What I WISH Someone Would've Told Me About JIG FISHING

[@oneshoeless]

Three years ago I didn't even know how to fish a jig. Last week I was loading my 6 rods... 1 spinner and 5 jigs. They were all a little different type jigs, but still... needed to change it up LOL. Most of that is due to watching your channel and a couple of others. Appreciate the tips.

[@JDNasty]

Good Info! Going out there this weekend! Wish me luck!

[@kasonf2176]

Second jig video saying if you want to learn, don’t bring other options, just bring the jig. Funny cause I started doing that yesterday prior to hearing that tip from anyone. Glad to know I’m on the right track because I’m not stopping until I learn that bait once and for all Thanks for always posting such straight forward videos. I get a lot out of them for sure!

[@anthonycooper4351]

Just wanted to let you know that I couldn't My bass on that jig from watching your KZbin channel.Thank you for the tips it.Help me a lot , keep up the good work

[@96vmm]

Yesterday I watched this video because I was not confident fishing with jigs, today I caught my first bass with a jig. Thanks for your work!

[@petemoore8923]

I did the same thing today.

[@Brunnen_Gee]

0:50 Yep, I'm one of those. I've thrown the heck out of them over the years, followed every tips and tricks video, and still not a single bite on a jig. I have one tied on right now that I plan on throwing this weekend. I have tons of those Bitsy Bugs! I tend to fish lighter gear, so smaller things like that are what I gravitate towards. (And they're cheap, I'm cheap, so it works out for me.)

[@jasonromo4416]

I have yet to catch anything on a jig, but I feel that after this video, this is my year. Thanks T!

[@bruceesterline3170]

Try letting your jig lay still once you cast it and slowly drag your jig. I use this method in the winter and catch base. It will also work year round when the bite is tough. It's called slow roll.

[@therealkosmora229]

They use too just smack a jig a few years ago but it seems like it hasn't been doing the trick lately for me

[@bruceesterline3170]

Don't forget the worm it catches fish year round I never go without a worm tied on if my jig bite slows I pick up my worm rod and catch fish.

[@brejones3646]

the best bass fishing channel out there thanks for all you do to help us new anglers out.

[@MarshallShort]

I love jigs...I usually have 2 tied on. I won a kayak tournament in November using one. Only 3 of us caught a fish that day.

[@Suhdude13]

Bro that explains me perfectly. I’ve never caught a fish on a jig. I have no idea what to do with a jig. ZERO confidence on it. Maybe cuz I fish ponds with a lot of grass and vegetation.

[@rolandbarnes1126]

I've not had any luck with a jig..I do with chatterbait tho

[@ncaa12cfb92]

You just have to be patient

[@joegrande4848]

The only way to get better with a lure is use it. Example say you fish from March until November which is 9 months. 1. Pick 2 lures you struggle with. 2. Figure out the amount of time you plan to fish say it's for 2 hours use a swim jig 1 hour, then a football head jig for 1 hour. 3. Use the swim jig 1 hour use the timer on your phone. Bring just 2 rods tie the swim jig an football head. 4. You can drag a football head on the bottom. Let it sit 3 to 5 second gently tap handle a few times. 6. Alternate how long to pause you may luck out with 5 seconds or maybe 3. 7 you figure out how to retrieve an work a lure go by temperature an current watch for birds boils an bait. 8 if there's no birds or boils Eddie's a gentle swirl in the midpoint current. If it's hot use a slower or moderate retrieve with longer pauses start with 7 seconds to 8 seconds. 9. Yoyo the football head a 3 parts yoyo. Start at 9 o'clock position slightly raise rod tip pause 1 to 2 seconds then a slight raise again after 1 to 2 second pause as you yoyo lure then end yoyo retrieve at no higher than 10 o'clock. You can do the same with a swim jig. Try yo-yo technique after a few seconds moderate retrieve depending on how far you cast it out if u cast a short distance moderate retrieve for 6 seconds with a subtle jerk to the rod giving a darting action. Pause let it sink to the bottom stay in 1 spot pause then tap the handle of the rod. Stay in that spot say if 5 second pause got no feed back try 3 seconds. Then try the 3 parts yoyo technique at 9 o'clock let fall 1 second raise rod tip again let sink 1 second then finally raise rod tip up to 10 o'clock position. Try this at least 3 to 5 times if no luck try retrieve fast or slow 6 seconds. Pause let it fall 2 to 3 seconds then continue retrieve back to you. Mix up retrieve an pauses

[@taylordezotelle2043]

A pond with lots of grass and vegetation is the perfect place for a jig

[@Suhdude13]

@@joegrande4848 bro. Jesus Christ you just gave me a seminar on jig fishing. I APPRECIATE YOU THANK YOU DUDE 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@forrhs8430]

WOW...amazing. I also heard, like any technique, to be a better at jig fishing, go out on the water and ONLY THROW jigs the whole time, even if fish aren't caught it helps getting more comfortable fishing them. The color and trailer advice is PERFECTY to know, thanks.

[@miltonalbright1606]

Hay man I really like your shows I am a old dog back in the flasher day I am 78 who says you can’t teach a old dog new tricks well you can this one I will a sure you this old dog will starting this spring god bless Milton

[@zionkid420]

Great video. Quick, detailed, & couldn't agree more with the points. Also think the Itsy Bitsy or Bitsy Mini or whatever they are calling the smaller size now should probably be every anglers first jig. It's a versatile head shape, readily available in most stores, low cost, and gets bit. I was blessed to be taught to fish a jig by some of the literal best and the first thing they taught me was give yourself no option... Go out with a rod and a pocket full of jigs and just commit & never stop making adjustments till it clicks. When it clicks... Repeat. All the time you spent making the adjustments then becomes your testing data and knowledge from which to draw the improvements and tweaks you will need to take what works for you and apply it to all the other jig shapes, formats, & situations.

[@A_plusFishing]

I have recently started fishing a jig regularly an have got so many tips from ur content just caught my PB here in Illinois at 5lbs on the money!! Thanks for all the tips

[@meganely670]

Gaining confidence is kind of key I catch stuff on little lures now I'm expanding my things I'm using.

[@ZYZLIGamehouse]

This man speak real, 100% truths, I am 100% support him. All the point he mentioned, is the key.

[@Alc.rk4]

I love fishing jigs. My recommendation is a booyah finance ball head style jig. I don’t like pointy style heads or football style because I feel like they dig in grass too much. My favorite trailer is a yum Christie craw. 3 reasons: cheap, durable, and color choice. Thanks 👍

[@RichieDagger]

Easily one of the best fishing YT channels right now. Great videos

[@bigskip56]

Thanks for this video. I am one of those guys you referenced. Will definitely work on learning and using a jig more. Thanks!

[@johndrx165]

Great tips. Took me a while to get confidence in jigs. Just caught a 21" 5.58 pound smallie on one with a Super Chunk Jr. on it this week.

[@MrHabitat009]

Damn dude hell yeah

[@sikamoreify]

This is the exact video I needed. I literally know people who destroy with the jig and I just can't get bit on it. Everything about what I do with it on the retrieve seems like it should get bit but it just doesn't. Thanks!

[@sliknix3165]

Another great video… You create the BEST fishing videos on KZbin!

[@michaelloucks4448]

Man Tyler look at the smile on your face when you talk about fishing. Good for you bro that's awesome I can tell how happy you are teaching us. Good job bro as always. Tyler I've said this before your definitely very talented angler. God bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike from Missouri. Ps you can't go wrong with green pumpkin blue, black n blue, Tyler I use a lot of brown n black amber , black n chartreuse because I live in Missouri.

[@matthewotis3594]

The jig is my go to but I did blister some smallies and largemouth on my blades last night. 😊

[@darthjarjar7275]

A jig has been my go 2 for years, best bait on the market hands down, just don't overthink it 🤣

[@PeregrineFirearms]

I just started kayak bass fishing last spring 2022…I threw a jig every time I went out to learn it. AND, it’s my favorite lure! I catch bass every single time I throw one! And I only use 3/8 or 1/2 ounce. Western NY cold, clear, muddy, color, it doesn’t matter! The bass eat it!

[@phils6733]

Excited to see this 1, this video is for me I have like 6 jigs in my small boat and never tie them up cause I never had luck with them, I know your videos are always the best so I’ll thank you before I even see it Thanks buddy you took away my bobber and real nightcrawler style fishing and taught me to fish with so much other stuff 3 years ago…in that time I loved fishing so much decided to get me a small boat and love it even more. Thanks

[@brian7010]

Just started fishing a few weeks ago, and this video has been super helpful. I picked one up, when I assembled my tackle box, but this has given me a reason to be excited to cast it out. Gave this channel a sub too. Looking forward to more. Thanks boss

[@DonaldMurf]

I just started fishing a few weeks ago too. I've gone here and there in the past, but I didn't know half of what the heck is going on at the end of my line. I'm trying to learn some different setups on my line. Bobber, split shot, hook with worm is getting me small blue gill near the shore if I spot them ahead of time. I have a small mino with a split shot. I get bites, but it gets caught up in weeds a lot. I just got a few frogs to try out and some plastic worms that have 2 weedless hooks already on them. Today I ordered a pack of jigs with some trails. Hopefully some of those things start getting me more bites and I can start getting a better sense of what makes fish attack and how to hook them. Good luck out there.

[@ballzybaits4414]

Bitsy Bug is my go-to jig. love that thing. I just retie the skirts to my liking.

[@kevincampbell5357]

Yes I definitely agree that one is my confidence and go to jig

[@MikeM.31]

Agreed, argutively the best jig on the market.

[@3604x4]

Definitely my go to also.

[@buzzed0nbeer21]

He’s spot on. A good rule is the heavier the jig the longer the rod with a fast reel. I never had confidence in a jig, I threw ALOT of Texas rigs…..fish it the exact same. Black and blue jig with a black Chunk jr trailer will get your confidence first time out. On the Susquehanna we even throw some white/chartreuse chatter bait.

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

About 4 weeks ago I started leaning into learning jigs, swimming and pitching. It’s been a ton of fun!

[@Trophy_Tracker_Nick]

Just caught a 1.5 pounder today. It was my first fish on a jig. Kept using the jig this past week and it finally paid off

[@majorwayne9866]

I agree but would like to add one thing. When fishing faster moving lures such as a crank bait, have a jig ready & if you catch or miss a fish, stop, grab that jig & fish that area out. In tournaments, that’s usually where my bigger fish come from. You are 100% right, you have to have confidence which comes from using it. In my younger days, I spent $$ on colors before I considered style, size & action where color should be the last thing. Oh, one other thing to add: If your are has a lot of wood & down trees, football heads are not ideal. The head get wedged in the Y’s or forks in branches etc…

[@casey360360]

brown/orange and and crystal black is my go too in Western Washington. NEVER fails. I like Arkie Lures brand.

[@richardwood1316]

Thanks Ty. You covered everything I needed to know. BITSY bug and Zoom Chunks and I might throw it on my spinning rod!!!!

[@weeman782]

It's easy Take 1 rod and a hand full of jigs and nothing else Throw it till u catch one That's what I did and now that's all I like throwing

[@scottkidder8631]

I have been fishing for nearly half a century, I have yet to catch a bass on a jig. I tried and tried, at $5 a pop losing 5 a trip I gave up....for awhile. This year I figured I quit basically because of the cost and started looking around. I make my own soft plastics and I make $1k worth of plastics with about $100 and put those thoughts into jigs. Last week I went looking for supplies to make my own, I spent $140 and got the supplies to make 140 jigs. Seriously! If the cost is just annoying MAKE YOUR OWN! So much cheaper and this year I can lose as many as I want :D I just need to wait until the 30 inch thick ice melts.

[@scottkidder8631]

UPDATE: Ice has been off the lakes for 10 days, I took the first jig I ever made myself and on the first cast...3 pounder.

[@gr8tfishgr8tfish99]

I find this funny, watch fishing shows from like 30 years ago, if you could just pick one bait what would it be? A jig. Can fish or swim a jig, versatile, would work any time of year under any conditions. Denny Brauer won a classic on this bait.

[@justinlogan869]

Took me awhile to really learn the ins and outs of a jig but damn man when you finally figure it out, it really is a top tier lure.

[@dougp8345]

One of my go to's is the bitsy bug or finesse jigs! Especially on pressured waters.

[@johnmacdonald332]

the ol bitsy bug!!! i started on these too! 3/16s weight was the smallest i could get for $4. added a creature and caught 11 bass first day maybe 4 hours of fishing. cant go wrong with the bitsy bug i think especially on a budget.

[@watsonrk1]

I can confirm.. you won't learn a bait unless you fish it ALOT! And once you get it down, you'll pick it up often because it works. Keeping it in your hand... great info for any bait you really want to master!

[@spunkmeyerk6660]

I have caught 1 bass on a jig. I have left probably 10 of them in snags though.

[@trppriest]

Ty so much. I’m wanting to move from just rubber at this point. And this definitely gives me confidence.

[@DKRGaming]

I started off on jigs and I've loved them ever since

[@knine8154]

Never have done very good with jigs, gonna try again with these tips now. Thanks

[@joebee1459]

Completely agree with this video. I couldn't get bit on Flippin jigs when I first started. What helped me gain confidence was using a 1/4oz swim jig. Casting it up shallow, hopping it a couple times then swimming it back. Was all downhill after that.

[@weird1ish]

I love fishing with a jig! Thanks for a great jig video.

[@christopherroyer7635]

The bitsy bug is soooooo good!!

[@fishingwithtimjr8538]

The jig has been my favorite lure for 3 years it’s my favorite!

[@Captain_Kdawg]

I don’t have the confidence in a jig but going out tomorrow and gonna try and catch a fish on one! Nice video

[@rapiersister5032]

Love the Bitsy Bug. First jig I ever caught a bass on.

[@jessespivey7041]

I have more confidence fishing a jig than anything else. My go to is Talon BillyMac Jig or Talon Yuugyo Swim Jigs. When I first started bass fishing I had the fever and went crazy with color selection lol. As time went on I realized that I was only using those 3 colors. Especially a white or white/chartreuse swim jig. Something about that color just gets bit here in Southeast Texas. These videos that you have put out are top notch and very informative. Could definitely save the next guy or gal with the fever some money if they take in this information.

[@marcolson4493]

You have good skills in communication . Good talk.

[@LesterWayneDobos]

when I used them majority conditions weren't favorable confidence disappointed. however most memorable moment was with black/blue jig early morning first cast. Haven't tried trailer thanks for video sub'd

[@_Lt__Dan_]

I learned on micro finesse jigs on my bfs then went up to full size jigs. i have a dedicated jig box now cuz once you feel that jig bite, there really is nothing that beats a jig bite

[@iFkNFrankie]

Facts. I have so many jigs but have never caught a single bass on em.

[@kennethhromcik8144]

Great video with great tips. I’ve also found out the a 4” stick worm or TRD as a trailer works very well. Godspeed

[@trickofthetrades]

I didn't pick up jigs until u started watching you so I'm pretty new to it. I've only caught 2 fish so far but I'm learning matching conditions with colors

[@michaelsheppard4227]

When I was taught to fish it was 70% finesse. So when I tried a jig it was a bit weird to me. I started with a half ounce flat top jig from buckeye flipping brush pre spawn. I eventually figured out the flat top was a horrible option for brush but man did it work. I lost so many jigs but I caught so so many huge bass that spring. Needless to say I was addicted. It made it more difficult for me to use finesse jigs. I still catch myself wanting to use full skirts, bigger trailers even though I know I need to be throwing a finesse jig.

[@JS-oy6nn]

I love those keitech version 2 tungsten jigs with paca chunk. Hop, drag, swim I do everything with that jig

[@TackleBass247]

Wow!!! Very helpful video!! I use the bitsy bug jig as well. I’m very new to them but the tips you gave will help me the next time I go out fishing. Thank you!!

[@basharyassin7091]

I use pumpkin color braided 50 lb line, Will that scare fish away, The water is super clear in Michigan You can easily see 7 to 10 ft under the water.

[@pat632]

Thanks for sharing mate and greetings from the Netherlands and bless you, Pat. 👊🏼🎣👍🏼🎣🤘🏼🎣🇳🇱

[@rayabel1116]

yourvids are the best....what you doin these days? still fishin?still videoin? thanks!

[@wallacewhite9830]

All the bass i caught last year were on a swim jig or a bitsy jig and i was swimming it. This year so far i have only caught 1 bass 2lbs and it was on a ribbit toad.

[@NormNewsome-qh6zs]

Great video.. I use the bitzybug and the bitzyflip and the bass love em

[@colbyb24]

I’ll have to force myself to throw them again. I’m exactly this guy, I’ve never had luck on a jig so I was always like what’s the hype about. Think I’m going to try a swim jig first since I have more confidence and fun with moving baits

[@idahofishgamer3560]

Black and blue jig with pband j strike king rage craw no rattle

[@Hickology]

I was about 16, never fished anything other than a Texas rig trick worm. I went to the local tackle shop on TN river. Guy told me to try a black and blue jig with a blue chunk trailer. Tied it on and went to the dam. First cast, trying to figure out what’s rock and what’s a bite. I’m reeling back in and at the bank I had a 5lb bass spit my jig, I guess he was on it the whole time. That was 13 years ago and I’ve not set it down since 😅

[@joelbuff3254]

The best advice on jig fishing- buy a dozen bitsy jigs in all colors. Fish them slow, fast or in between. The fish catchingest jig I’ve ever used, bar none. Go get em, go throw em, start catching em.

[@jimouimette1654]

Tie on an arkie, fish it for 100’s of hours and nothing else. Just keep throwing it. When you’re tired of getting skunked, fish it a little longer. It is my absolute go to now.

[@Dontatmebr0]

I strictly use swim jigs with a paddle tail trailer. I catch at least 3 bass every time I go. This is for pond fishing.

[@Unspoke]

My biggest bass so far came on a micro jig (1/8 green pumpkin chartreuse) that was spooled up on a 8lbs spinning rod. Jig fishing is great, because I know that bass will bite it when almost nothing else works. The only thing that will beat a jig consistently day-in and day-out is live bait.

[@Tabossco]

Yep I agree I use black or white no sense in all these fancy colors

[@naphtali1237]

Old guy at my church said the same about fishing one lure all the time. Get acquainted with it, learn it and master it. It's your tool. Same goes for any lure he said. Stick with it for a whole season. Don't give yourself any other option and watch what happens. The itsy is fantastic.. Too often the big jig on the shelves catches me more than the bass.

[@dem0nchild610]

That bitsy bug is the first jig I caught a bass on and it was my personal best until about a week ago

[@GrumpyGillsFishing]

I can catch ‘em all day on jigs. My no confidence bait is the chatterbait. I threw one all day yesterday and got nothing. Same story everytime I use one. Never caught nothin on a chatterbait.

[@Nate_Higgins]

Good advice. I'm really wanting to try swim jigs in my upcoming kayak derby on Beaver. I've never used one but I just have a feeling.

[@Big_Doink]

Swimjigs are goated.

[@zakariahussainanwarhasson4577]

nice video .. but i need to ask about light jig head to cast further for shore fishing at windy day if possible add more weight to the jighead ? and how we do that (i'm new with soft bait)

[@edkelly145]

Caught 17 bass yesterday fishing only a jig...green pumpkin color.

[@deadpanfish]

Agree with pretty much everything you said here. Nice work. I was hesitant to use jigs and went all in last year with notable success. Starting light and working up... Doing the same with chatter bait this year and didn't realize it but had been doing the same thing with swim baits too.

[@mattdbridges]

im getting on a jig!!! thanks for the video, great info!

[@briananderson8185]

Salt water fishing jigs rule. I have so much confidence in a jig that I can can catch with them when nothing is lose works-- I think it’s all a confidence thing. I just wish I could catch on everything else!!! In

[@chrisgacia17]

Great video. I rarely fish those style jigs but now I wanna give them a chance. I think after watching this, I realized I just didn’t give it the time and I never used trailers 😖. This bait is so versatile I can’t wait to throw out multiple casts until I get some

[@thetrink9759]

Great video! Thank u for breaking it all down

[@jimboyko2854]

You’ll need to explain where and what time of the season for jig fishing to better in hence your video presentation.

[@TackleBass247]

Can you put these on any size swim jig? Also, what Diane finesse jig and shakey head jig? If you wouldn’t mind helping me with this I would really appreciate it. Thank you!!

[@Nubenhoofer]

Bitsy bugs should be in EVERY smallmouth bass fisherman's arsenal. Try fishing one with a TUBE as the trailer in the river for smallmouth! THIS ABSOLUTELY MURDERS. I like to use a black and blue, or green pumpkin jig paired with a smoke/purple fleck bitsy tube, bps tender tube, or dry creek outfitters 3 ½" creek tube. My theory is it looks like a molting crayfish, which smallies absolutely CANNOT resist.

[@jasoncampbell8797]

My favorite color jigs are black and blue and green pumpkin. I paused the video to see if I could guess the third color and I said white. I hit play and he said white. I used to love bass fishing with jigs but I started crappie fishing and I rarely bass fish anymore.

[@waytooslow]

Jig and pig. My fav

[@stevenwilliams5459]

My goal this year is to learn how to jig fish. Great info.

[@tommygunnz7154]

Black and blue best jig out there

[@niccolobarbero2812]

great video and suggestions! thanks for that

[@funnyturtles8954]

I use a chartreuse weighted swim minnow. It’s the only thing I catch bass on. Any good baits for ponds?

[@bryanblackstock241]

Never fished them as a younger man.. But now I will not put it down... There is always one or two tied on my rods now..

[@Jimbo_Conn]

What's wrong with fishing a 3/4ths on a spinning rod? I do it all the time

[@toddhansen8831]

Been bass fishing since the early eighties if I could pick only one lure to catch bass it would be a jig I fish it year around and all ways catch fish best bass bait of all time santons rattling bass jig

[@irmollaar]

tip #1 is huge. the heavier jigs are pretty big and you will definitely catch more on a smaller one