Went out yesterday with my new Abu Vendetta/Revo S combo determined to catch my first ever jig fish. Got some small bass early on cranks (still my favorite bait) but then as the sun came up I took to working deep structure with jigs... a brave step for me. In the past, I've always failed miserably: 1) with jigs; 2) in hot, bright sun; and 3) in deep water. Also the new fishing outfit doesn't normally help... But I stuck with the advice I've read here, found a bunch of bass on a old road bed, and fished a blue/black jig with a craw trailer. Biggest fish only went just over 3lbs but it was fantastic to break my jig/deep water/hot weather curses!

So now I've had a bunch of fish on them, I'll fish jigs with much more confidence from now on -- and that's always been the key to success for me with fishing. (Oh, and I really liked the Vendetta/Revo combo -- a very nice outfit!)

So here's a pic of my first ever jig bass!

Congratulations! I'm still looking for my first jig bite. This inspires me to pick them back up!

Jason

that's awesome. nothing like gaining some confidence during the tough summer fishing

Very nice!  Big accomplishment, congrats!

God job !!!!!!!!!!!!!

WTG MrWrinkle  I think you will find that your average catch size will improve too, as you become more comfortable with it.

Big O

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Thanks guys! I always felt that for me it was just a matter of fishing confidently with jigs... now I think I can. I just have to get back on the water and test them out again! (I think I feel a "sick day" coming on soon... *cough* *sniff* )

                                                 CONGRATULATIONS!

Now, get yourself some Rage Tail Baby Craws and kick it up a notch.

8-)