Super User islandbass Posted June 27 Super User Share Posted June 27 Finally, after nearly 20 seasons (off and on) I landed my first jig-n-pig (trailer) bass.  It was 2019 hours (am/pm is for sissies, đ) when I was in my garage and looked at the sky. Overcast and light rain.  The realistic side of me said, âScrew this. Youâre going to get wet and cold and youâre going to skunk out with the low pressure coming on.â And I almost went with it until the guts and gusto side of me argued back, âAll you need is a hoody and your Columbia rain jacket, and youâll be fine. Itâs a beautiful evening to try the jig-n-pig, donât you think?â  I got to the lake by 2035 and tied on a senko to my spinning rod and a jig to my casting rod. I was fishing by 2040.  Started out with the senko (baby bass seems to be their favorite color on this lake) but nothing for the next 15 minutes.   I reluctantly grabbed the casting rig and eyed my target, a corner of the old dock. I made the perfect pitch and pulled some line out. I popped the jig pretty sharply when it was on the bottom and followed it with another lesser pop before it touched the bottom and quickly followed it with another pop.  As I was about to pop to jig again, my line was getting taut so I cranked the reel handle a couple times and pulled back to set the hook.  The largemouth bass surprised me a bit because it never stopped fighting. After I lipped it, my free hand fist pumped a couple times and I took my pictures and released her.  I was shouting out loud, âYeahhhh! Finally! My first jig and pig bass!â  Oh, what a night. If youâre still reading this, thanks for bearing with the long-winded post.  My partner in crime.     Equipment 7â Cabelas Mag Touch Curado 201d with 15# Pline CX Premium Jig Brand - Donât recall and canât identify. Maybe itâs an Arkie jig. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Brown Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Nice fish and fun story! I've got some Uncle Josh's pork frogs to throw this winter and I'm excited now! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Catt Posted June 27 Super User Share Posted June 27 It's on now đ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted June 27 Super User Share Posted June 27 Thatâs a great story. Â The beginning of a jigger.đ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Swamp Girl Posted June 27 Super User Share Posted June 27 That's a nice one! Â 9 hours ago, islandbass said: The largemouth bass surprised me a bit because it never stopped fighting. Â I've caught a couple of these recently. They're the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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