Do You Want Bigger Bass? Use Jigs

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If you are dying to make bigger bass your catch of the day then you need jigs. If there is one bass lure that will land that big bass in your boat it is definitely a jig but there are some “jig secrets” you should know.

You will need to decide whether your jig needs a trailer or not. When you use a jig trailer, your jig will have more body and thus appear more lifelike. Bass love to attack prey that’s unsuspecting and that trailer makes the jig look more like prey. In fact, it will look a lot like a crawfish a favorite food of the bass.

The head shape of the jig is very important. There are many different shapes to choose from such as the pointed nose head jig or the football jig to name just a couple. There are all kinds of arguments about different shapes, but at the end of the day, it really is personal choice. The football head is very popular when a trailer is used because it looks so much like a crawfish.

Bass jigs come with and without a weed guard. The jigs used the most usually have a weed guard but to use it successfully you need to trim it back just a little bit, to ensure the bass hooks properly when it bites. It’s a common reason for that “fish that got away” tale, so don’t let it happen to you.

During the spring and fall, using a jig is extremely effective. To effectively use a jig you will need the right equipment, which includes a bait cast reel with a flipping switch built into it, a 7 ½ foot flipping stick and you are ready to go.

If you’ve been fishing bass for awhile you already know there are a few colors that are their favorites on the lure, so make sure you have these colors plus a dozen others that you can work on the jig. Some jigs have rattles, which many bass anglers that use a jig swear by. Try them for yourself. Jigs also come in different weights. 1/4 oz to 1/2 oz are just right unless you have to get through thick brush or the wind is blowing.

If you are going to use a jig you need to get the hook action right. As much as 75% of strikes that don’t land in a catch are because the hook gets set too late. You need to learn the signs. The first little tap on your line is usually the bass fish sucking up the jig; the second tap is when the bass spits it out. A smart angler will set the jig the minute they feel that first tap.

Many anglers don’t want to use a jig because it sounds complicated. It really is not. Once you get the hang of it you’ll be wondering what all the fuss was. It just sounds complicated on paper but it’s the best way to catch bigger bass.

Fishing for bass with a jig is a very effective way of catching those stubborn bass. Go ahead, try those lures, perhaps your favorite spinner, even a Rat-L-Trap, but when those don’t work, it’s time to get the big guns out – your jig. And don’t be afraid to get creative setting up your jig’s trailer. Cast out, slowly letting the line drop. When it reaches the shelf or ledge let it sit there for about a minute, then begin to bring the line in slowly, but add a few small jerky movements. Before you know it you’ll be reeling in bigger bass just because you used a jig.