Swim Jig Tricks To Catch Spring And Summer Bass!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- If you don't understand the value of Swim Jigs, this video is for you! This is an incredible technique and you need to be taking advantage of it! Swim jigs imitate panfish and shad better than traditional swimbaits and when you understand their purpose, they become an irreplaceable part of your arsenal. Here's what you need to know!
Swim jigs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and they're not created equal. Understanding head shapes and hook strengths is just as important as understanding the difference between a chatterbait and a spinnerbait. Pay close attention as Matt details his jig and trailer pairings so you can use the best combination for your fishing conditions.
Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers, and gear that Matt discussed in the video. He's even included his favorite weights and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FULL SIZE SWIM JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: bit.ly/2auXfmx
Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz
Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie
•Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig: bit.ly/2d8qUCv
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad
•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad
BLADED SWIM JIG...
•Megabass Uoze Swimmer: bit.ly/2kmDjdK
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Gripan, Smoke Shad
FULL SIZE SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...
•Gambler EZ Swimmer: bit.ly/2OLlyUf
Colors: Gold Rush, Silver Shadow
•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Electric Shad
•River2Sea D Walker 120: bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Colors: Shamrock Shad, Ice White, Green Pumpkin Red
FINESSE SWIM JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: bit.ly/43OSFY1
Favorite Size: 3/8 oz
Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream
•Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig: bit.ly/3SdHVOF
Favorite Size: 5/16 oz
Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill
FINESSE SWIM JIG TRAILERS...
•Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Xzone 3.5 Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, 309
MAIN SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Seaguar Blue Label (20 lb): bit.ly/48EP2Hz
NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" XH: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: bit.ly/2aFg46b
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
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Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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Crap! One more thing I have to go buy. Watching your videos has cost me more money than I want to admit.
Pretty sure no one is telling you to buy anything.
😂😂😂 sounds about right ….. don’t tell the wife…pay cash lol
Same here!
Deliver to your buddies house lmao
Just like they wanted...I too have spent, too much. We are making these guys rich!
Matt, great video. I’m gonna pull out the swim jigs this weekend and use them. Spring update caught a 7 1/2 pound largemouth bass on an 8 inch mag draft last night, and an eight pounder on an 8 inch mag draft two weeks ago…Brim 🐟 on the bed here in Georgia fish on brother
I just bought my first swim jig today, it’s been pretty hot, sparse moments of cloud coverage, but I’ve been kind of slow swimming a bluegill colored one with a green pumpkin paddle tail, and I just kind of let it fall occasionally, and then I just pull up on the rod and start swimming it again and I’ve caught 4 on it so far. Still out at the lake and got curious on how I can get more on it
A swim jig has become one of my go to baits over the last few years. Great info again Matt.
Dude I just got the expride 6’10” medium and I fished a 1/4 oz dirty jigs swim jig and had no pproblem burying the hook in them in open water!
Just tell us to toss em out and tie on a crank bait. You know you want to!
My absolute favorite pond bait from spring all the way through summer is a bluegill color or greenpumpkin swim jig in 1/4oz or 3/8oz it absolutely crushes pond bass
The 6th sense Divine swimbait is another durable hard thumping trailer that gets bit.
It's a thumper...not a hard one. Definitely not a hard one.
@@techtiger38 the ones I use are
@@Mjones8383 not if you're paying attention. You gotta dig deep. Dig really deep.
Matt, you are definitely the EF Hutton of bass fishing. Thanks for all the knowledge over many years
And who would this Ed Hutton be?
EF Hutton was an investment broker back in the day. Their tagline was when EF Hutton speaks everybody listens. It's definitely a compliment.
@@controlavirus9839 EF Hutton was an investment broker back in the day. Their tagline was when EF Hutton speaks everybody listens. It's definitely a compliment.
@@guyb5333 ok yea
Great information. Thank you
If I see water, I throw my swimjig 😂
😂😂lmao me too man. 1/4 oz on the Ohio River is dangerous
Just returned from Seminole this past Saturday utilizing the California Swim Jig, R2S Dwalker 120, 65# straight Maxcuatro. I went big fish hunting and the grass appears you can walk on it in crystal clear water. This fishing is tough but the Cali SJ can handle it. Hung 3 put 2 in the boat largest 7# +. It was a war, sometimes getting hung up and actually pulling the boat to the swimbait. I thought at times I would break the rod. 2/3 in the boat is pretty good under the circumstances but I do need to get a rod to handle the load and to react properly to the hooked bass. I think this is the reason I lost the one fish. I will also go to 80# Maxcuatro.
Good morning, I have a question. I have been watching your swim jig videos how to's since I fish Lake Seminole and the extra heavy grass quiet often! I have noticed a change since September 2016, in preparation of the 3/8 and above. That prep is the trimming of the swim jig skirts. Have you gotten away from that step with the advent of the newer trailer baits available?
Hi Matt your videos help me transition to Florida tournament fishing . Thank you for the help. Have a question I can't find the black and blue shadow ez swimmer anywhere on line or at Gambler could you hook me up so I can find that bait thanks again.
Hi Matt, I was wondering if the 7/16 oz Missile Ike's Mini Swim Jig would still have enough of the same action with the 3.5" Swammer given the extra weight ?
Hey Matt, long time fan, if I was bank fishing eastern WA would you still recommend the same tackle and colors? Really appreciate the feedback! Thanks again for the video!
Hey Guys! Another great video as always. I could throw a swim jig all day and be happy even without bites, love them lol. Im a northern guy tho (MN), should I be more focused on bluegill patterns rather than shad?
I've watched a ton of TB videos over the years and picked up a lot of great tips, but Matt talking about "crashing" a swim jig through heavy cover has definitely been the best one. Caught so many big fish just rippin a swim jig through weeds, usually it gets a lil hung up and as soon as you bust it free it gets nailed by a 3+ pounder.
Great Video 🙌 I totally needed this ! Can’t wait to throw out my new swim jigs 🔥🥴
To much info, could you slow down for dummy's, if your in a kitchen, going down hill, all dogs have there bones, how many Xmas trees are in your boat,
That swammer is an absolute killer. I’ve never seen a bait move a jig like that
Wondering what tackle you use for finesse swim jigs? Is spinning gear an option for finesse?
Hello. I didn’t know you use swim baits in heavy pads.
I believe those Sandhill cranes were getting excited about your jig skirt puffing demo😂, another great video Matt!
I didn’t realize until hearing it in this video how calming that sound is to me
I had a spring a few years ago, where the Uoze and sparkshad pair was crushing 4s and 5s!
Yeah i got a crawl on my swim jig and never get really any good results. Need to go get me some swim jigs that match/ try it bare.
I’ll NEVER stop Alabama Shakin lol
No matter the time of year, I always have Uoze swimmers loaded.
Thanks!
Would you throw those even at a place like Lanier ?
You always make me wanna spend more money on lures😂 I need to learn some self control lol
Smallmouth and swim jig?
Hit it out of the park! I’ve been using the No Jack Jig with the Yamamoto Heart Tail. They no longer make the heart tail so I came here to see how you set up. I’m going to try the CA Swim Jig and the X Zone for the deep clumps forming. Thanks again Matt and the TB Family!
is my dobyns fury 735c a good swim jig rod.
Think you guys would love the Mr B Lure Co Under Swim. Swim jig with a underspin like Uoze, but a little more beefy and they make some money colors
One of my new favorite swim jigs to throw is the zman cross-eyed swim jig with their minnowz as a trailer. I can't tell You how many times I've had my rage swimmer bit off and realized I didn't bring enough trailers for the day.
Can you guys do a full on swim jig seminar?
I would love to see you guys go over other top brands that everyone is using and give your opinion… 6th sense strike king other missile stuff etc... More of the why you guys pick this stuff over the rest. Like comparisons
Do you guys take viewer tackle packages? I've realized in the past 5 years I've been a follower, you guys seemingly use the brands you are confident in. Usually the same baits in each "bait/seasonal specific" videos that are made. Alot of good brands aren't mentioned enough. I'm willing to send a care package if that's a thing you guys would like?
Swimjig fishing is my favorite technique, hope y’all check out and review the new Core Tackle swim jig‼️
St. Johns day 2...same thing. SwimJig and Big eazy trailer. We got 16lbs! Bit .mostly likely lost a couple monsters. I am now a believer. Thank you again!!!
Swim jigs need a swim bait, football head jigs need craws... Imho
And I have those water birds nest in a tree near my house every summer
Bro Matt, thank you. I was struggling with my jig skirt just laying down and looking like shit. I threw the black n blue dirty jigs with the gambler e z . First cast it was a 4.5 lber. Thanks man. It looks amazing in the water. And the r2s bait is money too!! Thanks man!
I live between Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lakes.. Typically I will throw 3.4-4" on flashy swimmer etc.. These always seem to do well this time of year.
I am starting to play with larger swim baits 5.5 Swammer, 5" spark shad, 6" bag draft freestyle 6/0-8/0 hook range.
My question is I have the Expride B 7'6" XH, is that rod too much for these larger swim baits? Also have the 7'2' Heavy and Med Hey.....
Really enjoy this episode because of trying to build more confidence in larger swim baits and things of that nature.
Most ppl don't realize how good this Bait is, I can normally out fish most ppl in my boat, they throw every hard bait they got, I'm just throwing a swim bait killing them! Lol
You know what Megabass should do, they should make a 5" free style magdraft for swim jig trailers instead of using the D-walker
Seems everyone figured out the spring chatterbait bite... im tossing a 5/16 dirty jig in bluegill with a D walker im still able to catch fish on a pretty heavily hit ponds in my city... IT WORKS! I think we need a underwater video on swim jigs boys.
Matt, have you tried the 'adding a plastic chartreuse nib' trick that you use on pitching and flipping jigs with a swim jig?
man you guys continue to bring the fervor; this happens to be my favorite technique. swimjig masterclass?...hell yes...all eyes on you. the piece where you get into throwing the heavy rig aka California swimjig and plowing through grass is the deal. I stole similar from Carl Jocumsen throwing a 1/2oz molix swimjig with a 5.5" xzone swammer and the countless 5 lbers that hit it is insane. that megabass uoze swammer pairing at 22:00 in is obscenely filthy AF! anyway, thank you for the usual high end content...seriously what a vid!
Got my first Cali swim jig bite last Sunday after filling my limit with the standard dirty jig. I gotta say, it’s one of the most violent bites I’ve experienced in a long time!
We just caught our biggest bag on the St. John's river. Using the information in this video, thank you again so So much. End it up with thirteen pounds, but missed one that was definitely over eight
Matt, I’m a bank only fisherman, you should do some up to date bank fishing videos
Great video I have a pond here in Arizona that has milfoil that’s 4 to 6 feet high loaded with it in most areas, the bass are abundant and big there. I usually have luck with senkos,chatterbait,flukes but last time out was tough for me, nothing was working going to try the swimbait and see if I can get some of those bigger bass to bite!
Matt, you Tim, Dollar Bill Lowen, and Tom Monasor, are only guys that make videos about swim jigs. Tom, likes shake a lil, you other 3 bout have same action on your retrives. Dollar Bill, learned fish swim jigs on the mighty ohio river. Thats where i fish too. The swim jig will catch fish, when nothing else will!!!!! So ty for great videos over the years!!!!!
Sandhill cranes
Thanks Matt! I love swim baits and swim jigs. I use a St Croix Legend Tournament swim bait finesse rod with Corado DC. Love the vids!
Last weekend, I started my morning using a magdraft. Two of my bigger fish. Had a chatterbait as my second bait. Once that sun started doing it's thing the bite went down. Grabbed a swim jig and it was like clock work. Now I just gotta get these jigs and pairings to hopefully increase my bites 🫡
I watched this video. I ordered the river to sea. And the dirty jigs. Sure enough by the 3rd cast I was hooked. Great video and great information.
I didn't realize dirty jigs has 2 finesse swim jig one is finesse other one is compact. Is this correct? If so what is the diffrence just the hook length?
The biggest fish I've ever caught came from snatching baits out of grass.
Just saw this video, fishing a new lake tomorrow and will definitely be throwing a swim jig
Great video Matt. I do like using a craw trailer and Flippin and pitching and swimming back to the boat.
I wish i would of ran into this video yesterday I had a very hard time finding what they wanted, I had all those conditions yesterday a bunch of bait fish all over. But now I know gracias señor Matt!!!!!
Heyyyy. Is that Mrs. Allen? Look at that hook set. Getcha some, girl. What a keeper lol.
Absolutely love swim jigs. One particular day comes to mind when I was catching a fish on almost every cast!
Swim jig Fishing is a effective way to catch big Drums 😅😅
Listening to Jimmy Houston’s catch of the day devotional every day… His tip of the day was your swim jig with under spin blade on it… I had never seen it till this morning lol that video too
Thanks Matt, this was an invaluable swim jig breakdown! thanks for sharing some of your personal hard earned secrets and tips regarding this enigmatic category.
Matt
If you had to pick one swim jig model to have which is it?
Matt or Tim, do you guys throw the Churro as a swimbait trailer or at all anymore?
The Churro has been discontinued. If you see the smaller size, I recommend stockpiling it for cold water applications!
Megabass Uoze has been fire for me. Paired w 5" Sassy Shad. Big bites.
Matt after watching your video last year on swim jigs they have a very permanent place in my arsenal. When you get it, you get it. Thanks for all you do my friend!
I have watched this video several times now. Really good stuff.
That light wire finesse style swim jig has become such a staple for me, it absolutely crushes.
100%!
@@tacticalbassin Bitsy Bug with a 3” Largo Shad is the DEAL! I throw is on BFS when I’m pond hopping, landed a 5+ on it yesterday. That has truly become my secret weapon. Keep killing it guys👊🏻
@@doublec1758that sounds awesome! What Oz bitsy bug are you throwing?
Matt, do you ever trim the skirts or your swim jigs to make them flare more?
I've experimented with this a ton, especially before finding trailers that could really shake the baits. Now that I've dialed them in I don't feel the need, I fish them completely stock.
Matt, those trailers are interchangeable with each jig? Again another great video!
Thanks for the information and tips on how to fish a swim jig great video
Swimjig is my favorite! Great video Matt!
Could you break down the baits and techniques that work well with the St. Croix 7'4" heavy Victory flipping rods?
Swim jig, light flipping, light frogging, texas rig, larger paddle tail swimbaits, weedless paddle tails, buzzbait, toad... are all ways you could use that rod.
Would you do this on sported bass fisheries ?
Excellent video thanks!!!
Matt, I always love the in-depth wisdom of you videos. I often have one question though when you are fishing braid to leader. I typically fish a long leader for a spinning application, but what length do you use when fishing swim jigs, jigs, or wobble heads?
Typically 6-10 feet. Not as long as spinning, but still quite long.
I'm fishing a tournament on the St. Johns river tomorrow and I am going up to deep creek (aka land on the monsters) I struggle with a swimjig, now I know why...I always used a crawl. I'm gonna try this tomorrow. I will update! I snatched a 7.5 and a 6.5 last month there on a Carolina rig out deep.
Good luck out there!!
Matt I have a question. I noticed that the paddle tail is facing up on your jigs does that work better with your particular setup. Other videos I have seen by other fishermen have the paddle facing downward.
We often run paddle tails wrong side up on chatterbaits, but never on a standard swim jig. That has to do with a vortex that is created by the chatterbait blade, interfering with the swim of the tail.
Great information! I caught my Pb 7.9 late February pitching a swim jig
Awesome! Congrats on the PB!!
whats the best all around bait caster set up for bass fishing youd guys think. $350 budget. throw a lot of soft plastic n swim baits up to 1 oz max weight
What is your overall brand preference? The question is too broad... we could offer a dozen+ suggestions.
As usual, excellent information, but that's what you guys do. Thanks
Thank you Tim!
It's good around bank and grass
Matt, could you guys go over any tips on fishing highland reservoirs by chance? I moved from Texas to Western NC and I’m now questioning my abilities fishing on these reservoirs up here Lol. Definitely a different approach.
We actually have a whole series dedicated to the subject. Search "Tactical Bassin where do bass go" and focus your attention on those videos to the highland reservoir recommendations.
@@tacticalbassin Thanks! 👍
Love the knowledge!!
Do you fish the swim jig with weed guard as is or do you cut them shorter or thin them out or what?
We fish them completely stock. They've been built right, there's no need to modify. Great question!
Caught my PB on a bluegill pattern swim jig. Very deadly technique 🤙🏼
Are you just slow rolling it with a steady retrieve, or adding in pops?
Are you doing a steady retrieve or adding in pops?
If you are a river smallmouth fisherman whatever you do absolutely do not use missle baits mini swimjig in GP and brewgill paired with Xzone swammer 3.5 in warmouth and perch. You will hurt your arm setting the hook and reeling in fish. This combo is like magic. Tried last year Thanks to Matt and was shocked. The fish went crazy when they wouldnt even look at anything else. I mentioned this last year because it is insane how well that pairing works. Thank you again Matt.
I love to hear this! Way to go David!!
@@tacticalbassin No Thank you for all the hard work and putting out the real deal tips. When I looked at that combo I was like meh. The fish thought otherwise. They went crazy for it. Just incredible.
I seem to get alot of weeds and junk on my jig head
might be to heavy for water depth you're fishing
Matt turned me onto this years ago when I went on guided trips with him. At that time the trailer was a robo shad, that trailer was discontinued years ago. Glad I bought a ton back in the day. Still my favorite bait for the ca delta
Yeah buddy!! I hope you're doing well, my friend! Its been too long!
@@tacticalbassin im so happy to watch your and Tim’s success from the far. Hope all the family is doing well. I miss our trips. Hope our paths cross again one day, I’m moving to your part of the world in a couple of years. Tennessee or the Carolina’s is where the wife and I are looking.
Matt, talk to the boys at Dirty Jigs. I need a No Jack in Football Jig form
It existed once 😉
@tacticalbassin where did it go? I like dragging a football jig and grinding fish in. How I caught my PB but the jig I used and the size of the fish bent the hook out a bit. A No Jack would be a bit of reassurance while winching in a biggun
Another re-upload🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Imagine complaining about free content
Good thing you're not FORCED to watch it!😢
Brah…
Of course you retained everything that was on the first one. I learn something new even on a rerun.
I have a library of this stuff that I view over and over again.
What’s with the nit picking.
This is an awesome channel.