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How the Pros Modify Skirted Bass Jigs for More Bites September 15,2016

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How the Pros Modify Skirted Bass Jigs for More Bites

David A. Brown

12:30 AM

How you modify the skirts of your bass jigs can make all the difference on how they fish and how well they get bit.

Skirted bass jigs earned their place as big-fish baits with a with a wide range of applications from flipping/pitching to stroking and swimming. When you fish a jig, however, the modifying jig skirts can be the hot ticket to the most bites.

It’s as much about form as it is function, and Bassmaster Elite pro Mike Iaconelli suggests a holistic approach to striking the right balance.

The key factors for jig skirt decisions comprise 3 simple considerations

  • color
  • length
  • thickness

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