Good point on why the stick jigs are the way they are. I have seen multiple pros do trimming and all have a different preference. It usually is like you said based on desired profile and fall rate. Excellent information and insight into why and how you trim jigs. Thanks for your efforts
Matt, I went fishing today with the goal of really getting more comfortable with a jig. I lost all 3 of my bites, but I am much more comfortable with a jig now. I also figured out things I like and didn't like about the couple of jigs I fished today. I was trimming them on the water a lot based on this video too. I think it really helped!
Thanks for all the useful tips Matt. Your tips are so straight forward and honest. I also love that you are a northern angler. Being from Minnesota, your experience is more relevant to me. You have moved to the top of my watch list. Good luck out there.
I started trimming my skirts and weed guards after watching some of randy blaukats videos. absolute night and day difference in the amount of action my trailers have, the amount of bites and the amount of fish i land. trimming that skirt to maximize the trailer action is absolutely critical!
It's so easy when you first start modifying jigs to get a little cut crazy and trim too much skirt off- I've got a couple I just ruined. Well, maybe not ruined but- they're definitely more finesse now.
Thanks for doing a video on this topic, Matt. I used to miss a lot of fish because I didn't know how to trim my jigs and so I left them untrimmed. That's why I asked you if you could do a video on this topic --- because not too many videos out there discuss it. Now, I wonder if you also trim your chatterbait skirts? Another topic? Hmmmm.....
i prefer compact jigs period for all times of the year. as my luck would have it they seem to get the same big bites of a larger profile, plus i land more on them during the summer months. the weed guard tip is clutch...i'd always thin at the nose end never giving it a second thought, your method makes more sense.
Matt, you do a jam up and jelly type job on your tips!!! Absolutely look forward to them. They are short, concise, and you discuss the techniques thouroughly. Love your insight and tips. Appreciate what your doing to help us recreational/club guys!!! 👍😃🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👍
I’ve found that cutting mine off at an angle works well for me in thicker wood and bush cover. If I want more of a hair trigger so to speak, I’ll cut my longer portion of the angle (bottom) right at the top of the hook when compressed. This leaves the top of the angle (shortest) the stiffest so that it still provides protection when climbing limbs or over stumps.
@@MattStefanFishing you don't know how much your channel helping me , i never had opportunity to learn fishing regardless of my passion in a field , your explanations are right on spot , so useful and informative , thank you again for teaching me .
I've been losing lots of fish throwing a swim jig on my MH Daiwa Rebellion. The reel has 16lb fluoro and I think the bit of stretch in the line and my hook setting technique are a poor match. No problems throwing the same jigs on braid, so I'm going to try thinning my weed guard.
I need to start doing this, thanks for the tip. I've always just fished jigs straight out of the package and looking back know I have missed some good fish because of it. Just curious, do you ever do any trimming or skirt mods on spinnerbaits and chatterbaits? I've seen plenty of people talk about modifying jig skirts but not the other skirted lures.
Matt, good job. I have done most of these things to my jigs for years. I like very small finesse jigs with a good strong hook. Anyway, would like your opinion/tips on the tokyo rig. I fish mostly rivers with silt bottoms. I have not had any luck with this rig and mostly catch small fish when fishing a drop shot. Maybe I should be trying a bubba shot. Whats your thoughts.
I leave the jigs i make myself full size. living in NH, No lead . I make my own and trim my skirts and weed guards to the conditions. I'd much rather buy dirty jigs or others. but i'm cheap and wont spend $8 for a non lead jig i'm gonna lose in a a short time of fishing.
Jig fishing is confusing to me. I watch your channel, Randy Blaukat, and fish the moment. When it comes to jigs I think you all have different opinions. Wish you guys could do a group video to discuss all the options.
You sir have the best bass fishing channel on you tube.
Thanks
Wow, thanks!
Best fishing channel on TH-cam
Wow, thanks!
Good point on why the stick jigs are the way they are. I have seen multiple pros do trimming and all have a different preference. It usually is like you said based on desired profile and fall rate. Excellent information and insight into why and how you trim jigs. Thanks for your efforts
Right on
Matt, I went fishing today with the goal of really getting more comfortable with a jig. I lost all 3 of my bites, but I am much more comfortable with a jig now. I also figured out things I like and didn't like about the couple of jigs I fished today. I was trimming them on the water a lot based on this video too. I think it really helped!
Good stuff
Thanks for all the useful tips Matt. Your tips are so straight forward and honest. I also love that you are a northern angler. Being from Minnesota, your experience is more relevant to me. You have moved to the top of my watch list. Good luck out there.
Thanks for the kind words! I'm just trying to help everyone catch a few more fish!
I started trimming my skirts and weed guards after watching some of randy blaukats videos. absolute night and day difference in the amount of action my trailers have, the amount of bites and the amount of fish i land. trimming that skirt to maximize the trailer action is absolutely critical!
I agree with that!
It's so easy when you first start modifying jigs to get a little cut crazy and trim too much skirt off- I've got a couple I just ruined. Well, maybe not ruined but- they're definitely more finesse now.
Yeah before you know it theres no shirt left
Thanks for giving new meaning to the term "stock options"!
Haha! I love options...but they can be risky for the beginner!
Great tip Matt I trim my weed gaurd at an angle from the hook out never thought of trimming the bottom I like it appreciate it 🙏
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Matt always enjoy listening to jig fishing your the best From Ohio
Thanks!
Thanks for doing a video on this topic, Matt. I used to miss a lot of fish because I didn't know how to trim my jigs and so I left them untrimmed. That's why I asked you if you could do a video on this topic --- because not too many videos out there discuss it. Now, I wonder if you also trim your chatterbait skirts? Another topic? Hmmmm.....
I do
@@MattStefanFishing Maybe you discuss that for another topic?
i prefer compact jigs period for all times of the year. as my luck would have it they seem to get the same big bites of a larger profile, plus i land more on them during the summer months. the weed guard tip is clutch...i'd always thin at the nose end never giving it a second thought, your method makes more sense.
Give it a try and let us know your thoughts. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Matt. Definitely my favorite channel to get tips and info from. I appreciate you and the help you pass along to us. Keep it up!!
I appreciate that!
Matt, you do a jam up and jelly type job on your tips!!! Absolutely look forward to them. They are short, concise, and you discuss the techniques thouroughly. Love your insight and tips. Appreciate what your doing to help us recreational/club guys!!! 👍😃🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👍
Glad you like them!
Great info, as usual. Best, most informative, most useful fishing channel out there. Appreciate you!
I appreciate that!
I’ve found that cutting mine off at an angle works well for me in thicker wood and bush cover. If I want more of a hair trigger so to speak, I’ll cut my longer portion of the angle (bottom) right at the top of the hook when compressed. This leaves the top of the angle (shortest) the stiffest so that it still provides protection when climbing limbs or over stumps.
That works as well
Thanks for such great information. It helps a lot !!!
You are welcome!
Thanks again Sir! I was doing most of those things but picked up a few tips that will make my jigs bass candy!
You bet!
thank you very much . I am learning so much from your content , good luck
Awesome!
@@MattStefanFishing you don't know how much your channel helping me , i never had opportunity to learn fishing regardless of my passion in a field , your explanations are right on spot , so useful and informative , thank you again for teaching me .
Thank you so much Matt!
My pleasure!
Thanks for the valuable tips
My pleasure
Awesome video Matt.
Thanks!
Great tip.
Thanks buddy!
Good information
Thanks!
Do you cut the hair on bucktail jigs in similar fashion? I got few but I haven’t used them much but planning it soon.
Not really. I prefer my bucktail jigs to be longer than short
@@MattStefanFishing thank you very quick response
small wire cutters allow for precise removal of weed guard. cut very close to head and exact amount of strands.
yep. i usually cut a smidge above on angle.
Good tip!
Great tips, matt. Love your work!
Thanks so much!
Good video thanks
You're welcome
Great tips, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I've been losing lots of fish throwing a swim jig on my MH Daiwa Rebellion. The reel has 16lb fluoro and I think the bit of stretch in the line and my hook setting technique are a poor match. No problems throwing the same jigs on braid, so I'm going to try thinning my weed guard.
Give it a try
great tips what color trailer would you use for that I love that color
I like either green pumpkin, black and blue or sapphire blue
I need to start doing this, thanks for the tip. I've always just fished jigs straight out of the package and looking back know I have missed some good fish because of it. Just curious, do you ever do any trimming or skirt mods on spinnerbaits and chatterbaits? I've seen plenty of people talk about modifying jig skirts but not the other skirted lures.
Yep I usually trim and thin spinnerbait skirts and chatterbait skirts.
@@MattStefanFishing Okay cool thanks!
How many strand weed guard is it. I make my own sometimes. They have different sizes. Is most jigs a standard strand?
most jigs are different. you can get all different sized strands and number of strands
Thanks for the tips how do you like the one i gave you thanks 🙏
It's good
Matt, good job. I have done most of these things to my jigs for years. I like very small finesse jigs with a good strong hook. Anyway, would like your opinion/tips on the tokyo rig. I fish mostly rivers with silt bottoms. I have not had any luck with this rig and mostly catch small fish when fishing a drop shot. Maybe I should be trying a bubba shot. Whats your thoughts.
I will put the tokyo rig on my list of videos to do.
Good tips as always. Okeechobee 420 duuuude...... ok somebody had to go there.
Good vid/tips thanks for the vid.
Haha!
Do you always fish it with a trailer?
yes I do
I leave the jigs i make myself full size. living in NH, No lead . I make my own and trim my skirts and weed guards to the conditions. I'd much rather buy dirty jigs or others. but i'm cheap and wont spend $8 for a non lead jig i'm gonna lose in a a short time of fishing.
Yeah it can get expensive. I used to make all of my jigs as well.
Thanks for your videos. I'm a better angler as a result of you
Great to hear!
Jig fishing is confusing to me. I watch your channel, Randy Blaukat, and fish the moment. When it comes to jigs I think you all have different opinions. Wish you guys could do a group video to discuss all the options.
Like I always say stick to what you have confidence in. Not everyone is the same