Versatility of Bucktail or Hair Jigs

One of the oldest fishing lures known to man is the natural hair (bucktail) jigs. One of its better attributes is in its versatility and it is definitely a great lure for winter bass fishing opportunities.

Watch and listen to Doug Hannon (ESPN) (R.I.P. Doug) conduct a “show n tell” demonstrating why the bucktail (or hair) jig is a great all around bass fishing and catching bait (especially during the cold winter months):

Definitely some great insight into fishing one of the main-stay bass lure families.

The best part … bucktail and hair jigs aren’t just great winter bass catching baits, they also excel when used during early spring and summer bass fishing seasons as well!

Hair Jigs for Winter Bass

One of the oldest bass fishing lures around is the good ole hair jig. 

Over the years numerous versions of hair jigs, ranging from micro jigs used for float n fly rigs to large bucktail versions employed when probing ledges for summer bass, have been developed to catch bass under a variety of conditions.

Despite the wide range of jigs available, traditional hair jigs in sizes from 1/16th to 1/4 oz with full bodies tied using either deer, bear, rabbit, fox fur; marabou or modern synthetics excel when chasing bass in the late winter through pre-spawn period.

Take a few moments and listen to bass pro Mike "Ike" Ianconelli give his thoughts on hair jig fishing for cold water bass...

My favorite hair jigs include an 1/8 oz minnow-style head in either black, brown, perch or shiner patterns.

What's your favorite?

Fishing Marabou Finesse Jigs for Bass

They don't look like much...

The most effective retrieve is typically a do-nothing, slow straight one...

So why is the marabou hair jig so effective on smallmouths and spots?

Take a few minutes, watch and see for yourself...

Pretty amazing but personal experience ... they work!