How to Catch a Bass on a Jig - Bass Fishing

[@kylefreeman6021]

Wow, finally good complete advice! As a lone “self-taught” angler I need this kind of detailed and thorough advice. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@rickyjohnson5991]

Same here. I’m literally the only angler in my family. Working on getting my daughter more interested. She caught her first bass a week ago so she’s well in her way

[@MrFaberjr]

Rod, reel and a jig. Left all my other lures at home. Fished that jig all day and caught my PB 6.3lbs bass. It was painful, but well worth. Keep throwing the jig and you will love the results.

[@micahboiii8743]

PB??? What is that?

[@MrFaberjr]

@@micahboiii8743 Personal Best.

[@undercover72]

@@micahboiii8743 peanut butter and jelly… is a type of color for the jig PBJ

[@cove.4]

Fished my first tournament the other day. Only used one jig. Got 5th out of 83 boats and second biggest fish at 7.11 lbs

[@MrFaberjr]

@@cove.4good stuff! My goal is to fish a tournament.

[@JaysonVeleyOfficial]

Just caught my first fish on a jig yesterday!

[@MattLaClear]

Congrats!

[@adean6497]

Awesome! Congratulations!!

[@gowanusbridge1268]

Same! Feels great

[@helloshklosh4111]

Welcome to the party.

[@stevendtillman6258]

LETS F****** GOOOOOOOOOO

[@caseycherrington2812]

Gene, you really do so much for the bass fishing community. No gimmicks, no selling, no click bait, just passion for fishing and teaching. You, Glenn may, and the Travian bassin guys are the only ones I can watch (very occasionally Tyler Reels). But I've learned more technique specific stuff from you. Anytime i need to know how to do something i just Google it , ie. "How to tie a fg knot flukemaster". You can tell when someone truly loves teaching, that's why I sick to my main 3 channels. You should do a video with the tactical bassin guys, i belive they do stuff for/ with tackle wharehouse.

[@drmitofit2673]

I always watch my line on the jig's initial fall after splash down. I am ready to set the hook at the slightest line twitch. I have caught several nice bass this way. You can miss these bites if not paying attention. When you cast to "bassy" looking areas such as structure, drop offs, holes, and ledges, this can happen fairly often.

[@BassUnion]

Gotta love a good jig fishing video! Thanks for sharing Gene! I basically learned to fish from your videos when I first started about 8 or 9 years ago. Thanks for all you do and keep inspiring people to get outside and fish 🎣

[@gabescoffield]

I am 26 and have never fished a jig until this year…. I caught my PB within the first 3 months just fishing a jig strictly! Absolutely love it

[@BlessedDad1819]

You got me excited to work on my jig game.

[@docv73]

About three years ago I started looking for tips to help graduate from a guy that fishes, to a fisherman. I've fished my whole life, but it's dumbfounding how much I didn't know. Simple things like the difference between tips of line and when to use them and different rod actions. I upgraded my Zebco 303s and Walmart specials to Lews and Abu Garcia combos, and started trying to figure out how to use things other than crank baits. So far, this is the best video I've found on jigs. I got a few bass on his last year, but this simple shot video taught me A LOT about how I was using them wrong. Thanks!!! Now I'm just waiting for the ice to melt so I can put away my ice fishing gear and start FISHING again!!!!

[@robertwhetstone5300]

Great tips! Fished with jigs and minnows in Canada many times. I've occasionally fished for bass since 1967. Got into kayak bass fishing full time in 2019. I have learned a lot of new techniques from you, Chad, other KZbinrs and the local community. Keep up the informative content.

[@DaiMasters]

Wow! I never dreamed that one of my favorite bass fishing KZbinrs would made a video for me personally! 🤣

[@Flukemaster]

🤙

[@blondeonthepond2530]

I love jig fishing! Caught some of my biggest on blue and black. One of my favorite go-to's, that blue and black strike king will always be in my bag! Slow and low!

[@Danxiong]

This video here is the reason why a football is my go to also the reason why I’ve improved so much as an angler. Thank you! ❤️

[@tuber5129]

I appreciate how you really went into explaining the retrieve. So many videos talk about which bait to use and when, but fail to talk about how to work the bait. Thanks.

[@bkbaitsal4389]

I fish a jig daily, football in Rocky situations and swim jig on most others. I cut the skirt at the back of the hook, the skirt at the front I pull forward and cut it 1/8" in front of line tie. I always trim my guard like Gene did, if it's too stiff I'll pull 1-2 bristles until it's to my liking. Cast out and hold on, the jig always works every time.

[@brianjoe1425]

I just cut or pull out most of my weed guards. If you’re trimming them that much, they’re pretty useless…might as well just cut them.

[@winchestermodel7044]

Learned a lot. I’ve always wanted to fish a jig because I’ve heard what the results can be. Thank you for the down to earth no BS lesson. Subscribed.

[@TysonEdwardsFishing]

Good advice. I'm definitely going to put it to work and see how I do. I always struggle with a jig but I have caught a lot on the bitsy bug jig but it's way smaller. I have the same struggles with a chatterbait. I still have not caught a fish or had a bite on one. I think it's just a confidence thing and I know I'm usually in a good spot because I usually switch to a crankbait and just hammer them.

[@medina6780]

Dude your videos are so full of gold. I'll be watching a video on the best bait to use in August and I get a whole lesson of how bass act every hour of the day. Your videos are like fishing university!

[@ChadNixon-x8c]

Ive always said i have more equipment than actual fishing skills!! Thank you for the pointers, i REALLY want to accomplish jig fishing, now im one step closer!!

[@ashleyamelia08]

love, subscribbing, your personality and teaching is so amazing. your clips lead to microplastics.

[@Jkt0891]

great video gene, but I am confused as to what it is going to feel like when you have a fish on?

[@jeffbeacham9120]

Great tip thanks just starting learning to fish the jig question for you if the area your fishing is extremely weedy do you just look for the pockets to fish or try and work the weed line I’m fishing from a kayak

[@rickyjohnson5991]

Probably the best basic jig tutorial out there. Thank you sir

[@DirtyPdawgMuyNasty]

Came out at the perfect time, been practicing my jig fishing lately!

[@letun3481]

Great Video! Would you recommend using braided line? I use typically 40lb braid with 15-20 lb fluoro leader

[@patwalker9616]

As a 30 year jig fisherman that was a very good tutorial good job.

[@sethprater9376]

Thank you for the advice. Ready for this weekend my boy and I will be on the water with jigs excited Thank you

[@robertsparks2615]

Caught my first on a jig today on my way home from work. After watching your fall transition bait video i got a smaller jig and trailer and boom!

[@nickjohler2224]

Jigs are my confidence bait everyday. Nothing beats a jig for me.

[@mikeheckman4995]

Thanks for your vids. I'm fairly new to fishing. Put a jig on the line and from a low walk bridge stuck it in the water to see what it looked like and WHAM, caught a little 12" bucket mouth as soon as the lure got wet. The coolest thing ever! That was three or four months ago and, although I've lost a few lures, I never caught anything with a jig since. I'll try you technique and see what happens. Thanks pal.

[@yangvue1573]

My go to jig is actually a swim jig in minnow color made by strike king. It works in Every lake, pond, or river I fished. It just works. Black and blue works most of the the time but only in some lakes from my own experience in the Midwest.

[@IsaacBadza]

Thank you for the teaching. Dragging the jig at the bottom is wat i was not doing so thank you .

[@curtwhite4426]

I've caught so many fish on these!! I fish reservoirs, don't know if that counts lol but I do pretty good with these 2 baits. Thanks for the tips you made me decide to try them

[@A.Blair_Fishing]

Jigs are the way to go! Great tips and your fish finder install was a hug help in the other videos.

[@BOOTEDUPFL]

Your tip videos are great. Thanks for the time n effort you put into em. Love from south FL 🎣

[@joelaw2752]

I have to give you a big thank you! watched the video last night, caught my first bass on a jig this morning!!!

[@bruceesterline3170]

Where I do most of my fishing a jig in peanut butter and jelly with a purple netbait paca chunk and it's very productive on bass. I also use black and blue and if the water is stained I use a white jig with a strike king white lobster trailer or a black jig and a red lack fork craw trailer very good in dirty water.

[@jerryweiser1145]

Caught my first bass on jig this year,can't believe I never fished one.never to old to learn a new trick

[@waynegum1667]

Best and most informative jig fishing video I have seen. Thank you.

[@robertchadwick1552]

Good video. I need to leave the other gear home & just take some jigs to really practice. Thanks.

[@gaylenjohnson1009]

I absolutely love jig fishin thanks for those great tips

[@_Lt__Dan_]

This is the most thorough and detailed explanation on how to fish a jig. Great job sir.

[@cra-bassint.v.5664]

Except he didn't explain the differences in a jig bite.. thats why most ppl give up on it because they don't detect the bite..

[@_Lt__Dan_]

@@cra-bassint.v.5664 He touched on it briefly but you're right he didn't elaborate on the jig bite.

[@Flukemaster]

One in 100 bites will be undetected when you drag a jig. If you flip a jig it's an entirely different thing.

[@cra-bassint.v.5664]

@@Flukemaster I know but there's not alot of info on a jig bite anywhere.. it frustrated me when I first started because I was waiting for that thump of a bite. And im sure u know that for beginners they can miss alot of opportunities on good fish because they don't know that the weightless feeling or that heavy feeling or that sponge mushy feeling is actually a fish. I think that would be a great video idea for your channel. And yeah the flipping bite is completely the opposite because u know when they slam it lol. U been putting out alot of good content Gene keep it up buddy!! And my buddies son been watching your how-tos and caught his PB recently because of ur info.. keep the content coming brother

[@Adventures101.]

Fishing a jig set up like this. Do you ever fish floro leader on braid line? If so what lb test braid. And lb test leader . Thanks

[@tugnut1]

This is explained so well. I'm new to bass fishing and this is just what I need. Thanks. Subscribed.

[@Fishing_580]

A jig and beetle spin is what I learn to fish with. Great video explaining how simple it is.

[@joecuillo5005]

I started my daughter on the beetle spin and she catches so many fish with it that she continues to use it. If it ain't broke don't fix it😉

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

When you cut the weed guard on a jig, it actually makes it harder to collapse due to less leverage than a longer one. It does help make it more weedless though.

[@jholl7339]

Yeah, but you're not really cutting a lot off, at least in this case. sometimes, if you do, you can snip away one or two guard bristles, to help it out.

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

@@jholl7339 correct. If I want my weed guard to be less stiff, I remove some of the bristles. I get clients on guide trips all the time that are cutting them because they think it makes it softer but it's the other way around.

[@PaulRabilFanboy]

Wow, very good advice! Very helpful for a beginner like me!!

[@masfishing1]

Thanks Gene. Great video topic for me. I hope to catch my 1st jig bass soon. As a bank angler, is there anything different you would tell me in jig fishing? Such as how i work the jig since I am working the jig up the bank, etc. Thank you.

[@Shudaba]

My first jig use of 30 years came this summer. I slayed it on the river. 7 smallmouth. It was great

[@clapp2013]

Started bass fishing with a jig a couple years ago and I won’t fish with much of anything else. The jig is king!

[@bhf4u]

i like jigs when i flip to cover in the summer .they help punch the bait thru the pads and a little faster drop. if it's cold i will just flip unweighted baits to slow the presentation

[@MsBrent10]

My issue is on the gear since im not confident and great with baitcasters prefer spinning setups if possible and price but learned some new stuff here

[@nightwing8755]

That's a great advice , fish with only a jig for a few times. I would get discouraged and go back to a worm. Just because I know I can catch something. I'm still learning how to fish with a jig. So I will take your advice.

[@jasonskillinngrillin5977]

I haven’t had any luck on a jig at all. I keep wanting to try it but just can’t make myself lol. I’ll try these tips and keep after it

[@karlkedink8159]

Best how to with jigs I’ve watched Thanks Brother

[@miclo20011]

"Ah, you think Jig Fishing is your allie. You merely adopted the Jig. I was born in it. Molded it by it..."

[@wglennhowells]

What was that awesome case you had all your jigs in? I didn’t see it linked below but liked the way it looked.

[@Flukemaster]

I'll drop a link down there.

[@theduckman8814]

To me I use jigs to pick apart an area. Football heads for rocks and hard bottoms, typically deeper. Flipping for light weed cutting. I go by weight based off of time of the year, lighter for when they're lethargic for a slower fall. Heavier for a more aggressive bite. Really nice when you know they're there but not sure where. Around logs and shadows. 2-3 flips and try a new spot. Googan trailer is less aggressive then the rage tail for less aggressive times. But the rage tail or X Zone is a good aggressive presentation.

[@tomgillespie6855]

Great video. Learned so much in just a few minutes.

[@placebo5466]

Committing to jigs this weekend. I'm determined to catch a largie on it this summer. Go dawgs!

[@trxe420]

By far this is my favorite type of fishing, i could do it all day.

[@tafallesen21]

Bought a couple jigs the other day, have been itching to go try them.

[@Noah_7s]

Tell us how it goes

[@noneofurbiz2304]

What if the lakes you like to fish are really weedy is it like the Same motion or do u use something else

[@h0ot3r]

Most times when im fishing with a jig i drag it on bottom with a jerk motion in every now and then. Have great luck doin it that way. Caught my pb that way. Still looking for other tips and tricks tho.

[@jonatanmurray2977]

Jigs are classic and my go-to lure when bass are slower ,deep or in the grass mats...now that everybody's goes berserk on the not so new bladed jig🤭, swimbaits😯,whopper Choppo's😬 and half-a-stick'o' Nedster , I though that going back at the basic's of bass fishing is a good refresh for me and the biggies stills lovin it 😎

[@stoneysdead689]

I have got to start working on jigs- never been worth crap with them. I've only gotten on a jig bite one time- dragging 3/8th up shallow on Pickwick- it was a blast.

[@waffleridersmoto4191]

Fluke Master, such great advice, new to jig fishing here so I’ll be testing out your guidance.

[@gregadventures2024]

I’ve never used a bait caster reel, are they hard to use or get use to ?

[@craiglewis2808]

Awesome video! I float tube fish mostly. I have a horribly difficult time setting the hook with a jig while on my float tube. I don't feel that I'm able to get the leverage needed to pin the hook. Any advise?

[@WhitchurchFishing1]

Great video buddy. I love jig fishing catch most of my fish with jigs

[@quegen]

Gene thanks for this video. A jig has always been my confidence lure, but lately I’ve been struggling with it. You just made me want to throw this again. Time to catch some fish!

[@macking4942]

Dude!!! I have been waiting on this!!!!!!!!!!!! I just starting buy jogs and trailers to start fishing deep here on Hartwell. Been doing tons of research but trust your knowledge!! Thanks Gene!

[@malvinjones6619]

Great tip on trimming the weed guard. Thank you

[@KennethGreenlee-b4y]

hello im new to bass fishing never used lures before ive caught a couple of bass on a see threw chub any tips for a new bass fisher

[@Chattahoochee_Chief]

Caught my 1st Bass yesterday on a jig.

[@TheRabidfan]

This is excellent info and great presentation!

[@kerryschallon8879]

Im really liking the Omega jigs. And for flipping docks I prefer a pork trailer.

[@zeebaitco9928]

Can’t beat some good ole jig bite!

[@hunterbengtson6583]

Have you tried out the strike king rage lobster j believe it’s called? Been doing really well with chatter baits but have been getting tempted to use more jigs

[@OFISHiallyOutdoors]

Wonderful jig video, thank you!

[@kcreameans]

Thanks for the advice and tutorial, I definitely need to commit to it to learn it!

[@brandonhockey9318]

So I have a new 7-3 heavy baitcasting rod and a 7.5.1 ratio reel. Jig would be good but What other baits do you suggest and you would suggest 20 pound fluorocarbon for line?

[@small-town-southern-man3573]

Great vid! What brand are those cutters you trimmed with?

[@xXKingReptarXx]

My favorite technique for my rocky deep home lake is a 3/4 oz swing jig and rage craw trailer. X heavy 7 1/2 ft rod with flouro carbon line. Absolutely smash 4lb smallies in 15 to 25 ft of water this way.

[@michaelwright5550]

Great information! Thanks for sharing! Been throwing a jig some on and off ( more off) couple years committed more time to the jig and caught my first one this year ! Small but definitely love the jig bite

[@randolphcampbell317]

Good, informative video. Headed up to KY/Barkley lakes for a KBF fishing tourney 19-21 October. Not sure which lake, leaning towards KY Lake. Searching Fishing Hotspots maps, Googleearth, and other media to get an inkling of where to start. Appreciate your video……..now to find a starting location and backup’s.

[@jeSuperfly]

Love my Fate black rods!

[@jamesleary1405]

I own many jigs but I also have a lure addiction lol but honestly I've never had luck with jigs and I've tried all the tips and tricks to customization. But what I never really have done is just fish it like really just fish it and keep fishing it. And this year that's what I'm doing even though I haven't gotten bit yet I'm sticking with it cause honestly I like jigs I like the look and the customization abilities you have and all the possible options for a trailer. Plus as time has proven jigs do catch the big girl's.

[@chasedanforth4037]

swim jig all day mate.

[@bass_daddy1698]

I learn that if I want to gain confidence in a new bait, when I go fishing I only bring that bait can lead to getting a few skunks but eventually I figure it out

[@jamesleary1405]

@@bass_daddy1698 That's what I've done with many baits over my 30 year's of bass fishing. I just never gave jigs a fair enough run till this season.

[@thomasreitz143]

I like fishing jigs in rocky rivers with current. You can get hung up a bit but I catch some nice spotted bass on those. Football jig with a crawfish trailer. Bounce it off the rocks and hold on for the fight.

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Does it matter that I only have spinning rod? I do ok with jigs just wondering about reel and best trailers? I use a craw too. Want to know if shad will work only tried 1 day?. Oh I Definately have some have to try trimming. Base of hook. Lol my longest is 6'6" spinning combo with 17lb florocarbon. Nice bass camera shy. Tyvm tc

[@trogo3402]

Thank you mister the fluke master I suck at fishing and this will help

[@Sabertoothie]

very informative and easy to understand thankyou!!

[@sarahhollan7710]

Oh wow thanks. I’ve learned so much from your videos already I can’t wait to try this

[@johno7435]

Great video. Hope you get posting videos again. We miss hearing from you!

[@mattg4684]

how do i go about bringing the jig through weeds around me they just get all caked up which makes me resort to texas rigs instead

[@bkbaitsal4389]

A swim jig comes through weeds real good without caking up. The swim jig has a skinny head.

[@brianjoe1425]

In my opinion, a jig is better used on weedlines and rock. You can find jigs, like the second one he mentioned that pull through grass easier. Usually called grass or casting jigs.

[@wastewater1975]

The jig was always tough for me and sometimes still is. However, it is my favorite way to catch them! I mainly flip with them

[@provocation18]

What to throw when feeling mushy softer bottom and you need to fish on the bottom?

[@ryanwilliams8998]

Love watching your videos and trying to learn some of the ins and outs of different styles but I think it would be helpful if you would tell us what a actual fight would feel like or what tells you to real down to be able to set the hook.

[@smittyboi1755]

Caught my 1st fish on a jig this spring. Never got into the whole jig fishing. But thei was very informative. Thanks a bunch Sir. Love your channel my friend. Actually did a.little jig fishing today, but came up short. And I want to go pick uo some wobble head jigs. Looks like fun also.

[@micahboiii8743]

Nice spelling!

[@moisesramos476]

I've only caught 1 fish on a jig and I was probably lucky.. I'll try your tips and see if I can catch me more with the jig