Using these techniques will help you get more bites while out on the water. In todays scheme of bass fishing location and technique is important, but equipment can lead to success or failure. If you are going to fishing a jig I recommend a flippin' stick. This is a rod specially designed for fishing jigs. They allow one to get leverage on and boat a bass that bites in heavy cover.
Line also plays an important role in fishing.
While fishing a jig I use no less than 18 pound test. Jigs are very different these days, but there are a few things I look for. First, make sure the jig has a quality hook, skirt, and rattle. Also I like a jig that fishes very weedless. I have found that all of these unique features are found in the Picasso jig made by Keystone Precision Lures.