What size do you buy a jig?
What size do you buy a jig?
What size jig should you use for bass? The best all around size for bass jigs is 3/8 to 1/2 oz. But if you’re fishing in deep water, or in heavy cover, you can increase the size up to 2 oz, and if you’re throwing a finesse jig, you can reduce the weight down to 3/16 oz.
What is pig and jig fishing?
One of the best baits for big bass is a jig and pig. The jig of a jig and pig is usually a lead head jig with a fairly big hook. It is normally dressed in either a rubber skirt or hair. The pig is a trailer, often of pork rind, hence the name, or plastic.
What is a good jig weight?
3/8 to ½ ounce
Ideal casting jigs should be 3/8 to ½ ounce and feature a round, Arkie style, or flat-bottom head to stand up off the bottom. They should also have a standard or wire weed guard of medium strength.
Should I put a trailer on my jig?
Because jigs can effectively mimic crawfish and baitfish, two favorite food sources for bass, they are typically viewed by these fish as prey, which is why they are so effectively used to target bass by anglers. Does my jig need a trailer bait? Most jigs are fished with a soft-plastic trailer bait attached to them.
What kind of jig does a pig have?
The jig of a jig and pig is usually a lead head jig with a fairly big hook. It is normally dressed in either a rubber skirt or hair. The pig is a trailer, often of pork rind, hence the name, or plastic.
How big of jig do I need for bass?
Tie on a jig heavy enough to keep on the bottom. If the wind or current is strong, you will need a bigger jig but go with a light one if you can. I like 1/4 or 3/8 best, but will go to a half ounce when necessary. I like a jig that sinks slowly, giving a big bass time to hit it.
What’s the best color to fish a jig and trailer?
The general rule of thumb is brown in clear water and black in stained water. Many people go with a black/brown combo and others match the jig and trailer. Black/blue is also a good combination. I suspect the color is more important to the fisherman than the bass, so choose the one you like best.