Jigging For Smallmouth Bass

The lead-head jig is one of the best smallmouth baits ever . You can drag it along the bottom to mimic a minow or crayfish , because of their upturned hook , it is less likely to snag . They are a great universal bait , because they can be tipped with rubber skirts , soft plastics ,or live bait (such as a leech , minnow ,or night crawler ) .

Another great smallmouth technique is vertical jigging . Vertical jigging can be done using a variety of jigging lures , including jigging spoons , vibrating blades ,and tailspinners .Vertical jigging is a simple technique , but there's a trick to it . Give your rod a quick snap to lift the bait , then follow the line back down with your rod tip , keeping the line slightly taut ,but not tight . Nine times out of ten , the bass will grab the bait as its sinking and ,if your line is not taut ,you won't feel a thing . When you feel a tap , bump or anything out of the ordinary , set the hook .