WORST Rating We Have EVER GIVEN!! - Rate The Bait Pt. 6

In this video the boys and I go through some finesse jigs and give our ratings. Comment below what baits you want us to rate next! Thanks for all the support!
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[@robbogin482]

Boys I’ve been throwing the Kietech jig since 2008!! I showed B-Hite this jig on the FLW western series on the Columbia River!! So it’s no secret out west, maybe 15 years ago✌️✌️ Love the content guys keep it up👊👊

[@andrewhoffman1521]

I hooked 26 fish and landed 24 of them in a 6 hour day on the bitsy bug jig. Ran it on a 7ft medium heavy with 15 lb fluorocarbon. It was the 1/4 oz jig. Just dock flipping a resivour and didn't have a problem

[@predwards8941]

“Ima be straight up with y’all, this jig sucks” that had me just about in tears

[@billreid4597]

Now That's an awesome group of talented STICKS! Great guys , so entertaining and fun to follow. Thanks fellas. Always enjoy seeing you guys together as friends most importantly, and competitors on the water. Continue to push each other, fun to watch.

[@lpbass8369]

I like rate the bait,good stuff mark.Bittsy jig is a go to bait for me and i dont loose fish.Dirty jigs finesse ball head is money.have those two on all year.

[@GordleYxP]

Just binged watch all of these episodes on this series, great stuff!! Keep them coming!

[@commeloa6608]

Bro, while watching this video I remembered I bought 3 Strike Bitsy Bug jigs last year and never fished them. Pull the green pumpkin one out, went down to lake near my house and caught a limit, and a tree limb, on that little 1/4 onze jig in 45 mins. Not well made but gets lots of bites

[@therealestoutdoors]

I catch 25 pound bags on that bitsy bug idk why the hook percentage is so bad for your buddy hahaha I rarely lose smallmouth on the spinning rod braid to fluorocarbon here on Champlain

[@rogerglasco5941]

You guys are crazy. Love the bait rate. I just love the way you guys cut up together. very enjoyable to watch. Keep it up.

[@timsmallwood5747]

I like this series, I like when you guys talk about companies you're not sponsored by and give positive feedback. I feel like these are the same chats you probably have around the bonfire with a beer after a tournament day and its good to see that genuine side of each of you. I'm a tackle collector myself and assume that every one of you guys are also, a man and a fisher man, I know we all like "gear", as much as we can get our hands on, so I am sure it safe to say your garages have all of the competitors baits also and you have opinions on everyone of them. :)

[@Mjones8383]

The keitech jigs are phenomenal jigs, I love the finesse football and the micro jig too. Wish you guys would have kept that out. I've not done it but the northern guys swear by them in St Lawrence River fishing

[@shayneavison9992]

That Butsy bug is my favorite finesse jig for banl fishing ponds. Mostly just because it's easy to bend out when it hangs up. 😅

[@bhfishin]

That keitech jig is the best finesse jig on the market! I’ve caught hundreds of bass on it and it is my favorite jig!

[@farrzmd3038]

Perfect timing. Been starting to dabble in finesse jigs …. Been loving BOSS jigs to get started.

[@yankeebass1]

Good job on the video. Agree on all you thoughts on the jig, My favorite jig is the SK Structure Jig in normal and Baby. I love the Owner 2x hook and have yet to lose a fish on one. I can use it in rock, brush, laydowns, shallow or deep, skip it, swim it, hop it and drag it. just a great all around do everything jig. And as a Co-angler you need a good all around jig.

[@gpharned]

Love the format! Keep it up! Thank you

[@treymorey]

They make a bitsy “flip” jig with a coated hook and a stouter hook for 20¢ more. But I think if I had to choose a non football head finesse jig from Strike King I’d be getting the baby Structure Jig

[@mgmwinz7791]

Y’all should do a series when y’all each pick your favorite brand of a certain bait and explain why you think it’s the best one. Kinda similar to this but a little different

[@nic_harden09]

You can’t when you have sponsors.

[@nic_harden09]

I love Bitsy Bugs. The big one in my picture was on a bitsy bug. 90% + for me.

[@jesseboyden3119]

Props to adrian for admitting he had the bitsy bug in his box 😂😂

[@Stonehorn]

Im sure more people have them than not. They are cheap and they work… sometimes… I can’t remember when I’ve thrown them, but there is definitely a handful in one of my many 3700’s.

[@jesseboyden3119]

@Satansoft lol man just say u like em and keep some in the boat 🤣 u don't gotta lie

[@bigmouthbrice]

Great video! Looking forward to see y'all smash them on Caney Creek and Bussey!

[@lowspeedhighdrag566]

Love this series. Thumbs up every time.

[@paulosborne969]

DC is eating in every one of these videos. Love these videos

[@dellsdiy]

you guys always make me laugh...great work!

[@Matt-dj3tc]

If your losing bass on the bitsy bug it’s use. I don’t lose em at all . I’ve recently started using the missle baits small one and enjoy those also

[@Ringtail273]

I would love to hear y’all talk about jig styles you actually fish with and the fine details around it. I struggle with jig fishing

[@Mjones8383]

War Eagle ball jig is great too, plus they come in 2 packs for 7 bucks

[@johns3292]

"Rate the bait" sometimes becomes "Hate the bait"...love it Jr.

[@G8JONNY]

I’m a bitsy bug guy I do have to pay for my baits and you can’t beat the price it’s under $2 a jig I’m mostly a smallmouth creek fishermen I throw it on a ultralight with a jr crack and crawl and I honestly caught my PB on one I love them

[@joelfrederick859]

Same. I let my son throw it on his zebco.

[@Stonehorn]

I fished Keitech jigs almost exclusively this year. Them and Zman micro finesse jigs.They cost a lot, but they always do what I want. I do love tungsten heads, they behave exactly the way I expect. I dominated tournaments in august around our province this summer with an array of Keitech’s. The model 2 football is a champ, the mono spin got me bites when other jigs weren’t. But, the Zman ShroomZ micro finesse on bfs got me a win on a day where the bay and river went dead. 50 boats, only 8 of us brought in limits the second day, where 44 had the day before. It was like someone threw a switch on the ottawa river. It just died. That micro finesse jig got me 9, and I was able to cull two early fish. It wasn’t a masterful performance, but 12lb2oz was good enough to get over the day one leader, who came in with 2 fish and ended 12th.

[@daverieck1335]

I like the different views that each one of you give for all of the baits. I like the War Eagle Heavy Finesse. I also like the Chompers brush jig in 3/8 when I want to use a small jig.

[@keithpinkerton2933]

Love this series. Guess I know why I don't have any bitsy bugs

[@russb296]

Curious on what you guys think about the D&L Advantage jig which is a favorite of mine...Although I wish the line tie was parallel instead of perpendicular....(not the Baby Advantage which has a shorter hook limiting the "bite")

[@bugshunts2146]

This is my first time watching y’all’s vids but the dude eating the snacks is hilarious

[@jasonpadgett9615]

Love the series! But guys you can make any jig weedless with a small piece of the tip off of a finesse worm and glad you didn’t mention my jig lol.

[@jordanbyates]

10:50 DC is so naturally funny, dude.

[@colbylivingston4319]

Dude these are gold boys .

[@petecook1611]

On these rate the bait after your done u need to ask what is everyone's #1 jig or whichever bait your rating. Other than that good stuff bro!

[@thedadbodangler7784]

Love me some Beastcoast jigs. Don't know if I've fished better.

[@ghostofzefo9073]

Out of that lineup,I’d take the Ballin’ Out jig 10 times out of 10. And to clear up your confusion on that particular jig,it’s a Gamakatsu hook,not a Mustad. I threw that jig for years before switching to the War Eagle heavy cover finesse jig because I prefer a horizontal line tie as well as the fact that you get 2 per pack for nearly the same price as G’s jig. But again,the Buckeye is an exceptional jig.

[@justinbuckles120]

Would love to see one on buzzbaits. Awesome video and great breakdowns as always.

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

You can tell DC is from the crib. He always eating snacks. My dude!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Shawn_Lai]

J wheels be whippin ass throwing those water gremlin lead weights and no tungsten 🤣

[@warrenbasinger2066]

That strike king bitsy bug is slept on, but those are secrets I’m not sure I ain’t willing to share. Great video!

[@joelfrederick859]

Facts. Called a hook sharpener. Caught 3 nice bass in 45 minutes this morning. The bleeding jug is best. 1.78 at Walmart . 8.5/10

[@deathtodiablo7402]

I caught a 12.05 on one and 100 plus over 4 pounds you might use three or four jigs in a tournament day but it’s still a better deal than breaking off on one high dollar jig

[@douggrant272]

Adrian with the slam on MDJ's fishin' week. Dayum, that was harsh😆

[@robertwilliamson6958]

My favorite jigs are the ones I make! I get everything I want in a jig. Light wire or heavy wire, big, small, hand tied skirts exactly the way I want em, 60 degree-in line line tie on my ball head jigs because a 90 sucks. And different head shapes for different purposes! It’s a wonderful rabbit hole! Haha.

[@davidcrump2348]

I always take some scissors and trim the weed guards at an angle . The back few strands should still be full length and the front strands should be a little shorter(shortest).

[@kennethhicks6755]

DC trying not to make noise with the snacks...☠️☠️

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great series

[@dillonpersful783]

Love that DC is always eating

[@WestCoastChris138]

I’ll give y’all a nugget…….when it comes to a finnese jig……..two best finesse jigs on the market are the bass union finesse jig with a gamakatsu hook or the beast coast baby dozer finesse jig, hands down, best out there!!

[@Gabbrrys]

Would love to see you guys do a lil fishing challenge with baits you guy have barley used or don’t know how to use or ever used. Rate it when you catch something. Appreciate the uploads

[@tommyschultz5192]

All good comments about the jigs, I used to pour and sell not only the shakey heads but also made finesse jigs. I personally like a 90 degree flat eye hook from Mustad. 3/16 and 1/4 oz. 4/0 and 5/0 hooks. My company was called Tommyheadjigs. I really liked the flat eye hooks due to the fact everything from the reel to the curve of the hook is in a straight line, which makes the hook penetrate the roof of the mouth. when setting most other jigs the hook has a tendency of turning, no matter how you set the hook. Alot of research went into this fact. Another factor with a 90 degree flat eye hook on a ball head compared to other eye hooks is the jig has a tendency of sitting at a 45 degree angle which most crayfish sit at in a defensive position, but then again your all professionals, and know more on how things work than I do keep up the great work and if any of you wanted to test drive a jig let me know. When I get back from Alaska, I could send you some for free. just food for thought, I'm from Georgia.

[@MrNikob84]

I'd love to see buzz baits, hard plastic swimbaits, and best pond lures

[@lukeandsamoutdoors1986]

Dc that’s a bad lil dude dang😂

[@CHASIN_A_BASS]

DC is my thoughts out loud😂

[@RamheadWOW]

I would love to see what yall throw this lures on it would be fun if yall fish with the same reel and rod actions and ratios

[@crankintanks2092]

Great video

[@tonyparsley641]

Hey B, man, I need to show bloopers of the rod breaking up

[@hookedwithsnook]

DC always eating😂😂

[@tryptaman4315]

Keitech hooks are thin, but I have yet to find a hook that penetrates better. I use their tungsten ball heads for small swimbaits, barely set the hook and I have to use pliers every time

[@dustinwalker8152]

4 best finesse jigs: Picasso little spotty, Evergreen IR, Nishine finesse cover and OSP hunts jig.

[@steventhomas8338]

Good info do another one on jigs for pitching wood thanks

[@CompulsiveEDC]

DC forever snacking!

[@matthewnakaishi458]

Wheeler your wrong, that jig is so good... haha you are one of my favorite fishers tho.

[@seanyoung2073]

Best fishing show on KZbin

[@tonyparsley641]

Hey B-Man, tell him I need to go back to old school. I want to see what they used before they became pros. That would be something everybody would like to see.

[@MichaelGile19]

A little super glue at the base of the weed gaurd will stiffen it up quite a bit without getting in the way of your hook point.

[@lanekennedyfishing2050]

Not even lying, I have seen a jet flea come through fishing a $100,000 big bass tournament in East Texas and start fishing off the back of it in 2’ of water! Lol that was my same reaction!

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

Aside from the skirt collar, war eagle heavy finesse is my favorite jig.

[@johnnysaechao6218]

Nothing beats a keitech finesse jig.. my all time favorite

[@johnm2617]

I live in the northeast! Alot of small shallow lakes ! 8lb gamma copolomere line * 1/8 ounce homemade jig ! And do very well * and dont miss many * 95% catch rate ! I'll even throw a 1/16 ounce jig ! That's a killer also *

[@joshsiock3813]

the picasso tungsten little Spotty is my fav ball head finess jig

[@nick1985fjb]

Chatterbaits, homemade ones up to the jackhammer. Bladebaits aswell

[@daltybell]

I've had good success with the Ballin' Out jig.

[@prestonbonner2456]

Love the show. I'm a spinnerbait junkie. Rate some spinnerbaits!

[@ProKr3w]

Molix Kento jig.. you're welcome :)

[@eagleeye9549]

I have been bass fishing for over 30 years, and I have always used 6 or 8 lb ... This is the first year I have used 12lb test. Lol

[@boomboomoutdoors3165]

What oil did he say, haha, DC so crazy!

[@dougmccullah6626]

Three of my most favorite fishermen are on there and you’re number one just enjoy listening to you talk you got so much knowledge I appreciate you and the other guys too. They’re great.

[@catchofthedave8681]

Jacob can't notice the feel difference in tungsten and lead because of those Duckett rods LOL

[@mitchgreen827]

I just bought 3 of them off of marketplace and I will second this comment!

[@gregstabryla9945]

Agree with Wheeler, you can always cut down the weed guard. Like the vertical tie though. Hand tied skirts with live rubber is the stuff.

[@manuelcorrales5127]

Need to check out evergreen ir finesse jig 🔥👌🏽

[@paulb4715]

Cheetos Thumbs Up! =>DC..love it! Keep it up!

[@bstanfishing]

I love part 6

[@garlingoins2988]

Where do u rate a ekins jig I throw them when I can find them locally in retail stores. They hang up pretty bad, but I seem to get more bites on rocks. Another thing the hooks bend quite a bit more than others.

[@brandonhendrickson5916]

DC always munchin on something 😂

[@chrislawson2103]

I wanna see those 8-10/10's come on man lol

[@jayzilla484]

They don’t want to give up the juice. 😢

[@daslows2k145]

I’d say the mike iaconelli jig, is the 1 up for the Kitech jig. Bigger hook and still the same everything.

[@nathandowney813]

Let's rate a secret jig, c'mon man! Let's see some real secret baits!

[@HeavenlySnipez]

You guys really need to throw the best finesse jig - the Tight Rope Firework jig - thing is THE DEAL for finesse jigs.

[@ericneedham3136]

I would love to see some glide baits on "Rate the Bait"

[@CHASIN_A_BASS]

I got put on those kitech jigs. Guy in my club had a lifetime 20% off hahaha

[@peytonfitzgerald8414]

Should definitely do a SwimJig rating or dropshot worms

[@joebuda7900]

LOOK AT DC.., HES ALWAYS JAMMIN CHEETO'S IN HIS FACE!! COME ON MDJ.., GET THAT BOY ON A PROGRAM !! LOLOL U GUYS ROCK!

[@user-xm8rf6ik7b]

Sitting around an okonite spool 👌

[@AirMcNair23]

@MDJ, if yall like the Keitech look into the beast coast lil magnum or any of their tungsten jigs. great hook, great hand tied skirt and ton of colors.

[@hunterbigwood4556]

BUT the bitsy FLIP, little better skirt, weedguard, hook, is a pretty good jig. He will confirmed capture one.

[@DFWdarin]

Could you rate the bait on a cover scat, and soft plastics commonly fished weightless please, (excluding senko shape baits) pleaseeeee 🕵️

[@dgroves85]

Tungsten vs lead? JW asked a good question. Does tungsten really give better feedback. IMO yes it does. To me tungsten is very clear feedback where lead is like sluggish sorta feeling. Like high pitch vs low pitch in sound sorta