbryant8900]

Not catching much, on a cold day, and having to watch your friend catch em all? Somehow I think walking in to see OSG for date night takes a little sting out of the whole deal. lol.

[@YooToobz]

New KZbinr here, been following your IG account and watching your vids. Keep it up! Tight lines & don’t miss your date, lol

[@Connor-tj4yt]

what reel do you use for frogging? thanks man great videos by the way

[@unicornsteaks6769]

What knot did you tie with that braid?

[@michaelttanner]

What about water temp in the 30s?

[@markjackson3125]

I was wondering why you never say the lakes name

[@jdlancaster1357]

Why are you pitching socks with your Antares? Isn't that a crankbait reel?

[@LakeForkGuy]

This is the HG version, I like it but it's too cold to hold in the winter. A little bulky in the hand too, I like Metanium better

[@jdlancaster1357]

Oh nice - sounds like a sweet reel

[@chadmilligan7497]

Well you killed that spotted bass way to ruff when you pulled that jig hook out.

[@DavidSanchez-kv8lj]

awesome video 🔥🔥

[@Carson2023]

good vid

[@coveredoutdoors7707]

Is that on Huston county lake in Crockett?

[@jeremyscott2342]

Looks like it

[@kerner530]

Hey LakeForkGuy, quick question for you, when throwing jigs are you more successful with a leader tied on or does rigging braid to the jig not matter?

[@mohitkhan5940]

very naec

[@drj3033]

I’m still catching smallmouth in Colorado water is 31 degrees!!!

[@remyrogers255]

u are my biggest fishing fan lakeforkguy i want to fish whith u one day i live in broken bow ok east sherry lane 107

[@Captainggibby]

What lake is that

[@big3oss299]

+LakeForkGuy where can i get one of your hats.?

[@refsa01]

Hey Josh this was a cool video,#AFanAlways

[@HuntDawg146]

....Justin? lol

[@tyleranderson3470]

That Aggie Ring though!

[@jasoncobb7540]

id kill for 57degree water rite now haha..upper 30s for water temps here on Long Island..smh...i hate winter..although i did catch bass yeaterday..thurs it mite almost be 50..high 40s anyway..gunna try to capitalize on that unless water freezes first ha..did i mention i hate winter lol..great vid buddy as always

[@LakeForkGuy]

30's... yikes

[@jasoncobb7540]

yea buddyyyyy..rough lol..jigs and believe it or not the 4.8" keitechs slow and i mean crawled and jigged have been very productive..i started out with the small ones and 3.8s and never even got bumped..switched to bigger and 3rd cast WHAM..it was on for a decent window after that..

[@josheverett1239]

Bass season is over in Ontario and all the lakes are frozen, ice fishing time

[@harlanthomas7045]

I was the 1000 like !!!!

[@ezrawestgate4553]

Hi Justin, your a pretty cool guy

[@LakeForkGuy]

Yo thanks

[@ezrawestgate4553]

Anytime

[@HarmOnOil]

LakeForkGuy u call that a small lake that's giant we're in from 😝

[@southernstylebassin6303]

awesome video man, what lake is this on?

[@j_pasty_w1823]

That spot was a tad smaller than that 11 pounder in Cali the other day lol

[@glancyoutdoors1881]

55 dang that's a fall bite for me.

[@Silver_Gray]

@LFG - thanks for posting all of the great videos. I really enjoy them. I like to keep a ziploc bag in my pocket when I'm on the water so I can collect little things like fishing line tag ends or all of the little pieces of plastic that went into the lake after you trimmed that jig skirt.

[@alissonoliveira1358]

O bass no inverno é very top com jigs chatters etc.

[@georgiaangler7046]

We have put together 25 pound limit of spots on lake Lanier

[@3SevenStangVids]

I love your vids and your channel man... but it's hilarious watching guys in Texas complain about the winter bite and putting your big jackets on while i'm standing on ice over a 10" hole in 0 degree weather up North.... that is NOT Winter you are fishing lmao keep up the vids dude..

[@tylerjanasz6933]

heck yeah, zoom fat albert twin tail!

[@leejproductions27]

Did i miss something ? Why is Stephanie called Ocean Spoon girl ??

[@samh7805]

leejproductions27 lake fork guy, opposite of lake is ocean, opposite of fork is spoon, opposite of guy is girl, each word is opposite

[@leejproductions27]

Thank You.

[@WhitchurchFishing1]

never want to piss the boss off

[@Senkiekun]

hai jusitn wats the beat swimbait for bedding bass??

[@LakeForkGuy]

Lifelike bluegill baits work good. I like Gantarel

[@Senkiekun]

tnx bro love the vids

[@jasoncobb7540]

took the words rite outta my mouth w the gantarel or gantarel jr..both good 👍

[@tristonrichardson4924]

That's what my lake houses is

[@joeycomstock1200]

There’s tournaments every Friday night and sometimes on Saturday morning

[@joshuahall6357]

+lakeforkguy where is this Justin?

[@elijahinky]

that 21 incher is gonna be a hoss in a couple weeks.