Seth Feider’s Guide to Fishing Swim Jigs in Cover

In this video, Seth Feider demonstrates how he fishes swim jigs for bass relating to heavy cover. He walks through his approach to targeting bass using a white swim jig. This technique allows him to cover much more water than flipping and pitching while generating similar reaction bites from thick shoreline vegetation. He likens the method to old-school spinnerbait fishing, with the added benefit of reaching deep into the heaviest cover without worrying about getting snagged.
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USING A SWIM JIG IN HEAVY COVER
Feider explains how the combination of emergent shallow cover and stained water creates ideal conditions for swim jig fishing. The visual aspect of this technique is one of its biggest appeals, as you can watch bass streak out of the cover to attack the jig. While a white swim jig is an excellent shad imitator, Feider's preference for white stems primarily from his ability to visually see the bait and know when a bass takes it.
TECHNIQUE AND GEAR SETUP
Feider fishes his swim jig slower than most anglers, making short hops to keep the jig moving just inches at a time. He emphasizes that the key is to stay close to cover, letting the jig glide over grass, brush, and submerged objects. This action draws aggressive strikes, especially when bass are holding tight to cover. Regarding line, Feider uses straight braid, typically 30- or 40-pound test, as it provides the strength needed to pull fish out of thick cover without sacrificing casting distance. He prefers braid over fluorocarbon unless he's fishing around docks in clearer water.
WHY SWIM JIGS WORK
Unlike traditional flipping or pitching techniques, swim jigs allow you to cover a lot of water efficiently. Feider notes that bass in heavy cover don't often see moving baits like they do jigs or Texas rigs, making the swim jig a fresh presentation that gets more bites.
Feider wraps up by discussing how this method shines in off-colored water with emergent cover, making it one of his favorite ways to fish. If you're looking for an efficient way to target bass in shallow cover, the swim jig is a must-try.
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[@NineteenEighty8]

Slowly becoming a fan of Seth. Such a cool dude.

[@HBeretta]

My favorite technique. Epic vid Seth...thank you...W2F!

[@mikecollins2476]

Nothing better than a fall swimjig bite. Sometimes I'll use a bitsy flip as a swim jig when they're picky.

[@ralo4265]

Good stuff Seth! 🎣 👊🏼💯🇺🇸
Thanks for the demonstration my friend!

[@jpaul4788]

I bought recently bought two falcon rods for swim jigs,I have to learn sweep that jig just touch the water, no hard splash, he lands that jig perfection, wow !

[@MrTxawjcoj]

Llama! I was just doing that over the weekend! Flipping and swimming a swim jig!

[@DanielBoone337]

I have 3 dedicated setups for swimming a jig... a straight braid, straight fluorocarbon, and a finesse swim jig setup where I use a lighter braid or light braid to fluorocarbon leader and a lot softer of a rod. I love throwing a swim jig it's definitely an awesome bite right up there with topwater...

[@bigfah2506]

I’ve got 3-4 set-ups for swim jig fishing: medium fast, MH fast, 844MBR, and a 7’2H/F

[@victory10111hook]

Love the Feider man!

[@AlfredMorganFishing]

Swim jigs are addicting

[@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411]

I going tie my white swim jig on right now🙌🏼🎣👍🏼

[@FishingWithKeidra]

New fishing UA-camr Here. Nice video

[@swimbaitonaprairie9359]

so much fun

[@jdean1851]

EPIC" from IDAHO! LET'S GO!!!!!

[@farrzmd3038]

BOSS swim jig with a Zman goat is what I have tied on year round.

[@ricardoborralho9421]

In this video Seth uses fluoro leader?

[@czykrepublic4323]

You know you're good when you can't fully explain a technique because you keep getting interrupted by bites.

[@augustjensen3273]

I wish Seth had his own channel

[@stephenbeth6843]

Any tips for swim jig on a pond from the bank

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

Swim jig is a hog catcher here in Fla.

[@Nicholas_Forrester]

Who’s better than the Llama?

[@morganvanschuyver]

Me