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Beginner angler holding a largemouth bass caught on a jig from a pond bank

Jig Fishing for Beginners

The jig is one of the most effective bass lures ever made. It's also one of the most misunderstood — especially for beginners who look at it and wonder how...

Jig Fishing for Beginners

The jig is one of the most effective bass lures ever made. It's also one of the most misunderstood — especially for beginners who look at it and wonder how...

Selection of bass jigs in black and blue, green pumpkin, and brown colors for different water conditions

Best Jig Colors for Bass

Color is one of the most debated topics in bass fishing. Ask ten anglers what the best jig color is and you'll get ten different answers. But underneath all the...

Best Jig Colors for Bass

Color is one of the most debated topics in bass fishing. Ask ten anglers what the best jig color is and you'll get ten different answers. But underneath all the...

Angler pitching a bass jig into heavy cover along a shoreline

How to Fish a Jig for Bass

Knowing which jig to tie on is only half the battle. The other half — the part that actually puts fish in the boat — is knowing how to fish...

How to Fish a Jig for Bass

Knowing which jig to tie on is only half the battle. The other half — the part that actually puts fish in the boat — is knowing how to fish...

Assortment of bass jigs including swim jig, flipping jig, football jig, and finesse  jig for bass fishing

Bass Jig Fishing: The Complete Guide to Jigs fo...

If there's one lure that serious bass anglers keep tied on year-round, it's the jig. Few baits are as versatile. A jig can be fished shallow or deep, slow or...

Bass Jig Fishing: The Complete Guide to Jigs fo...

If there's one lure that serious bass anglers keep tied on year-round, it's the jig. Few baits are as versatile. A jig can be fished shallow or deep, slow or...

Ned Rig Jighead Guide: Weight, Style & Hook Size

Ned Rig Jighead Guide: Weight, Style & Hook Size

Quick Answer The 1/8 oz mushroom jighead is the best all-around Ned rig starting point. Use 1/16 oz in cold water, shallow water, and high-pressure situations. Use 3/16–1/4 oz in...

Ned Rig Jighead Guide: Weight, Style & Hook Size

Quick Answer The 1/8 oz mushroom jighead is the best all-around Ned rig starting point. Use 1/16 oz in cold water, shallow water, and high-pressure situations. Use 3/16–1/4 oz in...

Ned Rig for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start Catching Bass

Ned Rig for Beginners: Everything You Need to S...

Quick Answer To start Ned rig fishing you need: a 7' medium-light spinning rod, a 2500 size spinning reel, 8 lb fluorocarbon line, a 1/8 oz mushroom jighead, and a...

Ned Rig for Beginners: Everything You Need to S...

Quick Answer To start Ned rig fishing you need: a 7' medium-light spinning rod, a 2500 size spinning reel, 8 lb fluorocarbon line, a 1/8 oz mushroom jighead, and a...