The Worst Jig Fishing Mistake Most Anglers Make…

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[@garymitchell625]

It is unbelievable how many jigs i have popped out of bass mouths. I started doing your way and it really helped. I think the hard hook set when you connect with the fish tears a hole around the hook and they come off easier also.

[@neumanoutdoors6845]

Randy, I love your tips but would you be able to show us a video of you on the water setting the hook in this way,I understand how you are doing it, but I believe seeing it would help just a little bit more! Thanks, Tanner

[@miguelsantiago5443]

Trying this at Istokpoga tomorrow and the reverse direction advice is something few people probably think about. Always great tips from a true legend in the sport. Thank you sir

[@jimmyfellegyfishing]

awesome lake!

[@kennethhromcik8144]

Great tip. I seen so many with me jack that hook set to cross their eyes and never reel. Their rod unloads and they loose that fish. They won’t listen and try to set the hook harder the next time. Load up and reel is a great technique. Thanks for the videos. Tight lines are Godspeed.

[@jimb3457]

I agree. Resist the urge to set the hook on the bite. I know it's hard to do but let him swim off, and then just reel and lean.

[@eddiemer455]

Thanks Randy.I like using your learning curve so much better that my own!

[@danham3344]

Great video Randy! You mentioned this in a video a few years back and it completely changed my success with a jig. Especially in heavy cover like root balls out on huge flats. I used to set it like you said and I would not only lose them but continually get snagged in the roots. Doing it your way, I usually hook up and the fish come straight up through. I hope everyone heeds this advice. It made jig fishing my #1 confidence technique. Thanks to Randy.

[@FoxiferTheWhite]

Tell you what sir, as someone who's watched quite a bit of your jig videos and learned quite a bit this little short one on technique,that is priceless I learned quite a bit just from what you just said as far as why I've been successful when I have that I didn't realize was the reason, thank you for another knowledge bomb from experience of failures which is the greatest teacher ever ,sorry you had to go through what you did to learn it but I appreciate you handling that out, that takes quite a bit of character to still share that 💯 mad respect Randy

[@Pudge4400]

I agree! It seems like with most folks, the hard-learned lessons are the ones they're most reticent about giving up. "Hell...I had to learn the hard way! You can too!" So...big thanks for being willing to try to spare those of us who're just learning this game from a little heartbreak ! 👍

[@SpookyRedz]

I also found when ur pitching a jig shallow , they come straight to the boat and when fishing a jig in deeper water the bass don’t get off as much if I have 10-12 feet of water , thanks for sharing this tip cause I know I jack em and I’m doing it wrong , so thanks for this one

[@kenpfeiffer4522]

Thank you Randy for the advice. I have lost many fish on a bite that I felt I had them by setting the hook hard. I will try your advice in the future.

[@kevingartlandkmgartland8983]

Love to fish a jig. Thanks for helping me catch more fish, Randy. Enjoy learning from your knowledge.

[@robertdanielson2080]

More people need to learn about never reversing the fishes direction. So key !

[@chundle09]

Like when reeling them in?

[@jimb3457]

@@chundle09 when they get to the boat, you'll see some anglers reverse direction and bring the fish in the opposite direction.

[@skiplovestofish6992]

Great advice. I got 5 bass and 2 pickerel in 2.5 hrs yesterday. You Rock!!!

[@The_Local_Fisherman]

Another good tip is to bend out your hook just slightly so it’s angled upwards like most people do for their frog hooks.

[@chrisboyd1408]

That is very helpful, it certainly makes sense. Thanks for sharing. We have all of the Old School jigs now and will be trying them soon.

[@kenpfeiffer4522]

Excellent information Thank you Randy

[@kevinhaley1150]

Really got my attention on this video ,does this still apply went you get the Bite in deep water specifically 25 to 30 feet or deeper.i really need to know the answer to this one cause that's where I'm losing most of my fish

[@CSwivel]

You are exactly right! I figured this out as well about 20 years ago and I rarely lose a jig bite

[@terrytresemer2864]

Learned the same lesson in the mid 70s. Since then I never jack the fish on any bait. Not so much nowadays but back then I spent the time to sharpen my hooks to a fine point. Then you could take a bait out of the package and it would slide off your thumb nail, no bite to the point !

[@steveroush425]

Good tip Randy that’s how I set as well it’s also just as important to do flipping 1/2 and larger tungsten!

[@JerryMona]

Thanks Randy. I love fishing jigs but am never sure when/how to set the hook. I will try to tame my reflex reactions and do as you suggested. I am wondering if you take the same approach with spotted bass. It seems a lot of times I get a bite and then there is nothing there when I go to set the hook. Also, does the same rule apply when fishing soft plastics such as the Strike King structure bug? I appreciate the info. Keep up the good work.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great video, Randy!!! Thanks for the helpful tips!! Always good to learn how not to lose fish!! Question: What is you go weight on a jig?? I hear 5/16, 3/8 or 1/2 oz. How about water depth?? Thanks for any suggestions. Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@christopherstoner5903]

So bottom line, patience and no monster hooksets. Seems simple enough except I have to fight all my natural instincts!! Just the same, solid advice.

[@3thingsfishing427]

can you do one on the frog hookset too?

[@dangerfield85]

3 Mississippis than set the hook and never stop reeling

[@gen.barnakey__]

Randy, would this hookset technique also apply to Swimjigs?

[@micheledaugherty275]

What size hook comes on your 1/4oz. “ Old School “?

[@davidwilliams1805]

Thanks! 👍

[@dong8307]

Great tip. Is this the way Terry Thomas typically set the hook on a jig?

[@mikecollett8513]

Quality talk today Mr. B. Emphasis on sharp hooks. Good stuff

[@mckeannaegle5407]

i really like this, i feel like my younger generation is caught up with a good hook set. i've never done myself and see that my friends lose a lot more bites than i have.

[@olgeezer1177]

Hey. Do you have a secret link to buy those megabass X 80 jr. Jerkbaits. I can't find any in stock :-)

[@woodydavidson9101]

...I had no idea the actual mechanics involved with that big ole' football head popping the mouth open, but I stopped setting the hook "like a pro" a few years back when that 10-pounder I thought had just inhaled my jig was ACTUALLY a verrrrrrry old tree stump - needless to say my poor Mitchell Spider Rod did not survive that encounter, and as the rod was years discontinued by then, I lost out...I've since changed the way I approach setting the hook, but with the way some of these KZbin influencers jack a jig (Greg Blanchard, Fletcher, Debo), I see now why they lose more than a few on camera...great info Randy..!!

[@ridether1122]

If we hit a 100k subs I will do a big giveaway. fishing rod and etc

[@Edward-ci8yl]

Have came to the same conclusion and just like the local Fisher said angle your hook up on a slight upward bend and your hook up ratio will go up.

[@bradbeemer9825]

You just answered a problem of mine. Thank you

[@josephkyer4868]

Yep

[@GMarshfishing]

Randy, I learned this lesson last summer the hard way in a tournament.

[@cmchatton1680]

Great tip Randy!

[@EvanMorsell]

I want to try this so badly but I fish out of a kayak. Any tips on using this technique when you can't follow the fish around your boat?

[@andybales7318]

Alot of people miss fish, by using braid...the zero shock/give is even worse from a kayak, as I do...can't follow them around, like in a boat...in a kayak, u need to bring them to u...with braid, that can make the hole bigger, resulting in lost fish from a yak...unless u have your drag set perfect...I prefer to use monofilament from my yak, fairly tight drag & rarely lose a fish..just my .02

[@EvanMorsell]

@@andybales7318 thanks for sharing this Andy. I typically throw my jigs on fluoro; if i lose any fish this spring on this technique i'll give mono a shot. Do you set the hook similarly to Randy?

[@andybales7318]

@@EvanMorsell with mono, u need to set the hook like we were always taught on a jig/worm...I tried fluoro a couple times...1 problem I had, was it just randomly broke....I saw a video, where they mentioned when fluoro stretches after being used, it becomes weaker...there's no controlled stretch, like mono..I typically change out my line every month or slightly longer...doing that with fluoro would require a bank loan 😆 u had any random breaks with fluoro? The pros likely change it out weekly, with getting it free..BUT, I've seen many line breaks on some tv bass tourneys & bet fluoro was being used..I can't remember the last time I broke my line on a fish

[@EvanMorsell]

@@andybales7318 could probably count on one hand the number of times i've had fluoro break on me last season. I can't confidently say whether or not it was from my line being frayed or if i hooked a pike or pickerel lol What pound test would you use for flipping heavy cover with mono?

[@andybales7318]

@@EvanMorsell I had it break twice...both on a hookset, and 1 it broke way up from the bait...both were clean cuts, too...really strange...just lost confidence in fluoro after that..For flippin', I'd use 20lb. Sufix Seige.. I typically use 17lb. and usually just slide cast from the yak towards whatever cover at the time....very strong & good abrasion resistance w/low memory...check it out sometime 👍

[@paulconder26]

Exactly. Been doing that since jelly worms.

[@michaelkolbe5963]

Giving me more encouragement by the day these are things I know that are facts .Really good at teaching Randy ! Keep up the good work

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Thx Michael

[@2rockyj]

I have trouble with consistent bites on a jig... Can flip 20 cypress trees and nothing,,Then the next tree one will knock the heck out of it...Cant figure..

[@garywest2250]

....they weren't around the first 20 cypress trees. always be ready.

[@billpatterson6249]

Makes sense.

[@stevew7970]

Forward to about 3:26 and he starts getting to the point and his advise. Not sayin it's good advise. Kinda like 6 min. of why ? Oh yeah, so he can plug the shades he's hawking.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Most people don’t mind watching it because they like to support the channel for the information they’re getting. Not all people just want something for free.

[@jackieparker1847]

I’m going to try that but I’m not sure I can keep from rearing back on em.

[@Pudge4400]

Some of it is just reactionary, like trying not to jump when you're startled. I think it just illustrates the fact that you've always gotta stay focused on the task at hand and try to not let excitement get the better of you. I know...easier said than done!

[@depalebe]

Off the topic but with the last few jig videos I started to think what ever happened to the jig and eel and the fly and rind. I think I still have a few bottles of pork split tail eels.

[@garyboudreau2872]

Good video Anyone who reverses the fish deserves to lose that fish….

[@glenncivale6824]

Good beginners tip!

[@itllkeal]

I use alot of "old" ugly sticks every where from 5'¹" to 7' the most and I alot of rods from eagle claw to cape fear rods. Granted I don't think you'll brake my cape fear but I've landed my biggest fish on my oldest ugly sticks.

[@mikeharris130]

Suggestion for future video: When, and how, to fish a Zoom Centipede.

[@bryanthefishermanbaker4961]

The jig is something I need work on i guess I work it to fast and I will go and throw something else

[@jacobanderson4101]

Someone should tell Tharp and hackney…

[@johnlantz7278]

The place i bass fish is full of big bass when you set the hook on a jig in heavy cover losing more than half of these fish is reality.

[@clay7514]

I’ve seen Rick clunn n some of the other old timers zig zag they’re rod when fighting a fish trying to tire em out, with trebles I guess you’re not as apt to unhook em???

[@bassandtreblefishing]

Hackney, Swindle, Clunn, Thomas, Klein etc... The famous Jig hook set is touted and taught by all the best, and you say the best way to stick a thick jig hook into a bass is a reel set? This is a hard sell my man, I'll try it your way, but i get the feeling there's an amount of force that didn't translate into words here or something. The dont fight the fish's direction though, gold nugget right there.

[@jackstein5486]

Perhaps you were using to big of lin

[@clintperry799]

✅7

[@lennymachowski5660]

fast forward ro 1:00 randy needs to mix up intro. thank at the end and invite to subscribe somewhere else. so monotonous

[@wolverinex4243]

Jig fishing may be a mistake to begin with.

[@garywest2250]

it's only a mistake if you're not throwing one

[@clay7514]

You literally hear pros constantly saying it’s probably the best big fish bait ever.

[@wolverinex4243]

@@clay7514 There's a difference between pros and elites. You can always tell the pros to come at me literally.

[@clay7514]

@@wolverinex4243 😂

[@wolverinex4243]

@@clay7514 Tell them. I'll school them. Easy money.

[@playingwithmytrains5440]

I'm not much of a jig guy. Don't ask me why. Just don't throw them much. I do want to ask you something about your videos. I am noticing you are going back and forth between a couple channels. Can you explain why you are doing this?

[@clay7514]

He has 2 channels, intuitive angling,and the fishing teacher.