Is This The Most Versatile Lure Ever? On The Water Tutorial!

The swim jig is one of the most versatile lures ever! I’ll show you why!
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[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

I agree 100%. I always have a swim jig tied on. I use it for flipping, pitching, swimming, wood, rock, grass, everything. I have, but I don't really use casting jigs flipping jigs, etc. But I prefer to just use the swim jig in place of all of those.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Swim jigs are great

[@JohnRobertson870]

Same here. I will tie on a football jig if I’m in a clear, deep water reservoir. A football jig seems to get hung up less in rock.

[@jonathanstewart9838]

Just ordered mine today, can’t wait! Would really appreciate an in-depth ozark rig video to help get it right the first time and preserve the life of soft plastics. I have been burning through mine!

[@MattStefanFishing]

got some coming! Try rigging it this way kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5ango2OlLJ2o6ssi=GprIqmco9pk-bguU

[@bronzebackwrangler]

I love this ive always wondered how to throw a swim jig, thanks for the video matt you've really helped me up my bass fishing game

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy to help!

[@joewinkler2168]

Great video, matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@jasonjordan1548]

The coretakle swim jigs are awesome I got my in last week i went 3 times after I got them I caught fish on them all day love the goldilocks and guiltyplerser

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Love a swim jig

[@MattStefanFishing]

Me too

[@phillamoore157]

Interesting….were you just doing a straight, standard retrieve??? I thought that was a “no-no”, when jig fishing. I’m fishing Headwaters down here in FL for the first time, which has become as legendary as Togo and Okeechobee, and like with 99% of FL lakes, the water is tannic, shallow, and EXTREMELY warm, given we’ve had no rain the past 2mo, and 95% temp’s the past two weeks. I had to come in off the water today by 12p….I couldn’t take the heat anymore. I think you pretty much answered my question in the video, but I’m seeing a LOT of fish, but it’s still really slow right now. Nothing is hitting a swim jig….at least not the bluegill dirty jigs model with a green pumpkin Rage Menace. I’m thinking with that tannic water, maybe I should try a black/blue, or maybe even the golden shiner color, and put on a trailer with a little more thump. Like you said in the comments, when you have a lake inundated with vegetation, a chatterbait becomes a high-maintenance disaster. I ran into Roland Martin as we were crossing paths from hole-to-hole….and they weren’t doing much either (he was guiding), and they were using shiners. I’m hoping that these fish aren’t tucked up under the mats, because I’m just not into flipping. But, I think that may be happening as the day gets hotter and the sun is directly over the water. The only thing I caught anything on was a 3” SP Pointer (mat shad), working it like a jerk bait, but with all the hydrilla, I don’t like throwing it…I prefer to stick with something that will come through the grass better. *Anyway….I wanted to see if you had any suggestions?* Would be a bummer if I could have at least one good day on a spot as highly regarded as Headwaters. Great video!

[@farrzmd3038]

Such a great swim jig. The smaller head, doesn’t collect nearly as much debris compared to traditional heads. I’ll be ordering more for sure.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome

[@jonbullard7074]

Great video! I have all your swim jigs in all colors and weights, but I tend to sometimes have an issue with my trailers tearing on the 3/8 version. Any tips?

[@formerIWUcoachDDD]

I've never fished a swim jig because most of the ponds I fish wouldn't allow me to because of the moss cover, but I have a couple I may try it on.....

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try

[@muskybites505]

Swim jigs are the best lol. To get the powerbait grass pig to move like the old havoc model you can dip the tail in boiling water to soften it up. That or the skinny dipper are imho the only swimbait for swim jiggin. Luckily I scooped a nice supply of havoc’s when they closed out lol.

[@MattStefanFishing]

So good on a swim jig. Thanks for the tip!

[@muskybites505]

It’s the shape of the tail…they are both about the same. The zoom swimmin fluke has the tail too😉. It gives the jig that side to side roll that they can’t handle!

[@squonto47]

The Bassdope Speedball is the best swim jig I’ve ever used, and made in the Midwest. Can’t beat it. Holds up to all kinds of abuse too.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’ll check it out

[@stephanelavoie2258]

I’v learned to appreciate a swim jig , Matt , what size of fluro are you using with that jig ( 3/8 oz ? )

[@MattStefanFishing]

15 lb

[@rgr798]

Matt, something that I saw you doing in this video, that I can't seem to be able to do at all, is pitch/flip/skip a bait and then regular cast it without ever making a reel adjustment. I know you're a pro w/ good gear, not me with a $99 Lews combo, but how do you do that without going from free spool to adding tension? I'd be in birdnestville for sure. Very applicable video for me in the tannin waters of Northern MI.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’m always in free spool

[@rgr798]

@MattStefanFishing oh.....ok..wow...i didn't know that was really an option . Guess I'm gonna have to search that up.

[@MichaelBecker-jn8yi]

Love swim jig fishing and as I’ve mentioned before I’m loving the Core Tackle swim jig. Also wanted to tell you I caught my first bass on the Ozark rig paired with a Strike King Rage Craw. Great combination. Love the precision and skipping ability of the Ozark.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice work!

[@gibby9209]

If there was less vegetation, would you stay with the swim jig or use a bladed jig or spinnerbait also?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’d stay with swim jig

[@jamesf1525]

What the hell is going on with the first 8 comments. AI run amok. Everything but the Nigerian prince and hot Ukranian singles. I should throw this bait more, but find that bass in Lanier like things dragged on the bottom, so I have more confidence in those baits. Lastly, congrats Matt on your Core line of products. Good stuff.

[@romaloboda2280]

It's Polish singles, not Ukrainian.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Bots

[@kevinmoore4807]

What action rod do you use Matt?

[@MattStefanFishing]

MH fast

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@markhogquist2000]

Question as I don't fish swim jigs. Why would it come through vegetation any better than a spinnerbait or paddle tail on a swimbait jig head? I understand the concept behind the shape of the head, but they all have exposed hooks. Do you fish these when specifically targeting smallies?

[@brentbusick2245]

Swim jigs have a weed guard

[@MattStefanFishing]

They ride belly weighted in the back and the bullet shape head brings it through cover very well

[@brianwitt6328]

Why choose a swim jig over a bladed jig? Bladed jigs have come a long way in having the same versatility as a swim jig. I would think the thumping of the blade would be a great attractor for the bass.

[@squonto47]

You’ve heard the story of the wise bull and his son standing on a hill looking down on a field of cows?

[@brianwitt6328]

I found a video Matt made about two years answering my question.

[@MattStefanFishing]

It would have been snagged every third cast fishhing the wood i was fishing

[@Ttamsreyem]

Some days they just don't want the vibration too. Or if everyone is fishing a chatterbait a swimjig might get more bites

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺🤠👍.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@wolverinex4243]

I love how you are selling tackle. The problem with the swim jig is not hanging up. The highlight is the downfall.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’m not following haha

[@samuelschult985]

Went to looking and you're out off stock but nicely done 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

More coming

[@paulksicinski6181]

Three observations watching your video very closely. One, you did not seem to vary your retrieve speed or shake. Two, when you cast the jig it looked like you had your rod tip high at start of cast and lower it as you brought in jig. Three, it seemed like you basically ended your retieve while the jig was still out in the water just picking it up out of the water with line out. Could you explain how or why you determined that was the right approach? There was no start/stop or pumping of your rod that i saw. What is the purpose in high rod tip to start and then lowering it. Do you basically just fish a jig from the fall and then burn it back to recast?

[@MattStefanFishing]

As i mentioned in the video i was deflecting off lots of cover so no need to pump rod. I lower my rod to place the bait in the water gently as possible. Strike zone was first half of the cast so i reeled in second half

[@paulksicinski6181]

@@MattStefanFishing thank you very much for taking the time to explain! I will definitely follow this advice!

[@R-angler]

Someone has hacked this channel Matt. Probably an angry professional angler; something you’ve done, or haven’t??? 😂😂😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Bots got me

[@muskyvictim]

This is off subject but i need anyone's advice: Do any of you replace the front or tail TREBLE hooks with single ones on big swimbaits / glide baits ? I'm catch and release and had some pike basically inhale the tail treble... In other words, should I swop the treble hooks on most lures ?? The tail one or head or middle?? Please reply

[@MattStefanFishing]

You can do it but it will hurt hookupsn

[@muskyvictim]

@@MattStefanFishing ok thanks . It's very painful , for me as well

[@squonto47]

Mash your barbs down.

[@muskyvictim]

@@squonto47 obviously you're smart 🤓 thank you very much sir! Never occurred to me ...

[@squonto47]

No worries! I’ve had to answer this question a few times for people who are fishing lakes where barbless hooks are required and they weren’t sure where to get them or what else they could do.