Winter Jig Fishing Tips And Tricks!

Snow and ice won't stop us from catching fish! Come along as the guys hit the water on Dale Hollow in search of a Winter jig bite. They use a two-pronged approach throwing both a traditional football jig, and a Hula Grub in the cold January waters and it doesn't take long before big bass start coming into the boat!

Winter is a great time to throw a jig. The larger crawfish profile dragged slowly along bottom is often more than a lethargic Winter bass can resist. Similar to a swimbait, the jig creates a slow moving, oversized meal that requires little energy to eat and tends to catch bigger than average fish. Notice that Tim's first several fish were big bass, despite the brutal cold conditions. When the water temperatures plunge and the fish don't seem to want to feed, switching from a traditional football jig to a "Hula Grub" style jig will often get more bites as well. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear used in the video. We've included our preferred sizes, colors, and rod models for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TIM'S JIGS... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Green Pumpkin Large Red Flake

Head- Dobyns 1/2 oz Football: https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Skirted Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Canterbury Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

JARRED'S JIG... 

Bait- D&L 3/4 oz Wire Guard Football: https://bit.ly/3eYbnWa

Color: Cali 420

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

TIM'S HULA GRUB COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S JIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 894C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JARRED'S JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (XG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Seaguar Red Label 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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NED RIG AND TUBE FISHING TRICKS FOR WINTER BASS!

These tricks will help you catch more fish! Ned Rigs and Tubes are both great baits for cold water fishing. Winter bass respond to those small profiles worked extremely slowly, even in the toughest conditions. But not all baits are created equal and how you work them is as important as which bait you choose to throw. 

Today Matt is giving some key tips on how he finesse fishes in cold water. He begins with some of his favorite ned baits and how he applies each to his fishing, then wraps it up with some tube fishing tips you don't want to miss. Matt loves to power fish but when conditions call for finesse he doesn't hesitate to pick up the light rods and get to work.  

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, heads, and gear Matt discussed in the video. Everything is linked in the order it appeared and we've even included our favorite colors and sizes for each. Down below you'll find links to the rods and reels, along with some great budget-friendly alternatives.

NED RIG PROFILES... 

-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito

NED RIG WORMS... 

-Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: MMIII, Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

-XZone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green pumpkin Purple, Violet Secret

NED RIG HOOKS... 

-Swagger Tungsten Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Favorite Size: 1/10th

-Z Man Ned LockZ HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Favorite Size: 1/10th

-Owner Block Head: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

Favorite Size: 1/16th

FAVORITE TUBES...

-STH Finesse Series 4" Tubes: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Ten Point

-Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

-STH Finesse Series 2.5" Tubes: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple

-Dry Creek 3.5" Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Crazy Eddie, Green Pumpkin, Old Ugly

TUBE HEADS... 

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

-Bite Me Big Dude Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Sizes: 1/2 - 3/4 oz

-Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Sizes: 1/8 oz with 1/0 Hook

MATT'S NED RIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro 8 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader0 Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

“BANG FOR THE BUCK” NED COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET DO-ALL FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci FC 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Cold Water Tricks That Catch Bass Right Now!

Do you struggle to catch fish in Winter? Not with these tricks! Subtle nuances are what separate the consistent anglers from the guys who struggle all Winter. And don't fall into the finesse trap either, you can catch a ton of fish with reaction baits in cold water if you know the tricks that work!

The colder the water, the more details begin to matter. Anyone can throw a crankbait out, reel it back, and catch a bass in the post-spawn. But knowing how to trigger a feed response in a lethargic fish is completely different. Perhaps you already know to pause your jerkbait longer, but do you know how to balance your bait so it suspends long enough to get the bite? This is only a sampling of what it takes to be a consistent Winter bass fisherman. 

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We included upgrades, components, and favorite colors as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLADED ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Santone Replacement Willow Leaf Blades: https://bit.ly/3ENHfHv

Dummy Baits- Lil Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino

Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

NON-BLADED ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v  

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Swimbaits- Keitech 3.8 - 4.3 Fat Swing: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

MEGABASS VISION SERIES JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction

Storm Suspend Dots: https://bit.ly/3d80ez6

CRANKBAIT... 

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

Colors: DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

-SPRO Rock Crawler MD 55: https://bit.ly/3juD6hS

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Brown

BLADE BAITS... 

-Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Cyber Purple, Real Shad

-Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jekucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADES... 

Hooks- Owner STX 38 (Size 8): http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

VMC- Bladed Hybrid Treble (Size 8) : http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

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

Ring Size: 2 on line tie, 3 on tail and belly

GLIDE BAIT…

Bait- River2Sea S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh 

Colors: Lite Trout, Warden

Hook- Owner ST-56 1/0: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

LIVE SONAR... 

-Humminbird Mega Live: https://bit.ly/2VXoaC7

BUDGET A-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju 

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Where Are We Fishing In 2022???

Are we coming to a lake near you? 2022 is going to be an awesome year! We can't wait to start catching fish and we can't wait to start hearing about all your successes both on and off the water. We're excited about what the future holds and thankful that you're coming on the journey with us!

Do you want to catch a giant fish this year? Perhaps you want to learn a new technique? The new year is a great time to set goals and create a plan to achieve them. Anglers who set goals are far more likely to be successful in 2022 than those who don't. We highly recommend you take the time to comment below with your goals. The entire Tactical family is here to help you achieve them. 

In 2021 we met about half of our personal goals. We were blessed to catch some giant fish, we had some near misses with world class fish, and we were able to travel to a ton of new locations. For 2022 we're doubling down our efforts and hunting for even bigger fish in even more places!

If you're just learning about TacticalBassin, or perhaps you just want to look back at the highlights from the past year, here were some of our favorite videos as well as the exact bait that giant striper ate. 

STRIPER SWIMBAIT...

-Megabass 10" MagDraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Albino Pearl Shad

GREAT FISHING VIDEOS FROM 2021... 

-Backyard Fishing For GIANT Largemouth and Peacock Bass: https://youtu.be/kk2Gi2i7KJU

-Florida Bass Fishing Raw And Uncut: https://youtu.be/KxwJeGzz0XE

-Catching BIG Bass In TOUGH Conditions! 30 lbs For 5 Bass: https://youtu.be/GGuQkBYEqAo

-4 Hours In Texas, Catches A 10 LB Bass!!: https://youtu.be/bE_AAfnDeqc

-BEST FISHING EVER! Bites On EVERY Cast!: https://youtu.be/U2NWjYz00WM

-Tim's BIGGEST Florida Bass EVER! Flipping Heavy Cover!: https://youtu.be/F-ctU-LokIk

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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz