BW, Keep in mind that the lake is pretty shallow, especially the areas most people target. Shallow cranks have been the key for me. The ones with shorter, squared bills. I would imagine it being a little early for a great bite on them, but you never know. I think you may have better luck on another technique.

BW, There are many ways to modify, the most common is by adding more strans to the skirt to bulk up the bait, this slows the fall while giving off a "bigger" signature that helps the bass locate it faster. It's a great early spring tactic. As you learn to fish with the jig, you'll find out what I mean. If you have access to passed issues of bassmasters, bass west,...ect. there is a great weath of info out there. If you don't, corner a couple of the guys at the tackle shop, there loaded with info and are usally willing to share. Brian

For you flippers ,

Make sure you are throwing/pitching at least 20lb line.
Russ

Always listen to what the fish tell ya ??? Sometimes they want the bacon and sometimes they don't. Some want it large and some want it small and sometimes on a drop shot, skipped,flipped and pitched.

Just have to try different things when it comes to a jig.
Russ

Though I will not be in attendance, I would offer the following - Jigs in black and blue, trailer to match.
Any crank in a perch color, preferably a very wide wobble bait seems to work for me here in the early season.  I would leave the soft plastics alone for now.  If any thing a creature bait in a color to match the water, probably a pumpkin color.  Fish the south end of the lake.  Warms earlier.

KH

What color and weight jigs & trailer colors do you all recommend....and what about the soft worms....SENKO'S..... in what color...? Which Cranks are best to use - I ask a lot of questions...
          Thank you everyone!

They just keep tasting them and adding scents till they taste "right".   

OH, THE DRUGS...THE DRUGS.  Help me Mr. Wizard...I am melting...melting...melt....

Brian - how do people 'modify' the jigs to their taste?
Thank you, B.W.

BW, I would definatly tie direct. As far as pork V.S. Plastic, I perfer pork while the weather is cool, but as soon as it warms up I usally switch up to plastic. The jig weights sound fine, just keep in mind that most folk who do well on jigs modify them to there taste.

With the exception of crankbaits and maybe on a rare instance a spinnerbait, I always ty my line directly to the lure/hook.  I recommend using the "real" pork trailers in the cold weather as a side note.

Hello everyone - I have a question about 'jiggin 'n piggin': I have jigs in 3/16 and 1/4 oz sizes, plus 'real' pork trailers and the soft plastic trailers. So, my question is......

When tying up a jig 'n pig to flip - is the jig - tied directly to my reel line or should I have a swivel or duo snap on my reel line, then connect the jig to the snap with leader then a barrel swivel or WHAT??? 
    As I said before, I need help learnin' this all,
thank you, B.W.

I don't think it should take you longer than 2 hours to get there. Yes I will have the Ambassador Questionnaires there. The baits people are listing are good. Basically your favorite bait to flip or pitch in shallow cover.

Alright, alright, alright! I'm getting pretty antcy just thinking about it. I will be there most likely with my brother. I figure if I leave now I'll make it for breakfast! Thanks for the heads up on the what to have as well.

Yes Carlos...you can pay membership there and I will make sure there are some forms availiable......I like Senko...jigs and spinnerbaits too!

Lots of Brush hogs and baby hogs too!

Carlos,

Cranks,spinnerbaits,jigs,senko's. The bite will probably be tough. If weather warms, watch out. Bass will move up and be aggressive.
Russ