Bottom Sweeper Jigs: Top Pros & Cons (New Product Review)

Have you tried these Bottom Sweeper Jigs?
They’re neat little jigs that actually sit upright on the bottom, which makes your bait stick upright, too.
They're great for rigging up baits such as:
- Fiddler crabs
- Shrimp
- Sand fleas
- Pieces of blue crab
For catching bottom-dwelling predators, like:
- Sheepshead
- Black drum
- Redfish
Tony’s been trying them out his last few trips and he just put together a review talking about the pros, cons, and when to use them.
If you’re looking for a new (and simple) way to fish live bait on the bottom, you’ll love this review.
Have you used these Bottom Sweeper Jigs?
What did you think?
Or do you have any questions about them?
Let us know in the comments below!
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[@Saltstrong]

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[@bassiclogic]

I love the Pink and Glow ones in the 1/4 oz. I catch Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, Snapper and Speckled Trout on them!

[@BStavFishing]

Bottom Sweeper Jigs and Capt. Dan Schafer are the absolute very best!!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@tombrown7577]

These jigs are no joke. They are excellent for using any type of live bait, fiddler crabs, mud minnows or finger mullet. I just keep getting more. Your always gonna lost tackle fishing on bottom or around structure. That's just part of fishing!

[@panamacitybeachbum]

I have used these smaller jigs(1/0 hooks) offshore with great results for snapper. I have also used the larger size Bottom Sweeper jigs for larger snapper and cobia. The hooks are very strong.

[@anthonyfasulo4690]

Those bottom sweepers also work great up here in the NE for blackfish

[@thetravelingangler3368]

I love those! I did a review on my channel as well! They increased my hook up ratio when I switched from the other jig styles! Keep up the content 👍

[@donlewis8171]

what ounce size usually for inshore vertical presentation

[@robsimpson3771]

Looks like I’ll be trying them out

[@thetravelingangler3368]

They work great! You lose less jigs from snags due to the shorter shank! I was on a podcast talking about them and also did a review video. (Not sponsored or paid)

[@collinsadventuretv]

Great information

[@mintdigggity]

Game changer for anglers targeting trophy sheepshead. Cant recommend these enough. The pros totally out weighs the cons, the small hook & shank is what makes this jig so good imo 🤙

[@ChewingToons]

I like these with a skirt for flounder.

[@richardsqueeze]

I was in Stuart in mid June went into a tackle shop and asked if the had bottom sweeper jigs and they looked at me like I had 7 heads. I did pick up some regular jig heads and live shrimp and caught several sheepshead. I got home and ordered several sizes so the next time I go hopefully in September I'll be stocked up I hope the bait shop will have some crabs next time I go.

[@glennporter771]

Birds of Prey Fishing He makes some great jigheads as well And you'll get 3 for the price of 2 bottom sweeper jigs but I've used both and they're all good

[@jl901645]

great!!!!! i will buy one and mold it,,, and make a bunch of them thank you.

[@Sam-bu8dj]

Have you had any luck in pouring your own? I’m also a make my own and save $ kind of guy

[@miamiwax5504]

@@Sam-bu8dj the make moulds now

[@Sam-bu8dj]

@@miamiwax5504 who sells it? Whats it called?

[@miamiwax5504]

@@Sam-bu8dj they are on eBay, I can't remember the name now tho

[@bruceleggard5734]

Have you tried the Blackfish/ Porgy jig named after a Salt Strong Angler John Skinner? He's a quasi legend in the New York Area and has written a book or two on the sport.

[@scottgreatkids]

We are using them with blanched sand fleas a slaying the sheep’s head and black drum. Pricey but the boat time and gas aren’t cheap. Spend the $$$$.

[@robertjeffries3893]

Love it.... what's the combo and line setup you were using?

[@tonyacevedo3149]

I had a 4000 Kast King Sharky III with 20lb braid and 25lb fluorocarbon leader. 7' Penn Allegiance II medium heavy power rod. I call it my "beater" setup haha. Nothing fancy.

[@davescheer5038]

So I saw some today at our local tackle shop but they were like 1/4 ounce I believe marked as crappie jigs at .99 to small to get any bait on , but I was wondering if stand up jig heads would be a more costly alternative 🤔 you can get 4-5 in a pack compared to one at that price.

[@pedrogtar]

Nice! BTW, why your paddle has sorta slot cut?

[@drewwilson145]

Good video. Tony we need more reviews on electronics. I see your simrad unit on sidescan. What's the pricepoint and how to use

[@tonyacevedo3149]

Thanks Drew! I am new to the electronics game but have been getting the hang of the unit I have. I have the Simrad GO5 and it goes for around 570 on amazon. The 7 inch screen would be much better. Mine is 5 inch and can be tough to see at times.

[@justinkoch6589]

I just caught a 27 inch snook yesterday on sandflea with a dinged up bottom sweeper jig 👍

[@thetravelingangler3368]

I have one half paint and half dings from use and it still lands fish 👍

[@hmanone1063]

Great review. Doesn't seem like this requires a loop knot. What knot are you using? Thanks

[@thetravelingangler3368]

I use improved fisherman knot! No loop knot needed

[@hmanone1063]

@@thetravelingangler3368 Thanks for the info.

[@tonyacevedo3149]

Thanks! I use a trilene knot (or any type of knot that is snug to the eye will do just fine)

[@Bobb1julie]

Nicely presented TONY .Always look forward to your videos. You , Luke and Joe really compliment each other. A possible tip slide a same size , short shank hook eye over the main hook as a trailer .Might help .. Hey, your Slam Shadys 2.0 are out of stock .LOL

[@tonyacevedo3149]

Thanks Robert! We just received a shipment and they should be in stock now.

[@jklphoto]

What's the sand flea rake for?

[@chucksmith5002]

I watch another fishing video and that guy uses these Bottom Sweeper Jigs and talks highly of them . But I don`t get to fish saltwater that much I haven`t been in 2 years .

[@mdudley52]

saw these on jettie rocks fishing about a month ago,they seem to work very well.

[@tonyacevedo3149]

Good stuff!

[@weekender38]

For sheepshead were you fishing these jigs right on the bottom or suspending them?

[@scottgreatkids]

Both. I put them on the bottom of the sea bass aren’t around. Suspended if they are.

[@mattjones1378]

Do you recommend a loop or snug knot with this type of jig?

[@patrickharris4641]

snug for better control over the jig; you aren't putting a lot of action on these and you want them to sit upright, so a snug knot is the way to go

[@Snookchaser007]

I second the snug knot as it also transfers the ofttimes light bite of the sheepshead better I believe

[@jefftaylor3130]

On video you stated you were using the 1 oz 1/0 sweeper jig I am not able to find 1 oz 1/0 hook. All I can see they sell is 1 oz 2/0 hook. Please clarify Thanks Jeff

[@phatsublime]

Agreed, I noticed this error as well.

[@donlewis8171]

Concur--What jig size were you using?

[@ronvahey]

Nice review. Is Salt Strong going to have them in the "store" online one day? Thanks

[@tonyacevedo3149]

Thanks Ron! If there is enough demand it may be possible.

[@user-nw2il7qg2o]

what brand is it? I cannot find same ones from amazon or ebay.

[@justinkoch6589]

The brand is "bottom sweeper jig" i use their actual site to order

[@miamiwax5504]

Tackle warehouse has them too

[@user-nw2il7qg2o]

THANK YOU!

[@eugeneweeks3325]

You guys should create your own with a slightly longer shank. If I had the money and connections I would do it.

[@Saltstrong]

You never know what we are working on behind the scenes! Thanks for checking it out!

[@1olta1balik73]

Anyone know this is work for striped bass in salt water?

[@matthewfish3306]

Yeah. I know tons of people in Jersey who have tons of them using these as By catch

[@rrgH20polo]

The ones (20 of them) I have all roll the the side. Not one sits flat and that is why they snag so much. Only popular because its the only one out there. Oh big another con is they take for ever and ever to get. And at $5 a pop... I think NOT.

[@surffishermanandcrossbowki9457]

lead weights are getting so expensive and I loose a bunch at the jetty. it might be worth it...gonna try

[@TheSjh196]

I hate getting snagged with an expensive jig . I have no issue using hook and sinker .

[@surffishermanandcrossbowki9457]

What lb leader sir?

[@donlewis8171]

20-30 lbs. mono is sufficient for leader--Mono is better withstanding abrasion

[@bunka-boydrew2874]

Never have a hook point exposed with a bottom sweeper. You want the hook point floating in the crab..watch Capt. Dan Schafers videos for the best knowledge

[@mintdigggity]

I been fishing bsj goin on 4 years now. I never got snagged once, the way they sit its almost snag proof.

[@warz801]

Did you try using it with no bait?

[@tonyacevedo3149]

I have not tried them without bait. Seem to look very similar to pompano jigs though.

[@miamiwax5504]

Its lead and a damn hook. 5-6 bucks? Give me a break! Will stick with a knocker rig.

[@Superunknownplants]

💯💯☑ for real

[@scottgreatkids]

Buy a couple 1 oz and compare the hookup ratio... what is your time worth?

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@scottgreatkids it's just a lightly modified tog jig. I'm planning on getting a tog jig mold and using a shorter shank hook. I've already got everything to melt lead and paint jigs. Just not worth the markup in ny opinion. It's like fishing 20 dollar spoolteks verses tsunami swimbaits. It would have to seriously outperform everything in its category for me to shell out the money.

[@miamiwax5504]

@@Tyler-kw9ce they make moulds now they sell on ebay

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@miamiwax5504 who makes the molds? Please post a link I'd be interested.

[@melloreel]

It is a great jig for sheep’s, however, They hang up pretty easy! I lost $20 worth of jigs in Just a few hours fishing around docks! So back to the old trusty rig!

[@robertsloan408]

So as far as getting snagged, in your experience they're no better than any other bottom rig?

[@melloreel]

Robert Sloan I definitely believe I had more hits with them than the old school rig, but the cost vs catch was just to high for me! They worked great, but just a little too pricey for my blood☹️

[@robertsloan408]

I'm wanting to cast them out and bottom fish not jig them vertically. I guess I'll just have to try one. Thanks for the info.

[@tonyacevedo3149]

Bummer!