Favorite lure

[Dan Wood]

Bassmaster,
Jigs are versatile baits that can be fished in a variety of conditions and styles. I prefer a jig when I'm fishing specific targets that I know the bass are holding on (for wood and docks I love them). For weeds, I'll generally go t-rig plastics as they go through weeds a bit better than the bulkier jigs.

I've had my best luck picking out specific targets that I think the bass are holding on and pitching to that exact spot. Make sure you get that quiet entry into the water and a leave some slack line so you get that vertical fall. The key is to drop the bait on the head of the bass without spooking him with the splash. An enticing looking bait dropping quickly right on top of them with no real warning (splash) is too much for them to resist. I think the jig works great when they are tight to cover. If they are real active and roaming, in my opinion your better off with a more active search bait. I pitch the jig, work it for just a couple seconds and pitch again to another target. Most hits are on the the fall, so make a lot of pitches to different targets.

Quiet entry and pinpoint presentation are key to success with the jig.

[Dan Wood]

JoeLewis,
Senkos can be worked deep or shallow. They are salt impregnated, so they have a slow fall. If your fishing calm water, you can fish these weightless down to maybe 15'. I'd say most guys fish these in less than 10' though.

For rigging, either Texas rigged or wacky. Work the bait very slow and let the worm do the fishing - they will often take these baits just sitting on the bottom dead sticking. Lift it up and let it settle back down, etc. Colors are whatever you like - I've caught fish on every color. Rule of thumb is dark for dark/stained water and natural colors for clear water.

Try the Case Magic Stiks as a great alternative to the costly senkos - more durable too..
www.madtoms.com

[RossT]

7" Berkley Power Worm - Pumpkinseed and a 1/2oz. Black/Blue OutKast Prostaff jig tipped with a 4" Berkley Power Craw.