Jigs

Swim Jig

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Swims through grass like a fleeing baitfish.

Technique

Steady swim

Depth

1-8 ft

Water Clarity

Stained

Best Conditions

Grass, shallow cover

Spring Summer Fall

About This Lure

A streamlined jig with a pointed head made to be retrieved steadily through vegetation and around cover.

How To Fish It

Target specific cover like grass edges, laydowns, or docks by casting slightly past the target and reeling the jig through the strike zone. Maintain a constant contact with cover, ticking the stems of vegetation or bouncing off wood to trigger reactive bites from nearby bass.

Retrieve Cadence

A steady, moderate-speed retrieve with occasional twitches of the rod tip to make the skirt pulse and mimic a fleeing baitfish.

Best Colors

Bluegill pattern— When fishing around vegetation or bluegill-rich waters.

White/Chartreuse— In stained water or on overcast days for better visibility.

Black and Blue— In muddy water or during the low-light hours of dawn and dusk.

Sizes & When To Use

1/4 ozIdeal for shallow water under 4 feet and slow, finesse-style swimming.

3/8 ozThe most versatile all-around weight for mid-column retrieves in 3-8 feet of water.

1/2 ozBest for deeper targets or maintaining depth during a faster burning retrieve.

Commonly Rigged On

swimbait trailercraw trailergrub trailer

Recommended Gear

7'0" to 7'3" medium-heavy power fast-action baitcasting rod paired with a 7.1:1 gear ratio reel spooled with 15-20 lb fluorocarbon or 30-50 lb braided line.

Pro Tips

Always pair your swim jig with a trailer that matches the forage profile.
Don't be afraid to bang the jig into submerged timber; the sudden deflection is often the trigger.
Keep your rod tip low to the water to help maintain a consistent swimming depth throughout the retrieve.
If the bite is sluggish, try trimming the skirt slightly to give the lure a more compact, aerodynamic profile.

Species This Lure Catches

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

The ultimate American freshwater predator, the Largemouth Bass is the king of shallow-water structure and aggressive strikes.

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