Come learn the secrets that fishermen use to consistently catch fish with swimbaits and swim jigs! Learn when its time to set the swimbait down and upsize to a swim jig. Watch as Matt explains the differences between swim jig trailers and how some create secondary action while others are virtually dead in the water. He’s giving up all the tricks from small finesse Swimbaits for clear water that will still get bit on the worst days, all the way to heavy swim jigs with huge hooks for busting hydrilla beds in search of giant largemouth!
Finesse swimbaits are an incredible tool in every angler’s arsenal. The small keitechs have taken the industry by storm in recent years because of their incredible fish catching ability. Matt shows when to use the different styles and sizes and even shows how he and Tim rig the baits with micro hooks to maximize their bites on days when fish don’t want to bite. Color selection is key with these swimbaits as well so below in the description we’ve included color recommendations for every bait.
Swim jigs are a huge category by themselves. We could go on for hours about how to pair trailers, modify skirts, and use each hook style to your advantage. But if you’re going to take away one piece of information its that for every weight/style of swim jig, there is a perfect trailer to make that bait rock and shimmy in the water. No matter what bait you choose, do not settle until you’ve found the perfect trailer that creates secondary action for you.
Below are a breakdown of the baits, hooks, and even equipment we use when fishing swimbaits and swim jigs. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and up close photos of each item. Matt has even included his favorite rods and reels for each bait category so you can really dial in your technique.
Swimbaits…
-Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8, 4.3, 4.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
-Keitech Easy Shiner 4”: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Silver Flash Minnow, TW Ghost Shad, TW Pro Blue
Swimbait Heads…
-TacticalBassin Finesse Head: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
-Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
-Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Weedless Rigging and Bladed Heads…
-Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
-Coolbaits Down Under Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Swim Jigs (Lightest Wire Hook To Heaviest)…
-Finesse Swim Jigs: http://bit.ly/2dr2933
Colors: Tactical Shad, Bluegill, Threadfin Shad
-Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Dirty Shad, Bluegill
-No Jack Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv
Colors: Dirty Shad, Tactical Shad, Warmouth
-California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Colors: Alabama Bream, Citrus Shad, Tactical Shad
Swim Jig Trailers…
Finesse- XZone Swammer 3.5: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Mid Size- River2Sea D Walker 100: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
California- D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Lazy Method- Keitech 4.3” Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Matt’s Favorite Tiny Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Expride Spinning 6’10” Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro Moss Green Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Assassin 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
All-Around Swim Jig Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR 7’ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget All-Around Swim Jig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’4” Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
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