Skipping Jigs for Giant Bass | How to Skip Jigs

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

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[@michaelgoding1477]

I'd like to see more of the cast itself and also a vid on pitching

[@bobbyswain7049]

Nice vid....wouldve loved to see a full screen slo mo of the actual cast

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you for watching! I will have to do an updated version and include that. Great idea! Thanks for sharing that.

[@rileymcgill9893]

Comparing skipping to hitting a baseball is the best piece of advice I've honestly heard. I seriously feel like I'm going to improve on my skipping after this video (and I'm not bad). Also finishing your retrieve after a backlash is just phenomenal advice

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! It has helped me a lot mentally to think about it that way. I'm a huge baseball fan too. Lol. Thanks for watching.

[@rileymcgill9893]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors haha me too. Might start use batting analogies for everything now lol

[@emoutdoors5661]

That’s an excellent intro to skipping a jig. I started learning this last summer and really committed a lot of time to it. Had a lot of backlashes early on but as the summer went by it got to be a normal routine with very rare backlash. Definitely a great feeling to put that lure under overhanging branches, docks, and areas I would have totally avoided in the past. Heck sometimes when I’m fishing rocks with a crank bait I will finish off my day with some jig skipping just because it’s fun and keeps me in “tune”

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this. It is a lot of fun, and like you said, very satisfying.

[@dennishodson990]

I really like the step by step, detailed procedure of the presentation. This is the KEY to skipping, (including the shape of the lure). Best tips on the tube that get right to the point.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! I try hard to make every minute worth a viewers time.

[@EpicDaveness]

Good stuff! And thanks again for letting me join the group on Facebook!!!

[@richthompson3326]

Great Video! Thank you for this information Steve!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattthomen1608]

Ive been using bait finesse gear for small finesse jigs and the 3/8,and 1/2 are my favorites to skip.a casting head is key arkie,or that model from montgomory skipping design .thx Steve!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I use that Montgomery jig a lot. You’re right - it definitely makes a difference!

[@thefishinhole1198]

Awesome man!

[@thereelaccountant9246]

great great great video brotha! I accidentally skpped a lure with my baitcaster not long ago and was like oh wooooord. Now I'm addicted to it and I think I am catching more fish.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is awesome! It sure is fun to skip a lure and then get bit. Thanks for watching and letting me know!

[@stevereindl2098]

Good job !!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@LegalLatinoHeat]

Thanks for this. New Sub

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@michaelallgeier4092]

Great vid! You mentioned setup one time, but what type rod and reel do you recommend? Length, stiffness, ratio, etc...

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

My current setup is a 7’2” MH power rated rod with an extra fast action. I have it paired with the Lew’s SP skipping and pitching reel. It is a high speed gear ratio.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Excellent teaching video!!!👊🏻 Good instructions on what & how to skip a jig!!👍🏻 I use a 7'3" MH ModF rod do you think this is the right rod for this application? I've had success with it but wanted your opinion. Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I would say that rod would work just fine. I have used that same rating, action and length as well. Good luck!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors Thank you sir!!! Much appreciated!!!!!

[@riverrat988]

Subbed to your channel awesome info

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@irwinm.fletcher2612]

It’s my opinion that no jig skips better than the 1/2 oz Denny Brawer structure jig. Use 25 lb test to cut down over spool. I have a fenwick pole that’s like a pool stick, good for nothing else , but great for the skip

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a good one!

[@josh0833]

Are you thumbing the spool at all while skipping?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Usually only during the last half of the cast. If I'm really having trouble on a particular day I will keep it there through the entire cast.

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Really good talk, I needed that. Thanks, no rod recommendations?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I prefer a MH power rating that has a soft tip. A fast or moderately fast action really helps with accuracy. Thank for watching!

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Steve Rogers Outdoors appreciate the reply man. I’ve been wanting to add that rod to my arsenal, just stumbled up on your channel. Great content, subscribed! 👍🏼

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@Eyesofthasouth Thank you! It really adds another dimension to how many fish you can get that lure in front of and is so satisfying when that bait skips under something and the line takes off. Good luck!

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Steve Rogers Outdoors I’ve been practicing the past few times on the water, when the fish seem really turned off. Lol. Told myself this is the perfect time to put in a few hours of practice. And your right, a sense of satisfaction when you start dialing it in and start getting more skips than backlashes haha... I feel my 7 footer is a little to long for me right now. Gonna try a 6’8 or 6’10. Thanks Again Blaine

[@danielnowak7628]

On a Lews BB1 for crankbaits, there is like 27 settings on the brake system. Where to start?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great question. This is how I start off. Turn the brake completely off. With the lure that you want to use tied on, hit the thumb bar release and adjust the spool tension knob until the lure falls slowly and when it hits the water's surface it stops without overrunning the spool. Once you have that set, put the brake system halfway and start to cast. You can then make fine adjustments one way or the other with the brake. If you change lure weights just repeat the process. I hope that makes sense.

[@freeagentangler5159]

On the weight of the jig. You say no more than 1/2 oz. Is that total weight of jig and trailer or just the jig?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great question. The jig weight.

[@thefishinhole1198]

Is that just a standard river bug/beaver type of trailer ?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Yes, that one is a Strike King structure bug.

[@thefishinhole1198]

Steve Rogers Outdoors cool thanks for the info

[@562handsomemike]

Any night fishing videos? Thx in advance.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I actually don’t have any on night fishing. I need to make one!

[@562handsomemike]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors lunar cycles, best baits, chatter baits?, do clearer, lakes, produce more opportunities for night fishing, or bass for likely to be on structure or just suspended and open water, I can probably pick up some other topics that might be that you apart from other KZbinrs. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your experience and ability to teach. It still drives me crazy that you don’t have a lot more followers or a bigger presence on KZbin. Let me know if you are interested in more ideas that might send you apart from other nighttime fishing videos but again it’s a heck of an opportunity, since there are so few videos that are produced well and don’t go over a lot of things that a lot of people are interested in. Again, lunar cycle, then water, quality, what do bats eat at night and what should you try to imitate, are cents more effective at night. I apologize for the talk to text thing I’m sure there’s a plethora of words that probably aren’t the ones that I said. #iPhoneTalkToTextDaddyMobileMumbles.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@562handsomemike I appreciate it! You can always send me ideas because a lot of times my well is dry. Lol. You can always email me too. [e-mail] I will write these down. Thank you!

[@chriscurtis8577]

I want to see how you beat up you lures

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

They take a beating when skipping for sure.

[@michaelmetz9198]

I first done it in 2004 at a boat dock brought out bass my uncle couldn't..then years later I forgot how to do it

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It sure is satisfying to bring a bass out from under a dock like that!

[@jimhalleran6239]

Would have loved to actually see skipping technique. Not a big help just talking about it. I can do that.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It shows the skipping at the end of the video. If you are looking for something more specific, just let me know and I will get it made for you. Thanks.