Swinging Jigs For Summer Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)
This is the EASIEST way to catch BIGGER bass as we transition into Summer! The Swing head jig has been forgotten by most anglers but its still catching big fish! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and it will work on your lake. Its time to set your old Summer patterns aside and try something completely different!
The swinging jig is incredibly simple! All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite bait, let it hit bottom, and start a moderate retrieve. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and creature baits, our best results have consistently come with creature baits.
When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE…
Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
FAVORITE HEADS…
Lead- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook
Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Swinging Football: http://bit.ly/2MmBuur
Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 3/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook, 1 oz 5/0 Hook
FULL-SIZE CREATURE BAITS…
-Zoom Z-Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red
-XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black
-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red
-Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV
Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Blue Craw
-Keitech 4.4" Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp
Colors: Junebug, Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin
SMALL CREATURE BAITS...
-Zoom Z-Craw Jr: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red
-XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug
-Strike King Rage Baby Bug: https://bit.ly/3N84G3i
Colors: Blue Craw, Green Pumpkin
-Keitech 3.6" Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp
Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon, Double Trouble
MATT’S FAVORITE COMBO…
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC 100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
BEST “BANG FOR THE BUCK” COMBO…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Chronarch 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Sunline FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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