On August 12, I had the pleasure of getting to tag along with Joey Deans of Spit N Fire Jigs for a "Tips and Tricks" on Jig Fishing, on Lake Lavon. Brandon Putnam was also with us and added some great insight into Swim Jigs and Jig fishing in general.

It's always fun to get into the boat with a angler or anglers who can really bring to life a technic, and be able to show the TFF "Tips and Tricks" on that in such a way to make us all better anglers.

Now we all know that each of us have our own little tricks to certain baits and situations, and Joey will be the first to admit he's not the best Jig Fisherman. He will also be the first to tell you he doesn't know everything about Jigs there is to know and is constantly learning new things whether from Brandon, Friends, or even fellow competitors.

So with out any more delay, here's one anglers insight and perspective into the world of Bass Fishing....with "Tips and Tricks"....Jig Style.

When is the best time to use a football head over other common jigs?

What is the best jig to throw on rip rap? What different techniques does he use on the retrieve of a football jig? What is the most common bite he gets i.e. thump, tap, line moving etc.? Thanks Joey!

Joey is a very knowledgeable jig fisherman and a great guy. You should get some indepth answers from him.


What jig do you prefer to use around lily pads? What retrieve do you use around rocks to keep lure loss to a minimum?

Ask him when hes finally going to catch a double digit. JK Joey... good luck!

When and where do you fish finesse jigs? Talk a little about swimming jigs.

If a wood chuck, could chuck, what would a wood chuck, chuck to catch bass in the wood.

On a serious note, ask him how much color selection matters?

Ouch, anyone wanna pour some salt in this wound.... hahahah I can guarantee it ain't for lack of tryin. Honestly, I think the main reason is too many tournaments, and not enough trophy hunting.

Thanks for the questions, and thanks to Casey

I'll answer your question with a question, How much is a Brazilian?

*note you do get double points for including a member of the rodentia family in your question.

braid, mono, fluro or copolymer????

how does he like to fish jigs in hydrilla, not punching matted grass, just good ol sweet stinky hydrilla

How does he keep from backlashing his hippie hair?

Line sizes and rod preference please?

gear ratio on the real also