This Little Bitty JIG is All You NEED (Bank Fishing in the COLD)

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Bank fishing in cold weather can actually be a lot of fun when you are around the bass. One of the best lures you can use is a small finesse jig to catch cold water bass!
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When it comes to fishing cold water during the fall, winter, and spring one of the best things you can do is keep it simple.
A small jig like the one I am fishing in this video almost always works in some of the coldest water. I love to fish it very slow and next to some of the deepest water that I can find.
If you do this on the body of water that you are fishing, you will start catching bass too!
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@BassFishingHQ 2 жыл бұрын

Lures Used in VIDEO: Bitsy Bug - rebrand.ly/3zjnaiz Super Junk Jr - rebrand.ly/xrs4j3a

@scottmcnabney6879 2 жыл бұрын

Sold out

@mikeybalzz 2 жыл бұрын

That little setup works great around the dam near me for Smallmouth it just skips along the rocks and they don't miss it like the bigger jigs.

@joelbuff3254 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been singing the praises of the bitsy jig for a couple years now. They make one in pumpkin/orange - add a swimbait trailer and it’s an excellent bluegill imitation- I fish all spring through the bass and bluegill spawn with it. Also my fave trailer for crawfish imitation is the Christie craw from yum.

@skiplovestofish6992 2 жыл бұрын

I love jig fishing. Awesome video! I glad I'm not the only one that fishes when it's cold.

@Coltfram3 7 ай бұрын

Just started using these little jigs and have had great luck with them. Thanks for the tip!

@JaredKirkwood 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent jig setup. I use it in creeks and rivers as well.

@jerrypredmore8793 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy the lessons. Thank you.

@scottvermonter920 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you!

@Bankfishindude Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the bank fishing videos man, gives me some hope to keep hitting that bank! You da man!

@bmwstan1 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the lesson. Going to try this out today!

@jimsmith4643 2 жыл бұрын

That exact bait setup is my go to here in west central Fl. small lakes five to ten acres from Christmas thru Feb.

@zachg5356 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Pasco County and fish a ton of those small lakes. 100% will be looking to use this more this winter.

@thomac131 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bank stuff. Just getting back into fishing over the pandemic and loving the knowledge you put out there for us. From east TN but trying to find places in central Ohio for some good bank fishing

@fshn4lmt493 2 жыл бұрын

Antrim Park is full of pigs...... giant Browns also.

@DoubleTFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you for sharing

@jbagelfishing2907 2 жыл бұрын

DUDE so true, i live and die by the bitsy bug, its my secret at my local pond. Several 3+ pounders and a 20" PB on this little guy. Just make sure not to treat it like a big jig if you're fishing for bigger fish... they will bend out. Set the drag :)

@adamh3102 2 жыл бұрын

I suck at jig fishing, and the Bitsy Bug is the one jig I have the most confidence in!

@getstraight234 2 жыл бұрын

I love the bitsy bug 🤘 I pretty much always have one tied on either a black and blue or a green pumpkin. If they're not biting my bigger jigs I'll pick one of those up and go through the same areas that I threw the bigger jig in and it's almost a guarantee that I'm pulling bags of fish out of those spots. And the cool thing is big bass bite it to as you proved in this video.

@wesmattless5776 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty! I was using a black & blue Bitsy Bug on Saturday with a paddle tail I cut off of a chewed swimmer as a trailer.

@krustysurfer Жыл бұрын

Going to give it a try this afternoon

@frank61953 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using my custom made jigs 5/16oz in my local pond. Haven’t landed any, but I know they’re in there. Been using a rattling chunk. I call the color pattern MichiCraw as it emulates a Michigan pond crawfish. I use 2 skirt panels on a gp boss finesse flip jig. Tiger on bottom Cajun craw on top, gp trailer

@renevillalva6150 2 жыл бұрын

Yes bank fishing!!!!!

@6cwl9 2 жыл бұрын

I've never been a jig fisherman but the past few weeks I've been dedicated to learning how like technique I make sure I throw a jig 75 percent of my time fishing its been brutal for me ive only caught a couple but I'm sticking with it because it's an all around bait and I could cut down on some baits while walking banks I want a go too bait besides the senko but man its frustrating

@FishingWithDamon 2 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome I just wish fishing season was not over here I miss bass fishing 🎣 but I have your channel to watch and I can still buy random stuff online!

@ship4427 2 жыл бұрын

Bitsy bug is for real, the green pumpkin with a black single tail trailer looks like a baby bass when you swim it back. Can pick up some extra bites.

@Oldbasshole 2 жыл бұрын

Guess I need to tie a jig on !!! Water temps are in the mid 40’s here in Massachusetts. Crankbait and jerkbait are getting the most fish but a jig might be the answer for bigger fish. Great video as always

@spencergreenwaldt6783 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another good one Tyler…appreciate it!

@tonyspencer4379 7 ай бұрын

Last weekend it was overcast and I used a black/blue mini chatterbait with YUM Ned Craw Soft Plastic 2" Green Pumpkin Red on 10lb flouro in 3ft visibility. It worked great for me.

@SoutheastMiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I love fishing abandoned quarries i have 1 right by my house with 3 lakes/ ponds around the huge quarry

@greenpighunter6930 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@Army_Outdoors_88N 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I'm on the Cold Water struggle bus 🚌 here in Kentucky

@rodcashman4793 2 жыл бұрын

Tyler thank you for this great video 📹

@rafabonati7757 2 жыл бұрын

If I wasn’t scheduled to cook almost the entire Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, I would be trying this jig pattern. But there is always next week!

@unicornsteaks6769 2 жыл бұрын

Take Friday off

@dwightstephenson_fishing5150 2 жыл бұрын

The Z-Man micro finesse jigs work great too. Basically Ned jigs.

@Wolverine-xs5lp 2 жыл бұрын

Nice very informative man thanks a lot

@timothyturner9134 2 ай бұрын

Was playing with this lure … never used a jig before and as I was popping it up by the shore to see how to work it I caught a 3 -5 lb doink

@dman8233 2 жыл бұрын

Like the tunes you added in the intro

@benniemaxwell2869 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure I told you in one of your videos Tyler but I use the bitsy bug a lot here in Michigan. I literally have a small box of them. I love them in cold Michigan water or when the bass just ain’t biting…. And it definitely comes through often

@BassFishingHQ 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yea dude. It’s definitely an underrated jig, especially for only $2

@Fishingpimp 6 ай бұрын

👍 …more bank fishing videos for us boat poor folks.

@rudyr8004 2 жыл бұрын

I like the animation.

@manisteeoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I caught a 5 pounder on a little jig in Michigan yesterday in 35 degree weather.

@GLOCKCOPG23 5 ай бұрын

1/8 oz Bitsy Bugs are deadly on river bass (3-5’) on med/light spinning rod and 6lb mono. IMHO Your bait cast tackle/line is a little heavy for the lighter jigs I use. 12 lb line is far from the “finesse” fishing I like to do. You’ll catch way more by downsizing your tackle even further from 1/4 oz to 1/8 jigs on thes 10:12 e cold water bass. Try 3” curl tail trailers (instead of “big floppies”). They offer less commotion on these cold water bass and you’ll have better results. Happy fishing.

@bassmedic 2 жыл бұрын

my pond in about half grass on the bottom and silty. might not be any grass now with the cold. not fished it in a few weeks because of the deer season going on here.

@4reelfishing635 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't have scans that day but I caught my pb on a bitsy jig from strike King black and blue

@FishHuntFreedom 6 ай бұрын

Gettin me all pumped up to get out in this December old and tear up a pond

@Datsun280zxman 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I just got a small jig with my mystery tackle box and it’s cold now in FLA 😀

@ballzybaits4414 2 жыл бұрын

haha, I'm sure 12lbs will haul them bass in with no problem. We catch 40-50lbs Salmon and 8 foot Sturgeon with it. A 6lbs- bass has nothing on 12lbs. Love your vid! Can't wait to get your FINN long sleeve! I'll be rocking it all winter. lol.

@kerryschallon8879 Жыл бұрын

Im old school. In cold water I still prefer actual pork like Uncle Josh trailers. I still have old bottles and they are making them again.

@DavidBronstein1961 2 жыл бұрын

Suggestion: add links to rod. This way we don’t have to search through vid for your description of it. Caught my very first jig fish on a Bitsy Bug. This reminds me not for forget to throw this great jig in cold water or when the bite gets tough. Thanks!

@johnjohnson1657 2 жыл бұрын

You've got some great videos bud...ALL of your tips were spot on and it's nice to see that in videos...I cracked up with that first bass you got 'cuz I saw the bump on your pole and it looked legit man...but...at least ya didn't yank it out of the water for a ride LOL...keep doin' what you're doin' my man

@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767 2 жыл бұрын

In the winter a bass is a bass my goal is always a bite an hour in the winter time our water temperatures here just hit 50 and the bike still pretty good once it gets below 45 and that's when you'll be smiling when you catch those 12 inches lol

@TheColdestWater 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a hack! 🤩👌🏻🎣

@Spoonman6061 2 жыл бұрын

Love that jig here in Pa use in a small lake i fish. Going to try the chunk trailer. Could you link the rid and reels you use also. In search of a mid price combo. Thanks

@peatmossoutdoors8950 2 жыл бұрын

The BITSY BUG CATCHES FISH. I know this from a lot of experience loved the video bro as always

@chriswalls5831 2 жыл бұрын

Still haven't tried it so used to senkos

@SheewdoodleFB 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips ordered me some trailers you use :) a lot cheaper than the googan ones I use and they look effective

@134rwa 2 жыл бұрын

They do like it small in cold water, I've even caught big Bass Crappie fishing a Crappie Jig.

@budgetbassin407 5 ай бұрын

Also I know you use green pumpkin a lot. It looks very nice outside no clouds why black and blue

@travisbruno5964 2 жыл бұрын

The lakes and ponds by me are mostly leaves and mucky algea

@mobiledragon3449 Жыл бұрын

Could you use a spinning rod, since this bait is pretty light?

@benniemaxwell2869 2 жыл бұрын

I use a bitsy bug jig all the here in Michigan in the winter ( when the lake isn’t frozen). I fish at the dam on my little 500 acre lake which is the deepest part and get some Bass. Great video as always Tyler.

@stephancordell697 2 жыл бұрын

What Brand reels you use mostly. Looking to get into swim baits a couple times in a year looking at a okuma 1-6 oz rod black Friday 100 and maybe any beast X 143.00 or Shimano curado k 143.00 on sale s waver168 to 3 ounce max

@DarthRaider520 2 жыл бұрын

You can totally throw the bitsy bug on a medium power rod. More forgiving with that lighter wire hook.

@BassFishingHQ 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you definitely can

@ronaldyeater3322 2 жыл бұрын

Sup. I have a bitsy jig havn't used yet. The big river that runs through RI has a spot at bottom of street, I'm sure I mentioned it because doesn't freeze. It's about 75yds? Before a waterfall, might be good casting it right before waterfall? And like you did when cought that lil bass stayed with it, remember you saying sometimes have to catch some lil guys to get the big one, really pick it apart lol. Hate when they piss on us lol. Notice the gills are redder in cold water? Hmm. When it's cold catching any bass warms you up a bit.. Ty tc

@Triple87 Жыл бұрын

1rod1reel. 🤣 Came from your jig recent jig video. 😅

@budgetbassin407 5 ай бұрын

Important question. I’m in Florida so all my rods have braid if I put a leader will that be okay for this technique have 40lb braid on my medium heavy with a 8:1:1 ratio reel is

@douglaswheeler3720 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in upstate NY. I feel like 40 degree water, in April, is considerably tougher to fish, than 40 degree water in Oct/ Nov. Does that make any sense? I surmise that they are more "chilled through", from the long winter, where they may be more "refreshed" in late fall. Thoughts?

@EdwardClarkIII 2 жыл бұрын

This sportsman outfitters has suspiciously good customer service. Very nice.

@BassFishingHQ 2 жыл бұрын

What can I say! They are super solid dudes!

@jjfv702 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry if you mentioned but what rod specifications did you throw that jig on?

@steve4321able 2 жыл бұрын

I've been fishing jigs on straight braid for so many years, I cant adjust to fluorocarbon. It almost seems like I can't feel a thing.

@nancyzipperer8819 Жыл бұрын

Let's go

@vernervanschalkwyk2280 Ай бұрын

Tyler, i just watched the video again. I fish 90% of the time with braid here in South Africa as our dams in my home province has a LOT of grass in them. I also fish mainly with 30-40 pound braid to prevent my line braking. Works really well but i am worried that in wintrr with the extremely clear water we have i am not going to catch many bass as they will see my lure. We fish flukes a lot in winter with some success but i want to do more jig fishing this winter. What would you advise me to do? 20 pound leader perhaps?

@johnnyblaze2620 2 жыл бұрын

5 rods ain't too bad for the bank right lol Had everything tied on today...Big swimbait, small swimbait, wacky, Jerkbait and a jig. Got a couple in 2 hours today:) good vid brotha 👍

@SoutheastMiOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I do the exact same 3 baitcasters and 2 finnesse spinner rods

@JT.Angler7 2 жыл бұрын

Do you trim back the weed guard on your Bitsy Bug?

@dman8233 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really trying to get good with a jig I just CANNOT detect a bite from a hang up on a rock or ticking bottom. What's it feel like???

@nickkalisek8463 Жыл бұрын

Would you ever use a trd crawz as a trailer?

@BoandBeceadventures Жыл бұрын

❤year old video but the timing is perfect. I hope you reply. Do you use the jig as is out of the pack or trim it’s hair or hook guard any? Thanks 🙏

@BassFishingHQ Жыл бұрын

Hey James, I do trim the skirt slightly, just past the shank of the hook. I do not trim the weed guard. Thanks for watching

@paulfix8081 2 жыл бұрын

Can you include your rod and reel choice for us?

@connorB425 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to ask what state do you mainly fish in?

@hermangutierrez9262 Жыл бұрын

Golly

@unicornsteaks6769 2 жыл бұрын

IDK if you've ever tried the Trashmaster jig. But I do know you should.

@unicornsteaks6769 2 жыл бұрын

I like a black-blue with matching trailer. But sometimes I try a blue-black.

@robertbrost7777 2 жыл бұрын

@@unicornsteaks6769 I used the Texas Craw one this Summer. Caught the biggest fish all year! Lost 2 of them to hangups though. Too lazy to change the trailer so it got sloppy and was no longer weedless, I guess.

@Basskingdom7 2 жыл бұрын

Love the reference to 1rod1reel!! But awesome video and I enjoy the helpful tips!!!

@makcatchem9614 2 жыл бұрын

Question: I own the same rod and use it for exactly this, jig fishing. I was thinking of upgrading to Expride. But do you think the move is worth it. I don't seem to have a problem detecting bites with the TCS so I'm unsure if spending the extra money on a Expride is going to be worth it.....?

@brennancritzer4903 2 жыл бұрын

100% worth the upgrade, i sold all my Okuma and am looking at full exprides. I've tried a lot and they are so good for the money!

@guad512 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried Okuma and I believe Tyler may be sponsored by them, so probably not a good question to him, but I can say that Exprides are worth every penny! I own 6 of them and plan on getting more. Love them!

@andrewrossnagel9433 Жыл бұрын

20 lb test? Are people for large mouth tuna?

@tonyb-50 6 ай бұрын

Just watched- 2 years late 😂

@caboc13 2 жыл бұрын

Does that bass have a hook stuck in it's gills? 5:56

@rodneyritchie8846 2 жыл бұрын

Watched it again sure looks like it.

@caboc13 2 жыл бұрын

Guess he's going to just have to catch it again and take care of that!

@johndollar5561 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how fast those little huggers swim in cold water, makes you wonder about the myth of how sluggish they are in cold water doesn't it!$$$

@brockgoodwin5291 2 жыл бұрын

A BLUE GAYLE? Ha ha pretty sure it’s gill. lol

@guad512 2 жыл бұрын

Great choice on the Bitsy Bug Tyler! Great little bait! Although, I saw a recent video in which a pro said you need to let the fish swim off with the bait 4 feet before gently setting the hook? You’re doing it ALL wrong! 😉

@_Lt__Dan_ 2 жыл бұрын

Catching Bass on a jig is hands down the most fun way to catch a bass. Dont care what anyone says.

@gnargnar4976 2 жыл бұрын

Would never call that a 4lber at 5:50. Thats MAYBE 2 lbs.

@fishingtherapy4565 2 жыл бұрын

How many "gollie's" have you said? If I had a dollar for each one...

@iceman5117 Жыл бұрын

You don't need to set the hook with tard strength. Your going to pull the head off one of these fish

@classicamericanoldman1091 2 жыл бұрын

Just got back form bank fishing for 2 hours...GOT ZERO....using a jig.... I was going to fast.....for sure...

@BassFishingHQ 2 жыл бұрын

Man I hate that....it definitely could have been a speed thing. Sometimes they just want it creeped so slow! Thanks for watching!

@classicamericanoldman1091 2 жыл бұрын

@@BassFishingHQ It is super cold here in Kansas City lately...no bites for a week... Mostly I'm just testing out equipment an lures since I am new to fishing this season.. Keep up the show...I really enjoy it and learn(ed) alot this summer..

@richardsousa2625 2 жыл бұрын

I use my tiny jigs on a 7.2 medium rod. Def had a huge learning curve of how slow I really had to twitch it. The slightest tap and that thing SCOOTS and I had to adjust, good luck!

@wesmattless5776 2 жыл бұрын

Bitsy Bug is great for this time of year, just slow the pace down a bit, especially if you have a higher gear ratio on your reel.