we have a local makes a killer brown finesse jig with light wire hook we pair that with a zoom swimmin chunk trailer, numbers all day long.. smallies also like the finesse jig a lot more then a full size jig
Great tip.. down here in Georgia, lake Sinclair has tons of pressure.. ill try it.. just can't skip it.. ill go from zero to ready to blow a gasket..in second lol
You are a fine father, Matt. That is wonderful. I spent all my young life in the woods and in the water fishing. Best memories of my life. Keep it up, Matt
My confidence be is bama bug colored sanko green pumpkin orange belly my favorite jig color is green pumpkin orange belly I probably catch 75% of my fish on soft plastics on that bama bug pattern good video
I might be a bit different, but my answer is "always" ! I am a finesse jig fanatic, so I always throw a finess jig, and then go larger if I need a bigger bite, or if something else tells me to go larger.
Back when there were B.A.S.S. Fedeerations, a guy here in Maryland wrote an article about how he won Angler of the Year. I don't believe he finished first in any tournament, but he fished well enough throwing a Bitsy Bug to take the title.
My lake has been so hammered by tournaments and then with the temperatures lately and it being the only "All sports lake", finesse has been almost the only way to get a bite, I have just been using a 4" stick worm, but now you got the wheels turning 🤔
Been trying to fish a jig more often. I fish smallmouth and bought some finese jigs online and have been tying my own. Found yellow pumpkin silicone front and black flat rubber back seems to be the deal for me. We don't have crawfish or goby's up here, but we have a lot of perch. So I think that might be why.
Matt, just watched this again. How are you rigging the soft plastic? It looks like you attach the plastic weed less, as opposed to exposing the hook. How often do you do that with your jigs?
I’m using a custom built MHX NMB-873 blank. It’s a 7’3” MH fast action rod. Usually 15lb fluorocarbon unless super clear water and then drop down a little
@@MattStefanFishingNow I know about MHX. I've had bad experience with the Fenwick HMX(not same). Tips break off. Broke one off on my first ever real jig fish a couple weeks ago. Fenwick, this time, answered my email and I traded up(?) for the HMG MH/F only offer in 7' as casting. I usually have 12lb floro leader. I'm on the bank. I can see a faster hookset response with the longer rod. Was it pricey?
Hope you can help! I have no problem in the spring but once the river is done with the spawn the largemouth just seem to disappear! I've tried everything but its a one here and one there deal.Smallmouth no problem but the better largemouth are gone. Any advice?
terrific vid Matt! fishing Lanier a lot, love the finesse jig for spots. I saw your response on another comment below about finesse vs micro jigs. looking forward to that one too! God bless!
Thanks for this tip Matt, all of your reasoning is spot on in my opinion and who doesn’t like to catch more fish. One question, i assume you are throwing this on spinning gear but what weight line do you use? Thanks and keep giving your boys that family time on the water, they will never forget it. Good luck and thank you.
I start with 15 lb fluorocarbon and use on a medium heavy baitcasting rod. If it’s gin clear water I’ll sometimes go to 10 lb fluorocarbon leader with a spinning rod
Great video!!!
thanks!
Your choice of drinks is impeccable!
Thanks!
Great situational insights.
Thanks!
I always use a compact jig. My jigs are all full size jigs but I thread a chunk trailer onto the hook and trim the skirt super short.
Great tip!
Extra informative thanks I got them today
Awesome!
Yet another exceptional video! Well done sir
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent question . Thanks for answering this one.
Thanks for watching!
Your channel is quickly becoming my favorite fishing one on TH-cam. Video length and all the useful information within it are great. Thank you sir
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
we have a local makes a killer brown finesse jig with light wire hook we pair that with a zoom swimmin chunk trailer, numbers all day long.. smallies also like the finesse jig a lot more then a full size jig
Awesome!
I stuck a hog yesterday on Clear Lake with a dirty jig. Nice bait!
Awesome!
Great video Matt. Can you tell me what color you would suggest for throwing the finesse jig at night?
black
Great tip.. down here in Georgia, lake Sinclair has tons of pressure.. ill try it.. just can't skip it.. ill go from zero to ready to blow a gasket..in second lol
thanks!
You are a fine father, Matt. That is wonderful. I spent all my young life in the woods and in the water fishing. Best memories of my life. Keep it up, Matt
Thanks! Kids love it!
My confidence be is bama bug colored sanko green pumpkin orange belly my favorite jig color is green pumpkin orange belly I probably catch 75% of my fish on soft plastics on that bama bug pattern good video
thanks for sharing
I might be a bit different, but my answer is "always" ! I am a finesse jig fanatic, so I always throw a finess jig, and then go larger if I need a bigger bite, or if something else tells me to go larger.
It’s a killer bait
Back when there were B.A.S.S. Fedeerations, a guy here in Maryland wrote an article about how he won Angler of the Year. I don't believe he finished first in any tournament, but he fished well enough throwing a Bitsy Bug to take the title.
That was the original finesse jig
I learned from Charlie Brewer, 30 years ago, it's better to go for numbers. If you catch 30 bass, you're GONNA have a few good ones.
3/16oz tungsten Little Spotty with a baby menace grub is something I love throwing so thanks for the tips on when it may be best!
Thanks for sharing!
I like the beast coast hustler hybrid finesse jig it’s a mix of hair jig and regular jig works great check it out
Love that clausen finesse jig been using it for years can be killer around docks instead of a senko a lot of guys are throwing
Yes it is
My lake has been so hammered by tournaments and then with the temperatures lately and it being the only "All sports lake", finesse has been almost the only way to get a bite, I have just been using a 4" stick worm, but now you got the wheels turning 🤔
Give it a try!
Thanks Matt heading to New York end of the month lots of smallmouth some largemouth bass willbe taking finesse jigs from Ohio.
Yes they will
Been trying to fish a jig more often. I fish smallmouth and bought some finese jigs online and have been tying my own. Found yellow pumpkin silicone front and black flat rubber back seems to be the deal for me. We don't have crawfish or goby's up here, but we have a lot of perch. So I think that might be why.
Good luck!
Great info Matt! Keep it coming.
Will do!
Matt, just watched this again. How are you rigging the soft plastic? It looks like you attach the plastic weed less, as opposed to exposing the hook. How often do you do that with your jigs?
I exposed the hook. it may have looked that way in the video but no need to do it with the weedguard
So Douglas Lake, right now, 87 degree water temp, still throwing the finesse jig over a 1/2 oz jig???
I’d be throwing full size on Douglas right now
I’m having problems finding fish in shallow lakes with temps around 80°. What baits would you throw? Thanks!
Throw a Texas rig or wacky rig on shade lines or deep weeds/ledges
Depends primarily on what FORAGE is in the lake.
Hey Matt, great information and presentation, what rod and line are you using with that jig?
I'll second that request. Power/action/length, line and leader, please, even though I have an idea about the answer already.
I’m using a custom built MHX NMB-873 blank. It’s a 7’3” MH fast action rod. Usually 15lb fluorocarbon unless super clear water and then drop down a little
@@MattStefanFishingNow I know about MHX. I've had bad experience with the Fenwick HMX(not same). Tips break off. Broke one off on my first ever real jig fish a couple weeks ago. Fenwick, this time, answered my email and I traded up(?) for the HMG MH/F only offer in 7' as casting. I usually have 12lb floro leader. I'm on the bank. I can see a faster hookset response with the longer rod. Was it pricey?
@@learningtofish7036 the blank is about $120
@@MattStefanFishing I messaged them at MHX. They would not tell me where the blanks come from, just "abroad to reduce cost and designed, QC by us".
Hope you can help! I have no problem in the spring but once the river is done with the spawn the largemouth just seem to disappear! I've tried everything but its a one here and one there deal.Smallmouth no problem but the better largemouth are gone. Any advice?
Fish the cut banks and lay downs closest to spawning coves. Usually upstream is better
TU
Great info Matt. What set up do you use on the compact finesse jig; rod, reel, line.....Thanks
MHX NMB-873 custom rod (7’3” MH) with Sbu Garcia Revo MGX 8.1:1 reel and 15 lb line
@@MattStefanFishing Thanks
@Johnny Boone i love my MGX!
Matt, have you tried a rubber skirt finesse jig and do you think it makes a difference?
I have and I do like them
Spinning or bait casting set up?
I prefer baitcasting MH rod with 15lb fluorocarbon unless gin clear water and then downgrading to 10lb
terrific vid Matt! fishing Lanier a lot, love the finesse jig for spots. I saw your response on another comment below about finesse vs micro jigs. looking forward to that one too! God bless!
Stay tuned!
Thanks for this tip Matt, all of your reasoning is spot on in my opinion and who doesn’t like to catch more fish. One question, i assume you are throwing this on spinning gear but what weight line do you use? Thanks and keep giving your boys that family time on the water, they will never forget it. Good luck and thank you.
I start with 15 lb fluorocarbon and use on a medium heavy baitcasting rod. If it’s gin clear water I’ll sometimes go to 10 lb fluorocarbon leader with a spinning rod
@@MattStefanFishing Thats what I get for assuming…lol!
As always good info. Love weeeee lil finese jigs. Good on you and your wife life choices. Thanks for the vid, looking forward to the next one.
Thanks!
Great video! Do you tend to use the 7/16 or 5/16 size in the Clausen finesse?
I prefer 5/16
Do you ever go even smaller to like a tungsten micro jig? I like the Keitech but the Picasso Little Spotty has been a killer this Summer.
I’ll be talking micro jigs soon