Frenchman83

For me I fish either 1/4 or 1/2 oz jigs and 99% of the time it is 1/2 oz. I have never fished a carolina rig. Also 85% of my fishing is < 20 feet

If you have stained water I would recommend spinnerbaits.

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Look at the structure you are fishing to determine type. For example I fish water where and Arkie head style can be fished all the time. Any of the above mentioned companies are great. Also, see if you have a local guy who makes jigs. I am fortunate to have G&G Bates here in Indiana.

In NE Indian we use a smaller jig in the winter because we are on ICE Baby!

You bite your tongue about jigs not working in Indiana! I pitch jigs to docks, lay downs weed edges and always up/down dropoffs. You can also swim them! Some of my biggest bass have come from trolling a jig just above the weed line. The only situation where I truely drag a jig is when I am working up or across a drop off. What features does your body of water have?

I take 3-5. 3 are confidence lures and 1-2 are general purpose or top water.

Have never used a trailer on a spinnerbait. For jigs I always use a Paca Chunck or a Yamamoto DT Hula.

Sorry if this is a dumb question but if u are adding a skirt and weight why not use a jig?

I stand for pitching and top water. I think some people stand more then they thought they would but most stand less. I only stand when anchored and really working cover or a flat.

Fluoro coated is a copolymer. For a jig rod I use braid with a fluoro leader.

Great information everyone! Thanks for sharing.

For LM I pitch a jig to cover a lot. When a jig with a craw trailer is not getting the bite but I am positive there are fish or I am going back through an area I will follow with a big worm T-rigged. What are some baits that others use to follow a jig?

I have the exact set up you are talking about. I got the 7'3" MH and 65# braid. Casts the hollow bodies great and pulls the bass out. I believe the rod is rated up to 20# so you should not have an issue.

I use spiking for soft plastics. Helps to back up a jig and skip the plastics deep under docks.

I will beat the horse and say 7' MH for jigs

G&G Spinnerbaits

Rod: *** *** 7'3" MH Reel: Lews Speed Spool Line: 50# PP Jig: G&G Bait Company 7/16 oz Jig Trailer: Net Bait Paca Chunk or Yamamoto D/T H Grub

I have a friend who makes jigs and spinnerbaits. I use his. G&G Spinnerbaits. Right now I am using a 7/16 and 3/16.

Zoom mag 2 on a 5/0 with 3/16 t rigged pitch to docks behind a jig and trolled.

Net Bait Paca or Yama double tail here.

I use a *** 7'3" MH

I have 2 *** in MH and love them.

I am lucky enough to be friends with a guy who makes spinnerbaits G&G spinnerbaits. They are one of 4 lures I fish a lot. Chartreuse and White is a great combo. I never use a trailer or a trailer hook.

I am lucky enough to be friends with a guy who makes spinnerbaits G&G spinnerbaits. They are one of 4 lures I fish a lot. Chartreuse and White is a great combo. I never use a trailer or a trailer hook.