Jighead Minnow: The Simple Rig Taking Bass Fishing By Storm

What started out as a basic rig for northern smallmouths and walleyes has gone mainstream for bass anglers everywhere. Here’s how to take full advantage

By David A. Brown – Field & Stream

There’s no indication that Shakespeare’s Juliet was into bass fishing, but her famous line: “A rose by any other name, would smell as sweet,” applies perfectly to one of the sport’s hottest and most efficient rigs—the jighead minnow.

You may know it by another name, but whatever moniker you use, it’s about as basic a rig as you’ll find—just a light jighead with a baitfish-style body. Don’t let the simplicity fool you, though. This rig is a problem solver and a bite-getter—and a weapon you need to have in your bass fishing arsenal. Below is a full breakdown of what it is, why it works, proper rigging, and how to start hammering bass with it. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY