Make sure to hit that 👍🏻 and *share* this video on your socials and tag me! I repost everyone that does 👊🏻 Check out the gear I used in this video using the links below! Jig - bit.ly/3klITrt Color - Texas Craw Trailer - bit.ly/3v1s0Ih Color - Pumpkin Green Flake Dip dye - bit.ly/3UBwDEw Rod - bit.ly/3Y85ECB (7’6 MH) Reel - bit.ly/3f7ItGK (9:0:1) Line - bit.ly/3QJ6Uun (20lb)

I lost my mom 13 years next month. I can say through the years, my outlook on life changed and I hope she can see me now and know that I’ve been doing the best I can to be a better human being. Your pops taught you enough to be able to tell your viewers that they’re loved. Fishing I feel like is an underrated therapy.

A few years ago , I started experiencing some serious issues with PTSD and visions of what I saw while deployed, the strain of life , marriage and the painful memories of losing friends in combat really put me in a bad place mentally, So I fell back into a childhood passion of mine ( Fishing) something I grew up doing with my brothers, And I realized that with the right gear, mindset , a good jig and " GOD" as your guide life will get better, Bless You and your dad's memories, he's still with you in heaven !!!

@rodplunkett8651

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@rodplunkett8651

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the spot where you and your Dad fished and the memory. We all fall Short and need Jesus . Thanks for sharing your tips gonna try them ..

@rougaroux2359

3 ай бұрын

@way75mit9 we have a very similar story pal. I went down a bad road and finally got Oscar Mike in the right direction. With God at my side things have and are getting better. And fishing for me is the best release for my issues. Brother I’ll be keeping you in my prayers. God Bless and remember never and I mean never give up.

@jameshook6129

2 ай бұрын

THANK You for your service and I'm praying for God to help heal your emotional and mental wounds. I've Never served so I can't even try to imagine what that's like but God certainly does and I'm so glad you're leaning on him.

@michaelloucks4448

Ай бұрын

Hey bro thanks for your service my father was a marine sergeant. Have fun fishing and God bless you and your family.

Alex I have been watching your videos for years. Since you and your dad were fishing. I’m glad to hear that you look at it this way.

Man I love jig fishing, If I had only one lure to bass fish with it would definitely be the jig, great tips and great testimony, good fishing and God Bless!🎣

My brother A Rudd yep that's what I'll call you when you, me and John Dalton finally meet one day, the witness is genuine. Losing both of my parents by age 40 was rough and dark. I'm glad you decided to keep Dad's boat and took it to a lake where you made memories. I may have stopped writing fishing and outdoor articles after Dad passed in 2010 but I didn't stop fishing or putting into practice lessons I was taught. A chapter had closed and another season began. The analogy of that tree rang true and God doesn't waste opportunities. Love you dude, keep being you. Your brother in Christ.

After 50 years of fishing I’m slowly ( glacial slow ) gaining confidence in a jig and it’s videos like this that’ve helped ! Great stuff as always

The way you expressed the end of an era is such a positive statement. Thank you for your message brother. God is working His plan even if we don’t know what it is.

@callaseter4811

7 ай бұрын

😀🙏💕

Thanks for your transparency and sharing your walk with Jesus, your doing good stuff bro! Great tips on the jig for sure, I’m in apprentice stage on the jig, and appreciate your tips!

Probably the best jig fishing tips I have ever seen. Thank you!

Love the message Alex. Honored to have watched you fish with your dad the past couple years. Keep up the great work.

Thank you for those words of encouragement. I needed that today.

Thank you for this! I have just begun to catch with a jig but need more to learn,

Keep sharing your faith bro! Appreciate the jig tips too!

Love your videos man! Tell others about your channel often! Thanks for sharing your journey. Praying for you this morning bro.

Bless you sir. That was a beautiful message.

I been struggling with Jig fishing even though I’m sticking to it. I’m definitely gonna use these tips and see if it helps. Great Video Alex!!

15:54 loved the message and probably needed it. Thanks man for your positive outlook

That message at the end touched me, God bless you my man 🙏 you earned a new supporter today

i will be applying these tips right away Alex, and thanks for sharing.

Fantastic tips Alex can't wait to put them to use

Thank you for the content, definitely will better aid me in future flipping I love flipping a jig. I'm not very good at it but I do enjoy it

Great video and great tips. I love to jig fish and I trim them the same as you do.

Amazing tips and cool video. I’ll definitely be using those tips especially the down sizing for Australian bass I fish.

Thanks, Alex. One of your best videos. Entertaining. Informative. Personal. I appreciate your authenticity and genuine character in all of your messages. I'm looking forward to getting out in the kayak and making another commitment to fishing a jig with the tips you've provided. Thanks again.

Thanks for the message at the end!! Stay positive and fish on brother. Awesome video 🤙God bless

Great tips, thank you Sir 👊😎

My brother got me into fishing again at the beginning of this year. I hadn’t fished since we were kids. (32 now) He unfortunately passed away in May. I’ve pretty much dedicated all my time to fishing now. I went from hardly knowing how to tie a knot to catching a 7lber this summer. Although I wish he was still here I know he’s always out there with me when I’m on the water. Thanks for all you do Alex. God bless

I love that knot!

Tina and I send our love. It wouldn't hurt so bad if it hadn't been so good. Keep Dads memory alive. Thanks.

My condolences I haven’t been around and didn’t know your father passed on. I have been given less than a year to live unless I get a heart transplant so I’ve been very busy with so many different preparations for my very near future. I always enjoyed the video’s of you and your dad fishing together it’s the very bond I try to create with my adult children! I’ll pray for you and like my family says in Alaska for loved ones who passed on memory Eternal!

Thx for the tips...I've gone from avoiding the jig at all costs to it being my go to producer...I love pitching to a juicy looking spot then feeling that doink...good times

I've watched this video multiple times and I commented on trimming my jigs the same as you; however I always used the lightest jig I could find. After watching your video I went with a 1/2 oz and I did feel the bites better. I ordered 2 jigs from your links, trailers and dye that should be here Tuesday and I look forward to trying them on my next day off. Thanks for the tips!!!

I can definitely relate to the seasons change or the end of the season, my brother passed away two years ago in december. There's days where I see things and like you said it just reminds me that it will be okay. Doesn't make it easier to talk about or think about though I'm sorry for your loss

Mimosa trees are hands down my favorite tree. You’re the man Bud. Very wise words.

Very helpful I'm fishing a large river loaded with large mouth As always thanks you for all the work you put into your channel. Joey

Bless you brother

Way to stay positive on camera day after day but share the struggles are there. God Bless buddy!

Thanks for the jig tips, I'm about to go trim all my jig skirts

Great video! I just started viewing your videos and find them very educational and enjoyable. Please keep them coming. One thing I’m interested in knowing is how water temp effects your approach and color of water and associated color of lure. Thanks!

Great video and sorry for your loss hope things continue to get better for you. I do have a question what tips do you have for the hook set. I trim the skirt and weedguard but still have a few get off. I was thinking I may need s heavier rod. Thanks in advance!

@AlexRuddFishing

7 ай бұрын

Try to break their face with the hook set.

thank you

I think we all can say we aren’t the best Jesus followers but giving it our all is the most important. Going through seasons in our life keep us from becoming too complacent and it helps us grow in Christ. I appreciate your words brother and I appreciate your videos. The information is priceless. Keep those lines tight. May you be blessed and highly favored!

Thanks

I typically throw a 1/4 oz jig most the time. 3/8oz if I need to go deeper that 5ft. My home lake is between 2-3ft deep so the lighter jig works well for me. Great video brother

3&4” chigger craw are my go to till the leaves change and the like flips. As a side note this summer ive been using a super trooper finesse footballs for small mouth with great results. Big believer in powerball. And l appreciate you sharing your faith.

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watch boss!

Thanks for the intel and not being afraid to share your faith. today happens to be my momma's seventh heavenly birthday...so your comments about your dad were pinpoint accurate for me!

Very cool video, have alot of respect for you and how genuine you really are. Have a question about rod and it’s action. What do you recommend?

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Check out the pinned comment 👊🏻

Thanks for the backlash demo…lol!

Great video great channel. I love to jig fish

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Thanks as always bud!

👍 This was helpful

Great video.

@AlexRuddFishing

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

“The devil is driving that train”,,,, kinda like that ol rooster back in the day at the beer barn.

Can you use braid with jigs or only floro?

Great tips, what was that chartreuse dip you were using?

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Check out the pinned comment I’ve got all the gear listed there with links 👊🏻

Amen.

…end of an era! Special, bro. Thanks for being real.

Thanks for sharing that. I just lost my little brother a few weeks ago and it's been a struggle.

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that brother. The grief is indescribable but just do your best to find some good in every day. You’ll be amazed where you’ll find it.

You could bit on any jig. You da man!

Some awesome tips Alex.just one question what rod are u throw them on?

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Everything is linked in the description and pinned comment 👊🏻

Still love watching your videos. I still have your Ketch board from when I bought your Old Town PDL. This was right after you broke your leg. I’d love to figure out time to go fishing with you! Also getting into making my own baits.

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Haha that feels like a life time ago! Thanks for the support brother!

@clintjenkins13

8 ай бұрын

@@AlexRuddFishing Absolutely. Love the videos as always!

I’m like Peter too, yep, somehow I am still moving forward.

My bass slayer this year was the 4" fluke

Thanks for the tips and the Word brother. My Dad and his brothers and friends have all been gone a long time now . Even my main fishing buddies are gone now . Time marches on . Enjoy your time with family and friends. And you never know when old age is going to shut our activities out too . Go while you still can. 🙏✝️💕😪

Sweet !!!!!!

Can you elaborate on the best reel settings more for pitching a jig? I think that would a good shorter viseo.

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

100% I actually have a super simple way of setting up a brand new reel - I’ll make a short about it 👊🏻

@timothyturner2165

8 ай бұрын

@@AlexRuddFishing thanks. I feel like my reels are set up well for casting but not for pitching. Just not consistent pitching a baitcaster for some reason.

What is the stuff in the bottle ?

I lost my father a couple years ago and I was afraid that fishing was going to be hard without him, but it’s been the opposite it’s like I feel closer to him when I’m on the water. I have a necklace that has sone of his ashes in it and I only wear it when I’m fishing so that he is there with me. His favorite color plastic worm was blue so that’s the color the charm is.

I'm really digging your new kayak I sure your going to place high in the tournaments but you might make a bunch of soft plastic crawfish I'm thinking the bass are going to smash anything you throw at them this year.

Those bass were jig'in over the boat 😂😂

Wasn't that Paul that said that? Either way keep spreading the word brother

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

It was! I was so focused on the fish I didn’t realize what I said lol

@shanedarden5238

8 ай бұрын

@@AlexRuddFishing I do that all the time. Keep telling people about Jesus brother.

Been blistering smallmouth on Norris with a spook

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Nice!

Is there a difference between flipping a jig or t-rig in this scenario? I have no confidence in the jig but I’m trying to throw it every time I go out. Also the testimony was strong. I’ve prayed several times for you since your dad passed. I dread the day I’m faced with that. The boat reveal video hit me in the feels. I would’ve never made it through it without breaking down.

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Main difference is profile and rate of fall. The jig is going to have a different profile because of the skirt and slower rate of fall because the skirt and trailer create a lot more drag.

Thank you for sharing your faith and testimony for Jesus!

@shanedarden5238

8 ай бұрын

Definitely the best part

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching guys 👊🏻

Heck, maybe another trick is to pick at a backlash. Seemed like every time you picked at a backlash you hooked one lol Good video, man!

What was that knot you tied the freshly trimmed jig on near the end of the vid?

@AlexRuddFishing

4 ай бұрын

The ONLY Fishing Knot You NEED To Know! kzread.info4a5v5TJsPJY?feature=share

Love to you brother. I don't know you, but we are all God's children, and we have to go thru the same losses, struggles and joy. Turns out, for some of us, one of those joys is fishing a jig. Thanks for sharing as always. It's something powerful to see someone going through an authentic human journey. If you're ever in the Ozarks with your kayak feel free to hit me up 😊.

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate it 👊🏻

Topside road

What diameter of fluorocarbon is wound on the reel ? What is the test of the rod ?

Do you know the name of the knot you tied? God bless.

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

I have no idea the name but here is how you tie it - kzread.info4a5v5TJsPJY?si=r1viTZDn_Tusd_dd

The skin just eventually comes off😂😂that was effortlessly funny to me

What knot did you use at the end of vid on your last jig?

@AlexRuddFishing

9 күн бұрын

The ONLY Fishing Knot You NEED To Know! kzread.info4a5v5TJsPJY?feature=share

Alex just wondering if you ever do any Crappie fishing?

@AlexRuddFishing

3 ай бұрын

It’s on the list to learn and get better at this year.

long black train for sure. appreciate you talking about Jesus. also the trailer simplicity. thats one thing ive always over complicated

Can you do a video of your favorite knots please

@AlexRuddFishing

4 ай бұрын

kzread.info4a5v5TJsPJY?si=zE9r2PuZZ9cRGxht

When is the Berkley buzz bait and nessy releasing?

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

There’s no buzz bait coming out but the Nessie will be available in October

@g5terrior830

8 ай бұрын

@@AlexRuddFishing thank you

Finally somebody else who shows up to the lake to catch the bite and spends the first hour rigging up all his rods! 😂

Bless you brother what a testamony , God bless you. Jesus Christ is all we have in this world that we can truly trust in. Not matter the situation he is always there.

are you throwing the SX rkt? I have been looking at this reel since using my friend's original revs rocket for a jig last weekend. It was pretty cool, but I am trying to figure out if it is worth it over my other usual 8xx ratios

@AlexRuddFishing

5 ай бұрын

Yes I am!

@trevoralexander7080

5 ай бұрын

Do you think it is worth it over a traditional 8 gear ratio reel for jigs?@@AlexRuddFishing

@AlexRuddFishing

5 ай бұрын

Not particularly. I think you would be satisfied with either one.

Let’s have a vid of you runin’ Dad’s boat a speed. We’d like that.

Just joined your channel from very hot south Africa. Would you fish jigs from the bank as well? I fish with braided line most of the time.

@AlexRuddFishing

5 ай бұрын

First off awesome to see some South African viewers on the channel 👊🏻 second yes jig will work in super hot temps, third (legit question) are you not terrified of crocodiles fishing from the bank?

@vernervanschalkwyk2280

5 ай бұрын

Not at all. Most of the dams where we fish in my home province are quite safe from crocs. I am a teacher at a high school and fish mainly on private farm dams owned by farmers. There are no crocs on their farms that we know of. Thanks for the advice and videos i really enjoy. Tight lines.

@AlexRuddFishing

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome man! I use to teach elementary school 👊🏻 thanks for watching

What i would like to see is a deep dive into that hand full of universal rigs and lures that you would reach for any time, any where.... It would be nice not to be distracted by all of the shiny new thingies Some of us are just OLD SCHOOL... Take Us Back To School....

There are no perfect christians. Just hang on to the faith and hear God speaking to you even when you don't wanna listen. I've had to remind myself daily recently to step back and listen and watch him work. Like the Skeeters. Hoping I get to purchase one for myself and family next year.

You should plant another one

I must be the only one to not be able to pitch a lure w/o backlash. That’s the #1 reason for me . I can cast a Mike but pitching I might get 10’ if I’m lucky with no backlash

Thanks bud, Jesus loves you too and keep those. Dad memories going . Lucky you had them

Nothing makes these better than a little sprinkle of faith thrown in there - I think that's the most powerful thing we can share - thanks Alex. I loved watching you and your pops, and I still love hearing the memories - keep sharing as you feel the need. I imagine it helps you and a lot of us as well. Crush on brother!

@callaseter4811

7 ай бұрын

Amen 🥰

Actually it was Paul not Peter. Love you brother!!!!

@AlexRuddFishing

8 ай бұрын

Your right that fish distracted me lol

Amen brother. That train was driven by the devil for sure. We love you too man. Thanks for saying what you said. Ive been thru some recent struggles and changes in life lately also. And i felt like i was right there with ya. Im on watts bar anytime you need a partner and just wanna get out.

Share more often. I think John is rubbing off on ya.