This one is great - lots of good little "in between" nuggets to glean. I have a hard time watching the videos with Ryan but I'm glad you left them up. Godspeed man.
Just started getting back into fishing and found your channel. Man, what a gold mine. There is so much knowledge in your videos. Have you considered writing a book? It wouldn't have to be anything fancy, just combine all of the different tips you have give in each of your videos into a "100 tips for fishing bass" or something along those lines. I would pay good money to have a cliff-notes version of all of your videos!
FiredUp TV I feel your pain... when I first started jig fishing it was the hardest transition from a senko for me. Start off with finesse jigs and small trailers and it WILL increase the number of bites you get.
Thanks for the awesome instructional videos. I grew up in WNC but live in Minnesota now, I get homesick every time I see you fishing one of those TVA lakes. Keep up the good work.
i just started fishing football jigs in early august. after several videos on the technique, i got a 7'3 mh lew's tp1 rod with a 7.5:1 lews team lazer and a few SK football jigs in green pumpkin. My 1st football jig fish was 5.59 lbs followed by a 3lb spot, both on lake jordann in Alabama. Thanks for doing what you do.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips and tricks on jigs...caught one of my biggest ever this weekend on a jig and ever...and at Clarks Hill too...thanks again!!
I am learning so much from your videos. I have really started to fine tune my set ups and how I fish certain lures and your videos make doing so alot easier. The other day i was fishing with a shaky head just twitching it on the bottom, popping it over rocks and it felt right and ended up catching one even though I was really just practicing my retrieves. Thanks for all the info!
Gene, first and foremost, thank you so much for expanding my knowledge and arsenal in the bass fishing world. With the help of you and a few other RUclipsrs, I have learned so much. Second, my first bass rod(other than a cheap combo from Wal-Mart) was a Lew's jig/worm mh speed stick. What do I need to look for as far as choosing a rod for crankbaits, jerkbaits, frogs? Thanks again Gene, you have truly gave me a lot to understand about bass fishing.
Great video guys. I haven't given football jigs much time on the water yet but definitely want to give them more of a shot. Can't wait for the pre-spawn, places around me are still threatening to lock up during the night.
Awesome video. Thanks for putting out the informative content, didn't have a ton of luck with the football jig last summer, gonna apply some of these tips to my game this coming season!
So I'm trying to get more into bass fishing and was wondering what some basic tackle you recommend for more stained/muddy water? Love the videos thanks
first of all AMAZING VIDEO!! I took these tips and stuff to my last tournament qualifier and I qualified for the state finals by these tips!! Thanks for all the great vids and tips
Awesome video brother! I haven't fished jigs much, but I sure want to start now lol. Do you recommend Seibert jigs and what sizes for lakes and ponds ? Thanks Gene.
Great video! And the tips, man u put them out there cant thank you enough,but I got a question where you said not to throw these jigs in the mud , but then your buddy caught one with a mud line on it, so was you guys fishing around mud or do u think the bass was in the mud and came up on hard bottom where you guys was fishing and was wearing the mud line for a while ?
...really happy you did another jig video...I suck at using them. I'm forcing myself to use them like you said in a previous video in order to build that confidence...ugh lol btw..I just ordered two Blackout rods...Thanks for all the great advice!
Thanks guys love the videos, def will help my jig game. Hey gene how's that boat in the wind does it blow around much being aluminum.. my last boat was a 17ft bass tracker and it was a pain on windy days, but I miss the aluminum boat was thinking about trading my fiberglass for another aluminum boat..
I live in southern Indiana and fish a small pond (about six foot deep at the most). There is a 4.5 pound large mouth in there. What is the best lure to use during the spawn. I love your videos, been a sub for about two years.
Hey Gene/Ryan, I fish in a river in Eastern Canada that has a LOT of rock and huge boulders. The stuff is everywhere...and so are the smallmouth. What kind of dragging jig would work there if the football head jig would get stuck? Should I not drag a jig through there? thx bud
Wanted to say I had no faith in a jig. After watching this video and listening to your tips , I decided to give it another shot. Nailed one, my personal best. Black/blue jig on green pumpkin creature works! Keep up the great videos.
I'm currently throwing the Strike King Pro jigs with the Gamakatsu hooks. I bought them for that very reason, as I generally get good results out of Gamas. Have you had the hook roll on those?
How's the weight loss going Gene? After your videos at the beginning of the year, I decided to do something and have been doing this Ketogenic diet since 2/1/17. I'm down 15lbs as of today. At goal, I'm gonna buy a Hobie Pro Angler 14 as my reward.
All you have to do to loose weight and keep it off is to not have carbohydrates in your last meal of the day. Carbohydrates are pure fuel and have no nutritional value what SO ever, Any unburned carbohydrates turn immediately to fat while you sleep. Carb up during the active periods and carb down during inactive periods... It really is that simple...
Fluke how do you feel about the No.8 medium 7" as a jerkbait /cranking rod? I have a gander mountain and I love it but I also love No.8 I have a 7" medium hvy hellbent and 7" medium spinning and I just flat out love them! Was gonna do the blackout but just curious on your thoughts?
Hey Gene...wondering if you trim the skirts or leave the as is? Thanks for the tip on the weed guard. It was nice to see I'm not the only one on the planet that hits the trees. lol Great Video!
I am newbie . I have been playing with a football jig. The last pond I went to I was dragging mud. I learned something new. I am currently a bank fisherman. I am hoping to try a different location with rock bottom.
Gene, how did you mount your camera to the front of your boat? I like the angle and wouldn't mind installing something similar to my ride. It would beat having to always put the GoPro on the console. Thanks.
What would you use on a large rock bottom when the water is around 40 degrees? I tried a squarebill crank bait today but I felt like it was too fast for how cold the water is. A jig would get caught up, and a senko falls between the rocks.
Gene have you had any problem with the Fate Chrome mine snapped within 2 weeks of owning it about the second guide from the top, it was in a rod glove and I was just moving it in and out of my truck didn't get it caught in a door or anything. Thanks for your response.
The detail you go into when teaching us a new lure is just what I'm looking for. You take us through how to rig the bait, where to fish it, retrieve and hook set. I know it won't be easy but I do feel I'm ready to tie a football head jig and and give it a decent try! Thanks Gene!!!
Great video guys! I know in my experience, most areas I fish are small lakes or ponds with basically no hard bottom areas. Do you think you could offer some tips or maybe a video for bottom fishing in a natural lake or pond with nothing but vegetation or silt on the bottom? If I throw a football jig it is caked in weeds or silt by the time I get it back to the boat or the bank. Thanks!
Hey Gene just curious what Jordan Lake were yall speaking of? Im only about a 30 min away from Apex Nc where the only Jordan Lake I know of is. Great vids by the way man, great explanations of techniques .
Do you only use fate chrome rods? What's the best 13 rod you have I'm about to buy some and can't get my hands on them to see em so I'm asking you what line of 13 fishing rods are the best 250 and under?
Grant Henderson, I feel ya on the water temps. Gene and I have had to follow them back and forth as they push up and keep getting pushed back. Over and over and over. Haha. The longer days will force them to stay up there pretty soon, regardless of temperature.
RLandFish very true...longer days! I'm fishing all foreign waters after a 8 year fishing hiatus, and some of the waters are what I call stew pots. They aren't far off the Mississippi River and contribute to it, so you have every species of fish coming into these waters. you just don't know what's there until you get bit. the structure and cover says yeah they should be here, but you could have another type of fish blowing out that area. Was out on Sunday and couldn't buy a bite. Threw shaky heads, senkos, split shot rig, and even crappie jigs just to see if a small species was in there. I probably fished the most difficult water in the area first, but big risk big reward, or big fail 😂. we know the outcome on that one. when are you and gene gonna go after them bronze backs?
RLandFish You know Ryan, you should get Gene to go trout fishing... I think that would be a cool video to see. Get him to bust out the fly rod and go for trout and smallies.
Very interesting way to fish it . I’m just the opposite I fish it in all the areas that you said not to lol . The more the nastiest the snags are the more I throw the jig . Bigger the rocks the more I grab the jig lol . Great video though 👍🏼
Can you get by fishing jigs on spinning gear? Say a 4000 size spinning reel and MH rod? With 30/40 lb braid. I read an interesting article about a successful FLW guy who done just that. Just wondering your thoughts on it? Any major disadvantages? Thanks!
Jeremy Wardlaw that's all I use is spinning gear and my jig game is ok! as long as your line, rod, and reel are suitable to handle the heavier stuff, then it's all good bro👍 fish on!
Hey Gene, I was wondering if you set your drag tighter on heavy wire hooks, than you would on light wire hooks. Or is the drag set for the reels sake, and has nothing to do with the lure. Thank you. I started bass fishing a few years ago and you were my first channel I subscribed to. So basically you taught me to fish. Appreciate all the info. Keep it up!
danimal2013 i know I'm not Gene but I like to set my drag according to my line and what I'm fishing in. Like I own a Lews LFS and it's only got 10lb max drag and I fish 50lb braid on it so it stays locked at max drag. Ideally to me you want your drag about half of your line pound test. I have a 13 inception with 18lb max drag but I fish 12lb line on it so I try to keep it around 6-8lb drag set. And if you're punching per say I'd just lock it down no matter what
danimal2013 no problem there's really no videos on this as far as I'm aware of so it's a good question. I know the saltwater guys keep there drag 20% of there line test but about 50% of your line test is pretty much good for bass fishing.
Hey gene will you do me a favor and chance you're a fluke master review picture so it's not the same as your main channel. Just started bass fishing yet to catch on going to try the Ned rig next.
There are a lot of different ways to fish it but the best tip I can give you is keep a record of where you catch each fish. Over time you will find specific hot spots around the lake.
That's hard to answer. I'm a fan of both. I guess if I'm going to be skipping under something as I'm fishing laydowns I'll go with the arky but that's about it.
I fish that exact point all the time. haha you can catch fish there year round. also saw a 10 plus by that busted dock 100 yards down the bank last year
This one is great - lots of good little "in between" nuggets to glean. I have a hard time watching the videos with Ryan but I'm glad you left them up. Godspeed man.
Just started getting back into fishing and found your channel. Man, what a gold mine. There is so much knowledge in your videos. Have you considered writing a book? It wouldn't have to be anything fancy, just combine all of the different tips you have give in each of your videos into a "100 tips for fishing bass" or something along those lines. I would pay good money to have a cliff-notes version of all of your videos!
as my struggles continue with jig fishing i want to thank you for this video
Same here
FiredUp TV I feel your pain... when I first started jig fishing it was the hardest transition from a senko for me. Start off with finesse jigs and small trailers and it WILL increase the number of bites you get.
Got1Fishing appreciate it man ima have to do a video about this help people out.
Thanks for the awesome instructional videos. I grew up in WNC but live in Minnesota now, I get homesick every time I see you fishing one of those TVA lakes. Keep up the good work.
You can talk about it but seeing it in action was great. Great points and tips....keep them coming sir.
I love the jig. It's been my go to forever. Good info man.
This video has come up in my autoplay feed about 20x in the last week and I watch it every time. 🤠
i just started fishing football jigs in early august. after several videos on the technique, i got a 7'3 mh lew's tp1 rod with a 7.5:1 lews team lazer and a few SK football jigs in green pumpkin. My 1st football jig fish was 5.59 lbs followed by a 3lb spot, both on lake jordann in Alabama. Thanks for doing what you do.
Thank you for all the tips on fishing a football jig.
Any time!
These type of videos are even worth a second view. Thanks so much, extremely educational!
Thanks James
jigs are my favorite. great video guys
Great tips and helpful information! Nice job!
Thanks for the video. It helped me realize I was not using it in the correct areas. Hope to use this info to catch something on a jig this weekend.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips and tricks on jigs...caught one of my biggest ever this weekend on a jig and ever...and at Clarks Hill too...thanks again!!
That's awesome Jordan. Congratulations. You did it on a tough lake to catch big ones on.
I am learning so much from your videos. I have really started to fine tune my set ups and how I fish certain lures and your videos make doing so alot easier. The other day i was fishing with a shaky head just twitching it on the bottom, popping it over rocks and it felt right and ended up catching one even though I was really just practicing my retrieves. Thanks for all the info!
Glad to hear your working on your health GETRDONE I know it's not easy but it's very important for yourself & your loved ones.
Thanks for this video. I've gotten away from the football jig and this has me inspired to start throwing it again.
Gene, first and foremost, thank you so much for expanding my knowledge and arsenal in the bass fishing world. With the help of you and a few other RUclipsrs, I have learned so much.
Second, my first bass rod(other than a cheap combo from Wal-Mart) was a Lew's jig/worm mh speed stick. What do I need to look for as far as choosing a rod for crankbaits, jerkbaits, frogs? Thanks again Gene, you have truly gave me a lot to understand about bass fishing.
Awesome video. I'm not very good at fishing jigs. This helps a lot. Thanks for always dropping knowledge.
Great video guys. I haven't given football jigs much time on the water yet but definitely want to give them more of a shot. Can't wait for the pre-spawn, places around me are still threatening to lock up during the night.
Awesome video. Thanks for putting out the informative content, didn't have a ton of luck with the football jig last summer, gonna apply some of these tips to my game this coming season!
Great video!! Ryan, so dang glad you are part of these videos. Definitely a HUGE inspiration.
Gene/Ryan Archy jig for grass and silt? Thank you!
Textbook! I love it. Thanks for taking time to share your knowledge with us guys!
Been struggling with the jig as well. Thank you for this video, feel like a light has gone on.
I have yet to catch a fish on a jig. I'm a have to put your tips to test! Thanks Guys
Followed the advice of this video and caught my personal best bass! It was a little over 5 lbs! Thanks Flukemaster!
Very informative, dude! I am a huge fan of jigs, but the football jig especially. Great detail given. Thanks for the video.
Going to use all these this weekend thanks Gene
yeah this was an awesome video...I loved the extended information on details and prime example locations...and the biggin' at the end!
Awesome video thanks! Fluke always teaching and we are always learning! thanks brotha!!
So I'm trying to get more into bass fishing and was wondering what some basic tackle you recommend for more stained/muddy water? Love the videos thanks
Half of my biggest fish have been on a football jig. Love it
first of all AMAZING VIDEO!! I took these tips and stuff to my last tournament qualifier and I qualified for the state finals by these tips!! Thanks for all the great vids and tips
Great video! Love your new sidekick. Your great on your own Gene but really like your last dozen vids.
Such a simple change, thanks.
Awesome video brother! I haven't fished jigs much, but I sure want to start now lol. Do you recommend Seibert jigs and what sizes for lakes and ponds ? Thanks Gene.
Great video! And the tips, man u put them out there cant thank you enough,but I got a question where you said not to throw these jigs in the mud , but then your buddy caught one with a mud line on it, so was you guys fishing around mud or do u think the bass was in the mud and came up on hard bottom where you guys was fishing and was wearing the mud line for a while ?
...really happy you did another jig video...I suck at using them. I'm forcing myself to use them like you said in a previous video in order to build that confidence...ugh lol
btw..I just ordered two Blackout rods...Thanks for all the great advice!
huge help thank you so much. can u do one on flipping
Thanks guys love the videos, def will help my jig game. Hey gene how's that boat in the wind does it blow around much being aluminum.. my last boat was a 17ft bass tracker and it was a pain on windy days, but I miss the aluminum boat was thinking about trading my fiberglass for another aluminum boat..
awesome video. can you do one when to chose a jog or Texas rig
I live in southern Indiana and fish a small pond (about six foot deep at the most). There is a 4.5 pound large mouth in there. What is the best lure to use during the spawn. I love your videos, been a sub for about two years.
great video, thanks for sharing ur knowledge.
Hey Gene/Ryan, I fish in a river in Eastern Canada that has a LOT of rock and huge boulders. The stuff is everywhere...and so are the smallmouth. What kind of dragging jig would work there if the football head jig would get stuck? Should I not drag a jig through there? thx bud
so heavy jig 3/4 to 1oz withe technic you said will be good for aqueducts? thank you so much for tips
Wanted to say I had no faith in a jig. After watching this video and listening to your tips , I decided to give it another shot. Nailed one, my personal best. Black/blue jig on green pumpkin creature works! Keep up the great videos.
great video! i really liked the other guys input also.
great video Gene. love it good tips. Go Ryan!
what's the best fishing line you use when fishing the river banks on a casting reel.....
I'm currently throwing the Strike King Pro jigs with the Gamakatsu hooks. I bought them for that very reason, as I generally get good results out of Gamas. Have you had the hook roll on those?
How's the weight loss going Gene? After your videos at the beginning of the year, I decided to do something and have been doing this Ketogenic diet since 2/1/17. I'm down 15lbs as of today. At goal, I'm gonna buy a Hobie Pro Angler 14 as my reward.
I'm also down about 15 pounds. All this traveling has caused a slow down but I haven't gained any back.
All you have to do to loose weight and keep it off is to not have carbohydrates in your last meal of the day.
Carbohydrates are pure fuel and have no nutritional value what SO ever,
Any unburned carbohydrates turn immediately to fat while you sleep.
Carb up during the active periods and carb down during inactive periods...
It really is that simple...
Fluke how do you feel about the No.8 medium 7" as a jerkbait /cranking rod? I have a gander mountain and I love it but I also love No.8 I have a 7" medium hvy hellbent and 7" medium spinning and I just flat out love them! Was gonna do the blackout but just curious on your thoughts?
Hey Gene...wondering if you trim the skirts or leave the as is? Thanks for the tip on the weed guard. It was nice to see I'm not the only one on the planet that hits the trees. lol Great Video!
I trim them when they need it. I touch on that in the video.
I am newbie . I have been playing with a football jig. The last pond I went to I was dragging mud. I learned something new. I am currently a bank fisherman. I am hoping to try a different location with rock bottom.
Best imfo I've heard in a long time awesome imfomation
Thank you John.
Gene, how did you mount your camera to the front of your boat? I like the angle and wouldn't mind installing something similar to my ride. It would beat having to always put the GoPro on the console.
Thanks.
I use the YoloTek Power Stick.
Thanks!
What would you use on a large rock bottom when the water is around 40 degrees? I tried a squarebill crank bait today but I felt like it was too fast for how cold the water is. A jig would get caught up, and a senko falls between the rocks.
Gene have you had any problem with the Fate Chrome mine snapped within 2 weeks of owning it about the second guide from the top, it was in a rod glove and I was just moving it in and out of my truck didn't get it caught in a door or anything. Thanks for your response.
The detail you go into when teaching us a new lure is just what I'm looking for. You take us through how to rig the bait, where to fish it, retrieve and hook set. I know it won't be easy but I do feel I'm ready to tie a football head jig and and give it a decent try! Thanks Gene!!!
Great video guys! I know in my experience, most areas I fish are small lakes or ponds with basically no hard bottom areas. Do you think you could offer some tips or maybe a video for bottom fishing in a natural lake or pond with nothing but vegetation or silt on the bottom? If I throw a football jig it is caked in weeds or silt by the time I get it back to the boat or the bank. Thanks!
Other than moving baits. I'd throw two rigs. The dropshot and the Mojo Rig.
Awesome! Thank you for the response! Looks like I have some practice ahead of me with these baits.
another great vid, thumbs up
quick question...best fish finder for decent price out right now??
Great video guys!!!
I never catch fish on jigs. Going to tie one on tomorrow and see if I finally can. Great video
I have a question how would you guys fish a river pretty clear water when its tough? new england area
Hey Gene just curious what Jordan Lake were yall speaking of? Im only about a 30 min away from Apex Nc where the only Jordan Lake I know of is. Great vids by the way man, great explanations of techniques .
The one in Alabama
Nice!! Thanks for this video!! I needed it today...really helped!!
Simple but good tip on fanning the weed guard.
awsome tip! great video man! thank you
Do you only use fate chrome rods? What's the best 13 rod you have I'm about to buy some and can't get my hands on them to see em so I'm asking you what line of 13 fishing rods are the best 250 and under?
Great video Gene!
I hope to get a little better fishing jigs this year. I left a like*
When you boys coming to SC? you should do a new lake video of santee lakes.
Notification squad! perfect timing. dinner and fishing vids
I want to get a fish finder for my yak what would you recommend for my first one?
Thanks man!!
I've been waiting so long for this video thank you!!!!
What about in sandy bottoms like here in FL will it work?
another great video... can't wait to get some of those 60 degree water temps.
Grant Henderson, where you out of, dude?
RLandFish I'm in St Louis ... water temps are still low 50's. should pop though over the next few weeks, just need those over night temps to stay up.
Grant Henderson, I feel ya on the water temps. Gene and I have had to follow them back and forth as they push up and keep getting pushed back. Over and over and over. Haha. The longer days will force them to stay up there pretty soon, regardless of temperature.
RLandFish very true...longer days! I'm fishing all foreign waters after a 8 year fishing hiatus, and some of the waters are what I call stew pots. They aren't far off the Mississippi River and contribute to it, so you have every species of fish coming into these waters. you just don't know what's there until you get bit. the structure and cover says yeah they should be here, but you could have another type of fish blowing out that area. Was out on Sunday and couldn't buy a bite. Threw shaky heads, senkos, split shot rig, and even crappie jigs just to see if a small species was in there. I probably fished the most difficult water in the area first, but big risk big reward, or big fail 😂. we know the outcome on that one. when are you and gene gonna go after them bronze backs?
RLandFish You know Ryan, you should get Gene to go trout fishing... I think that would be a cool video to see. Get him to bust out the fly rod and go for trout and smallies.
Very interesting way to fish it . I’m just the opposite I fish it in all the areas that you said not to lol . The more the nastiest the snags are the more I throw the jig . Bigger the rocks the more I grab the jig lol . Great video though 👍🏼
Is this wheeler lake it looks very similar and wheeler is my home lake just curious.
Can you get by fishing jigs on spinning gear? Say a 4000 size spinning reel and MH rod? With 30/40 lb braid. I read an interesting article about a successful FLW guy who done just that. Just wondering your thoughts on it? Any major disadvantages? Thanks!
Jeremy Wardlaw that's all I use is spinning gear and my jig game is ok! as long as your line, rod, and reel are suitable to handle the heavier stuff, then it's all good bro👍 fish on!
Off topic from fishing but I noticed the GA hat and sticker amd was wondering if youre from GA.
Is that Med/heavy rod or just a medium
How do you decide on a football jig verses a Carolina rig?
Hey Gene, I was wondering if you set your drag tighter on heavy wire hooks, than you would on light wire hooks. Or is the drag set for the reels sake, and has nothing to do with the lure. Thank you. I started bass fishing a few years ago and you were my first channel I subscribed to. So basically you taught me to fish. Appreciate all the info. Keep it up!
danimal2013 i know I'm not Gene but I like to set my drag according to my line and what I'm fishing in. Like I own a Lews LFS and it's only got 10lb max drag and I fish 50lb braid on it so it stays locked at max drag. Ideally to me you want your drag about half of your line pound test. I have a 13 inception with 18lb max drag but I fish 12lb line on it so I try to keep it around 6-8lb drag set. And if you're punching per say I'd just lock it down no matter what
Bryan Devereaux Thanks Bryan! Makes more sense now. Just trying to get a few more fish in the boat this year. Thanks again for the reply.
danimal2013 no problem there's really no videos on this as far as I'm aware of so it's a good question. I know the saltwater guys keep there drag 20% of there line test but about 50% of your line test is pretty much good for bass fishing.
TX ANGLERS.. Anyone have suggestions on best place to launch kayak to fish Sam Rayburn TX? More fishing with less paddling?
Michael Miers ask the DFW kayak fish group on facebook
Michael Miers i live in mckinney
you talk about not using a football for big rock . so what type of jig would you use ?
Hey gene will you do me a favor and chance you're a fluke master review picture so it's not the same as your main channel. Just started bass fishing yet to catch on going to try the Ned rig next.
got any tips for fishing an almost featureless cooling pond with large chunk rock? from the bank?
There are a lot of different ways to fish it but the best tip I can give you is keep a record of where you catch each fish. Over time you will find specific hot spots around the lake.
I have trouble telling from a rock and a fish bite any tips?
some very good info nice vid
Great video
Hey Gene, any wanna give me a small review on that rod? I'm thinking about getting that 13 fishing chrome rod. Thanks!
That will be coming soon on my review channel.
Fluke, u prefers the brush jig or more of an arky style when fishing laydowns and wood?
That's hard to answer. I'm a fan of both. I guess if I'm going to be skipping under something as I'm fishing laydowns I'll go with the arky but that's about it.
Flukemaster thanks Gene. Keep up the good work! 👍
Come fish Smith Lake this weekend!
is that the back of sale creek
great video! btw this Ryan kid adds good information
I fish that exact point all the time. haha you can catch fish there year round. also saw a 10 plus by that busted dock 100 yards down the bank last year
Hey Gene what type of Go Pro stick mount is that you use in the back? Thanks!
It's a YoloTek Boom Stick.
Thanks Gene!