Fishing Jigs
Many lures come and go for us fisherman but there are a trusty few that just won’t go away! Let’s take a look at a bait I am sure all of us use have used at one time or another.
The Jig is one of the all time greats when it comes to catching quality fish. The Jig has been altered here an there to make it more fishable but the concept has stayed the same. It provides anglers with a bait that looks natural to fish and can be worked in any type of cover or depth. In recent years I have really started using finesse approaches with my Jigs. I am hooked on the small 1/4 to 3/16 oz. Jigs for picking up keepers on tough water. A small Jig really appeals to lazy fish due to it’s unchallenging size and profile. Bass tend to strike more at small offerings when the pressure is on a lake.
Fishing Jigs just use to consist of heavy lead and a good imitating trailer to try and target bigger fish. Today many Jigs are made with better quality components such as tungsten and ultra sharp, super strong hooks. This has made them more effective and also more expensive. Although the price of a jig is still considerably less than a good quality crankbait or spinnerbait it has risen in price but is still worth it’s weight in gold to many anglers. A Jig should always be a consideration no matter what time of year or lake you are fishing. There is always a time and place for a Jig. Denny Brauer would definitely amen that! He has won more money on a Jig than anybody that has ever tied one on to a line. If you want to learn to fish a Jig just watch Denny for a while and you will see him do things with a Jig you did not know where possible.
In recommending what Jigs to use I would have to say I really like the Booyah line of Jigs. They are very well made and also put out a great profile when fished. Strike King has always made a great Jig in the Pro Model series. Tungsten Jigs although pricey, create a great sound and are worth the money. A Jig is complimented by what trailer is used with it. A trailer should always be added for better appeal and to make it look more natural. This is something you will need to experiment with to find what works for you in the water you fish. I also recommend trying different sizes and styles. A small finesse approach is hard to beat anywhere.
Fishing Jigs can result in a full livewell time after time so make sure and gain as much knowledge as possible about these warriors of the water. Remember, there is always a time and a place for a Jig!
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