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I hope your sponsors are generous in their compensation of you, brother. Because your ability to teach and influence fishermen is second to none. Tremendous content.
Amazing video Steve. It's not often that you will get actual solid tips from a bait tips video. These were great tips and pointers although I didn't know the majority of them already the one that really was helpful for me was the statement you made about letting it fall on a slack line. That is definitely something that I needed a reminder on. I often catch myself out of position high sticking it because I'm afraid that I'm going to miss the bite going down if I let it fall on a slack line, but you're 100% right it kills the action and often times it will get kind of stuck or caught halfway instead of going down to where the fish are. I would consider myself a intermediate Jig Fisher, I really gained an incredible amount of confidence in them since last fall and since then I always have one tied on and I can say this honestly that I catch at least a couple bass on a jig every single time I go out. Just like you said you have to be around cover. Anyway again I appreciate the video and and your channel God bless have a good one and tight lines.
Thanks so much for messaging me! The jig has a definite learning curve but it sure is worth the time and effort. Just a great fishing catching bait. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Thank you.
I finally realized that all my biggest bass over the last couple of years have been on jigs. I've been binging on jig videos the last couple of days, and I'll be fishing jigs only the rest of this year.
I have watched other videos and about 20+ of yours. I really like how you present your messages. Very informative and in a way that is easy to understand. Thank you and good luck
Those are some great tips! If could add anything it would be to use more budget-friendly jigs when you are learning how to get that bait into the thick stuff. You will break off...a lot. But that's okay! We all do. With practice, you do it less and less. But until you do, it might be best to go with some jigs that are easier on the wallet.
I love this video, the honesty and education in this video is great. I thought I needed a lot of colors starting out, and now brought my colors down to about three. It saves a lot of money keeping colors low and simple.
Thanks for the information. Jigs are weakness, but thanks for your info I now have a better understanding. Only have caught a few dinksbut I feel that I am the road to being a jig fisherman.
Another great video. Always wanted to learn the art of jig fishing. I think i got the correct equipment to fish them this season. Keep up the great work i'll be watching for more great tips. Tight Lines thanks
Another great video! My 7.6/1 reel should becoming tomorrow as a birthday gift to myself. Will be pairing it to a 7'6" heavy rod. Always wanted to learn the art this season I hope too. Tight Lines Jeff
That will be an awesome setup! Happy birthday by the way. Jig fishing is my favorite, but it did take some time to figure out what the bites feel like. Just means you need to spend lots of time on the water. lol
Question for you Steve. I mainly fish Lake of the Ozarks, where floating docks and cables are a fact of life. What would be your choice of line for fishing that type of cover? A tough mono? Fluoro? Braid? Braid with either mono or fluoro leader?
I have had really great luck with the fluoro. I like the Seagar InvisX. It is a super tough line. I've fished Lake of the Ozarks a lot over the years. There are a few boat docks there. Lol.
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Thank you for getting back and letting me know. I'll definitely will be trying it next season. I like fishing the jig and had some success but always hoping to improve!!
Whether it is a spinning or casting rod, you will find lots of quality ones in that $150 range and up across a lot of brands. My spinning reels are pretty much all 200 size. For a decent price point and really good quality for the dollar I am like to use the KVD series of rods and reels. Both baitcasters and spinning. The casting rod I am using a lot now is the GC5 model and is a MH.
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I hope your sponsors are generous in their compensation of you, brother. Because your ability to teach and influence fishermen is second to none. Tremendous content.
Thanks!
Great story on the “summer of jigs”.
You’re the man Steve, really enjoy the videos and tips.
Glad you like them!
Amazing video Steve. It's not often that you will get actual solid tips from a bait tips video. These were great tips and pointers although I didn't know the majority of them already the one that really was helpful for me was the statement you made about letting it fall on a slack line. That is definitely something that I needed a reminder on. I often catch myself out of position high sticking it because I'm afraid that I'm going to miss the bite going down if I let it fall on a slack line, but you're 100% right it kills the action and often times it will get kind of stuck or caught halfway instead of going down to where the fish are. I would consider myself a intermediate Jig Fisher, I really gained an incredible amount of confidence in them since last fall and since then I always have one tied on and I can say this honestly that I catch at least a couple bass on a jig every single time I go out. Just like you said you have to be around cover. Anyway again I appreciate the video and and your channel God bless have a good one and tight lines.
Thanks so much for messaging me! The jig has a definite learning curve but it sure is worth the time and effort. Just a great fishing catching bait. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Thank you.
I finally realized that all my biggest bass over the last couple of years have been on jigs. I've been binging on jig videos the last couple of days, and I'll be fishing jigs only the rest of this year.
They are excellent big fish lures!
@SteveRogersOutdoors Love your videos Steve, thanks for all the great info you put out there.
I have watched other videos and about 20+ of yours. I really like how you present your messages. Very informative and in a way that is easy to understand. Thank you and good luck
Thanks so much! That means a lot to me.
Great tips, Steve. Gotta work on my jig game.
It took me a long time to really wrap my head around a jig years ago, but once it clicked - wow, what a lure.
Great tips thanks
I appreciate what you're doing here Steve. Thank you!
Thanks!
Nice ... great breakdown .
Ian new to jig fishing and this was very information for me thanks alot
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Just found your channel... Thanks for your great information. I am hooked.
Thank you for watching!
Those are some great tips! If could add anything it would be to use more budget-friendly jigs when you are learning how to get that bait into the thick stuff. You will break off...a lot. But that's okay! We all do. With practice, you do it less and less. But until you do, it might be best to go with some jigs that are easier on the wallet.
It is crazy how expensive things are getting. Makes me want to fish with 500lb test. Lol
I love this video, the honesty and education in this video is great. I thought I needed a lot of colors starting out, and now brought my colors down to about three. It saves a lot of money keeping colors low and simple.
Thank you and good luck out there!
Thanks for all your tips.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the information. Jigs are weakness, but thanks for your info I now have a better understanding. Only have caught a few dinksbut I feel that I am the road to being a jig fisherman.
Excellent! It is definitely going to get easier and that confidence will keep growing.
Thx
Great Tips....Really enjoying your content!!
Thanks!
Very helpful, thanks. And a very well made vid.
Thank you!
Excellent!!
Thank you!
Thank you Mr Steve im a jigfisherman love pitching jigs.Good Stuff.from Ohio.
It is so much fun for sure!
Another great video. Always wanted to learn the art of jig fishing. I think i got the correct equipment to fish them this season. Keep up the great work i'll be watching for more great tips. Tight Lines thanks
Another great video! My 7.6/1 reel should becoming tomorrow as a birthday gift to myself. Will be pairing it to a 7'6" heavy rod. Always wanted to learn the art this season I hope too. Tight Lines Jeff
That will be an awesome setup! Happy birthday by the way. Jig fishing is my favorite, but it did take some time to figure out what the bites feel like. Just means you need to spend lots of time on the water. lol
Now u got me thinking, I use 20# power pro braid. I’ll have to keep that in mind if I break off to upgrade that line for the future.
Good stuff Steve!
Thanks. If you've had good luck with the 20#, I'm sure your in good shape. Can't wait. Warmer weather is coming!
Sweet video
Thank you!
Question for you Steve. I mainly fish Lake of the Ozarks, where floating docks and cables are a fact of life. What would be your choice of line for fishing that type of cover? A tough mono? Fluoro? Braid? Braid with either mono or fluoro leader?
I have had really great luck with the fluoro. I like the Seagar InvisX. It is a super tough line. I've fished Lake of the Ozarks a lot over the years. There are a few boat docks there. Lol.
Great tips!!👊🏻 What size jig do you use when pitching into that nasty stuff?? Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
I use a 1/4oz a lot but also use 3/8 quite a bit too. With the trailers on there it has the right amount of weight I like. Thank you for watching!
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Thank you for getting back and letting me know. I'll definitely will be trying it next season. I like fishing the jig and had some success but always hoping to improve!!
@@MrJohnB-qs6dp if you ever have questions, you can always email me. steve@thebassfishinglife.com
Another quick question. The lakes I mainly fish have a larger population of small mouths they eat jigs also right?
Sure do. They usually hit then more aggressively than largemouth do.
Steve I’m looking to buy a heavy rod like you mention for jig fishing but I am a spinning reel guy. What rod/reel combo do you recommend?
Whether it is a spinning or casting rod, you will find lots of quality ones in that $150 range and up across a lot of brands. My spinning reels are pretty much all 200 size. For a decent price point and really good quality for the dollar I am like to use the KVD series of rods and reels. Both baitcasters and spinning. The casting rod I am using a lot now is the GC5 model and is a MH.
My expression for that hook set is cross their eyes
Once again you covered it from start to finish if you'd never fished a jig in your whole life
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Don't use braid around wood when pitching it'll cut into the wood and break the line. Use floro around wood. Braid around grass. Rule #9 lol.
Crappie color catches above average fish especially in the spring.
Those are some excellent colors! Thank you for adding this.
@@SteveRogersOutdoors fosho love your videos. Especially the underwater footage definitely sets you apart.