Great question. For the bank angler you should toss a much lighter jig. I like a 1/2oz from a boat but from the bank I start with a 1/4oz or even a 1/8oz. You're fishing the exact opposite direction for the bank than from a boat. As a rule with any bait you go lighter as you get shallower. Since a lot of the time, from the bank, you're casting to deeper water and working it back up to shallower water that lighter bait will fall slower getting more bites and get snagged up much less. Oh gentle hops when bringing it back. If you drag it do it over a VERY short distance then hop it up you will get hung up much less with that retrieve.
What’s the difference from a boat than the bank with the size lighter weigh makes it easier to bring back through the grass and stuff fishing from the bank
BassGeek ur the man for this im gonna subscribe to you i dont know any other youtubers that would give that in depth of an answer on a question in the comments. Most of them dont even look at questions in the comments.
Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
Mega Bass Hahaha Sometimes when ya learning you just have to take chance. You may miss a fish but learning feel is most important first. Unless you have an endless supply of jigs. Hahaha Hey thanks for watching.
BassGeek, the tutorials you posted have made my Nephew and I better anglers. We always come back and watch the videos again. Thank you from the both of us
I am a beginner and just trying to learn the basics. You are the best "break it down" teacher I have found so far. I am so thankful you made this video. Subbed.
I've been fishing for 20 years but I've just recently really gotten into it. before i was just using good ol' worm and bobber and sometimes a Texas rig. now that the tug has become the drug and I've been really trying to learn everything i can, i can say that i really appreciate tutorial videos such as this. i have always tried to teach myself everything about fishing, but jig fishing has always been a last priority. mainly because of the fact that when i had tried them in the past i had never gotten anything. as soon as you started explaining the different jig types you had me hooked as a subscriber. i have looked up some certain fishing tutorial videos in the past and was never impressed until now. you answered every question i might have had about jig fishing and beyond. thank you for the great tips, I've watched this video a few times over to take in as much information as i can and i will certainly be trying a jig on my home lake here in Michigan very soon. again, great video, and thank you again!
One of the very few instructional videos that’s clear and concise. As most bass fisherman are textbook over thinkers and start to ramble on with verbal bass diarrhea. Thanks man!
This guy is a great teacher. He describes in detail, fishing. I guide a little, and sometimes i struggle explaining to people who have never fished. You have a knack sir. Keep it up!
Thanks for making this video. It's hard to find a good video for beginners. Everyone else will explain it and act like I already know half of what they're saying. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to make it simpler for someone trying to start out.
I have viewed countless hours of “how to fish a jig” videos and yours is by far the best. Even the part on how to hold your baitcaster is never in the other videos. You have my subscription!
Thanks for the very detailed video! I have to be honest. I'm 34 years old. I was never taught how to fish. When we did go fishing we'd tie a hook and put some hotdog or corn on it and lose the hooks cause I was never taught how to tie a proper knot lol. Now I have the opportunity to teach my son what I'm learning. Better late than never! Lol thanks again!
I’m not a beginner but I am rather unsuccessful. I’ve watched at least 100 videos about bass fishing wishing someone would teach the basics like a father or grandfather would. You explained everything clearly and simply. I’m excited to get out and practice what I’ve learned here.
Who else feels like they already know how to fish a jig but just watch fishing vids because its the off season right now? I'm going this weekend though if the rain will hold out. Good vid by the way. You cant ever know it all and this guy is a good one to learn some new stuff from. Keep up the good work sir! Thanks from Georgia!
Very nice video man. This was a very informative video for somebody who maybe doesn't throw jigs a lot (like me). Keep the good work man. I liked and subscribed.
LOJO, you are awesome! You're everywhere, and that's good because that means that you aren't reserved to yourself only. You care to go out and watch other channels and give them support. Keep doing you man, peace!
Awesome video! Just starting out learning how to fish for large mouth here in Montana. Fishing in a really shallow lake in heavy cover. Thanks a bunch.
BassGeeek. - as everyone has stated, great video. I like how you clearly talk to the camera and don’t belabor points. I also like how don’t fill your video with “bass catching” clips or like to hear yourself talk. Very descriptive and to the point. I’m a recreational/ novice bass fisher of only five years. I learned so much. Thanks. Doug (FWB Florida)
GREAT VIDEO FOR ME !!! I'M SEMIRETIRED AT 64/WAS TO BUSY WITH LIFE TO GET INTO FISHING ! NOW HAVE THE TIME , BOATS TO GET IN TO IT . I GREW UP IN NEBRASKA , COMMERCIAL FISHING THE MISSOURI RIVER & POND HOPPING WITH MY MOM & DAD .AT 20 MOVED TO CALIFORNIA , 43 YEARS LATER SEMI RETIRED & MOVED TO MICHIGAN !!! NOW I AM JUST AN OLD MAN HAVING FUN & ENJOYING LIFE !!!
I dont care if its an old video. You always teach me something. I decided to work finesse jigs this winter and im glad I watched to learn about a bite vs a limb.
actually what i really meant was that finally, someone shows the movement of the rod to make the jig move the way you want it. everyone else shows the lure moving in the water but never shows what they're doing with the rod/reel to make it move that way. not just jigs, any lure movement. thanx for showing how you move the jig.
Great video. I will say a couple of weeks ago I did have one ol bucket mouth fool me. I was using a jig beating docks and I came up on a old broke up boat ramp. I guessed to where the end of the ramp was a threw the jig. When the jig hit the bottom I had several real fast taps and I figured a small fish. I set the hook and this 5+ comes up a surprises me. Never been fooled like that. Was a 1st. But fun. Awesome videos.
"More like bass , less like treble " .. Nice job explaining in layman's terms . Bringing the jigs in close was done well too . Retired and kayak fish quite often now and look forward to more of your posts..
Subscribed! This is the first video I've found that actually explains the whole gambit. You, sir, are a saint. So many videos give a brief description, then cut to about 3 seconds before they're setting the hook. I've wondered how to exactly "work" these things. Also, your 'treble' and 'bass' description needed no explanation. That said it all perfectly. Also the brush guard tip is fantastic. Thanks so much for this tutorial... time to binge-watch many more of your vids.
Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate the effort that you made to produce this video. Clarified a bunch about various jig-styles and how/when to use them. I'm still learning and this simplified and clarified a lot.
Broke off on my personal best while jigging this week. Came to TH-cam for help. Now I’m okay with missing that fish because it made me find your channel. Thanks for the help!
Very nicely formatted video man! I have seen even some of the best fishing youtubers start a jig video with "i'm going to explain everything you need to know about a jig" and quickly get all mixed up and turned around, leaving me still very confused. You explained it step by step without getting ahead of yourself which made it sooo easy to follow! Thanks!
You’re very down to earth with your explanations. Very well said and to the point. I feel like I can finally dig that jig out from the bottom of my tackle bag and catch something with it!! Thank you partner for such a well executed video on jig fishing👍🎣
Very informative video. This is one of the most detailed-oriented instructional videos I have seen to date. Most folks don't go over the little things like how to feel the bite and how to retrieve without getting hung up in limbs. Great job!!!
I work in the fishing department at Bassproshop and I love bass fishing. Awesome video. Will help me help customers and myself with jig fishing for sure.
Probably one of your best videos to date. I've been jig fishing for years and I've not heard anyone give such a good description of the way the bite feels as this. Kudos on the finger on the line as well. It's the only way to really tell whats on that jig.
You've earned a sub. You are by far the best instructor on TH-cam when it comes to the knowledge of fishing, Wouldn't suprise me that you'll be as big as Flukemaster on here. Well Done & Thank You very much for this video!
Gentry Smith Thanks you. I enjoy talking about fishing. I enjoy learning about fishing. I can't say thank that's a big compliment. No pressure right. Hahaha
Exactly what I've been looking for. The videos with "you can do this, or you can do that" are useful, but to a beginner, it's nice to have a smart guy say, "Just do this".
Rob Conaway Well You May be giving me to much credit as a smart guy. Lol but yeah I agree. Just start here and expand from that. I would have loved to had someone do that for me.
I watch a few of the big utubers and they keep the small secrets apparently. I learned several new tricks like keeping your finger on your line. I see them holding the reel and no explanation. I also didn't know wood and braid make a nasty noise. Subbed
Thanks sir. I am on here to share. Some people don't like that I share as much as I do. However I'm here to share everything I can. Everything I learn I want to help people catch fish and save them the time it took me to learn this stuff.
I use braid on all of my rods. That said, I saw a video a while back where the angler used a 7ft fluorocarbon leader to enhance the presentation in clearer water. Wouldn’t that somewhat diminish the sound of braid on wood?
@@kernlkajun1 I don't get why people complicate fishing. Just get some 12 lb line that's all u need for bass and throw it in. No need in all that bs and headaches
This video has been up for 3 1/2 years and today I came back to it for a good review of the fundamentals. I found it helpful. Thank you for teaching this material.
I was recommended this video by a Facebook group. I usually fish Texas rig, just don't have confidence in a jig myself. Very informative. Most of the Texas rig fishing I do (I plan on throwing jigs) is going to be throw at dock pilings, and laydowns. Most of my water is very clean, with softer bottoms and grass. I'm taking it the archy style is probably the best bet? New sub, look forward to watching some of your other videos, you have a great way of explaining
Oh yeah the Arki or flipping style (people call it different things) is the best. you put a Beaver style bait on it and man you can skip it a mile easy. Now if you have a ton of grass. So say you are fishing grass flats whatever a swimjig is also a great tool.
@@BassGeek yeah I'm going out tomorrow. I have been bass fishing for 20 years and have caught hundreds on Texas rigs and finesse jigs, it's just something about bigger jigs, I've literally never caught one bass on anything other than a finesse jig. Going to try your techniques tomorrow, I'm intentionally leaving my Texas rig stuff at home to force myself to use jigs for my bottom contact baits.
a few years late getting here but wow! Man, you don't waste any words. U say what u mean so very well. Much info packed into this short video - so helpful!
Wanna thank you for this content. I was just out at a park after work trying to fish my new jig, and I'm brand new to fishing so of course I'm trying to set the hook on every thing, and fish it like a crank bait, and all the older guys out there watching me are just shaking their heads and chuckling as I snag every damn stick in the place. Hopefully next time I can at least look like I know what I'm doing.
I grew up fishing all jigs on straight braid and I can feel the jig scrape over a rock, wood, gravel and feel bites well. I recently switched to straight fluorocarbon and now it feels mushy. I brought my jig back and realized I was fishing rocks and didn't know it. I'm sure I was missing bites also. I am really torn about this and I feel like my favorite way of fishing has to be relearned. I am using premium fluoro and sensitive rods but I feel disconnected to the jig now. I will not use a leader, It's one or the other. Any thoughts on this?
Just watched this, and really did enjoy it. Learned from it, and that's after bass fishing somewhere between 40 and fifty years. Plain down to earth explanations, didn't feel like he was talking down to anyone at all. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole video. Wish there were more like him out there instead of the Big I little u "pros."
I’m not a pro just been fishing since I was a kid. Family happens and never had a chance to. I’m big but it’s just cause my wife feeds me well. Hahahaha
Been soft plastic worm fishing for 30+ years have enjoyed great success with plastic worm and 90+ of my biggest bass came from a Texas rigged worm I'd say I'm a good experience plastic worm fisherman Always wanted to learn how to jig fish Been watching tons of jig fishing 101 vids the last 3-4 months have invested in three different jig types including football swim and casting in 3/8-3/4oz in green pumpkin and watermelon with a few color variants of both trailers mostly of the creature type Plan on using 14lb fluorocarbon line and 7'-7'3" MH fast spinning and casting rods I must commend you on producing a superb easy to understand 101 for beginners jig fishing video that gives a novice at jig fishing such as myself all the Information they will need to start jig fishing and avoid most novice beginner mistakes and flatten out our jig fishing learning curve. You have earned another permanent subscriber to your channel
I have never caught a bass on a jig. I'm going to give it a try after watching your video. This was a super helpful and well explained video that covered every question I had. Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate all the details you gave. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks again!!!
When you started saying Treble and Bass, I instantly became a fan. Quick add on tip. When you think there is a fish on, so you pause mid lift to see if it pulls back: be mindful of the motion of your boat relative to water as well. If your boat is moving up and down in the water and you consciously forget this, you might thinks its a fish pulling back, but its actually the line pulling/loosening in a branch thats now being pulled and relieved by you right back. To use a scientific term: its giving a retrograde like effect. Cheers 😎🎸🎣🎵🎶🎵
Wow... I just came across this video, and I have to say it is the most informative video I have ever seen. Amazing job! I fish jigs a lot, and I have been struggling to get bites. I continually have the feeling that I am not doing something right. I learned so much from this video that I feel like I now have a better understanding of how to work a jig the right way. I'm excited to go out and put what I learned to use. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
I admit, I didn't hold out much hope for learning anything from this video. Turns out it was the most informative instruction I've gotten as of yet! Thank you, sir. Subbed
No apostrophe on JIGS, unless a single jig is expressing ownership of something else. When it comes to apostrophes, it's "when in doubt, leave it out".
@@BassGeek I wouldn't have mentioned it if it weren't in all CAPS on the the damn thumbnail of the video. It makes it stick out and look very unprofessional. So, maybe it's more the common sense police here... That said, good video with good content--despite the thumbnail.
@@peppe406 Commons sense would say that the video has been up for 3yrs and has 976 comments so it's doubtful you are the first to point it out. So you might want to ask yourself why I've never changed it. Could be because I know it just drives people like you nuts.
I have used a jig and pig combo before however, I have learned how to use them properly and to use the jig to feel the bottom. Using your advice I will more than likely become a better jig fisherman. I have seen the results of successful jig fishing at a South Georgia lake called "Ray's Mill Pond" in Lanier county. They have a lot of "snot bonnets" and it is a pretty shallow lake. The boat owner caught 8 bass over five pounds in as little as 3 hours. He told me the jig and pig is likened to an Ice Cream Sunday for a bass. Lots of fuel for the tank for fishing in the Month of March during the pre-spawn. Thanks!!!!
Very well done! Nice format. Best video I've seen for beginners/novice. And not too basic. Just right. Thank you so much. I'm a salmon/steelheader just learning bass. I love smallmouth. Thanks
Simply can’t beat a jig! One of my favorite jigs is a strike king premier pro jig! The rattle on them is great. It’s like a football and flipping jig. Works well for swimming as well.
@@BassGeek the rattle on the strike king premier pro jig is a wide chamber so it rattles very good even if you shake the tip of your cod just a little. Not to mention the keeper is built in to the rattle. Give it a try sometime.
Just took up fishing very recently. I've watched a few videos for a few tips on some things. I discovered jigs though through my cousin, and absolutely love them. This video really helped clear up what I needed to do work it better. Thanks!
Subscribed!!! I learned more about the difference in the types of jigs in the first 2 minutes of this video than I did in hours of watching other videos! Thank you sir!!!
@@BassGeek caught 4 bass on a black and blue jig with a bad mama. Dragging it caught me a few nice 2-3 lbs and at the end of the day, I began to hop it very slowly hitting rocks. On the third cast through that same area, the thump came and set the hook on a 5lb.3.oz bass. all of it was caught on video through my camera thanking you for the how-to tutorial!
Wow! I've seen a lot of "how to" videos on the jig but you nailed it! Very well explained and understandable. You answered a lot of my jigging questions with this one video. Thanks!
I never thought I could learn so much in 12:38. Obviously this isn't your first rodeo. How you were focused on the camera made me feel I was actually in the boat with you. Video very well made. Please keep up this great work ! "If it moves its a fish, if it doesn't its a limb". I'm putting this in a T-shirt !
When I lived in California, I used to absolutely crush bass on jigs all year.. now that I live in the north, jigs only work sometimes.. what I have noticed works all year here in particular, is ned rigs! I've caught all species on the ned! Perhaps it something to do with confidence in what you're using, but where I live now - jigs are secondary in my choosing.
Just watch this video, really helpful. What weight should i use when fishing with a jig? I fish from bank only
Great question. For the bank angler you should toss a much lighter jig. I like a 1/2oz from a boat but from the bank I start with a 1/4oz or even a 1/8oz. You're fishing the exact opposite direction for the bank than from a boat. As a rule with any bait you go lighter as you get shallower. Since a lot of the time, from the bank, you're casting to deeper water and working it back up to shallower water that lighter bait will fall slower getting more bites and get snagged up much less. Oh gentle hops when bringing it back. If you drag it do it over a VERY short distance then hop it up you will get hung up much less with that retrieve.
Perfect thanks for the advice.
What’s the difference from a boat than the bank with the size lighter weigh makes it easier to bring back through the grass and stuff fishing from the bank
BassGeek ur the man for this im gonna subscribe to you i dont know any other youtubers that would give that in depth of an answer on a question in the comments. Most of them dont even look at questions in the comments.
BassGeek great video. What weight would you suggest for a kayak?
Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
Awesome and I'm sorry.
This man is a good fishing teacher.
Thank you. I really appreciate that.
Agree
For real, I always struggle with snags😂
+Brian w He's the best on yt.
Good stuff
“If it moves it’s a fish, if it doesn’t it’s a limb” my favorite quote of the video 😂😂
Mega Bass Hahaha Sometimes when ya learning you just have to take chance. You may miss a fish but learning feel is most important first. Unless you have an endless supply of jigs. Hahaha Hey thanks for watching.
BassGeek it’s those small differences that make the difference between an angler and just a guy with a rod
I thought the same thing!
"It was moving!": Caught my first jig first yesterday
Nice
7 years old and still helping people learn in a understandable and easy way
Thank you very much
I've fished jigs for years, but this man explains it the best and how it feels to fish jigs. Awesome video keep it up
CheeMoua Lor Haeckel yeah man thanks!
great video and info, on jigs, it will help fisherman under stand the jigs hooks used, thanks a lot on this bait.
Thanks
I've watched this video several times. One of the most comprehensive yet simple explanations I can remember. Great job man!
Thank you! That's awesome!!!
BassGeek, the tutorials you posted have made my Nephew and I better anglers. We always come back and watch the videos again. Thank you from the both of us
Awesome thank you so much!
I am a beginner and just trying to learn the basics. You are the best "break it down" teacher I have found so far. I am so thankful you made this video. Subbed.
Thanks very much I hope you enjoy.
This man knows his stuff..I'm 73 yrs old and have fished 1/2 the globe and this ol boy is a natural teacher..highly recommended..
Thank you sir!
I've been fishing for 20 years but I've just recently really gotten into it. before i was just using good ol' worm and bobber and sometimes a Texas rig. now that the tug has become the drug and I've been really trying to learn everything i can, i can say that i really appreciate tutorial videos such as this. i have always tried to teach myself everything about fishing, but jig fishing has always been a last priority. mainly because of the fact that when i had tried them in the past i had never gotten anything. as soon as you started explaining the different jig types you had me hooked as a subscriber. i have looked up some certain fishing tutorial videos in the past and was never impressed until now. you answered every question i might have had about jig fishing and beyond. thank you for the great tips, I've watched this video a few times over to take in as much information as i can and i will certainly be trying a jig on my home lake here in Michigan very soon. again, great video, and thank you again!
Thank you so much for the awesome comment, compliment, and kind words. I hope you catch a giant on the ole jig this year.
One of the very few instructional videos that’s clear and concise. As most bass fisherman are textbook over thinkers and start to ramble on with verbal bass diarrhea. Thanks man!
Kris Connor Gotta keep it simple. We are always on the clock.
that was THE BEST description for feeling a fish bite that i've ever heard. great video!
hahahahaha thanks!
Agreed! I'm all about that bass, but I usually get treble lol! Hoping this video helps!!!
This guy is a great teacher. He describes in detail, fishing. I guide a little, and sometimes i struggle explaining to people who have never fished. You have a knack sir. Keep it up!
Thank you soooooo much that means a lot
Thanks for making this video. It's hard to find a good video for beginners. Everyone else will explain it and act like I already know half of what they're saying. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to make it simpler for someone trying to start out.
Thanks and yeah I need to do more of these for sure.
I have viewed countless hours of “how to fish a jig” videos and yours is by far the best. Even the part on how to hold your baitcaster is never in the other videos. You have my subscription!
Awesome thank you.
Thanks for the very detailed video! I have to be honest. I'm 34 years old. I was never taught how to fish. When we did go fishing we'd tie a hook and put some hotdog or corn on it and lose the hooks cause I was never taught how to tie a proper knot lol. Now I have the opportunity to teach my son what I'm learning. Better late than never! Lol thanks again!
Always better late than never. Awesome and thank you sir.
Hell yeah brother!!! Teach em young, your son will always remember the time you shared with him (:
That's great! Teach a man to fish and he will never go hungry! I am 37 with 3 to teach lol. Oldest pretty much has it down.
I learned more about jig heads in the first 1:40 mark, than I have for the last 7 years I've been fishing, thank you
Heck yah thanks.
I’m not a beginner but I am rather unsuccessful. I’ve watched at least 100 videos about bass fishing wishing someone would teach the basics like a father or grandfather would. You explained everything clearly and simply. I’m excited to get out and practice what I’ve learned here.
Cool Thanks for watching and I hope it helps.
Who else feels like they already know how to fish a jig but just watch fishing vids because its the off season right now? I'm going this weekend though if the rain will hold out. Good vid by the way. You cant ever know it all and this guy is a good one to learn some new stuff from. Keep up the good work sir! Thanks from Georgia!
Thank you Shane that's an awesome complement! Thank you so much!
Very nice video man. This was a very informative video for somebody who maybe doesn't throw jigs a lot (like me). Keep the good work man. I liked and subscribed.
Thanks man I will have some more indept Jig video's to come.
LOJO, you are awesome! You're everywhere, and that's good because that means that you aren't reserved to yourself only. You care to go out and watch other channels and give them support. Keep doing you man, peace!
shit if lojo is subbed I gotta sub
Lmao lojo
Slowjo ....
Awesome video! Just starting out learning how to fish for large mouth here in Montana. Fishing in a really shallow lake in heavy cover. Thanks a bunch.
Awesome I hope you catch a toad. Good luck and hope you sub and hang out with me for a while.
BassGeeek. - as everyone has stated, great video. I like how you clearly talk to the camera and don’t belabor points. I also like how don’t fill your video with “bass catching” clips or like to hear yourself talk. Very descriptive and to the point. I’m a recreational/ novice bass fisher of only five years. I learned so much. Thanks. Doug (FWB Florida)
I can get blabory at times lol but in the how to's I try to just keep them on point. Thank you.
Thanks for being here. I am always looking for ways to become a better Fisher thanks for the dire t straight to the point tips. It helps a lot
Awesome thank you for the comment and watching! I hope ya hit that sub and notification button.
GREAT VIDEO FOR ME !!! I'M SEMIRETIRED AT 64/WAS TO BUSY WITH LIFE TO GET INTO FISHING ! NOW HAVE THE TIME , BOATS TO GET IN TO IT . I GREW UP IN NEBRASKA , COMMERCIAL FISHING THE MISSOURI RIVER & POND HOPPING WITH MY MOM & DAD .AT 20 MOVED TO CALIFORNIA , 43 YEARS LATER SEMI RETIRED & MOVED TO MICHIGAN !!! NOW I AM JUST AN OLD MAN HAVING FUN & ENJOYING LIFE !!!
Hey that's what it's about. I love fishing. If I never fished another tournament again I would still go bass fishing. I love the challenge of it.
Where in Mich?
WATERFORD MI
Why are you yelling?
decades long , Florida bass fisherman here, just recently decided to give jigs a try. Thanks for the clear, and detailed jig tips!
Your welcome
Love your teaching style. I'm an instructor myself and I really think you've got the touch. Good job!
Thank you sir!
I dont care if its an old video. You always teach me something. I decided to work finesse jigs this winter and im glad I watched to learn about a bite vs a limb.
Thanks!
This man needs way more subscribers. All his content is clear and well presented, great work and thanks for all your help.
Thanks very much. I can ramble at times just so much I want to get out.
Man you’re teaching is straightforward no bs, I love it. You sound like you’re talking to me
Thank you very much
actually what i really meant was that finally, someone shows the movement of the rod to make the jig move the way you want it. everyone else shows the lure moving in the water but never shows what they're doing with the rod/reel to make it move that way. not just jigs, any lure movement. thanx for showing how you move the jig.
Cool I'm happy I could help. I plan of doing several other video's like this.
Keep'em like this dude, and keep'em coming, subbed
Years of experience in 20 minutes. You sir are a great instructor. Thank you!
Victor Paumen Hahaha Thank you sir.
Great video. I will say a couple of weeks ago I did have one ol bucket mouth fool me. I was using a jig beating docks and I came up on a old broke up boat ramp. I guessed to where the end of the ramp was a threw the jig. When the jig hit the bottom I had several real fast taps and I figured a small fish. I set the hook and this 5+ comes up a surprises me. Never been fooled like that. Was a 1st. But fun. Awesome videos.
hahaha that is unusual. Thanks for watching.
I’ve watched countless jig fishing videos. This is my absolute favorite. Very informative as well as being entertaining.
Thank you sir. I can't say they are all this good because I don't do this full time. I try to give all the info I can. Thank you.
"More like bass , less like treble " ..
Nice job explaining in layman's terms . Bringing the jigs in close was done well too . Retired and kayak fish quite often now and look forward to more of your posts..
Thank you so much for watching and supporting me.
Subscribed! This is the first video I've found that actually explains the whole gambit. You, sir, are a saint. So many videos give a brief description, then cut to about 3 seconds before they're setting the hook. I've wondered how to exactly "work" these things. Also, your 'treble' and 'bass' description needed no explanation. That said it all perfectly. Also the brush guard tip is fantastic. Thanks so much for this tutorial... time to binge-watch many more of your vids.
Thank you sooooo much I hope ya join the #100percenrtwatchsquad we give out some juice tips
Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate the effort that you made to produce this video. Clarified a bunch about various jig-styles and how/when to use them. I'm still learning and this simplified and clarified a lot.
I hope it helps
Broke off on my personal best while jigging this week. Came to TH-cam for help. Now I’m okay with missing that fish because it made me find your channel. Thanks for the help!
Heck yes! Welcome to #BassGeekNation
Caught my personal best bass and then what wouldve been my personal best catfish broke my line immediately afterwords. I was big sad.
GREAT VIDEO! Man, this one of the best videos I've watched on fishing...and I've watched a lot. Thanks Pro.
Thanks I hope you hang around I do a lot of different stuff. Let me know if there are other baits you would like to see me talk about.
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Very nicely formatted video man! I have seen even some of the best fishing youtubers start a jig video with "i'm going to explain everything you need to know about a jig" and quickly get all mixed up and turned around, leaving me still very confused. You explained it step by step without getting ahead of yourself which made it sooo easy to follow! Thanks!
53iBro Thanks!
You’re very down to earth with your explanations. Very well said and to the point. I feel like I can finally dig that jig out from the bottom of my tackle bag and catch something with it!! Thank you partner for such a well executed video on jig fishing👍🎣
Thank you I try to be down to earth. I’m just me that’s all I can be. Hahaha
Very informative video. This is one of the most detailed-oriented instructional videos I have seen to date. Most folks don't go over the little things like how to feel the bite and how to retrieve without getting hung up in limbs. Great job!!!
Thank you. I hope it helps you catch more fish on the ole trusty jig.
I work in the fishing department at Bassproshop and I love bass fishing. Awesome video. Will help me help customers and myself with jig fishing for sure.
Wow thanks you! Thats an Awesome compliment from a BP employee. Thank you!
Probably one of your best videos to date. I've been jig fishing for years and I've not heard anyone give such a good description of the way the bite feels as this. Kudos on the finger on the line as well. It's the only way to really tell whats on that jig.
Thank you sir. I really appreciate that. You just made my Birthday even Better!
You've earned a sub. You are by far the best instructor on TH-cam when it comes to the knowledge of fishing, Wouldn't suprise me that you'll be as big as Flukemaster on here. Well Done & Thank You very much for this video!
Gentry Smith Thanks you. I enjoy talking about fishing. I enjoy learning about fishing. I can't say thank that's a big compliment. No pressure right. Hahaha
BassGeek Just remember what I said when you make it to the top! No Pressure Haha!
Thank you!
Exactly what I've been looking for. The videos with "you can do this, or you can do that" are useful, but to a beginner, it's nice to have a smart guy say, "Just do this".
Rob Conaway Well You May be giving me to much credit as a smart guy. Lol but yeah I agree. Just start here and expand from that. I would have loved to had someone do that for me.
best jig video i have seen hands down
Wow! Thanks! I really can't say thank you enough for the compliment.
Best video that I have found on jig basics. I literally googled and watched many other videos and none were as descriptive as yours. Thank you.
Thank you sir. I hope it helps.
I watch a few of the big utubers and they keep the small secrets apparently. I learned several new tricks like keeping your finger on your line. I see them holding the reel and no explanation. I also didn't know wood and braid make a nasty noise. Subbed
Thanks sir. I am on here to share. Some people don't like that I share as much as I do. However I'm here to share everything I can. Everything I learn I want to help people catch fish and save them the time it took me to learn this stuff.
I use braid on all of my rods. That said, I saw a video a while back where the angler used a 7ft fluorocarbon leader to enhance the presentation in clearer water. Wouldn’t that somewhat diminish the sound of braid on wood?
@@kernlkajun1 I don't get why people complicate fishing. Just get some 12 lb line that's all u need for bass and throw it in. No need in all that bs and headaches
Wes Helton you’d hate fly fishing
Great tutorial! I've fished my whole life but I still learn a ton from watching basic, beginner level tutorials, thanks alot
Thanks hope ya like the channel and learn a bunch
Good vid. Nice basic vid to get started with jigs. Good content and delivery. Thanks and keep up the good work
Jason Pittman Thanks I love jigs they are my second favorite bait.
I still go back to this video in spring for a re up on the basics!
Like you need a refresher. You are the dang man.
This guy knows what he's doing!
This video has been up for 3 1/2 years and today I came back to it for a good review of the fundamentals.
I found it helpful. Thank you for teaching this material.
Thank you!
Thank you sir I'm going to try that I'm going fishing this evening👍 and thanks for sharing.......
Old School R/C No thank you for stopping in and watching
I was recommended this video by a Facebook group. I usually fish Texas rig, just don't have confidence in a jig myself. Very informative. Most of the Texas rig fishing I do (I plan on throwing jigs) is going to be throw at dock pilings, and laydowns. Most of my water is very clean, with softer bottoms and grass. I'm taking it the archy style is probably the best bet? New sub, look forward to watching some of your other videos, you have a great way of explaining
Oh yeah the Arki or flipping style (people call it different things) is the best. you put a Beaver style bait on it and man you can skip it a mile easy. Now if you have a ton of grass. So say you are fishing grass flats whatever a swimjig is also a great tool.
@@BassGeek yeah I'm going out tomorrow. I have been bass fishing for 20 years and have caught hundreds on Texas rigs and finesse jigs, it's just something about bigger jigs, I've literally never caught one bass on anything other than a finesse jig. Going to try your techniques tomorrow, I'm intentionally leaving my Texas rig stuff at home to force myself to use jigs for my bottom contact baits.
Got my first jig bite last weekend caught three 2 pounders - great feeling , can’t wait to apply the knowledge I gained from This video
Heck yeah you go man!
Nice video. Talked slow and steady. Didnt make me feel like my head was spining from all the information just flying at me.
big ANT I’m from the south all I know is slow and steady. It’d I talked fast no one could understand me. 😂
a few years late getting here but wow! Man, you don't waste any words. U say what u mean so very well. Much info packed into this short video - so helpful!
Well some video's I'm longwinded in for sure. hahahaha. Thanks and I hope ya hang around for a while.
Tree-Pounder haha that killed me
Hey those things are trophy fish.
Wanna thank you for this content. I was just out at a park after work trying to fish my new jig, and I'm brand new to fishing so of course I'm trying to set the hook on every thing, and fish it like a crank bait, and all the older guys out there watching me are just shaking their heads and chuckling as I snag every damn stick in the place. Hopefully next time I can at least look like I know what I'm doing.
hahaha Hey everyone learns. I hope the video helps ya man. Keep me posted
I grew up fishing all jigs on straight braid and I can feel the jig scrape over a rock, wood, gravel and feel bites well. I recently switched to straight fluorocarbon and now it feels mushy. I brought my jig back and realized I was fishing rocks and didn't know it. I'm sure I was missing bites also. I am really torn about this and I feel like my favorite way of fishing has to be relearned. I am using premium fluoro and sensitive rods but I feel disconnected to the jig now. I will not use a leader, It's one or the other. Any thoughts on this?
You move from braid to flouro it will feel a little softer. Compensate with a stiffer rod
I prefer straight mono.. but I'm lazy too..so
Just watched this, and really did enjoy it. Learned from it, and that's after bass fishing somewhere between 40 and fifty years. Plain down to earth explanations, didn't feel like he was talking down to anyone at all. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole video. Wish there were more like him out there instead of the Big I little u "pros."
I’m not a pro just been fishing since I was a kid. Family happens and never had a chance to. I’m big but it’s just cause my wife feeds me well. Hahahaha
Super informative! Great Video!
Thank you sir. That is a MASSIVE complement thank you.
Been soft plastic worm fishing for 30+ years have enjoyed great success with plastic worm and 90+ of my biggest bass came from a Texas rigged worm I'd say I'm a good experience plastic worm fisherman
Always wanted to learn how to jig fish Been watching tons of jig fishing 101 vids the last 3-4 months have invested in three different jig types including football swim and casting in 3/8-3/4oz in green pumpkin and watermelon with a few color variants of both trailers mostly of the creature type
Plan on using 14lb fluorocarbon line and 7'-7'3" MH fast spinning and casting rods
I must commend you on producing a superb easy to understand 101 for beginners jig fishing video that gives a novice at jig fishing such as myself all the Information they will need to start jig fishing and avoid most novice beginner mistakes and flatten out our jig fishing learning curve.
You have earned another permanent subscriber to your channel
Heck yeah! Thank you this is awesome I think you’ll find this is just how I do videos 😂 thanks and welcome!
Iv learned more from this video then my whole high school career!
METALHEAD FISHING HAHAHAHA now that’s a compliment! Thank you!
I have never caught a bass on a jig. I'm going to give it a try after watching your video. This was a super helpful and well explained video that covered every question I had. Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate all the details you gave. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks again!!!
Awesome! Good luck and keep me posted.
"Tree pounder" love this saying lol
Yeah I've had a few tree-hundred ponders hooked to.
When you started saying Treble and Bass, I instantly became a fan. Quick add on tip. When you think there is a fish on, so you pause mid lift to see if it pulls back: be mindful of the motion of your boat relative to water as well. If your boat is moving up and down in the water and you consciously forget this, you might thinks its a fish pulling back, but its actually the line pulling/loosening in a branch thats now being pulled and relieved by you right back. To use a scientific term: its giving a retrograde like effect. Cheers 😎🎸🎣🎵🎶🎵
Thank you hahha and great tip.
Awesome video man! Jig fishing is my favorite
BassBulliesTV same here I love a jig.
Wow... I just came across this video, and I have to say it is the most informative video I have ever seen. Amazing job! I fish jigs a lot, and I have been struggling to get bites. I continually have the feeling that I am not doing something right. I learned so much from this video that I feel like I now have a better understanding of how to work a jig the right way. I'm excited to go out and put what I learned to use. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Awesome thank you! I hope ya catch a toad!
Arkie, swim, pitching, finesse, and football
11:44 the funniest, most truthful piece of advice ever!!!!!!
LOL hey it is what it is. thanks.
Awesome video great tips,!very helpful!!
I'm gonna get to those mucky bottoms man I promise.
Just showed this to my son. Thanks for making this video!
Sir that is an awesome honor. Thank you.
Great video man
Thanks man You the man!
I admit, I didn't hold out much hope for learning anything from this video. Turns out it was the most informative instruction I've gotten as of yet! Thank you, sir. Subbed
Thank ya hope ya like the new stuff
No apostrophe on JIGS, unless a single jig is expressing ownership of something else.
When it comes to apostrophes, it's "when in doubt, leave it out".
peppe THANK YOU GRAMMAR POLICE! The door is over there please see yourself out.
@@BassGeek I wouldn't have mentioned it if it weren't in all CAPS on the the damn thumbnail of the video. It makes it stick out and look very unprofessional. So, maybe it's more the common sense police here...
That said, good video with good content--despite the thumbnail.
@@peppe406 Commons sense would say that the video has been up for 3yrs and has 976 comments so it's doubtful you are the first to point it out. So you might want to ask yourself why I've never changed it. Could be because I know it just drives people like you nuts.
@@BassGeek DANG! You got me...
I'm gonna have to catch a hawg today on a jig with a craw trailer.
This was the most detailed, informative video I’ve ever seen. I’ve never fished a jig successfully and you broke it down to bacon bits. Thank you!
Hahahaha thanks
This ole boy has to like iced tea and Waylon Jennings. Same here
You know it man!
Sweet tea baby
I have used a jig and pig combo before however, I have learned how to use them properly and to use the jig to feel the bottom. Using your advice I will more than likely become a better jig fisherman. I have seen the results of successful jig fishing at a South Georgia lake called "Ray's Mill Pond" in Lanier county. They have a lot of "snot bonnets" and it is a pretty shallow lake. The boat owner caught 8 bass over five pounds in as little as 3 hours. He told me the jig and pig is likened to an Ice Cream Sunday for a bass. Lots of fuel for the tank for fishing in the Month of March during the pre-spawn. Thanks!!!!
Yup they love it at certain times of they year. Some days if won't get lots of bite but it will get the big ones.
“You’ve just caught yourself a rockfish.” 🤣
Lol
Excellent video and explanation. I’ve been been bass fishing for years and have spent little time jig fishing.
That's the big bass catching machine. Thanks.
seen a lot of pro teach fishing. this is the best instructional video on fishing a lure I've seen! Awesome job!
Daaaaang thank you! Thank you for the awesome compliment.
Very well done! Nice format. Best video I've seen for beginners/novice. And not too basic. Just right. Thank you so much. I'm a salmon/steelheader just learning bass. I love smallmouth. Thanks
Thanks very much!
Simply can’t beat a jig! One of my favorite jigs is a strike king premier pro jig! The rattle on them is great. It’s like a football and flipping jig. Works well for swimming as well.
Thanks I love a rattle on a jig.
@@BassGeek the rattle on the strike king premier pro jig is a wide chamber so it rattles very good even if you shake the tip of your cod just a little. Not to mention the keeper is built in to the rattle. Give it a try sometime.
Just took up fishing very recently. I've watched a few videos for a few tips on some things. I discovered jigs though through my cousin, and absolutely love them. This video really helped clear up what I needed to do work it better. Thanks!
Cool I hope it helps for sure.
Doesn't matter how long I have been fishing, always good to see how others do it. Just a slight adjustment can make a major difference.
I agree. Thank you.
Great breakdown on the retrieve etc. Most jig videos only cover types of jigs and when the throw them, completely skipping the retrieves.
Thanks
This is far and away the best jig video ive watched. Props and thanks again brother
Thank you very much.
Subscribed!!! I learned more about the difference in the types of jigs in the first 2 minutes of this video than I did in hours of watching other videos! Thank you sir!!!
Thank you! I really enjoy doing video's like this. I do a lot of fishing videos.
Purchased a few arkie jigs before heading out, viewed the information & tips you provided. Thank you Bass Geek for the straight forward techniques!
Hope it helps and you catch a toad.
@@BassGeek caught 4 bass on a black and blue jig with a bad mama. Dragging it caught me a few nice 2-3 lbs and at the end of the day, I began to hop it very slowly hitting rocks. On the third cast through that same area, the thump came and set the hook on a 5lb.3.oz bass. all of it was caught on video through my camera thanking you for the how-to tutorial!
Really well done. You're a good teacher and even though I have fished a jig for years you reminded me of some things I had forgotten. Thanks!
Thank you. That's a great complement from someone who uses them a lot.
Wow! I've seen a lot of "how to" videos on the jig but you nailed it! Very well explained and understandable. You answered a lot of my jigging questions with this one video. Thanks!
Thanks!!!
I never thought I could learn so much in 12:38.
Obviously this isn't your first rodeo. How you were focused on the camera made me feel I was actually in the boat with you. Video very well made. Please keep up this great work !
"If it moves its a fish, if it doesn't its a limb". I'm putting this in a T-shirt !
hahaha Thanks man that's awesome. I can't say how much I appreciate the kind words.
An outstanding teacher as he shows how/what to do and WHY
Thank you. That is the best compliment I could ever ask for.
After watching this video, I arranged my jig as you showed in the video and I caught a 5 lb bass on the 1st cast. No lie! Thanks!!
OH yeah! Nice.
Even as an experienced angler, I loved this explanation and your wording. Thanks for what you do, I happily hit that subscribe button.
hahahahaha Thanks for that!
When I lived in California, I used to absolutely crush bass on jigs all year.. now that I live in the north, jigs only work sometimes.. what I have noticed works all year here in particular, is ned rigs! I've caught all species on the ned! Perhaps it something to do with confidence in what you're using, but where I live now - jigs are secondary in my choosing.
Yeah it’s that way here too