What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

Shaw Grigsby saw the fish and made the cast. The 2 3/4-inch tube jig skipped several times across the clear surface of the lake and then started its slow, spiraling descent. A chunky bass below ...