Early Spring Jig Combo by Dan Galusha

When early Spring arrives a lot of attention turns to a jig-n-pig combination for bass. This has long been a favorite, and rightfully so, as it is a great producer for lunker bass. However, during the last two seasons I’ve found a smaller and slimmer jig combination. The combination, which I found to be very productive, is the black/purple, Gripper Hair Rubber Bass Jig with a 4-inch, black Mann’s Jelly Worm. For added attraction, Kodiak Crawfish Paste is applied to the blackberry scented worm trailer.

One of the secrets to being able to change the productivity of the combination is the way the worm is rigged. The Jelly Worm has a paddle on the end. Thread the worm so that the paddle is either vertical or horizontal to the jig. If one direction doesn’t work, try it the other way. When it is put in the water observe the difference in the motion from one tail position to the other. In the vertical position the tail resembles a minnow swimming action, while in the horizontal position it waves up and down, creating more of a crawfish or leech movement... read more

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