Has anyone ever tried this technique. Ike explaines this for deep water but would it work for shallow 3-15 also? Anyways heres the video: 

I retrieve my jigs after I flip or pitch them, but they are not THAT heavy, so I doubt I get quite the same effect. I will definetely try to stroke my giant jig next time I'm on the water :-?

Don't they call that snap-jigging?  I do that with 3/4 oz grass head jigs and curly tail trailers when the fish go deep in Summer, but I don't impart as much rod action as he does.  Just a 1-3' snap and a fall.  I'm going to have to try that with the football head and more rod twitching on the rise.

Could I use a lighter jig for this?

Stroking a Jig is one of my favorite presentation. Nothing like it and works wonderfully when done properly. My favorite size is 1/2oz.  Will work in most any depth water.  I like to work ledges most.

Kelley

Don't do it...it's a trick...it'll trick the bass into biting

Could I use a lighter jig for this?

I supposed you could you any size jig, or soft plastic for that matter.  But I think the key to getting reaction strikes with this technique is the fast rise and fall of a heavier jig or worm.

Interesting will have to study this more

Stroking a jig is a presentation that was originated here on Ky Lake. Used on ledges during the post spawn and summer, it works best when fish are in a positive feeding mood, on top of the hump yet suspended somewhat. Usually works best in deeper water (8-25 ft. deep).