Swim Jig and Chatterbait Tips For Prespawn Bass In The Shallows
Want to see how we approach heavy cover and shallow grass? Come along for a day on the water as Tim targets fish around cover in Florida! He’s using Swim Jigs and Chatterbaits on a windy day to consistently catch fish in the shallows.
There are two approaches to shallow water fishing with reaction baits. The first approach is to fish close to the cover and draw fish out to bite. The second is to plow through the thickest cover and draw a reaction strike from the fish without ever getting them to move from their protected location. With the wind blowing all day, Tim is able to switch between a swim jig and chatterbait to catch quality fish with both of these methods.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and trailers Tim used throughout the day. We’ve included his exact weights and sizes for each lure as well as some of the gear he used to catch these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
CHATTERBAIT…
-ZMan 3/8 oz JackHammer Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Green Pumpkin Shad
CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
-Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF
Color: Zako
-13 Fishing 4.5" Pleasure Shad: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx
Color: Black and Tan
-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp
Color: Rainbow Shad
SWIM JIG…
Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz No-Jack: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv
Color: Black and Blue
Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf
Color: Gold Rush
FROG…
-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ
Color: Hot Mess
CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/3tdTQ36
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 746: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
FROG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
