Swim Jig Tricks To Catch More Fish! Best Jigs, Trailers, And Rods!

Swim Jigs Are Incredible once understand their purpose! Swimming a jig is an incredible technique and you need to take advantage of it! Swim jigs imitate panfish and shad better than traditional swimbaits and when you understand where they shine, they become an irreplaceable part of your arsenal!

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.

MISSILE BAITS SWIM JIG...

•Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill

•Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, 309

COMPACT SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

•Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

DIRTY JIGS SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Pro Blue Red Pearl

NO JACK SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

•Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, Silver Shadow

CALIFORNIA SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

•River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: Shamrock Shad, Ice White, Green Pumpkin Red

BLADED SWIM JIG...

•Megabass Uoze Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Gripan, Smoke Shad

•Xzone 5.5" Mega Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Electric Shad

HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'4" Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

How To Catch Fish In ANY Conditions! (Crazy Spring Weather Won't Stop Us)

Come along as we explore a brand new lake! Matt is out on the road and has picked a new lake to fish. The conditions are brutal, with high winds and rain approaching, but that won’t stop him from fishing! Watch how he eliminates water, builds two unique patterns, and catches a bunch of fish!

Today was all about fishing the backwaters. Matt searched out backwater canals, ponds, flooded flats, and anywhere else he could find that was protected from the wind! He started the day off with the frog, and caught a bunch of quality fish. Once the conditions began to degrade, he had to resort to subsurface presentations to keep getting bites. Next time you’re on the water and the conditions aren’t ideal, just remember that you can adapt and overcome!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades, as well as the specific rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROG…

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Killer Gill

SWIM JIG…

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Crappie

•Xzone 4.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SENKO…

Bait– Yamamoto 5” Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Gooseberry Laminate

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 3/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/4 oz

Peg– 6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: https://bit.ly/2bHjowk

POPPER…

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Secret Gill

FROG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

SENKO COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 744

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SWIM JIG COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Bass Fishing Is Changing! Don't Miss These 3 Fishing Trends!

Bass fishing is constantly changing, this is what you need to know! These 3 trends are on fire right now! When you walk into a tackle shop, these pegs are always empty, and there's a reason. It's very important to stay ahead of new techniques and trends if you want to catch as many fish as possible, especially for competitive anglers. A lot of trends come an go, but these 3 are catching fish all over the globe!

The Megabass Karashi may be the most effective lure to come out in decades! It's small, you'll  have to learn the cadence, but the results are incredible! Strolling isn't new at all, but its effectiveness for targeting bass continues to amaze us! If you still haven't engaged with this trend, you're missing one of the best bass catching options in recent years! And the dice... what started out as a niche... almost a joke... has turned into a shockingly effective method, especially when rigged on a dropshot.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've added our personal favorite colors for each, along with our favorite rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED TECHNIQUE VIDEO...

•Karashi: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

•Strolling: https://youtu.be/5Gz4rap0DpE

•Dice: https://youtu.be/qhw4n5WDtOU

THE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Silver Shiner, Silver Shad, Indy Sagi

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Green Shad

STROLLING HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller Head: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Sizes: 1/96 oz, 3/32 oz, 3/16 oz

DICE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Fred's Candy, Moebi

•OSP Max Salt Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Fred's Candy, Moebi

DICE RIGGING...

•Big Bite Baits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/441tOEg

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Small

•Gamakatsu Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

HIGH END KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MAIN STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Tips For Fishing The Shad Spawn Ft. Adam Hinkle! ( Tactical Family )

Come along with Adam for an awesome day of fishing! Tactical Family member, Adam Hinkle, is targeting agressive bass that are ambushing baitfish in the early morning hours. He's capitalizing on the shad spawn, a phenomenon that happens around the country in late April and early May.

If you've never experienced this bite, it's one of the easiest times of year to catch fish! Shad are spawning along the shoreline during the night, and at first light, the bass begin ambushing them. Baits like spinnerbaits, chatterbait, Alabama rigs, swim jigs, and swimbaits are all great options during this bite window!

Below you'll find links to the baits Adam used throughout the day. We've included his favorite colors for each bait, as well as the rod and reel combos he was using to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNERBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Spinnerbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Color: Magic Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2dr2933

Color: Pearl Ghost Shiner

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Threadfin Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan JackHammer Baby Jack (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Tennessee Magic

THE MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Baits– Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Baits– Yamamoto 3.2" Shad Shape Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Color: Pro Blue

SHAD SWIMBAIT...

•Huddleston Deluxe Shad: https://bit.ly/42tKn9g

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 6'11" Jerkbait Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (XG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

RIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 7'5" EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (XG): https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz