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

CHRISTMAS BASS FISHING! (Cold Weather Fishing Tips In Ugly Sweaters)

Come along with the guys for a fun filled, frozen morning on the lake! The ugly sweaters may be on, but that won't stop these guys from taking the bass fishing seriously! Watch as they develop two completely different patterns to catch a bunch of beautiful fish!

Merry Christmas! We're so grateful that you chose to come along with us this morning! It doesn't matter if you're getting ready to see friends and family, you've snuck off to watch this on the couch, or maybe you don't have any friends or family around at all. We are so happy to have you as a member of the TacticalBassin Family. This is a real community full of amazing anglers, including you, and we're thankful that you spent a few moments of your Christmas with us!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were fishing this morning. We've included the colors on the baits and the exact rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse, where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SPOONS...

•Nichols Duh Spoon (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Color: Shattered Glass Silver

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Nickel

War Eagle Hook Upgrade– BKK Treble: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 4

HULA GRUB...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

•Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw Jr: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin

SPOON COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Zata Tact–Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MATT'S HULA GRUB COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 6'10" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (24 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TIM'S FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Model: 7' Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

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

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: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

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

Winter Jig Fishing! ( How We Actually Do It )

It's time to show you all the tricks! Come along for an awesome day on the water! We're exploring a highland reservoir and it turns out the jig bite is wide open! Matt is catching big smallmouth and largemouth on a text book Winter pattern and even mixes a few in on other techniques.

Winter bass fishing and jig fishing go hand in hand. If you haven't built confidence in a jig yet, this video will help you do it. You can watch exactly how Matt works his jigs and hear the mindset behind every decision he makes. From color selection, to retrieve, to the gear he uses, he lays it all out while sticking fish!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. From colors to size, no details are left out. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Craw

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

FOOTBALL JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Sizes: 1/2 oz, 5/8 oz

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

BOTTOM STROLLING...

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

Bait– Raid Japan Fish Roller Jerk Minnow: https://bit.ly/3GMrpAg

Size: 4"

1/2 OZ 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– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

5/8 OZ FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 7'5" Medium Med Fast: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: EMTF (Extreme Mission Type F)

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa STEEZ AGS 7'6" MLL: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Jig Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced

The jig bite is amazing in the Fall! We constantly rely on the jig to get BIG bites. The key is understanding where bass are positioning and which jig styles to throw. Today Matt is giving you the keys to Fall jig fishing whether you're fishing a clear finesse fishery, a shallow grassy lake, or anywhere in between. 

Understanding how fish are positioning in the Fall is half the battle. Pay attention to Matt's tips on WHERE he throws each style of jig as much as why he's throwing it. Getting bit on the jig is easy, once you're around the right fish. After that its all about jig selection. The right jig for a highland reservoir is completely different than the right jig for a Southern fishery. 

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers and gear discussed in the video. We've included Matt's favorite sizes and colors 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: Go To, Molting Craw

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red Flk

GRASS JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: The Go To, Hematoma

Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Shadow Flare

Jig– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Flippin Jig 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Colors: The Go To, Hematoma

Trailer– Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Colors: Blue Bug, Blue Craw

HARD COVER JIGS...

Jig– Compact Pitchin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Green Pumpkin Craw, Alabama Craw

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Craw

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: Canterbury Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

RESERVOIR FISHING...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Canterbury Craw, The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pump Purp Copper, Cinn Black Purple

Jig– Bass Patrol Round Rubber Jig 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Colors: Brown Green Pumpkin, Brown Orange

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

Colors: Green Pump Purp Copper, Cinn Black Purple

MICRO JIGS...

Jig– Nishine Lure Works Finesse Football 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3gIKmrz

Colors: Copper Craw, Pumpkin Pepper Green Flake

Trailer– ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

Jig–Keitech Tungsten Micro Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– ZMan TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

MATT'S ALL AROUND JIG COMBO...

 Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MATT'S FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MATT'S HEAVY FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb Shock Leader: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (XG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALL AROUND JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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