I mean a jig is a jig...Right?

The different types of jigs and different sizes do make a difference.

But, if you're just starting out don't sweat the small stuff and buy some cheap jigs and try it out.  You'll be just fine fishing the cheap Wal-Mart jigs and you'll likely never lose a fish due to a bent hook.  If you begin to like jigs then I'd recommend purchasing from a custom maker and not because of the "custom" cachet but because you can get a high quality jig for a reasonable price.  GMAN's jigs are top notch and cheap.  You just need to buy enough to make shipping worth it.

Great value, high quality jig:

Pro Series: http://www.northstarbaits.com/Projigs.html

I think everyone should try Bobby's EVO II:

http://www.megastrikefishingproducts.com/shop/Purple-and-Blue-2-Per-Pack.html

I also fish a custom 3/4 oz GMAN Mop Jig with TroKar hooks.

I think design, high quality hooks and outstanding craftsmanship

makes a huge difference for the successful jig fisherman.

A second point is equipment and line. I suggest making your

jig rod your biggest purchase. This is the most important component

for this specific application. This is also a technique that can

be improved significantly using braided line.

8-)

Buy some heads and some skirt material and tie your own...that's what I did and it kinda forced me to dive in head first because I really wanted to catch a fish on something I made. It is inexpensive and you can make some cool stuff. Now that I have some confidence in jigs, I am ready to buy some jigs with skirts better looking than I would care to try. NC Bass & Saltwater Expo this weekend...Hello Dave's Tournament Tackle! I am also very interested in Northstar. This is just a thought, but it worked for me.

All you jig guys: never use a 1/8 or smaller bass jig.  They don't work in clear,  cold water. ;D

All you jig guys: never use a 1/8 or smaller bass jig. They don't work in clear, cold water. ;D

About 10-12 years ago Stanley Jigs manufactured a finesse jig, very cool bait, it was a small, compact jighead available in 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 oz weight, it had a weedguard a a smal craw as trailer ( already pre rigged ), I found those while roaming around Academy, purchased a bunch, man, those were dynomite ! , I still have a few left, a couple of years ago I looked for them again and they told me they were discontinued. I 've been plaining on making them but I haven 't had time to place an order at TW worth the cost of shipping internationally.

When I switched to jigs with a 60 degree flat eye hook my hookup percentages got way better.