What Actually Happens Trimming Jig Skirts - See It Underwater
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Күн бұрынSee what happens to jig skirts when you trim them. Actual underwater footage included. Links to my favorite lures, including jigs, are listed below.
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@shimanoy302 2 жыл бұрын
I think you nailed it, is all about “Confidence”, is about what works for you. It took me over 7 years to finally believe and comfortable fishing a jig.
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I took me a long time to gain confidence in a jig as well. It is definitely a tough lure to really learn.
@rm709 26 күн бұрын
As usual, you’ve got a video that exactly fits my need. Love the content Steve. You’re awesome!
@SteveRogersOutdoors 26 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@sonnygreen9698 2 жыл бұрын
When it comes to skirted jigs there really is a TON of versatility, the bite is what drives me to modify, if I am getting bit but missing them for example, that’s when I like to explore and go more compact, to me, being able to change bait size without tying something else on is important, especially if you have been working all day to find em and need that little something. Love talking jigs man, my favorite way to catch ‘em for sure, great video man and thanks !!!
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Jigs are so much fun! And it is sure is nice to adjust without retying like you said. No need to get my glasses out! Lol
@Osiris363 8 ай бұрын
A jig freak, and always have 2-3 tied on at all times. I like to cut my skirts in clearer to light stained water, when vision will be more obvious and possibly a factor, as I want that thing to look alive and "defensive". I do, however, fish a lot of darker, mudder water, and won't have the skirts trimmed, as I want that extra bulk to move more water, as it's more of a reaction bite anyways and the extra bulk helps sight as well. I also make my own skirts, as I"m very picky about color in clearer water, but even more picky when it comes to having a very dense skirt. So I use the fishingskirts/boss material and, though it's a pain with the skirting tool, I make 80 to 100 strand skirts for my jigs, and it made a huge difference in the 10 years I've done it. Summer night fishing is my fave type of fishing, and those thicker, bigger skirts move a ton of water and I don't think I've ever had a fish hit anything harder at night than a jig, they literally freight train it and actually had my forefinger broken by an 8#'er 6 years ago when she slammed it, and actually tore the rod out my hand and finger got broke under the reel as she yanked away.....it's like she located it and then swam back 10 yards and ran at it as hard as she could like she was angry.....probably because it was during the bluegill spawn and she was giving some payback. Good times lol. Just my 2 cents and experience. Gonna chk out more of your vids....nice job.
@SteveRogersOutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Wow! That is a viscous strike!! Thanks for sharing all this. I really appreciate it!
@peterferriero7177 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome info steve.just subscribed ystdy after watching most of your vids and tips. Along with you and tactical bassing,really getting some great info.been following alot of guys but in my opinion,you da man.thanks for doing a great job bud!👌
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Thank so much! That means a lot to me. I really appreciate you watching. Good luck out there!
@Rooster0529 2 жыл бұрын
I always thought trimming the skirt was counterintuitive to making it flare more. I thought the longer it was the more it would flare. Seeing is believing; once again thank you Steve.
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! It is crazy how much I have learned watching this footage. Lots of fun.
@mountainmanfishing446 2 жыл бұрын
I trim the skirt to trailer size. 3/8 swim jig I won't trim depending on skirt length but I normally trim a flipping jig skirt to expose the smaller craw trailer more. I also trim the weed guard if it's very stiff
@562handsomemike Жыл бұрын
Love it.
@mattnash5159 Жыл бұрын
When it comes to jig fishing my confidence is mainly a finesse jig. Having said that there really is no need to trim a finesse jig considering the skirts are normally shorter, but if I'm fishing a full size jig then yes I will trim the skirt 9/10 times.
@SteveRogersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Those finesse jigs are some of my favs too. I have a bitsy flip jig always at the ready. Back years ago I used to throw an Eakin’s jig but haven’t seen those around for some time. It was a real great finesse jig as well.
@mattnash5159 Жыл бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors I like the dirty jigs Luke Clausen finesse jig, they have great colors to choose from. I also use the Kietech finesse jig if I want to go really small. Both are effective. Jig fishing is one of my favorite ways to catch bass however where I live it's actually pretty tough to get on a jig bite. This year the speedworm has been my go-to.
@Rusty6003 2 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting video. Thank you!
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching.
@MrJohnB-qs6dp 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!👊🏻 One of the best descriptive videos I've watched about the skirt. Like the idea how you cut the skirt back which looks like my new way!! Liked the trimmed skirt rather them the long. Stay Safe & God Bless!!
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was fun to work on this one. God bless you too!
@shannonkirby9295 2 жыл бұрын
Happy Father's Day, Steve! Pray you have a great one. Love this jig video. Very informative to me. Be safe, my friend
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was fun to film. Hope you have a wonderful day too!
@scottcameron3559 2 жыл бұрын
Under water views are so informative, well done,unfortunately my patients for jig fishing is low ,my jig is always moving way to fast
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I totally understand that! I find myself fishing it fast a lot too!.
@ks_bass_snob 2 жыл бұрын
Steve, do you have a certain method or way that you like to trim your jigs? Intresting topic and great under water visual. I dont think as anglers we really take enough time to understand what a bait is actually doing or looks like under water. You are doing a great job on highlighting that very thing. Keep up the great work 👍
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I just like to pull the strands tight and trim right at the hook bend. It’s worked pretty good for me. I really enjoy filming these lures underwater. I’ve learned so much.
@CS-wp5dz 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Your underwater stuff is the best. Seeing is believing. Is there a way to message you personally at all?
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You can email me anytime at steve@thebassfishinglife.com
@jamessullivan5683 2 жыл бұрын
Happy Father's Day Steve! Great video, I'm just getting into jig fishing everyone says to trim the skirts and weed guard and I have. But so far no bites yet but I have gotten hung up and lost a lot jigs. So I'm gonna stop trimming the weed guards and see if that might save me some money. What's your opinion on trimming the weed guards?
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I rarely trim weedguards anymore. I lost too many as well. Lol
@erichthompson1194 2 жыл бұрын
The reason why I trim my skirts is to make a more compact profile and it allows me to fish a smaller trailer and the claws can still flap freely
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
It definitely makes a really nice compact profile. Looks very good. Thanks for watching!
@ricksonora6656 2 жыл бұрын
Randy Blauket had a video about trimming skirts unevenly so the bristles are a mixture of short and long, to break up the profile. I don’t use jigs or spinnerbaits much due to snags, so I can’t say whether it’s effective. But it seems I’ve spent more time prepping lures than throwing them.
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Lol. That can sure happen quick. My problem is I prepare them, forget to tie them on my line and then toss them in the lake. Jig gone.
@ricksonora6656 2 жыл бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Thanks for sharing that. Now I don’t feel so alone.
@ceciljohnson5997 2 жыл бұрын
I would have liked to have seen those jigs with trailers instead of a bare jig. I think they might look completely different
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I will have to do a part 2. Thanks!
@cgravey 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. Rogers it’s me again, I do not have a lot of confidence with a jig. I have been using jigs for quite a few years… but I have not once caught a bass on it. I need some advice on how to retrieve it.
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Here is a link to a video that may help on figuring out what the bite feels like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr9jhZmdqpynfIk.html The bite on the drop is by far the hardest to learn. To keep things simple to start I would focus on a dragging retrieve at first. Just let the lure drag across the bottom and wait for a thump or spongy weight. If the water you are fishing has lots of debris on the bottom you may have to hop the lure instead. Let me know if you have questions after watching that video. It was the hardest lure for me to learn by far.
@cgravey 2 жыл бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors a lot of the places I go to never have crawfish. What color skirt and type of trailer should I use
@cgravey 2 жыл бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors this video helps a lot
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
@@cgravey I would use a color combination that matches the primary baitfish in your waters. Bluegill patterns work well and when in doubt a green pumpkin or black/blue will get the job done. I am a huge fan of twin tail grubs as jig trailers. My favorite is the Rage Menace.
@cgravey 2 жыл бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors just bought a zman blue/black finesse jig, and a blue/black strike king hackattack with the trailer you suggested
@danharris8046 2 жыл бұрын
I do both
@SteveRogersOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I do too, especially when using some of the smaller jigs. It’s amazing what a difference there is from one jig to the next and the amount of skirt it has.
@danharris8046 2 жыл бұрын
@@SteveRogersOutdoors I will also trim the the weed guard down and thin it out sometimes
@shannonkirby9295 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer a trimmed skirt
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