2026 Buyer's Guide: Jig Fishing For Bass! Best Jigs, Jig Trailers, And Gear
Today begins our 2026 Buyer's Guide series with new videos 7 days a week! Our first video is all about jig fishing for bass. From swim jigs to flipping jigs, to finesse and football, these are the best baits on the market! We're looking at head shapes, hook sizes and the best trailers to fish each bait effectively.
Jig fishing is a core bass fishing technique. If you're not comfortable catching bass with jigs, you can still grow as an angler. Luckily, the technique is very easy. 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 with a jig.
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
SWIM JIGS...
Jig– California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie
Jig– MissileBaits Mini Swim Jig (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF
Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill
Jig– Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1
Color: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream
FOOTBALL JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Colors: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, Alabama Craw
•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
•Nomad Wee Bit Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43oHE1E
Colors: Ring In, Green Pumpkin, PB & J
FINESSE JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Favorite Size: 3/8 oz
Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw
•Zman 3/8 oz TRD Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/4hVxMEO
Color: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin
•Great Lakes Finesse Skirted Ned Jig: https://bit.ly/4yQPIa9
Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Matte Green Pump Brown
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
PITCHING AND FLIPPING JIG TRAILERS...
•Xzone Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Sizes: 4" and 3.25"
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake
SWIM JIG TRAILERS...
•Duo Realis 5" Versa Shad: https://bit.ly/4iL0nxh
Colors: Baby Bass, Bluegill Flash, Green Pump Red
•Nomad 5" Dozer Minnow: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA
Colors: Astro, Sandy Pearl
•Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, 309
•Rapala Crush City 3.5" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli
Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad
FOOTBALL, FINESSE, AND MICRO JIG TRAILERS...
•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purp Cop Flake
•MissileBaits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx
Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin, Goby Bite
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia
•ZMan TRD Crawz: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Orange
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 (17 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– Megabass Destroyer P5 X Bites: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: 7'2" Heavy
Reel– Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
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 SniperFC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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