Summer Jig Fishing Tricks! ( Beginner To Advanced )

Jig fishing is a great way to catch big bass in Summer! In today's video Matt simplifies jig fishing in a way that anyone can understand. From the basics of jig styles, to trailers, to colors, this information will help you gain confidence in Summer jig fishing. The jig is a great tool in every angler's bag of tricks, don't overlook it!

Jig fishing is one of those techniques you can dive as deep into as you want. It can be as simple as a single jig in a great color that you use effectively throughout the year, or you can jump down the rabbit hole with Matt into the world of colors, styles, and trailers. In today's video Matt explains how to use a jig effectively in heavy cover, around grass, as well as on your lightest Bait Finesse combo.

Below is a breakdown of the baits, trailers, and colors Matt discussed in the video. He also included his favorite rod and reel combos for the different situations. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer #1 – Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer #2 – MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: SuperBug

PITCHING JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

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

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw

FLIPPING JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin Jig (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To, Magic Craw Swirl

•Nomad Wee Bit Flip Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43oHE1E

Colors: Ring In, Green Pumpkin

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Weekender Football Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/4oC771p

Colors: The Go To, Supermatt Brown

MICRO JIGS...

•Missile Baits Micro Football Jig (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Dill Pickle, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Matte Black Brown, Matte Green Pumpkin Brown

FULL SIZE / COMPACT JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw, Black Blue Flake

Sizes: 4" (Full Size), 3.25" (Compact)

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: SuperBug, Green Pumpkin Red, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk, Dark Pumpkin

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Grass Craw, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Red

FAVORITE PITCHING JIG COMBO...

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

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

Budget Rod– Dobyns Fury 765: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

FENWICK FLIPPING JIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Extra Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Budget Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" XH Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

WEE BIT JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Budget Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Seviin Reels GX (7:1): https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BAIT FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Budget Rod – Cashion Z2 Element 6'10" Med Lt: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 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: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Swinging Jigs And Wobble Heads For Summer Bass! Beginner To Advanced + Underwater Footage!

This is Matt's favorite technique for catching BIG BASS in late Spring and early Summer! Most fishermen completely ignore the Swing head jig, and they're missing out! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and catches a ton of big fish! It's time to set your old patterns aside, and try something completely different.

The swinging jig is incredibly simple. All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite soft plastic bait, and retrieve it along the bottom. As you swim it along, the bait will deflect off cover and draw reaction strikes from bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and craws, our best results have consistently come with creature baits.

When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Berkley Crash Craw: https://bit.ly/4lJMEX8

Color: GOAT, Junebug, Bama Bug

•Zman Billy Goat: https://bit.ly/3u4ZT8l

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

•Yamamoto 3" Yama Craw: https://bit.ly/42VEPoo

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Bama Bug

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Bama Bug, Candy Bug

FAVORITE JIG HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook

•Xzone Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/3wYgDpf

Common Sizes: 3/8 oz 3/0, 1/2 oz 5/0

FAVORITE BARE HEADS AND HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Head: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

Sizes: 1/2 – 1 oz

•Strike King Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/4ekHAXN

Sizes: 3/8 – 3/4 oz

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0 – 5/0

•Owner Haymaker Hook: https://bit.ly/4tpVU5I

Size: 3/0 – 5/0

FENWICK WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (24 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MEGABASS WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand 8X (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

ST. CROIX WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (18 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

5 Jig Modifications Every Angler Needs To Know!

It's time to level up your jig fishing! Jigs are a staple technique in bass fishing and these simple tricks will help you catch a lot more fish! From skirt modifications, to trailer tricks, to weed guard changes, these are the tricks that Matt and Tim use to catch fish when conditions get tough, and everyone else stops getting bites!

We've dialed in these jig mods through years of experimentation with jigs, while fishing all around the country. The chartreuse trick for murky water, using the exposed hook to catch wary fish, shortening trailers to create a bite sized package; all of these were born from real fishing experiences. If you want to catch more fish, these are the most effective ways to accomplish your goal!

Below you'll find links to all the jigs, jig trailers, and color options Matt discussed in the video. We've also included his favorite rod and reel combos for fishing jigs effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

RELATED VIDEO...

•How To Make Your Own Finesse Jig: https://youtu.be/VyIwpZLmJ4w

FAVORITE JIGS BY STYLE...

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

Colors:

Flipping (Grass)– Dirty Jigs No–Jack Flipping: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, Black and Blue, The Go To

Pitching (Wood)– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Hematoma

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

Colors: Supermatt Brown, Alabama Craw, The Go To

Finesse (Docks) – Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw, Kentucky Craw

FAVORITE JIG TRAILERS...

Chunk– Berkley Powerboat Maxscent Meaty Chunk: https://bit.ly/4qmFTvA

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin

Full Craw (Action)– Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Black Blue Laminate

Full Craw (Profile)– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Purple

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

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Chartreuse Black Flake, Chartreuse Grn and Chart

MATT'S PITCHING 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

MATT'S FLIPPING JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" XX Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/41yAh5W

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://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

Cold Water Bass Fishing Patterns That Work!

Jump in the boat with Matt and Tim for some cold water bass fishing! With water temperatures hitting the lowest of the year, it's critical to understand what baits will keep catching fish. The guys are on a brand new lake today, they have no idea what to expect, and it's going to require everything they both know about bass fishing to develop two successful patterns.

Matt dialed in the jerkbait bite immediately. During the low light period fish were moving around a little and a handful of them were willing to commit to a jerkbait. It had to be fished incredibly slow, but the bites were there. Once the sun was overhead, all of that went away. The fish locked to the bottom and the only bait they would touch was a downsized football jig.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors for the jigs and trailers, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH (AND LURE DESIGNS)

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

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

JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Kasumi Ito

•Hook Upgrade: Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

FINESSE JIG...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

HULA GRUB...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•VMC Finesse Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Size: 3/8 oz

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 6'5": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Oneten Stick

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MATT'S SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 FK: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (8 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TIM'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 6'10" JBR: https://bit.ly/4mKAf4S

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

MATT'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Med Hvy (723): https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

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