Soft plastic lures on jigheads are a time-tested way to catch many fish species. Grubs, swimbaits, and many more soft plastic baits are perfect for a jighead and have been used for decades. Still, there is a renaissance now with minnow-style baits fished on a jighead thanks to the increasing popularity of forward-facing sonar. Today, for pro and everyday anglers alike, jighead minnow style baits have become such a critical lure that you’ll likely see one rigged on the deck of every boat.
Two noted experts with the jighead minnow, Bass Pro Tour anglers Drew Gill and Matt Becker, know it has a time and place and how much the right set-ups can affect your success. They each share some insight on selecting the right soft bait, jighead, rod, and line, as well as some tricks they’ve learned to entice more following bass to bite, which will help even if you are not using your electronics.
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