2025 BUYER'S GUIDE! Jig Fishing For Bass: Best Jigs, Trailers, and Equipment!

Today begins our 2025 Buyer's Guide series! There will be new videos every day, 7 days a week, for the next few weeks! Today's video is all about jig fishing. These are the best swim jigs, flipping jigs, football jigs and micro jigs from around the bass fishing industry! We're exploring how head shapes and hook sizes impact the baits. We're also covering our favorite jig trailers by style, as well as the rods we rely on to fish them effectively.

Jig fishing is a core bass fishing technique. If you're not comfortable catching bass with jigs, you still have room to grow as an angler. Luckily, the technique is simple! You don't need every jig style, typically one or two jigs will cover all the situations you'll face on your lake. Once you've chosen those, pair with the appropriate trailer options, and you're ready to start catching fish!

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs and trailers we discussed in the video. We've included our favorites sizes and colors for each category, as well as the rods we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

BEAST COAST JIG...

•Beast Coast Sniper Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/4gFj0yq

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

Colors: MB Sexy Melon, Dirt Bag

FLIPPING JIGS...

•No Jack Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 5/8 oz

Color: Hematoma, Molting Craw, The Go To

•Weekender Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/48JxMDG

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: The Go To, Okeechobee 420, Super Matt Brown

FINESSE FOOTBALL AND FINESSE JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, Alabama Craw

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw

MICRO JIGS...

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin Black, Matte Black Brown

•MissileJigs Micro Football Jig: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Size: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Dill Pickle

SWIM JIGS...

Jig– MissileBaits Mini Swim Jig (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill

Trailer– Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, 309

Jig– Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

Trailer– Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

Jig– California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

Trailer– River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Shamrock Shad, PB Red

PITCHING AND FLIPPING JIG TRAILERS...

•Xzone Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Sizes: 4" and 3.25"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

FOOTBALL, FINESSE, AND MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purp Cop Flake

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

•Damiki 4" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple

HULA GRUBS...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple And Copper

•Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk, Cinnamon Black Purple

HIGH END JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

ALL AROUND JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (HG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FINESSE FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Line– Sunline Super FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Fishing Line Explained! Save Money By Avoiding Costly Mistakes!

Which fishing line should you be using? From Monofilament to Copolymer, Fluorocarbon to Braid, we're covering all the different lines and explaining the advantages of each! Let's start simple for beginner anglers then dive in deep for advanced anglers!

Who makes the best fishing line? Let's find out! The majority of line failures are a direct result of mistakes in line selection. Each style of line has benefits. Monofilament is inexpensive, strong, and easy to use. Fluorocarbon has incredible abrasion resistance and is nearly clear in the water. Braided line provides power in an incredibly thin package. While all of these lines have amazing benefits, each also provides challenges that need to be overcome. Understanding which line to throw for different techniques will improve your overall fishing experience!

Below you'll find links to the exact line Matt discussed in the video. We've separated them into different categories, based on price. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

CONNECTION KNOT VIDEO...

5 Knots You Need To Know!: https://youtu.be/MYzIKg4sPWU

AFFORDABLE FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

•Sunline Model FC: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

•Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

MAIN FLUOROCARBON LINES...

•Seaguar InvizX: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

•Sunline Super FCSniper: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

•Seaguar Tatsu: https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

NICHE FLUOROCARBON LIENS...

•Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

•Sunline Big Bait FC: https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

•Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MONOFILAMENT LINE...

•Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

•Maxima Ultragreen: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

COPOLYMER LINE...

•Sufix Defcon: https://bit.ly/3KGwG1H

BUDGET BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Spectra: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

•Seaguar Tact X: https://bit.ly/4eV8UJz

MAIN BRAIDED LINE...

•Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

NICHE BRAIDED LINE...

•Sufix 131 Braid: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

•Sunline Almight (Sinking): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

•Seaguar PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

MONO LEADER...

•Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Size: 12 – 20 lb

FLUOROCARBON LEADER...

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Size: 8 – 12 lb

•Seaguar Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Size: 8 – 15 lb

SWIMBAIT LEADER...

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Size: 25 – 35 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Nylon Shock Leader: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Size: 30 – 40 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Tunageat: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

Size: 25 – 35 lb

LINE STORAGE AND ACCESSORIES...

•Seaguar Line and Leader Bags: https://bit.ly/3yb17XZ

•Seaguar Bulk Storage Bag: https://bit.ly/4c6mlny

•Sunline Camo Line Storage Bag: https://bit.ly/47aRGnu

•Plano Spool Box: https://bit.ly/30VngVs

LINE SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS BY TECHNIQUE...

Dropshot– 10 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon

Crankbait– 12–17 lb Fluorocarbon or 20–30 lb Braid

Topwater– 40 lb Braid or 15 lb Mono

Frog– 50–65 lb Braid

Jig– 50 lb Braid, 15–20 lb Fluorocarbon, 15–20 lb Mono Leader

Ned Rig– 10 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon

Senko– 30 lb Braid, 10–15 lb Mono leader, 12 lb fluorocarbon

Shakey Head– 20 lb Braid, 10–12 lb fluorocarbon, 10 lb mono leader

Spnnerbait/Chatterbait– 15–20 lb fluorocarbon, 40–50 lb Braid

Big Swimbait– 80 lb braid, 25–35 lb mono or fluorocarbon leader

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

How To Find And Catch Fish In Any Lake! (3 Key Patterns To Catch Bass)

Come along with the Tactical Guys for a day on the water! They're exploring a new lake and it doesn't take long to start catching BIG fish! From swimbaits, to jigs, to finesse baits, the guys have a blast, despite the freezing cold temperatures! If finding fish on a new lake is intimidating to you, this video will help.

The key to fishing new water is learning to identify patterns quickly. Matt and Tim quickly find 3 different ways to catch fish in this lake. Once they have options they quickly isolated the pattern that was catching the biggest fish, and dialed it in further with multiple baits. Fishing new water isn't hard, it just takes a different mentality. Keep in mind, these guys didn't go finesse fishing because they didn't know the lake, they picked up their power fishing rods and figured out how to catch big bass.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys used in the video. From the baits, to the rod and reel combos, to the gear that kept them warm, we've linked all of it below. We've even included the exact colors and components for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Golden Brownie

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Baits– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/4 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•ZMan Swag LT 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Color: Sight Flash

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: TW Ghost Minnow

THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real, Royal Gill

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLLING BAIT...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad, Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

WARM WEATHER GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4opNxVk

•Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/47M4t13

•Aftco Fortress Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (20 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

MATT'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Speed Cranking For Bass: Everything You Need to Know! (Fall And Winter Crankbait Fishing)

Today we're diving into the world of "Speed Cranking" with deep diving crankbaits for Fall and Winter bass! We're covering everything from beginner basics, up to the most advanced details of color, cadence, and fish location. If you want to take your crankbait fishing to the next level, this video is for you!

Speed cranking involves specialized crankbaits designed to be fished at high rates of speed, to trigger a feed response in bass. It works from September through February, even in the coldest water temperatures. You no longer have to slow fish with finesse baits in Fall and Winter, it's time to power fish your way to a new personal best!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included his favorite models, best colors, as well as hook and hardware upgrades. Additionally we've included links to the rod and reel combos discussed in the video, and any other relevant information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE MAIN BAITS...

•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Mat Shad

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Deep-X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu

ADDITIONAL BAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

•Spro Rk Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Ozark Craw, Phantom Watermelon

•Megabass Super Z–3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Mat Shad, Phantom Green Craw

HOOK AND SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 and 3

•Owner ST–35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size 2: Tactical Crank, Deep Six, DT 16

Size 4: Deep X 300, DT 10

•Gamakatsu EWG Treble: https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Size: 6, 4, 2

HIGH END CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (XG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

Line– Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MID PRICED CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tourn 7'2" Med Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Finesse Carbon Cranker

Reel– Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz