When you're shopping for the supplies that you'll use for an upcoming fishing trip, some new lures will almost certainly be on your shopping list. One type that you might wish to buy is a jig — a lure that has a simple, two-piece design. It has a head that is heavy and typically made of lead, with a gel-like tail that attaches to the head. The lure's hook is connected to the head. Jigs are available in many different sizes and colors, so you may wish to buy a handful. There are many advantages of fishing with jigs — a process that some people refer to as "jigging." Here are three such benefits.

You Can Customize Them

One thing that many people enjoy about fishing with jigs is that you can customize the lures by matching different heads with different bodies. It's common for anglers to have many heads of different colors and sizes, along with a wide selection of tails, in their tackle boxes. Depending on what you're fishing for, you can easily mount a specific tail onto a specific head and see it if works. If you feel as though you want a different combination, you can simply make the necessary change.

They're Affordable To Buy

Jigs are often among the most affordable lures that you can buy at your local fishing supply store. This makes them a good choice for anglers who are on budgets, but their affordability can also make jigs desirable if you're fishing in an area where it's common to lose lures. For example, if you're trying to catch a fish in a part of the lake that has a lot of semi-submerged stumps, you're likely aware that you could lose your lure on a stump. Should this happen, it's a lot easier to accept when it's an inexpensive jig rather than a pricier spinbait lure, for example.

They Move A Lot Underwater

Many anglers enjoy fishing with jigs because of the significant amount that they move while underwater. The heavy head causes the lure to sink, but a quick jerk on your fishing rod will move the lure back toward the surface of the water. All the while, the soft tail will ripple back and forth. All of this movement is critical for attracting fish. A fish that is in the area will see this movement and ideally think that your lure is a fish. This can cause the fish to approach the lure and bite it.