5 Jig Fishing Tips To Catch Bigger Bass This Spring!

Want to catch bigger bass this Spring? Tired of the same old results when you go to the lake? On average, a jig catches bigger bass than most other lures. Some anglers shy away from jigs because they believe they get less bites. Understanding how to apply the jig to your fishing is critical! Not all jigs are created equal, they came in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors and each has a purpose. Today Matt explains the best jig styles for spring bass fishing and how to adapt your trailers and colors to get more bites from big bass this Spring.

Choosing the right jig for a clear water lake is completely different than choosing one for murky water. Choosing one for big largemouth is different than choosing an offering for smallmouth. Come along as we teach the subtle differences that will seriously increase your catch rates! Jig fishing is one of the most fun ways to catch a bass. They catch both numbers and BIG bass once you’ve find tuned your method.

Today’s video is all about simplification and building confidence. Identify the type of lake you’re fishing then focus on the right style of jigs for that environment. Below is a breakdown of our favorite jigs for different conditions along with our favorite colors, trailers, and jig fishing gear.

Best All Around Jig…

Best All Around Finesse Jig…

Muddy Water Jigs…
(Hematoma, Black/Blue, Blackend Blue)
(Citrus Shad, Crappie, Tactical Shad)

Muddy Water Trailers...
(Low Blow, Hematoma)
(PB Red, Ice White, Pearl)

Clear Water Jigs...
(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw)
(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw)
(Brown/Purple, Brown/Orange, Brown/Green Pumpkin)
(Green Pumpkin Blue, Brown Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin)

Clear Water Trailers...
(Cinnamon Blk Purple, Smoke Black and Purple, Green Pump Purple and Copper)
(Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass, Mud Bug)

The BEST Spring Color (Magic Craw Swirl) and matching components...

Favorite Finesse Jig Rod...

Great All-Around Jig Rods...

Budget Jig Rod...

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel...

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Equipment We Recommend...

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[johngalt]

Matt: Giving the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) on the two jigs that you would use if limited to two was a stroke of genius. Keep doing that. When you give us the punchline at the beginning, it sells the rest of the video. In addition, if we don’t have enough time to watch the whole vid the short teaching point at the beginning is money. Thanks.

[JoeWall]

Hey TacticalBassin I just caught my first big fish of the year with tackle you recommended. Thanks for everything.

[nrt]

Thumbs up Matt, I think spring is the best time to fish. Keep the videos coming, being English i need to learn as much as I can 👍👍👍👍👍

[nickcavazos]

Just caught my biggest so far this year, a 4lb 14oz pre spawn female here in OK. Pitched it to the other side of of a stump. Had a half oz boss outdoors wood walker jig with a balk/red, brown and orange craw color with a ultravibe speed craw in red bug. It was fun getting through all that brush!!

[fushbait]

These videos make Mondays so much better. Thanks Tactical crew

[SoonerFishing]

Just want to thank you man never was a big jig fisherman grew up catfish got in to bass fishing in the last year or so but watched this and video put your colors together not the exact ones but they was green pumpkin and went down to a little pond I’ve been stocking and caught my first spotted black bass on a jig so thanks and I appreciate the work and time you guys put in TightLines and God bless

[bobbarnhill]

Super Matt Brown is pretty much all I use. Dirty jigs or Keitech is all you need. Pick a trailer and catch the big ones. I’m not sure how you can put out another video on jigs and trailers and make it better than the last one but you do it every time.

[dogvsraptor]

Caught a 19 and 1/2 inch smallie yesterday on that Keitech Tungsten Football Jig. Great little bait.

[sjroese]

got heavy into the jig game last year literally due to you guys hammering it so much..never looking back. Unbelievable results

[Texaslivinoutdoors]

I’ve been bass fishing for 30+ years I’ve never caught a fish on a jig! Lol I haven’t really put that much time into them because I haven’t had much luck but I went out last summer and bought a whole bunch of different jigs and I’m going to fish them hard this season. Great vid thanks for the info!

[erniesanders]

Another great video from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Thanks Matt and Tim for all you do for the sport. Amazing videos and tips. Finally warming up in Western Kentucky. God Bless.

[williamricker]

I got that magic craw swirl in an MTB box last year I believe and the bass went crazy for it! I had the best luck on that AND the Zoom baits tilapia magic on both jigs and swing loader jigheads. Love the videos, thank you guys for putting it out there for us just learning!

[cdoutdoors]

One of my favorite baits is a 6 sense divine swim jig it caught my Pb of 8.70 and a bunch of 4s and 5s . In magic bluegill for spawn

[lukegarcia]

I'd love to see another video on skipping jigs. I have been bass fishing since I was little boy, I now tournament fish but that good ol skipping a jig has eluded me and it's driving me crazy lol. Thank you guys again for all that you do..

[scalnation]

Goal of 2020 is to get confidence in the jig and spinnerbait. Thanks for making the perfect vids that cover all I will be focusing on fishing this spring. I’m in eastern Washington so we have a super good smallmouth population and would love to have some smallmouth specific videos to help me out with when to downsize and when to use the same baits as you would for largies. The different areas smallies go and different tendencies ect. I know you guys sprinkle in smallmouth tips but would love to see a video or two dedicated only to smallies considering all those videos are for people on the Great Lakes or Midwest and not the west coast. Thanks for another banger!

[BorneoFishStation]

Video is released earlier than expected . Working hard guys! keep it coming 👍

[paulhickman]

Magic craw jig w/ the magic craw swirl trailer from reaction innovations landed me my PB on Friday, 7.24 lbs... what an awesome fish, on the jig color you guys recommended which was really awesome! Thanks for all you guys do to teach on this channel, keep it up! 🤙

[charlessheid]

Most the lakes in my area have, no crap, blue and green pumpkin crawdads when the water temp is between 45-60. I would upload a picture if I could. That green pumpkin blue is an awesome choice for spring time!

[jaredlachance]

Learned and always learning so much from you guys, I without a doubt have started catching bigger fish using what you guys teach, thanks Matt and Tim for everything you guys do!! Good luck to everyone this year😊

[jimbo]

Just got a Braillist from a local tackle shop, actually had 2 in stock. Can't wait to put it to use.