How To Choose The Best Jigs For Spring Bass Fishing (Beginner To Advanced Tricks)

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3 жыл бұрын

So many jigs, so little time! We all know jigs catch BIG bass in Spring but with all the different colors, sizes, and styles, how do you know which jig to fish with? Matt cuts through the hype and the chaos and shows just how simple jig fishing can be. He demonstrates how two or three jigs can be used to match every situation, then gives up his favorite trick to catch bass after Spring storms.
Spring jig fishing doesn't have to be complicated. As Matt demonstrates, an angler can buy a pitching jig and a pack of trailers and catch fish in nearly every circumstance. Digging a little deeper, that same angler can pick up a football jig and a flipping jig, and dial in the pattern no matter the conditions. Color selection doesn't have to be difficult either. Leaning toward natural tones in clear water and dark tones in muddy water will get consistent bites, and let's not forget Matt's Chartreuse core trick.
As promised, we've included all our favorite jigs and colors below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included our favorite jig rods and a budget combo that will help you catch more fish without breaking the bank.
The Best All-Around Jig...
Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin' 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2amL3of
Colors: Molting Craw, Canterbury Craw, Brown Craw, Go To
Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Dirty Wizard, Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw Swirl
Football Jigs...
Full Profile- Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: bit.ly/2d2apsm
Colors: Go To, Canterbury Crunch, Magic Craw
Finesse Profile- Keitech Tungsten Football: bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Colors: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Green Pumpkin Black
Football Jig Trailers...
-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: bit.ly/2db9w1p
Colors: Green Pump Purp Copper, Cinnamon Black Purple
-Big Bite Baits Double Tail Grub: bit.ly/2qS1YtE
Colors: Tilapia
-Netbait Tiny Paca Chunk: bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Summer Craw, Green Pumpkin Red
Flipping Jigs...
-No Jack Flippin Jig: bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Colors: Hematoma, Blackend Blue, Pay Day
Flipping Jig trailers...
-Netbait Paca Chunk Sr: bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Colors: Black Blue, Toledo Special
-Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1
Colors: Low Blow, Hematoma
Chartreuse Modification...
-Yamamoto 5" Senko: bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Chartreuse Black Flake, Firetiger
Matt's Favorite Flipping Jig Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Football Jig Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR: bit.ly/2lVATTC
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K (HG): bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget All-Around Jig Combo...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Major Equipment We Use Daily...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
Favorite Tools and Gear…
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
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Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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@TearItUpFixItTV 3 жыл бұрын

Who can ever get tired of hearing, “hey guys it’s Matt Allen!!” Gotta love Tactical Bassin on Monday morning before Sunrise!!! 🦾🎣

@allenporter47 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Helps with Monday misery. Lol

@homesteadchannel8860 Жыл бұрын

Tim Little lol

@ecuingarilicea2882 3 жыл бұрын

Matt: “just a quick video”, 24 mins later..... lol love it guys keep em coming! Can you guys do some more bank fishing focused vids soon?

@richiekamtan9209 3 жыл бұрын

I second that 🙋🏻‍♂️

@bassinrhodeisland4386 3 жыл бұрын

Third on bank fishing but for prespawn and bedding fish

@jcfishingwrld 3 жыл бұрын

I remember 10 years ago I stumbled upon a video of a guy with long hair from California talking about jigs. He was the first person who ever gave me the confidence to throw a jig. Fast forward 10 years, many many big bass and a couple of PBs later and a jig is my favorite lure to throw, I even tie my own now. Thank you Matt Allen you’ve taught me more about bass fishing then anyone else ever has 🙏

@tacticalbassin 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

@mattcroston9587 3 жыл бұрын

I caught my current pb pitching a finesse jig at a stump while wading the river

@zachshott7833 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday everyone

@huntertebaldi3096 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday bro. Keep up the good vibes.

@chrisboyd1408 3 жыл бұрын

Another Monday means we are getting closer to warmer water. Here is Indiana the lakes are still in the upper 40's/lower 50

@arensenfishingandoutdoors6766 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you too

@jeremyebrown5721 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday

@nrt440 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, Great 25 minutes of learning, thank u. Nigel (Chicago)

@ryankuiper4544 3 жыл бұрын

my bank account shutters, when I watch your KZfaq channel.

@youtubzkoz 3 жыл бұрын

Start making your own!! It's easy and can save $$$.

@jasondaniels209 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, LMFAO! Every time. Every fricken time. Ooooooooh I gotta have that. 😂😂

@ethanvoelker2158 3 жыл бұрын

Saaaame

@Tbowie13 3 жыл бұрын

Lol...I know the feeling brother! Last week I ordered about $300 worth of Jack Hammers. My wife will restrict my KZfaq time like she does my daughter if she had a clue...haha. But it's just like the gun safe, if I can get em through the door and put away when she's not home, what she don't know won't hurt her! ; )

@gameopsdk 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad my bank stopped calling me about the irregular purchase transactions, they finally gotten use to it!

@VinceNiergarth 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way Matt talks about jigs!

@danham3344 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can definitely tell which baits each one of them are really passionate about. I love it when people have been fishing for decades and are still so passionate about it!

@Adamhawk1994 3 жыл бұрын

I thrash small mouth in pa on a small river with a fin football dirty jig trimmed like Matt Allen taught me. Color old school! Trailer baby rage craw or bug! Try it. It works! Thanks Matt and Tim!!!!!!

@ReelFishingPNW 3 жыл бұрын

Using worms to add a flash of color to your dark jigs....🤯🤯 What a fantastic tip! Thank you Matt 🙏

@hargisconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for breaking it down as simple as possible

@ethanwilson4769 3 жыл бұрын

These guys are what made me get back into fishing. I literally owe every joy I get from fishing to them. I love TacticalBassin so much. I’ve watched sooooo many videos!

@nursenick06 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of cutting up a couple of baits, I think I’ll just dip the top part of my jig trailer in my chartreuse garlic dye instead! I never thought of that. Thanks for all of the content you guys put out here for us! Now to go back to the local store (again)... My wife loves those receipts....

@preshitamalhotra1267 9 ай бұрын

I like that these are very life like. Seems like something fish would actually go after. I am going to try this out today.

@PCAPastorTrav 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, this is great. Love the chartreuse tip. Actually, I’ve been doing a version of this, but you’ve opened my mind to another take on it.

@jaymccaughtry2295 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt! Great job simplifying jigs for us. I for one really needed this advice.

@woadborn 3 жыл бұрын

I love jig fishing! Thanx Matt. Glad you're healing so well. Happy Monday y'all!!!

@aarongreenlee7867 3 жыл бұрын

Always love your videos!! Bringing the knowledge!!

@NelsonBurtonIV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Matt! I’m gonna give it a try this weekend!!

@williamammon4899 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered more jigs and tailors. Thanks Matt for all the awesome videos .

@joeb7508 3 жыл бұрын

That flash of chartreuse is genius!! Thanks Matt.

@frankvaughn9080 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, appreciate you guys!!!

@BryanlopezO3 3 жыл бұрын

Started fishing couple years back an your guys videos have helped so much thank you an keep it up

@richardblake4777 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for me as going to cold muddy grass and cypress lake and will use your recommend jig combo with lots of confidence. Thanks Matt.

@MrSpeedyNYC 3 жыл бұрын

You guys have me so stoked to seriously try jig fishing this Spring. I’ve been bingeing all your videos that feature jigs and then you drop a new one! Can’t wait to try out what I’ve learned from your channel.

@JS1erra20 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this video! Jig fishing is my favorite!

@scottscherbing5000 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never yet caught one on a jig yet, hopefully with Matt’s help and tips with this video, that’ll change this year. Thanks!

@shortstikfishin7559 3 жыл бұрын

The nail polish tip for repainting baits brought life to my baits that had paint chipped off thanks for that tip!

@nursenick06 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha I typed that as you were talking about the muddy water, and what do you know - you mentioned adding chartreuse in a way I never thought of before! You guys are awesome - thanks so much from a newbie bass fisherman!

@Knineampit 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as usual. Will definitely use this spring. Thank you from Virginia!

@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! LOVE the chartreuse chunk!

@bassbros1431 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the vid! I’m a young angler and have only started bass fishing more recently so sometimes it is hard to decide what to do or throw. But as I watch more and more of your videos I have started to get more bites and fish thanks to you guys. I also have learned a lot about gear from you guys and I’m buying more tackle and they work! So thank you for the awesome videos and information! Much love for what you guys are doing and please keep it up! 👍. From Subscriber

@TheHAPHAZARDENT Жыл бұрын

Great video! Tons of info that has helped me decide what to pick up. I appreciate it

@richardblake4777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, another high quality video.

@user-mn3xt4uv5s Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips

@tdeeb6359 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful!! Thanks Matt🎣

@TeamJesusOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip on adding the chartreuse to the jig! Love it

@live2fishofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt, thanks for breaking it down with the “unknown” - which a lot of us bank anglers who don’t have the luxury of electronics on a boat - have to work with. I’m glad you pointed out the grub as a trailer, I used a fat Albert Zoom single tail grub on a football jig and caught my PB smallmouth a few years back. Looking forward to trying some dual tail grubs I picked up on this off season. Much appreciated tips, keep up the good work!

@pauleyplay 3 жыл бұрын

OH NO Late for work again ! Well worth it ! So much info so little time.Many thanks Matt.

@youtubzkoz 3 жыл бұрын

Love Dirty Jigs!! Also started making my own!! Love the jigs!!!!

@danham3344 3 жыл бұрын

I want to start making my own. Any tips? I finally found the banding tool online. Man that thing was hard to find!! 🤪

@brodytwyman5951 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning!!! You guys turned me onto dirty jigs last year and now I own boxes full, best hooks, skirts and paintjobs in the game! Really appreciate the tip on flipping jigs for grass that will help me a ton this year.

@ChubChub4000 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to go try all these tips, I love fishing dirtier water. Thank you!

@zoodan5545 2 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video. Matt you are a wonderful communicator, i feel like you and I are the only one’s in the boat. Awesome info and great tip!

@learningtofish7036 3 жыл бұрын

Most comprehensive lesson on jigs ever. I have zero jig experience. I bought some. Took notes, I'll try to emulate.

@worklessenjoylifemore 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! I have fished my whole life but very basic worm and bobber or catfish bottom and just never had much luck. I even had about 7-10 years when I almost just gave up fishing but recently got the bug again and decided to finally learn how to really fish with jigs and rigs. Thank you for this explanation of jigs and now I’m excited to go buy some jigs and give them a try.

@smokescreen2564 3 жыл бұрын

These deep dives into baits is very helpful!

@benhightowerv 3 жыл бұрын

Some great info! Thank you!

@davidbaker9271 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I'm going to try this today thanks brother

@bluegrassbodybuildingfitne406 3 жыл бұрын

Caught my personal best smallmouth this weekend on a keitech finesse football jig with z man Ned craw as a trailer. 4.8lbs 19.5” long

@markmetivier7092 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks man

@heads_or_tales7364 3 жыл бұрын

i watch all of ur vids and i learn so much from u :)

@frederickfitzpatrick3165 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks

@alexrachkoskie3281 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely trying that Chartreuse core!

@cherokeeboggs534 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips on jig fishing in the spring.👊

@roychalhoub1605 3 жыл бұрын

Love the advice you guys give. Hope the fish in lake mead are ready 👍🙏🏻🍻

@danham3344 3 жыл бұрын

Flew over Lake Mead going to Phoenix last month and it sure is a cool looking lake! I’ve never fished it but seeing it made me want to. 😃👍🏼

@Roboworm99 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Matt

@CanadianBasserman 3 жыл бұрын

Always getting on the jig info here! But not doing well out on the field! Just adding to the learning from your knowledge! I'll get it some day! hahaha

@guad512 3 жыл бұрын

That Keitech/Tiny Paca Chunk pairing looks AWESOME!!!

@kevinconrad7222 3 жыл бұрын

Love the tip I think I gonna try dippin the top of tube in jj’s

@plookngo67 3 жыл бұрын

i used the tiny paca chunk on an aero jig for large trout . works great through the ice too .

@Army_Outdoors_88N 3 жыл бұрын

Great video brother!! Definitely took some notes!

@tholloway5130 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to put this tip to good work...being getting skunked since August.. Haven't landed one yet on my new boat

@bigholli8449 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@mitchelhortie8746 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to catch my first jig fish this year. It's been difficulty but I'm going to keep trying!

@Making-coin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks enjoyed it

@richglenn2474 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@fishing_amy 3 жыл бұрын

Great info

@nickcavazos5718 3 жыл бұрын

I got an expride 7'6" ex heavu moderate for flippin with braid % 22-25lb flouro. Its insane how much power that rod has for how light and balanced it is. A huge difference in that rod vs a 150-200 rod.

@danham3344 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. This was a fantastic video! I love how you break down the technical aspects of how Tackle reacts to fish behavior. I started this winter saving my used senkos in a bag and using on jigs but my reason was to push it against the head to make the skirt flare more. Never considered using that piece as an attractor. Love your channel. Keep it coming. Miss knowing you guys are right over the hill from Chico. 😏

@tacticalbassin 3 жыл бұрын

Tim is literally right over the hill right now :-) you just never know where we'll show up.

@danham3344 3 жыл бұрын

@@tacticalbassin Oh man, that's awesome! 😃👍

@tiokaneko347 3 жыл бұрын

I believe that tacticalbassin is the most loved bass fishing channel on the earth. You guys are my heroes 😊

@shaunroberts9361 3 жыл бұрын

Very very nice 👌

@saulhernandez932 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s get it ! Good morning y’all !!

@bkbaitsal4389 3 жыл бұрын

I do that chartreuse core but super glue the trailer to it so that it acts as a one piece.. Don't let our tips out Matt!!

@space.cowboy69 3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: Make your own jigs, I made 750 skirted jigs in multiple heads and sizes for $100-200 - Floral wire $5 - do it mold $40 - lead ingot $15 - do it paint $5 - skirting and guards from TMC $50 Edit: it’s great because you can use multiple colors in the skirt that the bass have never seen and no company will make because it’s time consuming! Add pink or white for bed visibility and have fun with it. I also make my own chatterbaits for the equivalent of $1.50 a chatterbait. If you’re a heavy jig angler DO THIS. Don’t pay $5-7 a jig

@bassbros1431 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@youtubzkoz 3 жыл бұрын

Hooks?

@Mjones8383 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you get on the Coosa river lakes soon, that way you'll understand why none of these really explain those lakes, they are so different from lake to lake and current is the key but there is grass wood rock and docks that all fish completely different from current to no current. It truly is the most unique system I've fished.

@tedlincolnsfishinglife 3 жыл бұрын

Nice underwater shoots... the finesse jig is definitely one of the kings on the river we ran into each other on 🤫🎣

@anthonyreeder8283 3 жыл бұрын

Love jigs I think I start out with those more then I do Texas rig.

@dennisnieradka6668 3 жыл бұрын

thank you sir

@billymiller1328 3 жыл бұрын

Them pacca chunks are the bomb I been using them for years.I like to barely paint or dip the tips.and it’s on.

@PaintballShyguy 3 жыл бұрын

I was catching early spring with tiny skirted ned rigs with little craws 👍🏻

@brendanandrews9590 3 жыл бұрын

If you want another trailer for that keitech jig the strike king tiny rage bug is amazing, it’s half way between that paca chunk and the trd bug because it looks like a beaver but has some action to it

@Wontonnoodle301 3 жыл бұрын

I have a place near me with like a couple next to each other. One water is somewhat clear and the other is muddy. I’m gonna try that chartreuse core. Looks unique and like it’ll work

@ryanshelton6361 3 жыл бұрын

I've been throwing jigs on my Dobyns Fury 7'3" "Mag Heavy" and it seems to work well.

@alceja3522 3 жыл бұрын

Same here it works well

@jbmunoz1360 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I’m big fan of dirty jigs and kietech jigs. But I’m a fisherman on a budget, I tend to get a little crazy when buying jigs and buy multiple types and colors of jigs, but I found a jig that I like that doesn’t break the bank and seem to hold up well. I know you don’t talk about baits in lures without trying them first, check out pepper custom baits. I found them on tackle warehouse and bought quite a few of them, caught 30 bed fish over a weekend. Thought that might be good budget lure for us budget anglers.

@douglasspaghetti4243 3 жыл бұрын

What’s are your thoughts on war eagle heavy finesse jigs? And more specifically the 3/8 ball head? Love the video❤️ this is where I come for all my fishing knowledge!

@therealpatrickstar1 3 жыл бұрын

This community you guys have built is beautiful

@brandonsmith606 3 жыл бұрын

This is a weaker subject for me these were good tips thank you Matt

@gewglesux 3 жыл бұрын

"Hematoma" Nice Name for a Jig.... Thanks for the Video!

@spartancraig6000 3 жыл бұрын

21:13 “for the sake of time I’ll leave them in the description” I would watch your video all the way through even if it were 2 hours long

@nursenick06 3 жыл бұрын

Yep same here!

@mikefurness1598 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt another suggestion instead of adding another package of worms in that chartreuse color. Everybody has a package of bubble gum worms pink worms if you will and that color works in the springtime as well. If you haven't tried it which I'm sure you probably have but if you haven't try it sometime.

@myqalguluski1015 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried those keitech finesse jigs but it reminds me of a strike king bitsy bug jig. I’ve slain bass with those and a paca chunk

@timharper9475 3 жыл бұрын

54 year olds beginner. Learning a lot here. Thanks!

@ctgilcrest 3 жыл бұрын

i have been using the yamamoto creature bait black chartreuse threaded backward on my jigs for years. same deal chartreuse tentacle flash just behind the head.

@huntertebaldi3096 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that I found this channel. I've been looking for ways to work certain baits and I have watched all these different videos but they never went into details. I'm so happy that I found this channel

@markjones4358 3 жыл бұрын

My go-to reference to friends and co-workers about angling.