| Jigs are one of the best lures for catching bass. Jigs | | | | doing so, after the bite is detected, reel down, get the |
| are made up of a heavy hook, size 1/10 or larger and | | | | slack out and set that hook! One tip to catching more |
| has a heavy head molded into it right at the eyelet. | | | | bass is to use a heavy rod and line because the bass |
| Most jigs are typically designed to fish in heavy weeds | | | | are most likely going to jet into the weeds and brush. |
| and that's why they come with weed or brush guards | | | | Location is key to catching bass when going out on |
| in front of the hook. The guards are pretty flexible | | | | the lake for the day. Largemouths typically will stay |
| allowing it to press down when bass strike. When | | | | near thick weeds if available, or largemouths will move |
| using a jig, tie it directly to the line, no need for snaps | | | | to mid-depths flats and basins. If you know the lake, try |
| and leaders. | | | | the depths of fifteen to twenty-five feet if you cannot |
| When jigging for bass, use the basics, a slow, stop and | | | | locate the weed-lines. |
| go retrieve, hopping the jig across the bottom. Make | | | | Timing does come into play as well. Usually around |
| sure to let the lure sink to the bottom, and you will | | | | first-ice and late-ice one will have better luck. Bass will |
| know it hits when you see slack on your line. Keep | | | | slow down during the middle of the winter but that |
| your line tight at all times and bring off the bottom a | | | | does not mean you cannot catch them, as they still |
| little. | | | | need to feed. Just keep in mind, that fast action is not |
| When jigging for bass, and you feel a hard tug, to a | | | | going to work as well as it would in spring or summer, |
| couple small taps or a solid heavy feeling on the line, | | | | this is because the bass are not nearly aggressive in |
| set the hook. You will want to set pretty hard, and in | | | | the really cold water. |