Catching bass with jigs is really easy! You can do it, and we’re going to help! A few jigs, a few trailers, and you’re ready to adapt to anything Fall bass fishing brings your way. Pay close attention to how we adapt the jigs to changing conditions and you’ll be ready to start catching fish on your next trip.
When it comes to jigs, Fall is all about finesse. Lighter hooks and lighter line are the keys to getting consistent bites. Matt prefers football jigs this time of year and focuses on a few basic colors and sizes. Its important to adapt with changing conditions but Matt finds its easier (and cheaper) to change trailers and trailer colors rather than carrying dozens of jigs styles and colors.
Below is a breakdown of his simplified jig fishing method. There are a total of 4 jigs and 6 trailer styles. If you listen closely and analyze your fishery you should only need 2-3 jigs and 3-4 trailers to adapt to anything your fishery can throw at you this Fall. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
All-Around Jig…
-Dirty Jigs Pitchin’ Jig 1/2 oz:
Colors: SuperMatt Brown, Go To
Football Jigs…
-Bass Patrol Round Rubber Jig (1/2 – 3/4 oz):
Colors: Brown Purple, Brown Orange, Brown Green Pumpkin
-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig (3/8, 1/2, 5/8 oz):
Colors: Supermatt Brown, Go To, Brown Craw
-Keitech Tungsten Football Jig:
Colors: Brown Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Black
Double Tail Trailers…
-Yamamoto Double Tail Grubs (4″ and 5″):
Colors: Green Pumpkin elk, Cinnamon blk/purp, Smoke blk/purp
-Big Bite Double Tail Finesse Grub:
Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin
Tiny Trailers…
-Z Man TRD BugZ:
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Hot Snakes
-Z Man TRD CrawZ:
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange, Canada Craw
Aggressive Trailers…
-Netbait Paca Chunk:
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Crawfish
-Strike King Rage Chunk:
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Hard Candy
Matt’s Favorite Football Jig Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR:
Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono:
Bang For The Buck Football Jig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Heavy:
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono:
Budget Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’2″ Medium Heavy:
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG:
Line- Power Pro Braid: 30 lb:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb:
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt:
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt:
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor:
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics:
Minn Kota Talons:
Hot Foot Throttle Control:
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security:
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Hero8 Camera:
ElectroSamson Scale:
Frabill Net:
Lure Retriever:
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