I haven’t always been an advocate of bass jigs. There were plastic worms and spinners I could use – why would I ever need anything else? Then I tried a jig…and now it’s my favorite bass lure! In fact, jigs are why I started making my own baits in the first place (more on that […]
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A new powder paint came out last week… and it’s one of the best powder paints for jig heads I’ve ever seen. I’m talking about the new Motor Oil color in the Nova Stone powder paint line. 👇 Why is this a big deal? Listen, I’ve tested dozens of powder paints. I’ve built hundreds of
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In September 2024, a twenty-year old Chatterbait patent expired. And baitmakers everywhere rejoiced. You see, this patent said we couldn’t make Chatterbaits with the blade connected directly to the hook. We were forced to attach a blade to a flat eye jig with a split ring. This workaround…worked. But it was far from ideal. We
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The Z-Man Chatterbait has become one of the most popular bass lures ever made. It’s a tournament-winner, a confidence bait, and a permanent fixture in nearly every bass angler’s tackle box. But here’s the question that got my gears turning:Could a garage-made chatterbait actually compete with one of the best lures in the game? I
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Soft plastic baits are a big deal. If you’ve shopped for fishing lures much at all, you know what I mean! The store aisles are lined with shelf after shelf of various soft plastic lures in various shapes, sizes, and colors. In fact, picking a soft plastic lure can feel overwhelming very quickly. Unfortunately, picking
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I’m going to make a controversial statement – jig hooks are the single most important element of a jig. I can hear your protests. “But Blaine, what about jig color?” “What about the weedguard?” “What about the size and weight of a jig?” “Surely you forgot about the awesome silicone and hair skirt materials?” Nope.
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What is more fun than making your own baits? Answer 👉 making baits that look exactly like something a fish eats! Two years ago I caught this gorgeous pumpkinseed sunfish while fishing a local creek. Ever since then, I’ve had a burning desire to color match a jig to that pumpkinseed. This process has taken
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I’ve got a soft spot for small jigs. There’s something ridiculously fun about watching a bass smash a downsized swim jig on light gear—it just hits different. I started tinkering with mini swim jigs during a recent stretch, and since then, they’ve earned permanent residency in my lineup. What I love about these little jigs
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When I first started making jigs, I wanted to tie silicone skirts onto the jigs. But I didn’t have a fancy vise or a bobbin. Even if I did, I didn’t know how to use them… Yet…I still wanted something more durable than rubber, for my skirt collar. Enter craft wire – a super affordable,
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🎣 Introduction to Making Panfish Jigs Creating your own jigs can be a rewarding experience (especially when it comes to jigs for panfish). In today’s article, we’ll dive into the process of making a unique jig I affectionately call “The Sili Bugger”. This is a silicone jig designed specifically for catching bluegills, crappies and even
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