Patrick Pierce

Capt. Bert Deener

Jigs, the rubber or hair-skirted, not-too-spectacular-looking lures, have been around almost since bass fishing began. Until recent years when anglers started winning big tournaments, they flew mostly under the radar. Only a handful of serious anglers understood just how versatile they were. Being a bass tournament angler and jig manufacturer—my company is Bert’s Jigs & Things—I am privileged to design jigs for both professional anglers and weekend warriors from around the country. Three jig patterns stand out for fall bass fishing.