The Lindners tried to tell us for decades, but most Bubbafied bassers figured little hair jigs and marabou jigs were better left to walleye anglers and perch jerkers. Meanwhile, a group of northern smallmouth hammers used them quietly to win major events. Now the secret is more or less out – but a lot of us still resist trying them. If you’re curious about how to employ them in your fishing, check out the following videos from a bunch of top northern pros:
Jeff Gustafson
Matt Stefan
Bob Downey
Grae Buck
Josh Douglas
Seth Feider -- Finesse/Marabou Hair Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)
Seth Feider - How to Choose the Right Finesse Hair (Marabou) Jig


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