Swing Head Jigs For Early Summer Bass

Summer has arrived and its time to catch big bass! If you're not swimming a swinging jig this Summer you're missing the opportunity to catch a bunch of quality bass! The swinging jighead is easy to use and imparts an action unlike any other bait in your arsenal.

Swing heads combine the effectiveness of a crankbait with the big fish catching power of a jig. You get the best of both worlds in a technique that anyone can do. There are some tricks to make your swing heads work their best and Matt breaks them down in detail. From hook modifications to color selection, we'll explain everything you need to know to get on the water and catch bigger bass this Summer.

Below is a breakdown of the jigheads, baits, and equipment for this technique. As mentioned in the video, the jigheads are broken down by hook style from stout to finesse.

Jigheads...

Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (Superline): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Strike King Jointed Structure Head (Standard Hook): http://bit.ly/2WjQwpp

Gene Larew Biffle Hard Head (Cutting Point): http://bit.ly/2JkijM0

Eco Pro Tungsten Free Ball (Finesse): http://bit.ly/2EObVfJ

Swagger Tungsten Football Swing Jig: http://bit.ly/2MmBuur

Baits...

Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

High End Combo...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Brailist 7'5": http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 17 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Mid-Range Combo...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Deep Diving Crankbaits For Early Summer Bass

Anyone can throw a crankbait but do you know how to pick the right baits, colors, or how to use it to trigger bites? Today Matt is on Lake Fork, Texas and he's explaining exactly what you need to know to be a better crankbait fisherman during the post spawn and Summer months.

Matt explains what different baits are used for, which colors produce the best results, and opens up his personal boxes and shows you the exact baits he brought with him on the cross-country trip. With Matt and Tim there are no secrets, they're showing every bait in the box and explaining what they're for.

Below is a breakdown of the baits in the box as well as the rods, reels, and hook upgrades Matt is using for his baits.

The baits...

Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Azuma Z Boss 25 and 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

6th Sense Cloud 9 C20 and C25: http://bit.ly/2BQ4uDs

-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

-Luhr Jensen Hot Lips: Source Locally

Hook Upgrades...

-Gamakatsu EWG (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

(DD22, 6XD, Hot Lips)

-Owner ST-36 (Size 1 or 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

(1/0 for Azuma 25, 6th Sense C25, or 10XD)

Matt's Favorite "Do Everything" Crankbait Combo...

Rod- Zodias 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's Dedicated 10XD/Azuma Combo...

Rod- Dobyns 805 CB: http://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Reel- Tranx 200 HG: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn? (And How To Catch Them)

Its really easy once someone explains it! Post Spawn bass don't just disappear, they follow a very consistent pattern as they transition to Summer haunts. Today Matt walks us through each step as the fish shift from spawning to recuperating, and from traveling back to feeding. Post spawn is notoriously difficult because many anglers are unclear about how the fish move from April to June but its about to get a whole lot easier!

We've already discussed "Where Bass Go In Spring", post spawn is the exact same story run in reverse, but with a twist. After the fish spawn they'll move to the first ledge or point along their transition route. Here they will sit for a week or two to recuperate before feeding again. This is often the time when anglers feel lost and begin to panic about where the fish have gone. As soon as this period ends, the fish make a split. Half of the bass follow the remainder of the route out to deep outside or offshore structures and the other half push back in to the shallows.

The fish that turn shallow are the most fun because you're able to power fish them (flipping, punching, and frogging) but the fish that head offshore school up into mega schools and offer a whole different kind of excitement! It doesn't matter which direction you go, you're going to have a great time targeting either group of bass.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and tackle we're using to target these fish throughout the transition process and beyond.

Frog…

- Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

(Little Allen, Ghost, Snipe)

Punching/Flippin’…

-Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

(Tramp Stamp, Delicious, Hematoma)

-1 oz Tungsten Weight: http://bit.ly/2bHj2pB

-Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

-Peg X Bobber Stopper: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

Offshore or Ledge Fish...

-Norman DD-22 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

(Glimmer Shad, Smokey Joe, Blue/Chart)

-Strike King 6XD Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

(Clear water minnow, sexy shad, Sexy Ghost Minnow)

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

(Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard Shad)

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

-Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

(Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Magic)

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

(Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red, Blue Fleck)

Matt's Crankbait Combo...

Rod- Zodias 7'6" Med Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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