THE HAIR JIG: Everything you need to know! // Project E 

HAIR JIG, PREACHER JIG, BUCKTIAL JIG: What do you call it?! Let me know below! 👇

Edwin, you are “The Man”! I’ve been a fan of yours for many years. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of the sport with all of us. 👍

Watchin you whoop em on a hair jig and seeing how passionate you are has really got me itching to get back out there.. I have fished a hair jig several times with no luck. I'm gonna give it another shot on my next trip. Thanks E!

Great video as always what would have made it even better is you showing what you were graphing and how they were set up on the structure for you to think they could be caught on a hair jig

The man!!! No doubt. Love watching!! Your personality is just addictive. You keep the heart of fishing alive.

Love how excited you get when you're on 'em. I just bought my first hairtail jig, looking forward to getting it wet soon!

Goodness. My brother has been begging me to follow this channel. Man, I am glad I did!! Great video! Excited to keep progressing! 🎣🎣🎣

Man, I love his passion for fishing!!! Not to mention that his tips are excellent and helpful.

This video couldn't have been timed better for me! Got a batch of jigs on the way right now an can't wait to try them out. This will be a new technique for me. Great video! Keep em coming!

Wow, I know what Im throwing this weekend, you just stsrted a fire in me with this hairjig! Thanks so much E.

I'm going to have to get some of these. It makes so much sense. Whitetail deer grow hollow fur strands in the winter to aid in body heat retention. Adding that to a jig would change its sink rate compared to a synthetic skirt on a typical football jig. Thanks for the tip!

Been living bout 45 minutes south of Lake Eufaula in Alabama my whole life (58 yrs) always known them as bucktail or hair jigs. Never heard them called preacher jigs. I have seen a few anglers fish them on their TV shows and you gave at least 1 tip I don't remember ever hearing before. Seems like you're very helpful that way so thanks once again and good luck with the season and your lake. Looking forward to next update on it

Been using hair jigs for 44 years in very clear water and it will produce numbers and big ones. It's amazing how your line will jump when they hit it, especially the spots. Great video, Edwin.

As always, great tips...One thing for sure, your videos remind us fishing should be FUN!!

Edwin! I really enjoy your content! I learn A LOT from your tips on baits and it has improved my bass skills BIG TIME! like your style my guy and the love for fishing!

Nothing like bringing back some old school fishing baits!!!! I love it!!!!

I never have thrown these but you and Jordan Lee have for sure turned me onto them! I just had my Tackle Warehouse order show up the other day with some of these to try out!

Great video thanks for all the great information

I know this video is a year old and he probably will not see it but it does my heart good to know that even the pros nearly throw their rods into the water. I did it in my last tournament and felt like such a dummy!

Definitely enjoyed this video, thanks again for the tips.

Awesome Edwin Thanks! Bill Conine aka the Preacher from LaGrange GA made this bait famous years ago and has custom built and sold them for years. Sadly he passed away a few years ago. Good man and a great fisherman.

Edwin I love efficiency it is what I thrive on would love to have your knowledge. Glad you share with the world.

Nice video as always. Never used a hair jig before. Will have to give it a try

Yo E, I like the tip about pointing the rod at them. I think that solves the biggest problem most people have when fishing the hair jig. As always man, great stuff. 👍👍

Edwin, Hoping you can send some love down here in San Diego California. Cant get enough of Project E video. The best!!!!!

A heck of a great video. I will have to try this.

Wow awesome video great information, love the detail in your how to will very buying some if those jigs

I have tied thousands of bucktails all my life . They are so over looked , and work 365 ! I put a stinger treble on mine in open water . Tie them on with braid , or a snap swivel with a piece of tubing . Thank you E for PREACHING the bucktail !

Another great video! Thanks Edwin!

Used a lot of hair jigs in the 1980’s on Stockton for smallmouth, brought it back into my arsenal last summer on Pickwick and smashed them and wondered why it took so long for me to fish it again! Great stuff E2!

This is a really effective sale pitch for buying Andy’s Hair Jigs. I would know, I bought 3 after watching this video 🤣

It's nice to know that even after years of experience you still have backlash! You are killing this week, good luck in the knockout round sir!

Man that was fun to watch 💯💪🏼

I’ve always wondered about them, I actually have some old ones from a vintage tackle box I got from a old timer. I might have to throw one soon after seeing you put the hurt on ‘em with it!

I need to get a hair jig in my tackle I've never used one but after watching and listening to you on how to use it I can't wait to get out thats for the great tips

Thanks Edwin, your vids are the best!

I’ve watched this video at least half a dozen times. Ended up placing an order with Andy’s Custom for some E-Series Preacher Jigs. Also picked up a new rod and reel but we won’t tell the Mrs about that yet!

Man you sure was catching those guys fast .Too much fun .Thanks for video.

Never tried one but now im def going to Maybe it will work for the tough norris lake its kicking my but lol be safe on your travels

I enjoy watching your reactions you are like a kid on Christmas morning. I wish I could fish my local Okla lake's with you one time to learn more from you, I think it would be a blast.

We all wish we were with you too sir thanks for the great video and info now the trick is finding some of them I've looked all over for her jigs

Edwin fished this morning with a swimbait applied some of the tips you gave and hooked up with a 2lb largemouth from the bank went to another spot and hooked up with a 2 lb smallie then on the next cast same spot a 3.61lb thanks again tight lines bud

Hammer time at Grand! Great stuff. Thanks.

Thank brother for the videos and knowledge it is much appreciated.🙏

Awesome video I’ve never tried these before but I’m going to now

Great video Edwin. I will try it out. God Bless

I look at all your videos. you're the best fishing

Thanks Edwin the bucktail has a slow fall because the hair is hollow that's what keeps a deer warm in these northeast winters.thanks again Edwin God bless.

Was at Lake Fork last month and did good with a Spro 1/2.oz bucktail jig with a Zoom swimming super fluke jr on the back. Give them something different especially on a highly pressured lake. Funny is my other producing bait was an old Heddon Bayou Boogie.

Great video 👍

Great show!

Excellent video, thanks.

Definitely going have to give this another go. Tried throwing a hair jig a couple weeks ago but I got a few 1 ounce looks like I need to down size and see if that’ll help

Another quality video with great information! Will definitely be picking up some. Does Bass Pro carry them? Oh sorry did have to laugh at the rod drop, one for the blooper reel. As always thanks for sharing your knowledge to us novice anglers and may God bless you and your family!

Your a true legend thanks for all the cool video

Don’t have a hair jig, but u said I got to have. So I’m going to get me some. Ty again for the info.

just watching you says "this never gets old"....good times "E"...

I looked last week at bass pro for some but couldn’t find any. Guess I better order some for sure. Thanks for the secret info!!!

My Dad had a couple of them in his tackle box back in the 70s, but I think he used them in salt water. I may try them now after watching how to use them, more productive than I thought.

It was Bobby Padgetts preacher who used to make his hair jigs... On lake Eufala I believe... He's been the OG on the hair for yrs now...

I just bought a few bucktails to try out next week when I go to santee cooper for vacation. I’d have to say that’s pretty good timing lol.

I love that bite, great show man!

Great video, thank you.

Hair jigs are awesome baits my biggest bass was 5 pounds Love the videos keep them coming

I've never really made a real effort to use hair jigs before... I'll have to tie a few up and give them a try on Lake Champlain this week!

Bucktail the preacher name is because a preacher in Alabama came up with tying hair down the shank of the hook to make a longer profile. Watching yall today is making me want to go to N.Y.

Super popular bait in saltwater fishing. John Skinner is a fisherman and RU-vidr who really specializes in bucktailing for a whole bunch of different species. I’ve used them from 1/4 Oz for flounder and redfish to 3 ounces for cobia.

WHAT A FISH !!!! what a fisherman !!!

Awesome video Edwin ! Great breakdown on how to use the Bucktail Jig ! How Iimportant is the 7’ 4 MH rod for this technique ? Thanks buddy !

Great break down

Great video buddy, love your show and information, I wish I could fish with you, I admire you, being a man of Christian faith keep on keeping on my brother.

Hair jig really does catch them good

Bucktail hair actually floats. I like floating them in current by ambush points. You really need to try surfcasting for some stripers in the northeast during the fall run. Awesome video ! Tight lines E.

This video is awesome, thanks Edwin! Are u sitting off the ledge casting up on top?

I have done this for largemouth with good success. In Maine a lot of our big smallmouth hang around big schools of white pirch. I have won several tournaments drop shotting a 5" fluke. I am betting trying a hair jig may be something to try for these big smallmouth!

Great video Edwin ! How does this work for Small Mouths ?

Great video. Thank you

Edwin will the hair jig work cold water we spawn love your shows keep them coming lots of help

How ya doin sir! I grew up watchin you and watched you win the classic in 2016 and have always wanted to fish with you and my friend Sarah I guess told you about me at the feed store awhile back and you said you wanted to take me out and I got excited but the army had other plans and I wasn’t able to come home. But I’ll be home in august and was wondering if you’d be free for a little fishin trip! If not I understand but it would be amazing!

Headed to Chick! Perfect timing, I’ve got them rigged, but at bottom of rod box! Like the jeffersons, moving on up!

I never used a hair jig. Thank you for the tips.

This is called the Preacher Jig because the Reverend Bill Conine of the Columbus , Ga. area was the person responsible for making them so well known around West Point Lake and Lake Eufaula, AL. He ended up selling this design to Manns Bait Company. What differentiates the Preacher Jig is the length of the deer hair that is used. Preacher Jigs will generally have hair that is at least 4.5 inches or longer.

Giving us the hair jig ,I’m a jig maker ,the can catch everything ,watched elimination round yesterday ,i,ll be watching today ,have a great day catch a heavy hitters giant

🤣🤣🤣 love that you left the blooper

What about the ones with the blades? Big Roadrunner jigs. I guess I'll have to start throwing some and find out. Great video.

Man I love this video. Please make more videos on HOW TO CATCH SUSPENDED SUMMERTIME BASS!!!!!! you know the ones that get out over 80 foot of water, that follow bluebacks around constantly, and there suspended over 80 feet 15 to 40 foot deep????? Those right there just get me all messed up. Yeah I use swimbaits with little success. I've tried a rig in middle of August. Jerk baits. Light weight jigs and Texas rigs that fall slow. Spoons with little success. Crank baits. About the only way I can catch them somewhat consistently is drop shot and that's only somewhat consistent. I've tried the hair jigs. Under spins. Only thing other then drop shot that works decent, is top water and that's only if you see them schooling and busting on top. I surely hope I'm not the only one with that problem. I've researched and researched as much as anybody on the subject and there's just not a lot of info out there on it. I think because its extremely difficult for everyone. But I could be wrong. It could just be the best kept secret in bass fishing. I live on Smith mountain lake and that swimbait deal just don't work for me. I can't be the only one. I'm getting into the spy bait deal. Found out about that last year. That's an extremely painful way to fish. And I haven't had any luck with it yet but i hear it works so i got me a few and some 6 pound fluro and I'll keep trying but man, those fish are brutal to catch.

Edwin, What weight of jig do you recommend and for what particular situation? Thank you. Great video.

Mann's Bait Company (no longer in business) made the "Preacher Jig" and was one of the only ones largely produced for a long time. Maybe that's why the name still lingers around?

I dropped my favorite rod in the lake this spring the same way you almost did @4:30. I tried fishing for my own rod for about a half an hour with a Texas rig hook and never found it.

You made the cut was watching you yesterday

Great Video, gonna order a couple of those jigs. I have a question..... how do have your Gopro attached? I think that might work for me. Hopefully you'll share and who makes that camera pole you have on your back deck? Is it Yolotek? Thanks for all the great video's you share with us.

What is your perferferd depth for this technique ? And does the color really matter or is it simply a reaction strike that gets them fired up. Love your content thanks for your input. .

Cool video. What type of chest mount are you wearing?

Good video do you ever stroke a hair jig if not why thanks

I’ve got a smallmouth tournament on stained reservoir up in northern Wisconsin coming up. What is the minimum water clarity depth you’d throw a hair jig? I have some preacher jigs and was thinking of having one tied on to change things up offshore!

(Mike). OK, MUST HAVE a PART II to this episode. Could you PLEASE break down the smaller jigs you guys are using for smallmouth in super clear water. i.e. Andy's Custom marabou jig... he's also got bear hair and synthetic. Why black vs. white or vice versa.... cloudy vs. clear days? Adding small chuncks of plastic to add scent/taste, weight, rate of fall? If you have already done this, someone please direct where to find it. Thank you and blessings.

I've done that same thing with a baitcaster, as I imagine we all have. That is, almost throwing the whole rig in the water.

Can you do a video on what a school looks like on you graph and how to find them,thanks

I'd say that was a pretty good day of fishing.

Edwin, I just get a kick outta watchin you react and how excited you get when you hook up on one.....what is the depth that you would throw this in?