Remind me again how great pig and jigs are...am I missing something here

[RandyFish]

As I keep trying to master the pig and jig, from what I have seen....They just do not produce like the alternatives.

I have caught a couple of fish, but ...

I have caught several fish on a texas-rigged worm ...mid morning, clear sky, shallow inside weedlines...nothing on the P&G.

Same deal on carolina rigs with brush hog vs P&G pulling ofF mid-depth weedlines.

The topper came as my buddy caught three nice fish in the pads at sunset around pads and dock using a weightless plastics, and I got nil hopping my jig through the pads, or from casting underneath docks and letting it sit before hopping it back.

I have really been forcing myslef to use the P&J, but at this point, I am either missing something technique wise or the P&J just does not perform across the board from a general purpose standpoint like a Texas Rig does or as dock/pad lure like a weighless fluke or Senko.

I have tried diffrent weights of jigs and colors, mostly black/blue and tan/green.

I know alot of FMers love them, calling them the most versatile bass lure around, but man, I am beginning to think I am wasting my time.

Maybe I should just use the jig as an option when the other ones do not work, because I just can not see them as a go to option...which a Texas rig is for me now.

We all only have so much time on the water.

Suggestions or comments.

[Deitz Dittrich]

By all means, don't force it... For me a Jig/pig is a go to lure... but it isn't for everybody!.. If you catch a lot of fish on texas rig.. stick with texas rig.

[Superduty]

I say stick with it. Normally, the best flippin or jig/pig bite is yet to come. Once the fish get out of the post spawn mode and into summer patterns the jig should get better. I'll bet a paycheck that 5 jig/pig fish will outweigh 5 spinnerbait or worm or topwater or whatever fish 90% of the time. Get it into the strikezone and leave it there. We work too hard to get under that dock, tree, etc. to simply reel it back in right away! Bass typically aren't tucked under docks, or wood because they are in an agressive mood.

[Lunker]

I am with you. I am a pretty good bass fisherman and have a lot of effective techniques, but the jig and pig is not one of them! Shallow water, weeds, deep water, I am ineffective in all of them with a jig and pig. I am going to try and figure it out this summer, but usually I just get frustrated and go back to other productive techniques.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

I wasnt to fond of them either, until last year. I like fishing docks and shallow cover mostly and since learning to fish jigs Ive got several real nice bass on them. I still mainly fish plastics around docks and other shallow cover. I use the jig when I get to trees that hang low over the water and cover a lot of the surface, and under docks that have big platforms. I think most people just make several casts around the dock and move on. I like to skip the jig way up under to these larger docks and shake it tempting those bigger fish. I think the bigger fish are more willing to take the jig infront of them while the smaller fish are the ones who will shoot out and grab baits fished around the edges of docks.

[CASTnBLAST]

Stick with it,if I had to use only one lure to produce fish it would be the jig n pig.It also seems to catch better quality fish.It's a money maker for my partner an I.

[bassman186]

Well you have 2 choices you can either stick to it like others say and you will eventually see that it is a go to lure or you can not use it all together and use what you know works for you. Everyone has confidence baits that they throw and will always throw no matter what. However I have found that a pig and jig is a great lure for many situations, if you choose to stick with it you wont be disappointed.

~Matt Jung

[HawgMan]

If I had to choose only one lure out of my arsenal of tackle to fish a tournament,it would deffinatly be the "jig 'n pig".This is not a bait you can learn to fish overnight.It's take a while to sense and get the feel.Don't just throw it out there 'n reel back in.Cast to a target and let set down,give it a twitch or two and reel in the slack and do this all the way through the strike zone. Sometimes I hop 'n reel and let it just sit there & then shake my rod tip a little.Alot of the time thats all it takes to entice the bass to strike.Just remember,this is not a fast moving bait presentation.

A trick I also use is to cut off a piece of plastic worm about an 1 1/2" and thread onto the jig hook first before I put on the pork,that way the pork doesn't roll on the hook and accidently cover up the hook point.

Good Luck and be patient,it'll definatly pay off!! ><>

[Captain B.R.K]

I don't have a lot of confidence in the "jig n pig" either because I'm not sure what size jig (i.e 1/4, 3/8,1/2 oz.) to match with conditions and color.

I bought some Outkast Swim Jigs just recently and thread a Yamamoto Super grub on it. Have yet to catch anything with it and not really sure how to fish this jig.

I do also have some other jigs as well but just haven't gotten the job done while fishing em'.

More tips, help would be appreciated!

I'm pretty confident with senko's around docks and spinnerbaits for other conditions. Just wish those darn senko's weren't $6.99 for 10!

[st.crioxfishin]

I am too learning to fish the jig. I've had some success with it. I like it for pitching under docks and for areas that aren't as clogged with weeds. I would rather fish a tube in the real thick stuff, IMO I think it goes through the cover much easier. I like the jig for the deep weed lines and in the pads as well.

I definatley have noticed that it does produce better quality fish, not all times, but a majority of the time.

Don't forget to swim it either! That can be a killer presentation on days when you would throw a spinnerbait, but the fish are shying away from the flash of the blades.

Good luck and Keep trying, it will add another weapon in your arsenal!

[delmuts]

i don't use the original senkos.( to exspensive for me) i have ben using the chompers brand with good results( a little cheaper, but very soft that after one or two fish they are shot.) lately i have been using the strike king triple X . been doing well with these and man are they durable!! yes there will be times and places that other lures/ plastics will out preform a jig and pig/plastic. but man do they work often enough to always have as a second choice.the ways of fishing one are only limmitted to ones' imagination. it can be hopped, bounced,dragged,swam, or ????. color combinations can be critical, but i will leave that open to the guys that are more informed than me. i mainly stay with black/blue ; a green/ oil color , and some times a white.as for the where. docks,break lines, trees; and ?? just as you have read and gets mentioned alot; keep an open mind and don't be afraid to experiment. keep using it. it may never be your go to lure, but it sure is one that you always want handy.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Capt-

E-mail me and lets get out fishing... I'll make you love jigs! As per the senkos... buy a knock off. .many are just as good at half the cost!

[Flipnripem]

Jigs are hardly my favorite lure of choice. Ha Ha. This past sat fishing a tourny, I had three rods rigged. One had a 3/8 ounce black and blue with a black and blue power craw. Next one a 3/8 ounce green pumpkin with a pumpkin zoom trailer. The third a 1/4 ounce green pumpkin with a green pumpkin zoom trailer. All day I rotated jigs and caught fish on all of them. They preferred the lighter colors but all caught fish. I will throw these all summer long. Oh and they will catch some piggies. 5.35lb is a good kicker! Flip

[Captain B.R.K]

Dietz, I will take you up on your offer. My next few weekends are shot with plans but we'll make it work! Looking forward to working out a time to get out.

Flipin- AMAZIN'!