I’m still not confident or good at it, but I’m definitely incrementally better than I was a year ago at this time. I think the Year of the Jig will transition to YEARS of the jig. I’m going to extend my practice for at least another year with the goal of fishing it at least 30mins every time I’m on the water.
It’s funny, but I shot a video yesterday (which will drop this coming Sunday) and that was the message: spring is coming. It’s not here yet…and I’m still doing horrible, but I’m seeing signs of good things on the horizon.
Muddy water isn’t a problem…unless it’s also cold. It’s the cold AND muddy conditions that’s wreaking havoc. But it’ll be warm soon enough and we can move on to new excuses why we didn’t catch ‘em. Haha.
Sames. I'm having to cobble together multiple trips to make videos that are even half-worth watching. Spring is closer than you think. Just hang in there.
Found you on Fishbrain! I fish from the bank and I’m hoping to get out there next week. I like to walk the trails near some of the campgrounds and see what bites. Great video, but watching the slow bite has me questioning the 1 hour drive 😬
I'm not sure if the year of the jig ended with the start of 2024 but working it last year definitely payed off! Way to work hard in bad conditions,. Great video as always
I think the Year of the Jig will continue into 2024. I didn’t gain the skill or confidence that I was hoping to achieve last year, so I plan on continuing to use it for at least 30 mins per outing. Maybe this will be the year all of this work will finally pay off!
If you're only gonna catch a couple, those were good ones to catch. Yeah, been seeing a lot of that chocolate milk water around here! Be glad when it clears up.
I've been getting my ass kick so far this year, pretty badly. I've been in a funk too. Keep fishing & it will turn around! It always does. Last year I was in a slump & then was on fire the rest of the year beating my largemouth PB 3 times with my current being an 11.4 I do fish big swimbaits a lot though. So that is a hero or zero outcome alot of the time. It's worth it when you hook into a beast! This year my goal is to up my PB again! & I'm spending a lot of time on water trying!!!
Another great video! Maybe low numbers but look to be quality fish! Question, I mainly focus on saltwater fishing however I know if I'm trying out a lure/bait I've never used, blue or some variation is always a go to... Especially when they offer 420 colors of the same lure. Is that typically true with freshwater as well? Thx Josh and I appreciate your content!
Yes and no. Blue isn't really a "go-to" color as there aren't many things in nature that are that color. When trying a new lure, I typically go with something natural-looking like a shad/white, crayfish/green, or black. There are instances where other colors shine, but it's hard to go wrong with a white, green, or black.
If I wasn't fishing big swimbaits I wouldn't have broken that double digit threshold. I've been throwing big 8 to 10 inch swimbaits going on 4 years. But I've only been throwing them 2.5 years living down south. Before I lived in southwest Ohio & a 5 pounder up there is a 10 down here.
I want to start throwing those, but I have a weekly schedule to maintain...and when you can only fish once a week, one skunk can mess up your whole system. Haha.
The year of the JIG is paying off!
I’m still not confident or good at it, but I’m definitely incrementally better than I was a year ago at this time. I think the Year of the Jig will transition to YEARS of the jig. I’m going to extend my practice for at least another year with the goal of fishing it at least 30mins every time I’m on the water.
Tournament time!!! My favorite videos of yours!!! Haven't even watched yet!
well whatcha waiting on?!?!
@@abidefishing Oh I watched! I literally wrote that at the beginning when you said it's Q-somethin somethin tournament! Another quality video Josh!
Springs coming 👍
It’s funny, but I shot a video yesterday (which will drop this coming Sunday) and that was the message: spring is coming. It’s not here yet…and I’m still doing horrible, but I’m seeing signs of good things on the horizon.
Good luck in your tournaments!!!
Thanks! I've never been much of a tournament angler, but I enjoy hanging out with those guys.
So tired of muddy water man. If I don't learn to fish it though...
Good way to stick with it and nice hookup on the FourSeven jig.
Muddy water isn’t a problem…unless it’s also cold. It’s the cold AND muddy conditions that’s wreaking havoc. But it’ll be warm soon enough and we can move on to new excuses why we didn’t catch ‘em. Haha.
@@abidefishing You nailed it. Always a reason it didn't work but I want to find one.
Between muddy water and wind I have been skunked past 2 trips lol. I just haven’t found the key to unlock it yet. Great video Josh really enjoyed it!
Sames. I'm having to cobble together multiple trips to make videos that are even half-worth watching. Spring is closer than you think. Just hang in there.
Jig treated you right in that chocolate milk Josh! Not bad at all! Thanks for sharing. Tight lines! < Are you extending the year of the jig? HA.
Well since I didn't learn what I needed to learn last year, it's probably fitting that I repeat the grade. Haha.
Found you on Fishbrain! I fish from the bank and I’m hoping to get out there next week. I like to walk the trails near some of the campgrounds and see what bites. Great video, but watching the slow bite has me questioning the 1 hour drive 😬
It was tough that day, but don’t let that stop you. I think it’s only getting better from here.
I'm not sure if the year of the jig ended with the start of 2024 but working it last year definitely payed off! Way to work hard in bad conditions,. Great video as always
I think the Year of the Jig will continue into 2024. I didn’t gain the skill or confidence that I was hoping to achieve last year, so I plan on continuing to use it for at least 30 mins per outing. Maybe this will be the year all of this work will finally pay off!
@@abidefishing with that water so muddy and you using the jig, I was shocked you didn't catch a catfish!
It's was a heck of a day out there. I got 1 bite all day but it was a monster
I saw your toad. That was impressive.
If you're only gonna catch a couple, those were good ones to catch. Yeah, been seeing a lot of that chocolate milk water around here! Be glad when it clears up.
It depends on the day. I live on Wylie. The last few days have been really clear. Today? Muddy for no reason.
I've been getting my ass kick so far this year, pretty badly. I've been in a funk too. Keep fishing & it will turn around! It always does. Last year I was in a slump & then was on fire the rest of the year beating my largemouth PB 3 times with my current being an 11.4
I do fish big swimbaits a lot though. So that is a hero or zero outcome alot of the time. It's worth it when you hook into a beast! This year my goal is to up my PB again! & I'm spending a lot of time on water trying!!!
That's impressive! I've yet to cross the double digit mark, but that's a life-long goal.
That wind was brutal and having multiple boats/kayaks heading the same cove changed my gameplan as well.
All that and you still beat me. Pshhh. Haha.
Hey you did just do the year of the jig
I might have to update the title to “YEARS of the Jig”
Another great video! Maybe low numbers but look to be quality fish! Question, I mainly focus on saltwater fishing however I know if I'm trying out a lure/bait I've never used, blue or some variation is always a go to... Especially when they offer 420 colors of the same lure. Is that typically true with freshwater as well? Thx Josh and I appreciate your content!
Yes and no. Blue isn't really a "go-to" color as there aren't many things in nature that are that color. When trying a new lure, I typically go with something natural-looking like a shad/white, crayfish/green, or black. There are instances where other colors shine, but it's hard to go wrong with a white, green, or black.
If I wasn't fishing big swimbaits I wouldn't have broken that double digit threshold. I've been throwing big 8 to 10 inch swimbaits going on 4 years. But I've only been throwing them 2.5 years living down south. Before I lived in southwest Ohio & a 5 pounder up there is a 10 down here.
I want to start throwing those, but I have a weekly schedule to maintain...and when you can only fish once a week, one skunk can mess up your whole system. Haha.