Winter Jig Fishing Made Easy! (Everything You Need To Catch Bass)

Winter jig fishing is easy! Don't let the Winter weather keep you from catching fish. If you've been struggling to catch bass with jigs, that's about to change! A few basic jig colors and a trailer or two, are all you need to start catching fish! The weather might be cold but the jig fishing is heating up!

Jig fishing is easier now than any other time of year. We focus all our attention on a few very simple baits and it pays off big, no matter where we go. From full size football jigs, to downsized presentations, Matt covers everything you need to be successful all Winter.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, sizes, and colors we use. We've also included our favorite trailers, as well as the rods and reels we use to fish these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE JIGS...

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

Size: 1/2 - 5/8 oz

Color: SuperMatt Brown, The Go To, Alabama Craw

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

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: SuperMatt Brown, The Go To, Alabama Craw

FULL SIZE JIG TRAILERS...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pump Purple Copper

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

Color: Dark Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Black

FINESSE FOOTBALL JIGS...

•Keitech Tungsten Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

Colors: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

Colors: MB Pumpkin, Stealth PBJ, Dirtbag

FINESSE JIG TRAILERS...

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue

HULA GRUB...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

•Great Lakes Finesse Stealth Football: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb

Size: 1/4 oz

MATT'S FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Model: 7' Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Model: 734

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

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

Fall Jig Fishing Made Easy! Best Jigs And Trailers To Catch Bass!

Ready to catch more bass with a jig? This video is for you! The jig bite can be amazing in the Fall and we're going to help you figure out how to do it! We rely on jigs to consistently get BIG bites in Fall, and you can too. From Pitching jigs, to football jigs, to the ever-growing micro jig category, Matt is giving up all the details!

Understanding how fish are positioning in the Fall is half the battle. Pay attention as Matt explains how to breaks down water and when he relies on different jig styles. Getting bit on the jig is easy, you just need to build confidence to throw it. From there, it's all about selecting the right rod so you can land the fish that you hook.

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers and gear discussed in the video. We've included Matt's favorite jig combos as well. 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...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin

PITCHING JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw, Supermatt Brown

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

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw, Supermatt Brown

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

Sizes: 4" and 3.25"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

FINESSE JIG AND TRAILER...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw, Kentucky Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Dark Pumpkin

FOOTBALL JIG AND TRAILER...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To, Alabama Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Copper Flake, Green Pumpkin Black

HULA GRUB AND HEAD...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple And Copper

•Great Lakes Finesse Stealth Football: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb

Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

MICRO JIGS...

•Keitech 3/8 oz Tungsten Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits 1/4 oz Micro Football Jig: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Dill Pickle, Green Pumpkin

•Great Lakes Finesse 3/16 oz Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Brown

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Float

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

Colors: Mud Bug, Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin

SHIMANO PITCHING JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

DOBYNS 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

MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon BF 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

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

Line- Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

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

Jig Tricks To Target Bass During The Fall Transition!

Matt is on the water and the bite is wide open, come along! If you know where to look, the Fall transition is some of the most exciting fishing of the year! Watch how Matt builds a pattern and catches a ton of quality bass, using 3 key baits.

There's no question that today was all about the jig. As the grass in the lake faded, all the bass moved to hard structure, making it very easy for Matt to target them. He used 2 different jigs to catch bass after bass, sometimes even calling his shot. To make things interesting, he kept expanding and found two additional patterns that boat produced quality fish.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day. We've also included his exact rod and reels combos for the various baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE JIGS...

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

Color: Canterbury Craw

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Color: The Go To

THE JIG TRAILERS...

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Bk Flake

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

THE TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Spotlight Shad

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 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar Tatsu Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3Cje0Rw

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

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