Never seen a more thorough explanation of jigs anywhere. You are obviously a jig freak down to the finest detail, which is why you are a successful pro. Thank you for a great video Bradley.
Lately I've been tying rubber skirts on the Cumberland Pro Lures ProCaster head and I like that one a lot, it's compact and the 2/0 hook on it is amazing, sharp enough to set with 10 lb line but it's so strong you can easily flip it on braid. Have to separate and play with the double cable weedguard to get it set up right but it works good. Only available in 1/4 and 3/8 but I haven't put it on a gram scale lol. The other one that deserves mention for flipping is the Outkast Stealth Feider, it's tungsten, comes in up to 5/8 oz but it's still the size of a house key. I pull the weedguard out, hand-tie a rubber skirt, and glue in a new weedguard. Hook isn't quite as sharp but it's strong. Love your videos man, let's keep talking jigs!
Man, this is a great video for serious tackle junkies. I appreciate you showing the details of each jig from head, collar/keeper, eye angle, hook shank/diameter, and skirt. I've been waiting for a big bait company to make more tungsten jigs. For a flipping/skipping jig I use Queens Tungsten Flipping. The keeper is a tad harsh on plastics and i wish the shank was 1/8 of an inch longer. Seems nothings ever perfect for bass heads. Thanks for the video and definitely keep breaking down tackle for us all.
That Keitech Casting Jig is really good for skipping around docks more than the Keitech Football. Don’t sleep on that Beast Coast Sniper, great jig for largemouth too. I also like the Bass Patrol Living Rubber Jigs. Great video, thanks!
Now - THIS IS THE REAL JUICE!!!!!!! Nobody- repeat - NONE of these other “pros” - will do what you just did sir. What do true professional fishermen spend “THEIR” money on????? They are always sharing what they are “paid” - to share. This puts Hallman in a class by himself. Thanks for helping me drastically reduce the channels I subscribe to. Watching a Hallman Productions video 4 or 5 times will give you higher quality data - than watching many, many others - thank you sir!!!!! NOW - when is your jig hitting the shelves?????
Another great video Bradley, you have a good eye for the subtle jig differences that can mean catching and missing them. I will pay more attention next time I go jig shopping. Thank you.
I bought a few different jigs off of Amazon made by reaction tackle that are tungsten heads and have hand tied skirts and are pretty small... the hooks are a little small but so far I'm liking them you get 2 jigs in the pack for about $11. I haven't caught any really big fish but I have caught several good fish in that 3 to 5 lb range on Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn, and the Sabine River.
I’m still laughing about purses, Oklahoma cowboy hats, champagne and Todd calling “him” Blanket 😂 The fishing market is sooo flooded with baits in every category. The struggle is “reel” for tackle junkies and the jig market is no different. Thanks for the videos, Bradley 👊🏼
Man I was never much good with a jig,but about 3 years ago I decided to try and build some confidence by just taking my jig out of the box,I've gotten pretty good with it and git some confidence now and it stays on the boat,i like a untamedtackle ace jig by KW biggest on a jig back in February was a 8.59,dang giant,great video buddy 👊so really good tips 👍
@@BradleyHallmanFishing here's how I look at it,you guys put in alot of time,effort,and work to make these Free videos and teach people things,it's the least I can do to help,I try to comment on every video,I appreciate everything you do,keep up the good work
SANTONE JIGS. Definitely a player. Great hooks and very good price. Big fan of their finesse jig. Not sure about Tungsten. I use the Falcon Headturner. VERY good video.👍
Thanks for breaking it down because I want to shop for tungsten jigs and you saved me the work and money. Lol no trying them out and setting them aside if I don’t like them as much!
As far as small football style jigs go, my go to is the Bass Patrol jig. I know they are not tungsten but they offer rubber skirts and the hooks have not failed me yet. Excellent price also. Great breakdown thanks.
Good stuff Bradley, always interesting the different types of jigs that you never see, until someone like yourself goes up North fishing an Open then brings them back and does a video. Thank you Sir !
I have used that 1/2oz Riot Minima jig a fair bit, up here in Michigan, and I like it a lot. Comes through most rock, and weeds really well, and I’ve had great hookup ratio’s on Smallies, and largest, just using it straight out of the package. Pairs up really well with a maxxscent meaty chunk.
Great video! It’s nice to see a breakdown across brands pros and cons. I also love how you are willing to learn from anyone whether video guest, viewers, or commenters.
Great video Bradley. I love the keitech jig for smallies here in the PNW. Was my go to bait this winter / early spring when the fishing is tough. Really outperformed the usual dropshot / blade bait / finesse swimbaits for me. I like fishing it with a 7’2” megabass Diablo spec r with 12 pound straight flouro. The rod is fairly moderate and closer to a medium than a medium heavy. With that small hook you need a lot of forgiveness in the rod.
Hey Mr hallman take a look at Picasso's bait's tungsten finesse jig . I don't know if you would like the hook but just a suggestion. God bless you and your family. I like the riot flipping jig .
Bass union jigs are no joke! That living rubber definitely increases bites, tantalizing with the subtlest movement. Just a bit of current will get it moving. Smash spots and smallies on them
Really good video Brad, thanks for taking the time to share. Lot's to think about, which is probably the best part about fishing, which is trying to figure things out as to which works for the fish you're chasing and the style of fishing you do.
Very interesting and helpful. Got a few Keitech tungsten jigs a couple of years ago and like the feel. Agree that the hook is on the small side with some flex. A 4” Yamamoto twin tail grub works great on the Keitech.
Hey brad that bass union is a little bigger profile because it’s a lead jig….I follow joe (bass union owner ) on RUclips he’s based in California and designed that jig for fishing spots on Orville… I love this kind of content though man you’re my favorite doing it and I’m praying you make it this year so we can see you on the elites next year! Hope all is well . #pursueyourpassion
That last Riot jig (Flipping style one) that you showed looks like it has the same head style as the Terminator jig that I use a lot and have a tremendous success at catching both smallmouth and largemouth. In fact, I have caught more bass with that Terminator jig than any other jigs! Based on the fact that it is a smaller head than the other jigs and the fact that I like the head style I think I would prefer the Riot jig more than the others. A smaller jig with the same weight as the bigger jigs will always be better in my opinion simply because it penetrates through the grass better, has a faster fall rate, and cast farther and more accurately. I'm going to buy me a few of that Riot jigs to give them a try since I have never used them before. Thanks for this awesome upload! I would fish the Riot jig the same way I would a Terminator jig -- that is lift it up and let it fall to the bottom and as soon as it hits bottom give it a quick lift again and let it fall to the bottom again. On snaggy bottoms I don't even let it hit bottom at all before I lift it up again. I caught a lot of bass fishing the Terminator jig this way!
Exactly Hallman when we start splitting hairs for fall rate.There’s things to do like down size line or up size.Just like you said your trailer can do a heck of a lot.I throw the 5/16 Ekin green pumpkin purple with a baby rodent in 20# line.Love it!Ive caught many 6-7lbrs on it.Just gotta make sure the drag is set almost perfect because of the hook size.Enjoyed this one!👍🏼👍🏼
Great video. By far my favorite bait to throw. Learned good deal from this video. Got few monsterbass tungsten jigs that i like. Haven't rip on many but have not lost any..yet..
Great video with great information as to the good and not so good about these style of jigs, which, also pertains to all style jigs too!!! Thanks for going in depth on this matter!!! This is what I like about your videos, concise and to the point!!! Great job BRADLEY!!!!!
Being a jig guy that ties most of my own, the one I will buy is the Bass Union. It’s a catcher for sure, Hook is great, good keeper and the weed guard is just about perfect.
Great video mate. Your gramme to Ounce conversion is out. Half ounce is close to 14g. In Europe we mostly use grammes so I am always translating your ounce fractions etc LOL. Great organised shed👍
Love the video Hallman. Just started messing with tungsten jigs after seeing your last video. My only argument with the whole thing was your comment about river fish eating smaller baits. Don't get discouraged by fishing some of those bad river systems. I think big fish will still eat big baits on a good system.
Check out the Queen Tackle Peanut jig. Great tungsten football jig with a good hook and great profile. Caught some good ones on pickwick around docks and in grass last year with no issues
Riot jigs are great in wood! Been using them for years in lead and now tungsten. 60 degree hook makes it kinda stand up on bottom plus helps come through thick brush add h better that any jig I have used in 50 years with the exception of the original riverside jig from early eighties.
Really liked the break down of each jig. I use a flipping jig that's locally made with a Kahle hook and my hookup ratio went up a lot. I don't have many left because the guy who makes them is in bad health. I do have to admit that I do not have a single Tungsten jig but I do intend to get some eventually. Great stuff as usual.
Joseph Orosco is the man behind Bass Union. I have been fishing his jigs for the last year and love them. I love is finesse jigs. He is a great guy and very responsive when you have questions or order his products. I fish the Keitechs also but the hook can be an issue at times. Out here in California we fish jigs down to 50 feet.
@@BradleyHallmanFishing I have to admit since watching your videos I have become a huge BFE guy. Gave up my favorite Yum bait because of you. When TW was having a sale I bought bulk packs of BFE baits. Bass Union makes great jigs. I also like the he uses Gamakatsu hooks since I have been a Gami guy for 19 years. Keep up the great videos.
I always wondered how many guys obsess over hook style ect. I've spent years making and trying different jigs especially a dedicated smallmouth jig. The hook I've come to like the most is a 4/0 Gammy 604 in a 7/16 round ball head with a wire keeper. I model my head after venture tackles jig head, they set the line tie way forward at a 90 degree and it is money!!!!!
Brad I recommend the riot football and I also use the riot flipping jig. I like it . Trim the weedgaurd, the angle for me has been fine for hook up ratio. I fish the upper Chesapeake and have good success with it around grass. Now I'm not wrenching 8 pounders out of the grass but for our fish to about 5 pounds with 50 braid ots workes well. Hope to see you and panger at the open!
Thank you for the awesome content (and I love the hat). I really like the Beast Coast jigs, especially the Lil' Magnum. Their website is really clean looking and easy to use. Thanks for the breakdown Bradley. I also enjoyed your show with Panger and Ken Duke this week on BTL. Looking forward to all of the future content too.
Loved the compact jig vid, Bradley. Also liked the setting (aka bass cave) you recorded in. I will need to try out riot and tight rope. I love the keitec jig, but the weed guard is little too flemsy for me. I fish Lanier, so it’s great most times on clay/rock, but not brush. lol. God bless!
Brad that Riot jig will work well on the Chesapeake. Play with weight down to 1/4oz. Keep the profile compact as that is important for those tidal LM bass. Surprisingly white or chartreuse/white is good on the bay. You can mute it with GP trailer if necessary. Newbies on the flats have a tough time usually in the grass but that’s where it will be won. It’s huge water that fishes small. With 200+ boats that can be frustrating. Don’t forget that you can run up the Susquehanna at least a little ways for SM. Usually a smaller bite but for folks not familiar with tidal grass flats, can be a limit saver.
@@BradleyHallmanFishing punching usually isn’t the winning pattern. Swim jigs dominate, followed by chatterbait/spinnerbait, and then finesse in the grass. Usually depends upon the tide for that day. These fish are highly pressured. Bite window is short as determined by the tide. Unlike the James the flats are an estuary. Weather disrupts current flow often. The best tide is usually last 2 hours of outgoing but not if for example you get a storm off shore that keeps the tide in all day. In that situation you may need to cover water to put it on their head. Good luck man. It’s a tough bite. I’ll be cheering for you
Check out the queen tungsten flipping jig. I just started using them and have been happy so far. Its hand tied and comes scented with what I believe is coffee.
I really enjoyed this video. If you ever wanna sell some of those jigs your pouring at home let me know lol so my favorite finesse jig right now is the Booyah Finance jig. I have caught a ton of fish on it at Grand and also, my pb came on that jig behind a dock. I also use the Chompers finesse jig some too. For flipping, my new favorite is that War Eagle Jiu-Jigsu. Also, for tungsten jigs, I bought some from Queen Tackle, and have been impressed with them. Good luck in the rest of the Opens! I would really enjoy some more of these type videos!
Great video. Really appreciate the in depth break downs and your thoughts. Is the round rubber still important on the new jigs or is that a preference thing?
The Riot Minima Jig has a 60 degree Mustad Flipping Hook. I haven't used it as much as the Beast Coast but the Beast Coast handles those Tenn River Smallies pretty good. Have caught 5 lbers on it.
Brad, the casting model of the Keitech jig has a much stiffer weedguard and slightly bigger hook. Solid jigs. Heard great things about Queen Tackle as well but I haven’t gotten around to ordering some for myself. Picasso has some good tungsten jigs as well if you like the titanium weed guard. I actually kind of like the titanium weed guard. Personally the Keitech football jig is super one dimensional for me because it’s terrible around wood with that weed guard. It’s great offshore, fishing rock though
You may have misspoke Bradley, 1\2oz is 14 grams (14.175g to be exact) as apposed to 16. Great info in this video though buddy, I'm a big fan of the rubber jigs! Awesome content, I'm a long time subscriber
No y’all are all good!!! That’s what I want! I was just going off what all those jigs weighed and they were all 16 but the riot which is why I weigh them! Appreciate all y’all fact checking and all! Thanks
I'd really like to see you design a next gen LBJ for southern impoundments. There are lots of great independent jig makers out there that ought to be on board to work with a pro with your reputation on it
Good video Monsenior Hallman. I've often wondered if people make these discussion videos to cast a net per say to see what comes back. It makes sense to do it. Great video brother. Keep it up. #LBJ FOR LIFE
Certain colors of the beast coast lil magnum flipping jig will have round rubber in it. I just switched over to beast coast flipping jigs the last couple months to try them out. Really like them so far. Think stealt craw is a brown one they have and it half round rubber skirt. Really enjoyed this video. Please do more. I like to see ur take on different baits.
Check out queens tackle peanut jig. Great little tungsten football jig that i catch a lot of smallies on. Only down fall is 3/8th is heaviest. Wish theyd make a 1/2 ounce.
Hey Brad, What knot are you using with that jig? Especially with that lite line? Thanks! ** never mind lol just looked up your knot video from last year ** 👍
I know it's an added inconvenience, but if you have a jig you really like that has the rubber collar on the skirt, you can buy a pack of the really small zip ties and cinch em down. I do that with war eagle's finesse jigs, because I really like em.
here in spain the keitech jigs are the go to (the pitching and the football) i personally kinda like the pitching more i had 0 issues with the hook, but i had problems with the football jig because of the light weed guard, i tend to hung up with hook in the rocks
When do you pick up the vertical line tie jig vs the horizontal line tie on a jig. Or is it personal preference? The queen tackle flipping jig is vertical and the feider flipping jig is a horizontal.
I may have missed it, but you mentioned possibly going to a baitcaster during your last tournament. Would you still have used the Kietech or a different jig brand ? Or would you have had 2 different jigs for SM and LM? Thanks
Baitcaster with the riot jig is where I am today. Now that can change as I learn about more jigs on the market but I will continue to share with y’all!
@@BradleyHallmanFishing yes both tungeston, solid hook in both. Cage is horizontal line tie, little stiffer weed guard. Stealth is vertical line tie, softer weed guard. Awesome jigs
I tried a few keitech jigs not long ago.. Hit a dock post on the first car and the head busted off.. Will be interested to find if some are more durable!
Thanks bradley i always enjoy going back threw your video's over and over i learn something most every time..
Never seen a more thorough explanation of jigs anywhere. You are obviously a jig freak down to the finest detail, which is why you are a successful pro. Thank you for a great video Bradley.
Thanks 🙏
Lately I've been tying rubber skirts on the Cumberland Pro Lures ProCaster head and I like that one a lot, it's compact and the 2/0 hook on it is amazing, sharp enough to set with 10 lb line but it's so strong you can easily flip it on braid. Have to separate and play with the double cable weedguard to get it set up right but it works good. Only available in 1/4 and 3/8 but I haven't put it on a gram scale lol. The other one that deserves mention for flipping is the Outkast Stealth Feider, it's tungsten, comes in up to 5/8 oz but it's still the size of a house key. I pull the weedguard out, hand-tie a rubber skirt, and glue in a new weedguard. Hook isn't quite as sharp but it's strong. Love your videos man, let's keep talking jigs!
Appreciate all the feedback!
Man, this is a great video for serious tackle junkies. I appreciate you showing the details of each jig from head, collar/keeper, eye angle, hook shank/diameter, and skirt. I've been waiting for a big bait company to make more tungsten jigs. For a flipping/skipping jig I use Queens Tungsten Flipping. The keeper is a tad harsh on plastics and i wish the shank was 1/8 of an inch longer. Seems nothings ever perfect for bass heads. Thanks for the video and definitely keep breaking down tackle for us all.
Thanks 🙏 appreciate the support and feedback
I really enjoyed it too. I was hitting the thumbs up half way through the video
Interesting jig show Bradley . I cant wait to see your new Omega LBJ for smallmouth .
That Keitech Casting Jig is really good for skipping around docks more than the Keitech Football. Don’t sleep on that Beast Coast Sniper, great jig for largemouth too. I also like the Bass Patrol Living Rubber Jigs. Great video, thanks!
Now - THIS IS THE REAL JUICE!!!!!!! Nobody- repeat - NONE of these other “pros” - will do what you just did sir. What do true professional fishermen spend “THEIR” money on????? They are always sharing what they are “paid” - to share. This puts Hallman in a class by himself. Thanks for helping me drastically reduce the channels I subscribe to. Watching a Hallman Productions video 4 or 5 times will give you higher quality data - than watching many, many others - thank you sir!!!!! NOW - when is your jig hitting the shelves?????
I appreciate it RM!
Excellent video...very informative. Thanks for sharing !!
Another great video Bradley, you have a good eye for the subtle jig differences that can mean catching and missing them. I will pay more attention next time I go jig shopping. Thank you.
I bought a few different jigs off of Amazon made by reaction tackle that are tungsten heads and have hand tied skirts and are pretty small... the hooks are a little small but so far I'm liking them you get 2 jigs in the pack for about $11. I haven't caught any really big fish but I have caught several good fish in that 3 to 5 lb range on Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn, and the Sabine River.
I’m still laughing about purses, Oklahoma cowboy hats, champagne and Todd calling “him” Blanket 😂
The fishing market is sooo flooded with baits in every category. The struggle is “reel” for tackle junkies and the jig market is no different. Thanks for the videos, Bradley 👊🏼
Absolutely
Preach brother, good stuff.
Man I was never much good with a jig,but about 3 years ago I decided to try and build some confidence by just taking my jig out of the box,I've gotten pretty good with it and git some confidence now and it stays on the boat,i like a untamedtackle ace jig by KW biggest on a jig back in February was a 8.59,dang giant,great video buddy 👊so really good tips 👍
Thanks Scott as always bud! Really appreciate your support all the time!
@@BradleyHallmanFishing here's how I look at it,you guys put in alot of time,effort,and work to make these Free videos and teach people things,it's the least I can do to help,I try to comment on every video,I appreciate everything you do,keep up the good work
I’m a Jig Junky , love the video Bradley!!
SANTONE JIGS. Definitely a player. Great hooks and very good price. Big fan of their finesse jig. Not sure about Tungsten. I use the Falcon Headturner. VERY good video.👍
Thanks for breaking it down because I want to shop for tungsten jigs and you saved me the work and money. Lol no trying them out and setting them aside if I don’t like them as much!
Cool 😎 glad it helps
As far as small football style jigs go, my go to is the Bass Patrol jig. I know they are not tungsten but they offer rubber skirts and the hooks have not failed me yet. Excellent price also. Great breakdown thanks.
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I've done extremely well with the riot jigs in rock and wood, as well as the tight ropes
Good stuff Bradley, always interesting the different types of jigs that you never see, until someone like yourself goes up North fishing an Open then brings them back and does a video. Thank you Sir !
Yes Sir! Gotta a feeling I got more to come on this subject!
Hell yeah. Can't wait for a review after you use them.
Thanks Luke
Thanks Bradley. Man you are THE jig guy. Glad I found your videos.
Awesome 😎
Daaannnggg, this is gooooodd stuff, nice job makin this vid Hallman !!!! Keep doing these Brad, love seeing the compare an contrast !!
Thanks Chris
Good video. I liked the part on the heavy skirts from the manufacturer. I agree with the smaller amount of skirt material.
That was most excellent sir!! Taught this old guy a few things about jigs. I'm sure glad you did this before Vegas!!
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I have used that 1/2oz Riot Minima jig a fair bit, up here in Michigan, and I like it a lot. Comes through most rock, and weeds really well, and I’ve had great hookup ratio’s on Smallies, and largest, just using it straight out of the package. Pairs up really well with a maxxscent meaty chunk.
Thanks 🙏 for the feedback I’ll try some!
Great video! It’s nice to see a breakdown across brands pros and cons. I also love how you are willing to learn from anyone whether video guest, viewers, or commenters.
When we all learn we all win!
Great video Bradley. I love the keitech jig for smallies here in the PNW. Was my go to bait this winter / early spring when the fishing is tough. Really outperformed the usual dropshot / blade bait / finesse swimbaits for me. I like fishing it with a 7’2” megabass Diablo spec r with 12 pound straight flouro. The rod is fairly moderate and closer to a medium than a medium heavy. With that small hook you need a lot of forgiveness in the rod.
Thanks appreciate your feedback and help
We need a follow up Hallman!
Have you tried Pepper Custom finesse football jig. I really became a fan of them.
Hey Mr hallman take a look at Picasso's bait's tungsten finesse jig . I don't know if you would like the hook but just a suggestion. God bless you and your family. I like the riot flipping jig .
I have friends that swear by those Riot Jigs ! I haven’t used em much. Goin to try em
Great video! I always enjoy your content. Thank you.
Appreciate your support
@@BradleyHallmanFishing Anytime. I'm a big fan!
Love Bass Union jigs.
Thanks For taking the time to do these Videos. Good Stuff.
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Bass union jigs are no joke! That living rubber definitely increases bites, tantalizing with the subtlest movement. Just a bit of current will get it moving. Smash spots and smallies on them
Appreciate your feedback
Really good video Brad, thanks for taking the time to share. Lot's to think about, which is probably the best part about fishing, which is trying to figure things out as to which works for the fish you're chasing and the style of fishing you do.
Thanks Nick!
Very interesting and helpful. Got a few Keitech tungsten jigs a couple of years ago and like the feel. Agree that the hook is on the small side with some flex. A 4” Yamamoto twin tail grub works great on the Keitech.
Yes 👍 appreciate your help and feedback
Hey brad that bass union is a little bigger profile because it’s a lead jig….I follow joe (bass union owner ) on RUclips he’s based in California and designed that jig for fishing spots on Orville… I love this kind of content though man you’re my favorite doing it and I’m praying you make it this year so we can see you on the elites next year! Hope all is well . #pursueyourpassion
I didn’t realize that was all lead! Appreciate the feedback
That last Riot jig (Flipping style one) that you showed looks like it has the same head style as the Terminator jig that I use a lot and have a tremendous success at catching both smallmouth and largemouth. In fact, I have caught more bass with that Terminator jig than any other jigs! Based on the fact that it is a smaller head than the other jigs and the fact that I like the head style I think I would prefer the Riot jig more than the others. A smaller jig with the same weight as the bigger jigs will always be better in my opinion simply because it penetrates through the grass better, has a faster fall rate, and cast farther and more accurately.
I'm going to buy me a few of that Riot jigs to give them a try since I have never used them before. Thanks for this awesome upload! I would fish the Riot jig the same way I would a Terminator jig -- that is lift it up and let it fall to the bottom and as soon as it hits bottom give it a quick lift again and let it fall to the bottom again. On snaggy bottoms I don't even let it hit bottom at all before I lift it up again. I caught a lot of bass fishing the Terminator jig this way!
Awesome feedback bud it’s truly appreciated! 💪🏼
Exactly Hallman when we start splitting hairs for fall rate.There’s things to do like down size line or up size.Just like you said your trailer can do a heck of a lot.I throw the 5/16 Ekin green pumpkin purple with a baby rodent in 20# line.Love it!Ive caught many 6-7lbrs on it.Just gotta make sure the drag is set almost perfect because of the hook size.Enjoyed this one!👍🏼👍🏼
Appreciate it
Great video. By far my favorite bait to throw. Learned good deal from this video. Got few monsterbass tungsten jigs that i like. Haven't rip on many but have not lost any..yet..
I gotta try those too!
Great video with great information as to the good and not so good about these style of jigs, which, also pertains to all style jigs too!!! Thanks
for going in depth on this matter!!! This is what I like about your videos, concise and to the point!!! Great job BRADLEY!!!!!
Thanks 🙏 appreciate your feedback
Being a jig guy that ties most of my own, the one I will buy is the Bass Union. It’s a catcher for sure, Hook is great, good keeper and the weed guard is just about perfect.
Totally 💯 agree
Great video mate. Your gramme to Ounce conversion is out. Half ounce is close to 14g. In Europe we mostly use grammes so I am always translating your ounce fractions etc LOL. Great organised shed👍
I bet that was tough to follow! Our system should change. The only ones really still using it.
Great information sir, thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge, once again il be taking this to our Tuesday nighter on Sportsmans
Good luck 👍
Enjoyed the jig break down. Great video.
Thanks Chris!!!
Love the video Hallman. Just started messing with tungsten jigs after seeing your last video. My only argument with the whole thing was your comment about river fish eating smaller baits. Don't get discouraged by fishing some of those bad river systems. I think big fish will still eat big baits on a good system.
When I went to local tackle show I guy had a box of the eaker jigs. Tried not to get excited but bought them all. Fished this jig a lot in 80’s
Good stuff back then man!
Check out the Queen Tackle Peanut jig. Great tungsten football jig with a good hook and great profile. Caught some good ones on pickwick around docks and in grass last year with no issues
Will try them for sure!
Great video. U should get a cabinet sponsor.
I’d like to say I built those but I can’t!
great video, i love me some jig fishing, my preferred way to catch em. Keep it up BH
Thanks 🙏
Always love your content. Thank you for putting the time in
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Riot jigs are great in wood! Been using them for years in lead and now tungsten. 60 degree hook makes it kinda stand up on bottom plus helps come through thick brush add h better that any jig I have used in 50 years with the exception of the original riverside jig from early eighties.
Appreciate the feedback
Really liked the break down of each jig. I use a flipping jig that's locally made with a Kahle hook and my hookup ratio went up a lot. I don't have many left because the guy who makes them is in bad health. I do have to admit that I do not have a single Tungsten jig but I do intend to get some eventually. Great stuff as usual.
Thanks as usual Johnny!
Joseph Orosco is the man behind Bass Union. I have been fishing his jigs for the last year and love them. I love is finesse jigs. He is a great guy and very responsive when you have questions or order his products. I fish the Keitechs also but the hook can be an issue at times. Out here in California we fish jigs down to 50 feet.
Y’all always are on the cutting edge of new stuff!
@@BradleyHallmanFishing I have to admit since watching your videos I have become a huge BFE guy. Gave up my favorite Yum bait because of you. When TW was having a sale I bought bulk packs of BFE baits. Bass Union makes great jigs. I also like the he uses Gamakatsu hooks since I have been a Gami guy for 19 years. Keep up the great videos.
@@Mr1BIGGEE appreciate the support
I need one of those LBJ’s! Good stuff!
You know a guy!
Wonderful video sir
Great info, only one correction - 28 grams in an ounce. 14 grams = 1/2 oz
I always wondered how many guys obsess over hook style ect. I've spent years making and trying different jigs especially a dedicated smallmouth jig. The hook I've come to like the most is a 4/0 Gammy 604 in a 7/16 round ball head with a wire keeper. I model my head after venture tackles jig head, they set the line tie way forward at a 90 degree and it is money!!!!!
That’s a really good combination you have no doubt. Takes someone like yourself making jigs to see all that stuff.
I'm a simple man; if Bradley Hallman talks flippin, I listen.
I’m simple myself!
Brad I recommend the riot football and I also use the riot flipping jig. I like it . Trim the weedgaurd, the angle for me has been fine for hook up ratio. I fish the upper Chesapeake and have good success with it around grass. Now I'm not wrenching 8 pounders out of the grass but for our fish to about 5 pounds with 50 braid ots workes well. Hope to see you and panger at the open!
Thanks Don, really appreciate your feedback and I will give them a shot
Fantastic video really love this type of video's thanks 👌
Appreciate your feedback
Thank you for the awesome content (and I love the hat). I really like the Beast Coast jigs, especially the Lil' Magnum. Their website is really clean looking and easy to use. Thanks for the breakdown Bradley. I also enjoyed your show with Panger and Ken Duke this week on BTL. Looking forward to all of the future content too.
Thanks Josh
Loved the compact jig vid, Bradley. Also liked the setting (aka bass cave) you recorded in. I will need to try out riot and tight rope. I love the keitec jig, but the weed guard is little too flemsy for me. I fish Lanier, so it’s great most times on clay/rock, but not brush. lol. God bless!
Thanks for your feedback! I’m sure it’s a great jig for your lake no doubt!
Brad that Riot jig will work well on the Chesapeake. Play with weight down to 1/4oz. Keep the profile compact as that is important for those tidal LM bass. Surprisingly white or chartreuse/white is good on the bay. You can mute it with GP trailer if necessary. Newbies on the flats have a tough time usually in the grass but that’s where it will be won. It’s huge water that fishes small. With 200+ boats that can be frustrating. Don’t forget that you can run up the Susquehanna at least a little ways for SM. Usually a smaller bite but for folks not familiar with tidal grass flats, can be a limit saver.
Thanks 🙏 that flat is massive but looking forward to fishing and hopefully flipping the big weights!
@@BradleyHallmanFishing punching usually isn’t the winning pattern. Swim jigs dominate, followed by chatterbait/spinnerbait, and then finesse in the grass. Usually depends upon the tide for that day. These fish are highly pressured. Bite window is short as determined by the tide. Unlike the James the flats are an estuary. Weather disrupts current flow often. The best tide is usually last 2 hours of outgoing but not if for example you get a storm off shore that keeps the tide in all day. In that situation you may need to cover water to put it on their head. Good luck man. It’s a tough bite. I’ll be cheering for you
Check out the queen tungsten flipping jig. I just started using them and have been happy so far. Its hand tied and comes scented with what I believe is coffee.
Thanks will check them out!
I really enjoyed this video. If you ever wanna sell some of those jigs your pouring at home let me know lol so my favorite finesse jig right now is the Booyah Finance jig. I have caught a ton of fish on it at Grand and also, my pb came on that jig behind a dock. I also use the Chompers finesse jig some too. For flipping, my new favorite is that War Eagle Jiu-Jigsu. Also, for tungsten jigs, I bought some from Queen Tackle, and have been impressed with them. Good luck in the rest of the Opens! I would really enjoy some more of these type videos!
You got it! More like this coming and I will check out the Queens for sure
Love the video! I just made an order for some of those jigs. I wish you would make a video on how you tie your LBJ! That would be amazing!
I can get that done on a video I’m sure
Great video. Really appreciate the in depth break downs and your thoughts. Is the round rubber still important on the new jigs or is that a preference thing?
Mine is flat not round and to me yea it’s important
Good video Bradley!
Thanks 🙏
What is your opinion on the Skinny Bear Pro Series Jig? Profile is like a cotton ball with a larger hook, thoughts? Great video!!
I have not thrown one to be honest. Good or bad just haven’t
The Riot Minima Jig has a 60 degree Mustad Flipping Hook. I haven't used it as much as the Beast Coast but the Beast Coast handles those Tenn River Smallies pretty good. Have caught 5 lbers on it.
I’ll try it! Thanks
i would be interested in a fishing collection or a rod and reel set up video cause jeez you got a lot back there
It’s a lifetime of fishing is all. Not trying to be shiny ✨ I swear
check out Bass Patrol jig on TW, cheap on price but great jig
Brad, the casting model of the Keitech jig has a much stiffer weedguard and slightly bigger hook. Solid jigs. Heard great things about Queen Tackle as well but I haven’t gotten around to ordering some for myself. Picasso has some good tungsten jigs as well if you like the titanium weed guard. I actually kind of like the titanium weed guard. Personally the Keitech football jig is super one dimensional for me because it’s terrible around wood with that weed guard. It’s great offshore, fishing rock though
Totally 💯 agree and will check out your recommendations
Just recently started seeing Beast Coast jigs and products. They definitely look like some great jigs and their big swimbaits look really good too.
Definitely got some good ideas
You may have misspoke Bradley, 1\2oz is 14 grams (14.175g to be exact) as apposed to 16. Great info in this video though buddy, I'm a big fan of the rubber jigs! Awesome content, I'm a long time subscriber
What he said
Tim in here fact checking 😁
No y’all are all good!!! That’s what I want! I was just going off what all those jigs weighed and they were all 16 but the riot which is why I weigh them! Appreciate all y’all fact checking and all! Thanks
@@HellaBass it's sounds bad when you say it like that Rich lol
@@HellaBass ... It's not often I get to be right about something, I got excited🤣
I'd really like to see you design a next gen LBJ for southern impoundments. There are lots of great independent jig makers out there that ought to be on board to work with a pro with your reputation on it
We will see
As always great stuff
Curious to hear your opinion on how the riot works out on the hook set
Sounds like from feedback below guys Are having some problems but I will try it!
Add some Beast Coast Vanquish flipping jigs to your box as well. Its a full size Tungsten jig. Great head for skipping
I’ll try them out! Thanks
good info I watched it a second time just to hear the thunder i forgot what it sounded like
Yeah it’s uncommon here for August summer but it was raining 🌧
Their peas and carrots color is 🔥
Good video Monsenior Hallman. I've often wondered if people make these discussion videos to cast a net per say to see what comes back. It makes sense to do it. Great video brother. Keep it up. #LBJ FOR LIFE
I do like casting the net!
Certain colors of the beast coast lil magnum flipping jig will have round rubber in it. I just switched over to beast coast flipping jigs the last couple months to try them out. Really like them so far. Think stealt craw is a brown one they have and it half round rubber skirt. Really enjoyed this video. Please do more. I like to see ur take on different baits.
I’ll try those jigs out! Thanks for your advice
Check out queens tackle peanut jig. Great little tungsten football jig that i catch a lot of smallies on. Only down fall is 3/8th is heaviest. Wish theyd make a 1/2 ounce.
Thanks 🙏 for the feedback I’m going to check them out.
Great tips,I can't get away from Black Angel jigs
I’ve heard of them never thrown them. Where are they made?
If you haven’t done one. Can we get a video on jig head design.
Hey Brad,
What knot are you using with that jig? Especially with that lite line?
Thanks!
** never mind lol
just looked up your knot video from last year ** 👍
Awesome 😎
I know it's an added inconvenience, but if you have a jig you really like that has the rubber collar on the skirt, you can buy a pack of the really small zip ties and cinch em down. I do that with war eagle's finesse jigs, because I really like em.
Yes this is a great and easy tip! Really works well!!!
here in spain the keitech jigs are the go to (the pitching and the football) i personally kinda like the pitching more i had 0 issues with the hook, but i had problems with the football jig because of the light weed guard, i tend to hung up with hook in the rocks
It’s very light I agree.
Bass union makes really good jigs, I use them.
When do you pick up the vertical line tie jig vs the horizontal line tie on a jig. Or is it personal preference? The queen tackle flipping jig is vertical and the feider flipping jig is a horizontal.
Vertical is swim jig or around lots of grass. Horizontal is all about the rock!
I may have missed it, but you mentioned possibly going to a baitcaster during your last tournament. Would you still have used the Kietech or a different jig brand ? Or would you have had 2 different jigs for SM and LM? Thanks
Baitcaster with the riot jig is where I am today. Now that can change as I learn about more jigs on the market but I will continue to share with y’all!
Gotta check out the Outkast Stealth Feider & Cage Feider flipping jigs
Will do! Are they tungsten
@@BradleyHallmanFishing yes both tungeston, solid hook in both. Cage is horizontal line tie, little stiffer weed guard. Stealth is vertical line tie, softer weed guard. Awesome jigs
What was your fav trailer on that LBJ finesse Bradley? Good info.👍
Speed craw!
@@BradleyHallmanFishing Check out 6th Sense ball head finesse jig.
I tried a few keitech jigs not long ago.. Hit a dock post on the first car and the head busted off.. Will be interested to find if some are more durable!
All companies have a hard time getting tungsten to set on a hook. Has to do with high temps. It’s an issue for everyone
My 1,75Cent...best bit jig. Strike king structure (thank your boy castledine). Best quality jig.. dirty jigs. My opinion thats all. Keep killin it
Thanks Roger!
Did you pull the rubber band back on the beast coast flipping jig? Mine are all hand tied.
Yea after comments on here and yeas they are hand tied!
I fish the Hack Attack jig in the summer and the Bitsy Jig other times. The Missile baits finesse jig is a tool as well! #RippinLipsInc
Appreciate your feedback I’ll look at those as well thanks
I have been using 6th sense tungsten jigs for a while. I love the sensitivity
What tungsten jig are u using from 6th sense? If it’s the hybrid jig then I’m pretty sure it’s a lead jig not tungsten.
@@Brizendine7 I just looked them up. Apparently you are correct. My son gave them to me and I guess I had it wrong