ALEXANDRIA — My favorite way to fish for largemouth bass is with a “big jig,” which is a skirted style flipping and pitching jig. This jig, when tipped with a plastic trailer, can be fished in a variety of ways around a wide range of cover options, including rocks, weeds, timber, and more. This summer, I have had a couple of experiences fishing jigs that have reminded me just how versatile and productive the big jig can be.

In mid-June, I was on one of my favorite lakes near my home, pitching jigs to weeds in water depths from 8-to-12 feet. My lure choice was one of my all-time favorites, a half-ounce Hack Attack Fluoro Flippin’ Jig tipped with a Rage Craw. This combination has put countless numbers of bass in my boat over the years.

Often, when fishing the Hack Attack in heavy weeds, I

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