How to fish the WESTIN SWIM jerk bait
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- In this video, @Westin-fishing backed Thom Hunt explains all the finer details of how, when, where and why to fish glide baits or jerkbaits like the Westin SWIM.
based in the UK but applicable all over Europe, for species like pike, perch and zander, he discusses the best water depths, multiple retrieve options and loads of tips for selecting the correct colours as well as the correct times of year and water conditions.
I've often found that long pauses on any type of retrieval with jerk baits can make all the difference. It is usually my go to if I'm struggling for a bite. Great video as always 👍
Yep agree. That’s the beauty and advantage of jerkbaits….. they can be suspended where many other baits sink too quickly
Suspending Pike and Headlight are amazing lures. Have the ultimate confidence in them. 🤜
Thoughtful and Thought provoking stuff as always, Thom.
Great video, super helpful!
I had quite some luck in the Spring in some smaller water using the low floating official roach, however in the bigger and much deep lake I just cannot seem to get a bite on these. So what you said does make a lot of sense.
Bought a few different types for different applications but broke my ribs collarbone and shoulder blade in a fall which put a halt to my fishing for this year basically. Well done Tom on another video please keep them coming. I even bought 2 Westin 6 rods and 2 Shimano Vanford reels to accommodate so will have to fixate on next years campaign
Hope you fix yourself up soon Kevin! And get back to fishing ASAP, good luck for when you get out, hope you catch a big one for all the time you’ve had off!
Awesome video, thanks!! I learned a lot that will help me fish this summer.
excellent video. Thank you!
the best pike bait ever...
Jorgen Larsson also has a technique shown on one of his updates / videos where he makes one long sweep action with the rod … then reels slack (fast) this puts a great action on the swim lure … one of my favourite lures 👍🏻
I’ll have to try that one 👍🏻
Can you share a link?
@@Micole20 ua-cam.com/video/EAEa3wdj8iM/v-deo.html
Lovely!
Just what I wanted to see 😁👍
Well bugger me you get about Danny lol how are ya mate
@@fozandharley 😂😂 love a Thom hunt video proper technical guy 👍
Hi thom the swim is a great lure, however it would be great to see them without a rattle as a lot of waters are pressured now and a noisy lure can sometimes put them off.
Great content as always
Yes totally agree…. The more pressured a water then silent baits work better. 👌
I have recently attached a tail to one of these and it works a treat. The tail is from a hard eel lure.
I’ve done the same with a large curly tail grub but not tried it yet…. Let me know how you get on!
@@Thomhuntfishing the tail works OK but it creates a straight retrieve. I'll leave the tail off during the cold months as they are only taking suspending baits at the moment and not chasing lures. I've been using the 15cm suspending swim in natural pike, the jacks are hammering it.
Been watching hunting fish had realisation that its you am I correct lol or am I being stupid love your channel and loved the series if its you 👍
Yep that was me on Hunting Fish! Few years ago though! Thanks for supporting the channel 👍🏻
@@Thomhuntfishing ive been using the westin shadteez headlight the one you said is a must lure and its proving to be my favorite lure atm it just gets wolloped but I am also enjoying the jointed shine glider roach love the channel and great advice as always all the best bud
Hey Tom. Now that it‘s getting colder I try to find some sort of glove for fishing especially with BC. Can you recommend some models or what do you do if hands get cold. Thx a lot man. I really love you content. It‘s super helpful. Tim
Hi Tim, yeah so this is a tricky subject as I hate lure fishing with gloves as you lose all the feel but I also know how painful it is when your hands get really cold. For me, I try to fish without gloves 99% of the time and make sure my body is really wrapped up well. If you keep your core temp nice and high your hands/feet shouldn’t get too cold. If they do, I tend to stop fishing and warm up with warm drinks/walking briskly on the bank but avoid gloves as much as I can!
@@Thomhuntfishing thx a for that quick answer. I will check if that works for me as well. 🙌🏻
Hi Thom, I’ve been out fishing topwater for perch recently with a popper trying to catch some perch! I haven’t had great luck only catching one in about 3 sessions, could you make a video explaining all techniques and lures you’d use for some topwater perch action? Thanks so much :)
Yep no problem I’ll stick it on the list of videos to do!
@@Thomhuntfishing awesome! Thanks so much!
What are your thoughts when it comes to chancing spots vs changing lures. It‘s super hard to decide when to try some other lures and when to just move on to the next spot. Is there anything you can say about that? Thx a lot
Hi Tim, sorry for the delay only just seen this message! If I’m in an area that I know holds fish then it’s either a case of changing baits/presentation (remember the same bait at a different speed or different depth can also completely change your catch rate) or simply waiting for a time when they want to feed. As a tournament angler I don’t get the luxury of Dawn/dusk feeding periods so typically go to an area….. spend roughly 10-15mins on each bait, swapping lures regularly…. Then if no bites I go looking for more fish that may be more active
Do You think, jerk baits can be effective on any water? I never was a fan of jerks, but while i was fishing glacial lakes of Poland i had effects using them just a little from time to time and in uk where i live now i have never had effects neither on the canal or reservoir i fish… just wondering is it a lure that works everywhere while you learn how to work them?
That’s an interesting point you make, I have definitely had days when they work brilliantly and then days on the same waters where I can’t get a bite on them. Time of year is important, for me they are a classic spring and early summer time bait. Maybe some waters if the pike feed differently, say mostly in deep water or if they eat a lot of bait off the bottom like crayfish or grondels then midwater baits won’t be as effective
Is that a tsurinoya jaguar reel on your rod? (second from bottom)
Yes I think it is! Well spotted!
Cast out, leave alone 3 seconds, quick twitch, reel slow, stop, leave hanging. Reel slow, speed up slow down. Thats how i do... pike learn the swim so change it as you go and you will catch. 3D official roach 12cm works best for me.
Literally got the 3D official roach pattern coming this week can’t wait to try it!
@@Thomhuntfishing its so good. I had one bit so much the tape was off most of the lure. Lost it to a snag.... bought a new and second cast a pike hit it and came off left a cut into the plastic from the head over thw back to the hook... had 5 pike in an hour on it. Its something with that lure. Orderd two this time...
What lb line should i use for light pike fishing?
I use 25lb or 30lb braid, to 20-30lb wire trace
Hi mate, can a person troll with this lure?
Yes but need to keep the speed quite slow and it will run pretty shallow. A better trolling hard bait is the Westin Rawbite in 11,15 or 17cm
@Thomhuntfishing Thanks Thom 👍