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Jig Basics:

Most jig heads are made of lead. The head may be round, football shaped or some what pointed at the tip. They have rubber, feather or silicone skirts and most have a weed guard. The most common weights are 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 ounces. Directly behind the jig head is a barb to attach and hold soft plastic baits stopping them from sliding down the hook. Some have or wire holders or a screw to hold soft plastic baits.

Chose colors based on water conditions and existing live bait. Larger Weights are needed to fall quickly and maintain contact in deeper water.

Make shorter casts and drag along the bottom. It is common to add a pork trailer(known as a pig and jig) or soft plastic to add bulk or resemble crawfish. The tail also slows the fall of the jig keeping it in the strike zone longer. A jig bite is usually very light as the fish inhales it, often as it falls to the bottom. To detect strikes, fish with stiff but sensitive rod. A fast action rod will help you feel the bite while keeping the line tight to the jig unless “swimming” it.

The “other jig” Soft plastic Jigs: Jigs also come in soft plastic bodies that can be place on a jig head or added to a lead head jig. They come in all colors and some are scented. Many common shapes are: grubs, worms, tubes, lizards, crawfish, leeches and minnows.