My First Shaky Head Bass

islandbass · 06-08-10, 04:13 AM

I am stoked to the bone about finally catching a bass on a jig technique. For those who don’t know, jigs, despite being a bass catching lure, whose effectiveness in catching bass is well renowned and legendary has been a tool that has eluded me since my fishing journey began. My first and only jig caught fish was on a football head and smallie beaver last season. I have yet to catch a bass on the bread and butter jig (with a rubber skirt) and trailer combination. I wanted to improve that statistic this season and decided to start with the Shaky head.

I could no longer contain the urge to get out there to not only fish but to get this monkey off my back so I sacrificed my lunchtime to “get it done.”

I broke out my 7’ M Mag-Touch trunk rod and Curado 101D spooled with a top layer of 8# Spider wire Red Mono and tied on a Spot Remover Jig and slapped on a 4” Robo worm.

I pitched the lure out just passed an area of rip rap and did my best to give life to the worm in a way that was similar to how I work a drop shot. Sight unseen, I visualized in my mind working the line while keeping the jig head in place.

About 15 minutes into it, I felt feedback through the line. Since I know I wasn’t moving the jig, I knew it had to be a fish. So I set the hook as I do the line moved madly away from me.

I don’t know why, but I pulled what I call an “Iaconelli,” or my take on expressing sheer joy and excitement that follows a hook set, and I am not going to ask for forgiveness. Every shout and fist pump felt great and I cherished every second.

1st Shakey Head Bass

I quickly took a photo and released her to fight another day. Unfortunately, I lost the jig that caught her and two more jigs in the last 10 minutes I had left.

Slowly, steadily and hopefully, I am going to crack this puzzle of jig fishing this season.

Bass Fishing in Downtown Seattle on a lunch break from the shore? It doesn’t get any better than this.

Conditions: Partially Cloudy
Date: Monday 06-07-10
Location: Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Bassboss · 06-08-10, 08:16 AM

Sweet IB! Sounds like a day that will no be forgot! Hope you catch a bunch more this season on some kinda jig!

btw, how do you like that rod!

BigBassin144 · 06-08-10, 09:24 AM

Congrats on your first jig fish. That's a great start, and soon you'll be catching them on a jig n pig. That was also one of the hardest lures for me to learn too.

BB

WaffleJaw · 06-08-10, 09:31 AM

Very cool IB!! I know the feeling of accomplishment when you knock the skunk off a technique/lure..Congrats!

WatterBoy · 06-08-10, 10:59 AM

Way to go, IB -- that's awesome!

rodnreel · 06-08-10, 12:02 PM

Congrats, IB! That's a good looking smallie!

TN_Bassin · 06-08-10, 02:55 PM

Nice job. I see you're using a MagTouch.... How do you like the feel of the handle?

islandbass · 06-08-10, 03:09 PM

Thanks, guys!

@ TN: I like it because it is relatively thin and I can grab it easily. It might seem a bit too skinny for someone who might have very large hands, but that is just a guess. It really keeps its "new" look 24/7.

The only minor "downside" is that when it is cold, the handle will be cold to the touch until the heat from your hands warms it a bit.

It fares just as alright when wet, but I did notice that if the handle were installed backward, the grip when wet would have been better. I liken it to feeling something against the grain vs. with it.

Bottom line, I love it but I also like cork.

Jim80 · 06-08-10, 10:56 PM

Nice Ib great to get that monkey off your back huh

Jim

TN_Bassin · 06-08-10, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandbass

Thanks, guys!

@ TN: I like it because it is relatively thin and I can grab it easily. It might seem a bit too skinny for someone who might have very large hands, but that is just a guess. It really keeps its "new" look 24/7.

The only minor "downside" is that when it is cold, the handle will be cold to the touch until the heat from your hands warms it a bit.

It fares just as alright when wet, but I did notice that if the handle were installed backward, the grip when wet would have been better. I liken it to feeling something against the grain vs. with it.

Bottom line, I love it but I also like cork.

Cool, the reason I ask is that you're one of the only other person i've seen using them besides my uncle, and i was interested to see what another person thought of the grip. Personally I love the grip, it's different and definitley seems to act more like a grip when wet. The only problem I think might be an issue down the road with it is durability, but so far my uncles had his for close to a year and the grip seems as strong as ever.

MallenManson · 06-09-10, 07:19 AM

Congrats IB! That's a pretty smallie!

06-08-10, 04:13 AM	#1
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	My First Shaky Head Bass I am stoked to the bone about finally catching a bass on a jig technique. For those who don’t know, jigs, despite being a bass catching lure, whose effectiveness in catching bass is well renowned and legendary has been a tool that has eluded me since my fishing journey began. My first and only jig caught fish was on a football head and smallie beaver last season. I have yet to catch a bass on the bread and butter jig (with a rubber skirt) and trailer combination. I wanted to improve that statistic this season and decided to start with the Shaky head. I could no longer contain the urge to get out there to not only fish but to get this monkey off my back so I sacrificed my lunchtime to “get it done.” I broke out my 7’ M Mag-Touch trunk rod and Curado 101D spooled with a top layer of 8# Spider wire Red Mono and tied on a Spot Remover Jig and slapped on a 4” Robo worm. I pitched the lure out just passed an area of rip rap and did my best to give life to the worm in a way that was similar to how I work a drop shot. Sight unseen, I visualized in my mind working the line while keeping the jig head in place. About 15 minutes into it, I felt feedback through the line. Since I know I wasn’t moving the jig, I knew it had to be a fish. So I set the hook as I do the line moved madly away from me. I don’t know why, but I pulled what I call an “Iaconelli,” or my take on expressing sheer joy and excitement that follows a hook set, and I am not going to ask for forgiveness. Every shout and fist pump felt great and I cherished every second. 1st Shakey Head Bass I quickly took a photo and released her to fight another day. Unfortunately, I lost the jig that caught her and two more jigs in the last 10 minutes I had left. Slowly, steadily and hopefully, I am going to crack this puzzle of jig fishing this season. Bass Fishing in Downtown Seattle on a lunch break from the shore? It doesn’t get any better than this. Conditions: Partially Cloudy Date: Monday 06-07-10 Location: Lake Union, Seattle, WA __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

06-08-10, 08:16 AM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Sweet IB! Sounds like a day that will no be forgot! Hope you catch a bunch more this season on some kinda jig! btw, how do you like that rod! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-08-10, 09:24 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Congrats on your first jig fish. That's a great start, and soon you'll be catching them on a jig n pig. That was also one of the hardest lures for me to learn too. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-08-10, 09:31 AM	#4
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Very cool IB!! I know the feeling of accomplishment when you knock the skunk off a technique/lure..Congrats! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

06-08-10, 12:02 PM	#6
rodnreel BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jamestown, OH Posts: 310	Congrats, IB! That's a good looking smallie! __________________ "If you become a jack of all bass fishing trades but a master of none, you're setting yourself up for mediocrity." - Denny Brauer

06-08-10, 10:59 AM	#5
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Way to go, IB -- that's awesome!

06-08-10, 02:55 PM	#7
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	Nice job. I see you're using a MagTouch.... How do you like the feel of the handle? __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

06-08-10, 03:09 PM	#8
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Thanks, guys! @ TN: I like it because it is relatively thin and I can grab it easily. It might seem a bit too skinny for someone who might have very large hands, but that is just a guess. It really keeps its "new" look 24/7. The only minor "downside" is that when it is cold, the handle will be cold to the touch until the heat from your hands warms it a bit. It fares just as alright when wet, but I did notice that if the handle were installed backward, the grip when wet would have been better. I liken it to feeling something against the grain vs. with it. Bottom line, I love it but I also like cork. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

06-08-10, 10:56 PM	#9
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	Nice Ib great to get that monkey off your back huh Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

06-09-10, 07:19 AM	#11
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Congrats IB! That's a pretty smallie! __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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