I just want to give you guys a shout out. Matt for everything you did after your accident for the guy who was involved in his own tragic accident. Tim I just watched a 20/20 special “In an Instant” about the valley fire. When I saw the segment with you in it I was like I have seen that guy before. Great job on getting those people to safety. You two are the definitions of hero’s. Keep up the good work. Hopefully you will be back to your homes soon. We have not been able to go to our summer home due to ranch fire and I have missed fishing in Clearlake all summer.
Matt, thanks bro for all this information. I am in northeast Kansas and am a pond fisherman at heart. For some reason I’ve never had luck and actually have never caught a single fish on a jig. Like you said, it’s all in my head and I put them up too quickly. This year, I’ve dedicated to frogs and big worms but next year is my jig and chatter bait year I can feel it. This year has been fantastic by the way. The popping pad crashers and 12” June bug worm have taken most of the glory. I’ve caught more big fish than ever in my life. I LOVE your channel and am glad you’re doing well. Hope the fire goes out soon. You and Tim truly help guys like me. Keep it up and keep em coming. Thanks!
Kenny Mcc Fishing all day bro nobody makes better and more helpful videos than these guys. I learned everything i know in the past 2 years just from these guys!! 👏🏻
defintely the most informative channel. They should have 500K subs, not those other channels out there. Too bad its mostly kids watching fishing channels who want nonsense challenges and V-Logging. Tactical Bassin should have more than those "Googan Squad" memebers except Lunkers TV, I like him.
ReelingWithJim yeah Lunkers is the only guy I really watch. Jon B seems to have gotten a bit less annoying and more mature too. I can actually watch his vids now
Brother no joke, I get very interested in hearing history behind lures and such just like you did with the swim jig if you could throw some videos out and just put a little bit of History behind what you're talking about but still teach us about the Bates themselves would be a rockstar Channel I've tried so many times to contact your office to go on a guided trip but I never get an answer or they're too busy and I get a call back but I haven't received a call back I hope one day I can meet you and we can go fishing I live in Nebraska and we have a lot of cool lakes here thank you for everything you've taught me because it's worked out here. I've been praying for you through this whole car accident with you and Tim also with your friend that got crushed by the vehicle you give me so much inspiration, I had a drug problem for almost 10 years and I got clean do two fishing and learning fishing and working hard and everything you teach me helps me stay clean so I just wanted to say I love you like a brother and thank you for changing my life around and being a part of it
You're awesome Jake! Stay strong! I'd love to get on the water with the outside. I'm sorry you haven't heard back from us. CC and I handle all the emails but we get so swamped it's almost random chance who we can reply to before we're booked up.
TacticalBassin I'm sorry I didn't mention you and CC but just know that you're in my heart as well I have so much respect for you and your family and would do anyting in the world to help you guys and gals you've taught me so much not just about fishing but life in general and how to stay strong when I felt like giving up this channel goes far beyond fishing in my eyes you're truly an inspiration keep up the good work and maybe one day I'd hope to meet you
It's kinda like a bad movie. Just gotta force yourself to remember all the bad that came with the addiction. We tend to block out negatives and just like a bad movie that you happened to like a few scenes from, over time you end up watching it again because you start forgetting the bad and only remembering the good. Just keep remembering how horrible the waiting was both feeling miserable and the time lost on the hunt, hang in there!
Bass Nazi thank you so much I really enjoy the community that bass fishing has brought me I tried Narcotics Anonymous I've been in and out of treatment centers, you name it I've done it and the thing that is helping the most is bass fishing or fishing in general and all most the people I meet through the community of fishing are very understanding and not judgement, every time I had a slip is because I got complacent and remembered the fun times I had well in my addiction and didn't register all the negative that came with it and the people I've hurt and the destruction I've done to myself so I appreciate your reply and your advice because it is like a poor movie and I need 2 think about the negative and the misery that comes with those bad decisions thank you everybody for your help and your support I've been clean now for three years and I owe a lot of it to this group of people
I can't tell you how many times I've referred back to your videos and watched them over while making decisions on what to buy or what colors to fish. I feel the information learned from this channel put your way ahead of the Curve and gives me a lot of confidenceThanks TB. We pray for your families and all effective by the fire I hope that you're able to return to your home soon.
Mind blown just when I think im making strides on understanding jig fishing thank a bunch matt. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 stay strong sending prayers from Chicago for u and the fam.
Jigs opened up my bass fishing in ways I can’t even describe…swim jigs as “finesse spinner/chatterbaits”, working docks, hopping the bottom, dead dropping timber, it’s just endless. What I did was say “I *need* to get good with a jig…all I’m going to fish this week is a jig”. The first dock I flipped it under, I noticed my line was moving sideways instead of falling, set the hook and BAM…you couldn’t write something that ridiculous. By the end of the week, it was a top 5 confidence bait and in the last ten years, I’ve massively expanded…I now make my own jigs and my most expensive combo (metanium/conquest 844c) is a dedicated jig combo. If you’re still on the fence, just get black/blue and a sunfish pattern…finesse if you’re impatient…or a 3/8oz swimjig/paddle tail if you’re big into chatters and spinners. Once you discover the possibilities with a jig, it expands your horizon tenfold.
That Luke clausen casting jig in go to has been money for me. Many times I have caught fish flipping it, swimming it and dragging it all in the same day. That is where most of my days on the water start now just tie it on and go to work. Thank you for turning me on to dirty jigs. I love supporting my home state company.
The most educational fishing channel on TH-cam, hands down. Thank you for another great video, just ordered some new jigs to try! Hope you're feeling better Matt and that you guys get to go home soon. Stay safe!
Perfect timing. Just went out yesterday with one rod and a few jigs to get a little more confidence. Had one on but he came off. Only ever got one smallie on a jig, still working on a largie. Watched all your old jig vids last night.
I started jig fishing as a kid years ago back in the days of Frank Gardner and Dee Thomas who I know you're familiar with. My first jig fishing lesson was being dropped off on a secluded island in the delta with a empty paint can and no fishing gear. When the can was full of craw I was told I could squeeze back on the boat and fish as long as I didn't say a word, make any noise or ask any questions!! Lmao... 3 hours later my paint can was full of Crawdads and I knew how to work a jig before I even dropped one in the water. Still play golf with Frank weekdays here in Manteca. He's 85, carries his own golf bag and walks the course and he's still fishing the delta!! I just finished rebuilding his 1967 9hp Mercury and he's pissed that I won't tell him how much it cost and won't let him pay me lol. Btw I never take my day box of jigs out without taking my box of tubes along too :-)
Mr. FatBasstard actually glad you mentioned the crawdads. Richard Gene the Fishing Machine uses them in several vids with a great technique for keeping them alive on the hook and it always surprises me when someone my age and younger acts shocked you can use live craws lol.
Bass Nazi back in the late sixties there was a lot of live bait being used. We used newspaper rubber bands much like we do nowadays with the criss cross o ring wacky rig hook to help keep them alive. We didn't put the hook into the crawdads. You could actually feel the bite and the claws getting pulled off and then that live craw got annihilated on the next hit lol. We use ball jigs back then and skirts tied like a fly with rubber band streamers and shredded balloons. The balloons streamers look terrible and shriveled up out of the water but when they hit the water they had great action. The old boys didn't send me in the water to catch bait for that day they sent me in the water to learn the defensive and fleeing movements of crawdads.
Mr. FatBasstard exactly. That's one of the reasons i usually recommend his channel. It's like Realistic Fishings, in the sense he isn't really pushing that you need a rod for every single lure you throw like the companies like people believing, and shows more about the knowledge. I know how tough it can be to track down crappie this time of year here in Alabama and the knowledge, not some new expensive thing you can buy, is what he has because he can go out and make it look easy lol. That's one thing great on here is that when they are recommending the luxurious, expensive stuff, they usually also offer more affordable options as well. I really hate how people have turned fishing into a shaming thing over the gear people use. No matter what they use, they are out there enjoying the sport/hobby/lifestyle we have all come to know. Would rather someone be out catching something on a Zebco 33, which worked great for many years and you can still luck up and buy some from the 60-70's, than be stuck sitting at home thinking people will make fun of them for being out there with cheap stuff.
Howabouthetruth have ya tried out the ProTi yet? I know we've talked about Lew's before, if not drop the money on one, it's a place here in Alabama that usually has them significantly cheaper on Ebay.
Hand down, the knowledge here is golden. I took a shot at mixing some jig/trailer color combos based on a Matts recommendation from another recent video and caught my PB this weekend. Thanks for all the great advice. You guys are awesome. Hope you get to go back home soon.
I have still never caught a jig fish man. But ive been watching all of the jig videos you guys put out today and I am going to start making a solid attempt at it. Going to outfit a jig rod specifically and get after it. I kill em with crankbaits though. thank you for all of your information. You guys are my number 1 fishing channel i watch.
OUTSTANDING information. I have always shied away from breaking out the jigs...just like you had mentioned. Next time out I'm gonna practice throwing them and see what takes place. Thanks for a great video!
Great great advice Matt. So many considerations, but you made it easy! Here in Canada, brown or white work a little better for smallies and pike, but those 3 colours...you can't go wrong. Quick story - I was throwing a black and blue football head one day with a black and blue trailer and getting no bites. Out of sheer frustration, I switched to a green pumpkin trailer and the difference was night and day. 6 fish in like 20 minutes. Sometimes, you just never know with those colour combinations. Hope you guys make it back home safe!
Yes, another Jig video! First video I ever watched of TB was Jigs! Gave you some TW love last week with stocking up on Jigs, Swimbaits, and my first Huddleston!
Dragging jigs in the summer is one of my favourite ways to catch Smallies here in Ontario. Nothing like watching your line jump with a 4lber munching on your jig!
Hands down the best bass vids especially education wise you guys have seriously increased my game and I thank you tremendously you guys should have 4 times the amount of subscribers I really don’t get it
Wow! Awesome video. I’m one of those guys that hasn’t been bit and ready to give up. I catch them on anything else, but not a damn jig. This vid changed my mind, and I’m gonna continue to try. You guys are the best. Wish all the best!
I'm that guy that has avoided jigs but I'm trying harder recently. It's just easier to throw a crankbait or spinnerbait. But last weekend I lost a BIG one and gained some confidence to continue throwing it...I look forward to my average going up. Great video & perfect timing for me haha
Great great video! In the last month I have gained so much confidence fishing jigs cuz of your vids and putting it to practice. Been consistently catching bigger fish! Thanks guys!
Matt, thanks very much for this video. I have always struggled with jig fishing. This video has really helped on choosing the right style of jig for the conditions. Thanks again.
Hey, Matt. Great video as always, bro! Jig fishing is hands down my favorite way to fish. I do that double hop and fish can't stand it. I'll hop it up and then pull it to me. Black and blue is my favorite color and then I'll get crazy with trailer colors. it's fun. Jigs catch giant fish. We'll be praying for y'all to get home soon and everyone else having to deal with the fires. Stay safe and tell Tim to be careful.
I live in the northeast, and the majority of our lakes are pretty clear water. Green Pumpkin / Green pumpkin craw typically works very well but I've caught a few on brown jigs too. But if I could only have one color though, it would be the Dirty Jigs Go To which is basically green and brown and to be honest, I wouldn't be missing a whole lot. Thanks for the tips Matt.
I've been using the Scrounger Jig Lucky Strike jigs, both the Jimmy Houston and Rick Clunn versions with great luck lately. That side to side combined with the "hairs" flowing has worked great.
I thought it was funny how in one of your older jig videos you talked about how guys who've never caught a jig fish think it's impossible to get bit on it, but then when they do they stick to them. I could never get bit, but earlier this year I finally got a fish on one and now I always have one tied on 😂. I love your guys' videos, I probably wouldnt have started using jigs as much as I do without watching them. And I'm keeping you guys in my prayers, I'm sure that between the fire and recovering from the crash that everything will work out.
Glad to see you guys out of harms way. Great video Matt. At berryessa I hardly put down the dirty jigs 1/2 oz finesse football in super Matt brown. Great video to give guys/gals learning a step forward. Thanks again TB
Exhaust King - Hey, why not round out the year with a "Matt & Tim kidnapped by the cartel x-mas special" OR "an exclusive TB inside look at Mexico's prison system" video.
Thanks for this video! The info about summertime finesse jigs really helped me out. I didn’t know that. We’ve been doing well with texas rigged plastics at our local lake but we haven’t had much of a jig bite. So I think finesse jigs is something worth trying.
Love watching you guys, ilive in Spokane Washington , bass dont normally get really big but fun to catch a lot of your videos really help and i enjoy the fact that you keep things simple are you guys planning a trip to Washington state anytime soon
Excellent video. I sat here taking notes so I have them when i get out on the water. So many times I watch these videos but I get on the water and draw a blank.
Great video man. This is something I need to learn and this video makes it pretty simple. I need to start getting bigger bites and I’ve barely ever fished a jig. Time to sharpen the saw. Is there a “box” that can be bought that has all these recommended in it? I see them for other types of baits or techniques. Thanks again and hope you’re getting rid of the smoke there.
Hope to see you guys return home safely! I have little confidence in jigs but it's not because I don't believe in them. I just don't believe in myself with them. I do have one jig (lost my other one on a log last week lol) so I will throw it more. Something about feeling the fish on a jig or a texas rig I'm not used to. Thanks for the video guys!!
good ol' Manny Jigs are a super fun way to catch them. What I do to build confidence in a bait that I'm not sure about is to tie it on and keep it on until I've caught a bunch of fish on it. I was the same way with jigs a couple years ago. Now, however, I have a huge box slam full of them. My favorite is throwing swim jigs. So much fun! Keep trying and keep one tied on until you catch em'.
Will Wetherington thanks for the comment! :) ya that's what I'm gonna do. I always bring a rod with a jig or texas rigged craw of some sort tied on. I'll just have to use them until I start getting bit. Eventually I'll catch em! Cheers Will!
Matt, great video. I hope you find some peace with everything that's been going on. Hopefully you're not effected too bad by the fire. Shoulder getting better? Thanks.
Great video. I know I won't remember all the good stuff so I took lots of notes. It all makes sense! Thanks for helping to unlock this daunting area of fishing baits, and keeping it simple. A lot of what a beginner wants to hear from the experts is "Start here."
Can you do a video on the new Owner single hooks for crankbaits. Interested in the advantages and disadvantages to this presentation. Hookups, weedless,lure action. Jig video was great.Thanks
Hope you guys get back in your homes soon, it's been a nasty summer for fires here in the west for sure! So, couple of questions. One of the lakes I frequent is basically a filled sandstone canyon. So the cover is mostly shelves, ledges, and big boulder fields. What's my jig option here? Seems like the water is usually 10-30 feet deep where I fish, and the smallmouth love this cover- I'd just like to start seeing bigger fish. Second scenario, another nearby lake is small and shallow- probably ten feet at the most. Being in the desert heat and sun, the grass gets thick and tall around this time of year, growing almost to the surface in spots. I suppose that flipping style jig is still the answer, even from the shore? Sometimes it feels like Texas rigs don't even get through the stuff well.
The second lake sounds like the river/gravel mine ponds I fish. Heavy heavy grass. No jig goes through that stuff. The only option is swimming over the top or something weightless Texas rigged that won’t fall through to the bottom.
When u were talking about the stouter hook on the football head jig in the summer because the fish fight harder in the warmer water you should also mention that in places like Florida where it doesn’t get cold the fish actually fight harder in the fall when the water is slightly cooler and they aren’t boiling in the hot water fighting for shade and more oxygen I fish south Florida and our finesse bite is that super hot time of year when the fish are moving slow and want slow easy meals like a jig
Great Video Love a yamamoto cowboy as a trailer in baby bass on swim jig I fish heavy grass here in AZ Thanks for your work much appreciated Cheers!! :))
Thanks for breaking down the different types of heads. Could you share some thoughts on line tie orientation and angle? If you go to TW and click on "Flipping Jig" there are jigs with horizontal line tie and ones with vertical line tie. Then there's 0 degree, 30 degree, 60 etc. How/Why/When does this matter?
I love throwing jigs and have a solid arsenal but feel like I suck big time at fishing them. Always find myself putting that rod down after a bit and reaching for the soft plastics.
I just want to give you guys a shout out. Matt for everything you did after your accident for the guy who was involved in his own tragic accident. Tim I just watched a 20/20 special “In an Instant” about the valley fire. When I saw the segment with you in it I was like I have seen that guy before. Great job on getting those people to safety. You two are the definitions of hero’s. Keep up the good work. Hopefully you will be back to your homes soon. We have not been able to go to our summer home due to ranch fire and I have missed fishing in Clearlake all summer.
Matt, thanks bro for all this information. I am in northeast Kansas and am a pond fisherman at heart. For some reason I’ve never had luck and actually have never caught a single fish on a jig. Like you said, it’s all in my head and I put them up too quickly. This year, I’ve dedicated to frogs and big worms but next year is my jig and chatter bait year I can feel it. This year has been fantastic by the way. The popping pad crashers and 12” June bug worm have taken most of the glory. I’ve caught more big fish than ever in my life. I LOVE your channel and am glad you’re doing well. Hope the fire goes out soon. You and Tim truly help guys like me. Keep it up and keep em coming. Thanks!
MY NUMBER 1 FAVORITE TH-cam CHANNEL!! THANK MATT AND TIM FOR EVERYTHING! PLEASE POST MORE!!
Kenny Mcc Fishing all day bro nobody makes better and more helpful videos than these guys. I learned everything i know in the past 2 years just from these guys!! 👏🏻
defintely the most informative channel. They should have 500K subs, not those other channels out there. Too bad its mostly kids watching fishing channels who want nonsense challenges and V-Logging. Tactical Bassin should have more than those "Googan Squad" memebers except Lunkers TV, I like him.
I agree 100%. Look forward to the new videos every week. Thoughts and prayers to you Matt!
ReelingWithJim yeah Lunkers is the only guy I really watch. Jon B seems to have gotten a bit less annoying and more mature too. I can actually watch his vids now
Brother no joke, I get very interested in hearing history behind lures and such just like you did with the swim jig if you could throw some videos out and just put a little bit of History behind what you're talking about but still teach us about the Bates themselves would be a rockstar Channel I've tried so many times to contact your office to go on a guided trip but I never get an answer or they're too busy and I get a call back but I haven't received a call back I hope one day I can meet you and we can go fishing I live in Nebraska and we have a lot of cool lakes here thank you for everything you've taught me because it's worked out here. I've been praying for you through this whole car accident with you and Tim also with your friend that got crushed by the vehicle you give me so much inspiration, I had a drug problem for almost 10 years and I got clean do two fishing and learning fishing and working hard and everything you teach me helps me stay clean so I just wanted to say I love you like a brother and thank you for changing my life around and being a part of it
You're awesome Jake! Stay strong! I'd love to get on the water with the outside. I'm sorry you haven't heard back from us. CC and I handle all the emails but we get so swamped it's almost random chance who we can reply to before we're booked up.
TacticalBassin I'm sorry I didn't mention you and CC but just know that you're in my heart as well I have so much respect for you and your family and would do anyting in the world to help you guys and gals you've taught me so much not just about fishing but life in general and how to stay strong when I felt like giving up this channel goes far beyond fishing in my eyes you're truly an inspiration keep up the good work and maybe one day I'd hope to meet you
Thank you Jake! We'll definitely meet down the road 👍
It's kinda like a bad movie. Just gotta force yourself to remember all the bad that came with the addiction. We tend to block out negatives and just like a bad movie that you happened to like a few scenes from, over time you end up watching it again because you start forgetting the bad and only remembering the good. Just keep remembering how horrible the waiting was both feeling miserable and the time lost on the hunt, hang in there!
Bass Nazi thank you so much I really enjoy the community that bass fishing has brought me I tried Narcotics Anonymous I've been in and out of treatment centers, you name it I've done it and the thing that is helping the most is bass fishing or fishing in general and all most the people I meet through the community of fishing are very understanding and not judgement, every time I had a slip is because I got complacent and remembered the fun times I had well in my addiction and didn't register all the negative that came with it and the people I've hurt and the destruction I've done to myself so I appreciate your reply and your advice because it is like a poor movie and I need 2 think about the negative and the misery that comes with those bad decisions thank you everybody for your help and your support I've been clean now for three years and I owe a lot of it to this group of people
I can't tell you how many times I've referred back to your videos and watched them over while making decisions on what to buy or what colors to fish. I feel the information learned from this channel put your way ahead of the Curve and gives me a lot of confidenceThanks TB. We pray for your families and all effective by the fire I hope that you're able to return to your home soon.
Mind blown just when I think im making strides on understanding jig fishing thank a bunch matt. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 stay strong sending prayers from Chicago for u and the fam.
Jigs opened up my bass fishing in ways I can’t even describe…swim jigs as “finesse spinner/chatterbaits”, working docks, hopping the bottom, dead dropping timber, it’s just endless. What I did was say “I *need* to get good with a jig…all I’m going to fish this week is a jig”. The first dock I flipped it under, I noticed my line was moving sideways instead of falling, set the hook and BAM…you couldn’t write something that ridiculous. By the end of the week, it was a top 5 confidence bait and in the last ten years, I’ve massively expanded…I now make my own jigs and my most expensive combo (metanium/conquest 844c) is a dedicated jig combo. If you’re still on the fence, just get black/blue and a sunfish pattern…finesse if you’re impatient…or a 3/8oz swimjig/paddle tail if you’re big into chatters and spinners. Once you discover the possibilities with a jig, it expands your horizon tenfold.
That Luke clausen casting jig in go to has been money for me. Many times I have caught fish flipping it, swimming it and dragging it all in the same day. That is where most of my days on the water start now just tie it on and go to work. Thank you for turning me on to dirty jigs. I love supporting my home state company.
The most educational fishing channel on TH-cam, hands down. Thank you for another great video, just ordered some new jigs to try! Hope you're feeling better Matt and that you guys get to go home soon. Stay safe!
Perfect timing. Just went out yesterday with one rod and a few jigs to get a little more confidence. Had one on but he came off. Only ever got one smallie on a jig, still working on a largie. Watched all your old jig vids last night.
I swear sometimes i have to keep myself from raising my hand when i watch your videos, best content on all of youtube. Keep up the good work
I started jig fishing as a kid years ago back in the days of Frank Gardner and Dee Thomas who I know you're familiar with. My first jig fishing lesson was being dropped off on a secluded island in the delta with a empty paint can and no fishing gear. When the can was full of craw I was told I could squeeze back on the boat and fish as long as I didn't say a word, make any noise or ask any questions!! Lmao... 3 hours later my paint can was full of Crawdads and I knew how to work a jig before I even dropped one in the water.
Still play golf with Frank weekdays here in Manteca. He's 85, carries his own golf bag and walks the course and he's still fishing the delta!! I just finished rebuilding his 1967 9hp Mercury and he's pissed that I won't tell him how much it cost and won't let him pay me lol.
Btw I never take my day box of jigs out without taking my box of tubes along too :-)
Mr. FatBasstard actually glad you mentioned the crawdads. Richard Gene the Fishing Machine uses them in several vids with a great technique for keeping them alive on the hook and it always surprises me when someone my age and younger acts shocked you can use live craws lol.
Bass Nazi back in the late sixties there was a lot of live bait being used. We used newspaper rubber bands much like we do nowadays with the criss cross o ring wacky rig hook to help keep them alive. We didn't put the hook into the crawdads. You could actually feel the bite and the claws getting pulled off and then that live craw got annihilated on the next hit lol.
We use ball jigs back then and skirts tied like a fly with rubber band streamers and shredded balloons. The balloons streamers look terrible and shriveled up out of the water but when they hit the water they had great action.
The old boys didn't send me in the water to catch bait for that day they sent me in the water to learn the defensive and fleeing movements of crawdads.
Mr. FatBasstard exactly. That's one of the reasons i usually recommend his channel. It's like Realistic Fishings, in the sense he isn't really pushing that you need a rod for every single lure you throw like the companies like people believing, and shows more about the knowledge. I know how tough it can be to track down crappie this time of year here in Alabama and the knowledge, not some new expensive thing you can buy, is what he has because he can go out and make it look easy lol. That's one thing great on here is that when they are recommending the luxurious, expensive stuff, they usually also offer more affordable options as well. I really hate how people have turned fishing into a shaming thing over the gear people use. No matter what they use, they are out there enjoying the sport/hobby/lifestyle we have all come to know. Would rather someone be out catching something on a Zebco 33, which worked great for many years and you can still luck up and buy some from the 60-70's, than be stuck sitting at home thinking people will make fun of them for being out there with cheap stuff.
Cool story.........Frank Gardner is THE MAN.
Howabouthetruth have ya tried out the ProTi yet? I know we've talked about Lew's before, if not drop the money on one, it's a place here in Alabama that usually has them significantly cheaper on Ebay.
Hand down, the knowledge here is golden. I took a shot at mixing some jig/trailer color combos based on a Matts recommendation from another recent video and caught my PB this weekend. Thanks for all the great advice. You guys are awesome. Hope you get to go back home soon.
Wow!!! Those pictures are insane. Glad you guys and your families are all safe. We love you guys!!!
I have still never caught a jig fish man. But ive been watching all of the jig videos you guys put out today and I am going to start making a solid attempt at it. Going to outfit a jig rod specifically and get after it. I kill em with crankbaits though. thank you for all of your information. You guys are my number 1 fishing channel i watch.
OUTSTANDING information. I have always shied away from breaking out the jigs...just like you had mentioned. Next time out I'm gonna practice throwing them and see what takes place. Thanks for a great video!
Love to see a video on how two people fish effiencently together. Especially from a small boat. Thanks for all you guys do!
Always making fishing easy, shopping faster, and knowledge so abundant. Thanks for the vids. Keep em coming!
Great great advice Matt. So many considerations, but you made it easy! Here in Canada, brown or white work a little better for smallies and pike, but those 3 colours...you can't go wrong. Quick story - I was throwing a black and blue football head one day with a black and blue trailer and getting no bites. Out of sheer frustration, I switched to a green pumpkin trailer and the difference was night and day. 6 fish in like 20 minutes. Sometimes, you just never know with those colour combinations. Hope you guys make it back home safe!
Yes, another Jig video! First video I ever watched of TB was Jigs! Gave you some TW love last week with stocking up on Jigs, Swimbaits, and my first Huddleston!
Dragging jigs in the summer is one of my favourite ways to catch Smallies here in Ontario. Nothing like watching your line jump with a 4lber munching on your jig!
Whenever I see Matt talk jigs i know I'm going to learn something to try on my lakes. Thanks for all Tactical does to make us better fisherman.
This video and Bassgeeks video are the best 2 Jig vids on YT! Facts
One of the best bass channels especially for learning stuff
My opinion the best jig video I have seen in awhile,Thanks Matt NC here
I really enjoy these long-form instructional videos Matt.
Hands down the best bass vids especially education wise you guys have seriously increased my game and I thank you tremendously you guys should have 4 times the amount of subscribers I really don’t get it
I love Jig Fishing! Keep you in our prayers that all is well with you and your families.
Wow! Awesome video. I’m one of those guys that hasn’t been bit and ready to give up. I catch them on anything else, but not a damn jig. This vid changed my mind, and I’m gonna continue to try. You guys are the best. Wish all the best!
I'm that guy that has avoided jigs but I'm trying harder recently. It's just easier to throw a crankbait or spinnerbait. But last weekend I lost a BIG one and gained some confidence to continue throwing it...I look forward to my average going up. Great video & perfect timing for me haha
Great great video! In the last month I have gained so much confidence fishing jigs cuz of your vids and putting it to practice. Been consistently catching bigger fish! Thanks guys!
Matt, thanks very much for this video. I have always struggled with jig fishing. This video has really helped on choosing the right style of jig for the conditions. Thanks again.
So glad you, Tim, and your families are safe!
This is a long old post. I grew up near Buckingham golf course near Clear Lake. These boys tell all the secrets! Thank god the fires finally stopped!
Would love to fish barren in the state of Kentucky with your knowledge. Never heard someone brake down.the jig like that. awesome .loved it.
Those “Coosa” style swim-jigs are absolutely killer here at home on Lay Lake, starting March through the end of summer. Thanks for the video Matt!
Hey, Matt. Great video as always, bro! Jig fishing is hands down my favorite way to fish. I do that double hop and fish can't stand it. I'll hop it up and then pull it to me. Black and blue is my favorite color and then I'll get crazy with trailer colors. it's fun. Jigs catch giant fish. We'll be praying for y'all to get home soon and everyone else having to deal with the fires. Stay safe and tell Tim to be careful.
I live in the northeast, and the majority of our lakes are pretty clear water. Green Pumpkin / Green pumpkin craw typically works very well but I've caught a few on brown jigs too. But if I could only have one color though, it would be the Dirty Jigs Go To which is basically green and brown and to be honest, I wouldn't be missing a whole lot. Thanks for the tips Matt.
Awesome video Matt! That was jig fishing pure and simple straightforward to the point covered every thing. Love it!
I've been using the Scrounger Jig Lucky Strike jigs, both the Jimmy Houston and Rick Clunn versions with great luck lately. That side to side combined with the "hairs" flowing has worked great.
Great info as usual. I learn more here than any other channel.
I thought it was funny how in one of your older jig videos you talked about how guys who've never caught a jig fish think it's impossible to get bit on it, but then when they do they stick to them. I could never get bit, but earlier this year I finally got a fish on one and now I always have one tied on 😂. I love your guys' videos, I probably wouldnt have started using jigs as much as I do without watching them. And I'm keeping you guys in my prayers, I'm sure that between the fire and recovering from the crash that everything will work out.
Very Nicely Done Matt - Seems that the "Matt Allen Mojo" is coming back - really Great to see & especially hear in your voice. True Life.
Glad to see you guys out of harms way. Great video Matt. At berryessa I hardly put down the dirty jigs 1/2 oz finesse football in super Matt brown. Great video to give guys/gals learning a step forward. Thanks again TB
Love your jig fishing videos, my favorite way to fish.
I would really love to see you and Tim go down to Mexico and crank some giants on jigs and swimbaits!
Exhaust King - Hey, why not round out the year with a "Matt & Tim kidnapped by the cartel x-mas special" OR "an exclusive TB inside look at Mexico's prison system" video.
Jig fishing is my favorite way to fish. Nothing better than feeling that thump and then cracking them!!
Very informative video! This is the first video I’ve watched from you and I want more just like this for other types of lures! Keep’em coming!
Thanks for this video! The info about summertime finesse jigs really helped me out. I didn’t know that. We’ve been doing well with texas rigged plastics at our local lake but we haven’t had much of a jig bite. So I think finesse jigs is something worth trying.
Love watching you guys, ilive in Spokane Washington , bass dont normally get really big but fun to catch a lot of your videos really help and i enjoy the fact that you keep things simple are you guys planning a trip to Washington state anytime soon
Hands down one of the best bass channels on you tube. Wish you guy's came down to Florida. I would love to meet you guy's in person.
Miguel Velez They ARE the best bass channel on TH-cam.
darrell sanborn jr Bama Bass is also a great channel.
Thanks for the videos! They always get me exited and more knowledges for the upcoming season
Another awesome video packed full of quality information. I love your channel. Thanks guys and God bless!
Excellent video. I sat here taking notes so I have them when i get out on the water. So many times I watch these videos but I get on the water and draw a blank.
Love yalls videos man keep it up. I have learned a lot for you guys. Hope all goes well with the fires out there stay safe!
Jigs are my favorite.
Man this fire is gnarly.
Ash has been raining down on my house for like a week..
Thank you for this video by the way. Amazing as always
Great video, clear and to the point!!
Great video!!!! Good information. Keep them coming - Please. Your info takes my fishing experience to the next level!
Excellent advice as always!
Hey Matt, is there a reason you don't use braid to copolymer?
Great video man. This is something I need to learn and this video makes it pretty simple. I need to start getting bigger bites and I’ve barely ever fished a jig. Time to sharpen the saw. Is there a “box” that can be bought that has all these recommended in it? I see them for other types of baits or techniques. Thanks again and hope you’re getting rid of the smoke there.
Really really good overview. Thank you
Hope to see you guys return home safely! I have little confidence in jigs but it's not because I don't believe in them. I just don't believe in myself with them. I do have one jig (lost my other one on a log last week lol) so I will throw it more. Something about feeling the fish on a jig or a texas rig I'm not used to. Thanks for the video guys!!
good ol' Manny Jigs are a super fun way to catch them. What I do to build confidence in a bait that I'm not sure about is to tie it on and keep it on until I've caught a bunch of fish on it. I was the same way with jigs a couple years ago. Now, however, I have a huge box slam full of them. My favorite is throwing swim jigs. So much fun! Keep trying and keep one tied on until you catch em'.
Will Wetherington thanks for the comment! :) ya that's what I'm gonna do. I always bring a rod with a jig or texas rigged craw of some sort tied on. I'll just have to use them until I start getting bit. Eventually I'll catch em! Cheers Will!
Another great video, with great information. Thank you
Matt, great video. I hope you find some peace with everything that's been going on. Hopefully you're not effected too bad by the fire. Shoulder getting better?
Thanks.
Splendid video Matt thank you!
Great vid. Impressed you did that in one shot. Stay safe and best wishes from sacramento
THE BEST BAIT EVER CREATED BY MAN!
Great video. I know I won't remember all the good stuff so I took lots of notes. It all makes sense! Thanks for helping to unlock this daunting area of fishing baits, and keeping it simple. A lot of what a beginner wants to hear from the experts is "Start here."
I love a 3/8oz Terminator or Strike King bitsy bug in a black and blue or green pumpkin. Does it all in MN!
Can you do a video on the new Owner single hooks for crankbaits. Interested in the advantages and disadvantages to this presentation. Hookups, weedless,lure action. Jig video was great.Thanks
Watching this during a coronavirus pandemic. 🤙🏽🎣
Thanks Matt.
Hope you guys get back in your homes soon, it's been a nasty summer for fires here in the west for sure! So, couple of questions.
One of the lakes I frequent is basically a filled sandstone canyon. So the cover is mostly shelves, ledges, and big boulder fields. What's my jig option here? Seems like the water is usually 10-30 feet deep where I fish, and the smallmouth love this cover- I'd just like to start seeing bigger fish.
Second scenario, another nearby lake is small and shallow- probably ten feet at the most. Being in the desert heat and sun, the grass gets thick and tall around this time of year, growing almost to the surface in spots. I suppose that flipping style jig is still the answer, even from the shore? Sometimes it feels like Texas rigs don't even get through the stuff well.
The second lake sounds like the river/gravel mine ponds I fish. Heavy heavy grass. No jig goes through that stuff. The only option is swimming over the top or something weightless Texas rigged that won’t fall through to the bottom.
That's about all I usually muster up there too. Curious though cause I know there's big bass in there, just haven't caught any since spring...
Great video. Keep em coming!
That was a very good informative video. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.
Great vid Matt--thanks--be safe out there
always with the great info
This past weekend. The swimjig did it for me , swimming through weeds 1/4oz blk and blue
Great vid!! Keep up the great work!!!
Great video man be safe gald to hear you guys homes survived the fires
When u were talking about the stouter hook on the football head jig in the summer because the fish fight harder in the warmer water you should also mention that in places like Florida where it doesn’t get cold the fish actually fight harder in the fall when the water is slightly cooler and they aren’t boiling in the hot water fighting for shade and more oxygen I fish south Florida and our finesse bite is that super hot time of year when the fish are moving slow and want slow easy meals like a jig
Great Video Love a yamamoto cowboy as a trailer in baby bass on swim jig I fish heavy grass here in AZ Thanks for your work much appreciated Cheers!! :))
Thanks man, keep it up.
Thanks this helped a lot
Needed that thanks man
Thank you good jig review
Thank you for the clarification 💪👍
Wow great info subbed.
I struggled with jig fishing until I watched one of your other jig videos. Now I have a dedicated jig rod in the yak at all times. Lol
Great vid, TW going to have shortage of jigs now.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
hey Matt hope you are feeling alot better after your accident and are able to get out a do some fishing again.
Thanks for breaking down the different types of heads. Could you share some thoughts on line tie orientation and angle? If you go to TW and click on "Flipping Jig" there are jigs with horizontal line tie and ones with vertical line tie. Then there's 0 degree, 30 degree, 60 etc. How/Why/When does this matter?
Very informative!! Thank you. Is that smoke in the background?
I love throwing jigs and have a solid arsenal but feel like I suck big time at fishing them. Always find myself putting that rod down after a bit and reaching for the soft plastics.
Great video
Can listen to you guys talk about fishing all day. haha big fan. podcast? :P
Prayers your way brother.
Hey Matt we been talking a lot about braid to leader, how often are you retying that connection knot?
Bro i been killin it in the toolies with the cali and no jack jigs lately