I don't fish jigs as much as I probably should b/c I don't think I have the technique down correctly. Can you give me some advise on how you fish jigs?

Also can someone verify what I have been told? A large chunk on a jig will make it fall slower. A small chunk on a jig of the same weight will fall faster than the big chunk. True or false?

It seems like they only make jig skirts in only a few color variations. Why is this and why do they make jig trailers and chunks in tons of color variations. Can some one explain this to me. Thanks for your help in advance.

You can get jigs is just about any color - you just have to look for them, though truthfully 90% of mine are black and blue

Start here for Jigs 101 and 102: http://www.***/articles/jig-fishing.shtml

Question 1: I recently to started fishing jigs and have had my greatest success pitching them into cover or pockets then shaking the rod to give mostly your trailer some action. Another good method I found in creeks is just to hop it along the bottom. Lastly, A dead stick type approach where you cast it out and let it sit then give it a nice gradual pull towards you without bring your rod tip above good hook setting position. Then let the bait settle, shake and shimmy, rinse and repeat.

Question 2: Couldn't tell ya

Question 3: Alot of times from what I've read, heard and seen is that jigs are very successful in your basic colors. Black/Red Black/Blue Black/Purple Brown/Green Brown/Black PB&J etc. Some of the other color jigs like your oranges and reds may be trying to better simulate the color of say a California red craw. As far as trailers I personally believe they come in so many different colors because the trailer is normally what gets you your strike. The flapping of the craw legs and claws when you shake the bait is the main attractant. Thus color wise I'd have to say this is because of different water clarities so the fishies can see a reflection of a red flake etc.

Not sure if all my information is accurate, but it's somewhat close. There are other guys on here that will offer some mind blowing information.

This should help:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1189609782

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Best way to gain confidence in a jig is go fishing with nothing but jigs. Do not take anything else with you. A jig is one of my favorite lures but it used to not be that way, about 10 or 15 years ago one October everytime I went that is all I took, I gained confidence in it and have been using them alot ever since. It works if you will take the time and stick with it, it is not a big numbers bait but you usually do not have to measure the fish if it is caught on a jig, 90% of the time it will be a keeper.

black and blue, green pumpkin, PBJ

only 3 colors I have in my jig box.