In this remastered bass fishing instructional class video seminar, Gerald Swindle, aka G-Man, is sharing with The Bass University students how the simple way of how to fish a jig. Gerald shares his approach to color selection, sizes, trailer selection, rod selection, reel speed, line choice, skirt materials and other considerations that allow him to keep his jig fishing simple.
Swindle's Simple Jig Fishing Class Chapters

0:26 Simple is better because fish are not that smart
3:03 How to keep your jig fishing simple and the things Gerald Swindle is looking for in selecting a jig
6:46 What Gerald Swindle expects from a good day of simple jig fishing
8:08 Follow the simple rules for jig and trailer selection and ignore the "dock talk"
11:44 Setting the hook with a jig and not losing bass
17:55 Jig trailer and size options above 55 degrees F
19:08 Trimming weed guards and skirts on jigs
20:27 Guage of hooks that Gerald Swindle uses in jigs
22:09 Type of rod G-man uses to fish a jig
24:04 Hook barbs and hook set demonstration
28:36 Reel gear ratio
29:56 Is there ever a time to NOT throw a jig?
30:50 Skirt materials for jigs
31:20 Pork chunk trailers
32:15 How much do you move a jig?
33:40 Threading a chunk trailer on a jig
34:35 What line does Gerald Swindle use for simple jig fishing?
36:36 What does Gerald Swindle think about football jigs?
38:11 Jigs and lily pads
40:43 Jig fishing in heavy grass cover
43:30 What's the strategy for fishing a new lake?
46:18 Do you go back over areas where you didn't get a bite with a different bait?

Gerald Swindle Will Teach You

Simple is the key in jig fishing, 'cause fish ain't that smart
Gerald Swindle's jig fishing basics, from color choices to reel gear ratios
G-Man breaks down what makes a good day of jig fishing and why you tune out the other tournament anglers
Setting the hook without losing bass
Swindle's approach to jig trailers
Lowdown on jig tactics for different scenarios