A surprising number of the world’s problems can be solved with the right jig. No, it’s not a medical cure-all, and it won’t bring peace where there is strife, but if you’re trying to unlock the mysteries of February bass, the venerable jig is the key. You just have to pick the right one.
Depending on where you live in the West, your bass could be anywhere along their seasonal spectrum, from late winter (in the northern parts of the region) to post-spawn (farther south). With such a wide range of possibilities, it helps to narrow things down by answering a simple question: What’s the water temperature on your favorite bass water?
The warmer it is, the more likely you’ll find fish shallow and active. But
