Swim Jig Fishing! All The Tricks No One Is Talking About!

How's your swim jig game? Are you missing the boat on this incredible technique?? A lot of people are! Most anglers don't realize that a swim jig imitates small baitfish and panfish better than a swimbait! Here's everything you need to know... 

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 squarebill and a deep diving crankbait. 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. 

FULL SIZE SWIM JIGS...

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

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

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

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

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

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

BLADED SWIM JIG...

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

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Gripan, Smoke Shad

FULL SIZE SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Gold Rush, Silver Shadow

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Shamrock Shad, Ice White, Green Pumpkin Red

FINESSE SWIM JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dr2933

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

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

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill

FINESSE SWIM JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, 309

SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Jigs And Jig Trailers (Finesse, Football, Flipping, Swim Jig)

In today's Buyers guide we're breaking down jig fishing! The best flipping jigs, football jigs, micro jigs, and more from every category. We're also covering our favorite jig trailers for each, as well as the rods we rely on to throw the various jig styles. Let's go!

Jig fishing is a huge category but is actually very simple to narrow down. Most anglers don't need every style of jig. Typically one or two jig styles will cover all the situations on your local fisheries. Once you've chosen those, there will be several viable trailer options and a few key colors. 

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs and trailers in the order we discussed them in the video. We've included our personal favorites sizes and colors for each category, as well as the rods we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Dropshot Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WwrrebYluSI

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/9UgdA1Tytrw

MICRO JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Keitech Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Nishine Lure Work Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/3gIKmrz

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Copper Craw, Pumpkin Pepper Green

•ZMan TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

•ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Color: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

FINESSE JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

FOOTBALL JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

•Bass Patrol Football: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Size: 3/4 oz

Color: Brown Purple, Brown Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinnamon blk purp, Green Pump, purp, copper

FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

SWIM JIGS AND TRAILERS...

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

Weight: 1/2 - 3/4 oz

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

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

Weight: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Bluegill

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

Color: Shamrock Shad, PB Red

•Gambler EZ: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush, Electric One

PITCHING JIGS AND TRAILERS...

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

Size: 1/2 oz 

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Compact Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Delta Flare

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Dirty Wizard, Green pumpkin Red

•Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Magic Craw, Green Pumpkin Red

FLIPPING JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•No Jack Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 5/8 oz

Color: Hematoma, Molting Craw, Go To

•Canterbury Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: The Go To, Hematoma

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Black Shadow Flare

MATT'S FAVORITE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

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

Night Fishing Tricks For Summer Bass!

BIG BASS BITE AT NIGHT! If you aren't night fishing in Summer, you're missing a huge opportunity to catch monster fish! When Summer heat gets unbearable, turn to the dark for an opportunity at big bites without the sweltering heat. Here are some tips that break the night fishing mold, to help you catch more fish. 

We've all heard the same things about night fishing. Traditional knowledge like "Fish big worms", "don't forget the rattle", "you have to use a Colorado blade" are constantly passed around like fact. The truth is, night fishing is very similar to fishing in the day. Whites, browns, chartreuses, are all viable color options when night fishing, you just need to figure out what your fish prefer. As a rule of thumb we've found that darker colors work on darker nights (new moon) and brown, white, and chartreuse work better on right nights (full moon). 

Below you'll find links to some of our favorite night fishing baits and gear. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the hooks and weights we use, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FAVORITE JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Molting Craw

Trailer- R.I. Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Blank Check, Hematoma, Delicious

FAVORITE WORM... 

Worm- Netbait 11" C-Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (5/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten "Vader" Flippin (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- VMC Sinker Stops (Medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

WORMS... 

-Netbait C-Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Black Emerald, Blueberry, Candy Bug

-Berkley 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck

-Berkley 12" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2Xj2IHm

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck

TOPWATER... 

-R2S Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: SC Minnow, Tactical Shad

-PB Rat Single Joint 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Colors: White Black, Brown Black, Black

SWIMBAIT...

-Bacca 6" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Pearl White, Unicorn Poop, Threadfin Shad

SWIM JIG... 

Jig- California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Alabama Bream, Crappie, Gizzard Shad

Trailer- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Colors: Phantom, New Shad, Gold Rush

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- Zman Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Bruised Green Pumpkin, Green Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (5.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Hematoma, Blizzard Gizzard

SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Damiki TOT Type 1 (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Bluegill, Luxury Gold, Pearl White Plus 

Trailer- Keitech Swing Impact Fat (4.3): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v 

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

CRANKBAIT... 

Bait- Rapala DT 20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad, Big Shad

FAVORITE BIG WORM/BIG JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT/WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Chatterbait And Swim Jig Tricks For Summer Bass!

Bladed jigs and swim jigs are great lures for catching bass in Summer! They can be fished in and around cover and can catch bass in all sorts of different environments. However, there are some key details to fishing these baits in Summer that differs from other times of year. 

Fishing a chatterbait or swim jig in Summer is all about grass and heavy cover. Your rod and line are two key details that most anglers overlook this time of year. The same setup you were using in Spring may not be right for Summer fishing. The key is to create a situation where the baits have "hang time" as they break free of grass and debris. Once you dial in this trick you will catch way more fish than the other anglers around you. 

In addition to dialing in your gear, there are a few different baits and trailers that will help you get more bites in different situations. Below you'll find links to the exact baits, including sizes, colors, and trailer options, that we fish in the Summer. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FAVORITE CHATTERBAITS... 

-ZMan Evergreen Jack Hammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz

Colors: Bruised Green Pump, Brett's Bluegill, Green Pump Shad

-ZMan Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Weight - 3/8 to 1/2 oz

Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad, Green Pumpkin

SKIRTLESS CHATTERBAITS... 

- ZMan Naked Chatterbait Custom: https://bit.ly/3bB7FTS

-Zman Chatterbait WillowVibe: https://bit.ly/3bMQM8J

-Zman Eye Strike Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3bIodtg

HEAVY CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- ZMan JackHammer 1 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, White

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Hog Farmer 4.5/5.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Hematoma, Natural Gill

-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Green Pump White Lam, Tennessee Shad, Zako

-Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Smoky Gold, Hematoma

-Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

SWIM JIGS... 

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

Weight: 1/2 to 3/4 oz.

Favorite Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue

-Dirty Jigs Skirted Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Weight: 1/4 - 3/8 oz.

Favorite Colors: Alabama Craw, Crappie, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

SWIM JIG TRAILERS... 

-R2S D Walker Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Sizes- 100 (Swim Jig), 120 (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Ice White

-Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Sizes- 3.8, 4.8

Favorite Colors: Sunfish, Tilapia Magic, Albino Shad

FAT BOBBER STOPPER...

-Halo Fishing Swimbait Cone Head: https://bit.ly/3y8yzds

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride A 7'2" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/3uNTvXf

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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