I’ve told myself that I’m dedicating the 2026 season to fishing jigs since they’ve always been my nemesis—I really suck at them. So I’m checking out the tackle-making section on Siebert Outdoors (https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/categories/tackle-making) to pick out some jigs to build.

 

The lake I fish has mostly grass during the summer and late fall, with a few logs, and since I’m fishing from shore, I can’t really tell if there are many rocks. Which jig style would work best in these conditions? I’m drawn to the Dredge Dock Rocker Jig Head, but since I like the deep hook, I’m also looking at the Dredge Brush Jig Head. Should I be considering something else instead?

 

For weights, should I go with 1/4 oz or 3/8 oz for general use? And for the heavy grass sections, would 3/4 oz or 1 oz be the better choice?

 

and the big question is: When is the sale so that way I can hide this from the wife while I get to the mailbox.  

 

 

For grass I would suggest the grass jig (go figure). 😁 I’m sure @Siebert Outdoors will steer you in the right direction. He knows what he’s talking about. 👍

I like the Dock Rocker really well but my favorite is his Swim jigs in 3/8 oz. With a Rage bug trailer they just flat out work, over, under around and in the grass.

For “general” use I prefer the 3/8 and deeper the half ounce. “Deeper” is relative because my  “deep” water is 18-26 feet.

If I were building my own the Grid Iron Arky would be the way to go. It’s a great do everything jig and the silicone skirts are the bomb!

 

I’m a lover of the grass jig for all applications- don’t sleep on the 3/4, 1 and 1.5 oz jigs - the fast rate of fall is awesome for getting big fish to react.

Suggest buying a few different jig types and use them to determine what works where you fish in lieu of jumping into making up a bunch.

Casting and retrieving jigs from shore means you mostly working uphill is not ideal.

Lighter weight is your friend 1/4 and 3/8 oz with Yamamoto Twin tail 4” grubs.

Tom 

Thanks, guys. I’m thinking of grabbing a few of each style in 1/4 oz, plus some heavier 1 oz ones for those fat cows in the thick grass. I’ll reach out to him before pulling the trigger.

I use 3/8 oz for general use and 1/2 oz for 20'+.  Stick with the basics, green pumkin, black/blue, brown/orange, and something with chartreuse.  @Siebert Outdoors sells kits to make it easier to get your foot in the door.

 

One note, spend the extra $.30 and get your skirts with wire ties.

 

Good luck, and stick with them.  I spent most of this year using jigs almost exclusively just to gain confidence in them.

33 minutes ago, DogBone_384 said:

I use 3/8 oz for general use and 1/2 oz for 20'+.  Stick with the basics, green pumkin, black/blue, brown/orange, and something with chartreuse.  @Siebert Outdoors sells kits to make it easier to get your foot in the door.

 

One note, spend the extra $.30 and get your skirts with wire ties.

 

Good luck, and stick with them.  I spent most of this year using jigs almost exclusively just to gain confidence in them.

Couldn't have said it better.

 

 

On 9/27/2025 at 8:24 PM, WRB-2.0 said:

Suggest buying a few different jig types and use them to determine what works where you fish in lieu of jumping into making up a bunch.

Casting and retrieving jigs from shore means you mostly working uphill is not ideal.

Lighter weight is your friend 1/4 and 3/8 oz with Yamamoto Twin tail 4” grubs.

Tom 

Good info here, too.  I know it sounds like the Bait Monkey talking, but getting a few different styles in multiple different weights will help you dial in what works for you.  There are so many variables that will affect how you l like each, from line, to bottom composition, to cover, to rod, etc.  It really will pay big dividends to try some different jigs sort of side by side.

Agree with grass jig

That 5/16oz Sniper jig is my go to jig 75% of the time I use a jig. 

On 9/27/2025 at 8:18 PM, Pat Brown said:

I’m a lover of the grass jig for all applications- don’t sleep on the 3/4, 1 and 1.5 oz jigs - the fast rate of fall is awesome for getting big fish to react.

Yes. I’d add that ripping a heavy swim jig / trailer combo thru, right thru those heavy grass mats will absolutely elicit, massive strikes. I will do the same thing with a trap, although more along the tops of the grass. Works well. At least in my experience. Perhaps not the easiest tactics but it definitely will get bit..

 

Fishing isn’t always suppose to be chuck & wind is it..😉

Some of the ones I would say:

 

Dredge Dock Rocker 

Sniper

Swim

Grass

 

This should be a good start to test and see what fits your style best.  The Swim and Grass will go through the grass the best.  The other two will go through and also go through the grass fairly well unless its thick.

10 hours ago, Siebert Outdoors said:

Some of the ones I would say:

 

Dredge Dock Rocker 

Sniper

Swim

Grass

 

This should be a good start to test and see what fits your style best.  The Swim and Grass will go through the grass the best.  The other two will go through and also go through the grass fairly well unless its thick.

 

Thanks, that is helpful to narrow down the choices to tackle this "problem" I have 'eh.