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

[@CallMeKool365]

Underwater swim jig video..?

[@johnnyweaver1300]

No one puts more time in explaining the best baits & rod & reels, than tacticalbassin, why would you listen to any other, these guys know their stuff! Thanks Matt!🎣

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for the support!

[@bigfah2506]

While I love swim jigs, I’m still waiting on the South America videos. Love your stuff!!

[@spbassfishing4497]

I said to myself the other day, I hope Matt puts out another swim jig video! Thanks for this video Matt

[@michaelcervantez3570]

This is the best swim jig video I have seen.

[@Allyourbase1990]

I’ve got really big into jigs this year , especially since early fall . I love Dirty Jigs , and 6th sense . I especially love their swim jigs

[@frdhenderson56]

Best swim jig vid out there. 30+ mins of great informational content.

[@davidfeldman611]

Love the swimjig strike!Something about that jig hook. Great content as always!

[@SPW119Fishing]

Glad to hear I am not the only person who just use a swimbait trailer on my swim jig.

[@williamreed6107]

Matt, this may be one of your best videos, and believe me I have seen many. Thanks for saving us all a lot of time and money.

[@Sher0420-v]

Thanks for all the useful info, fellas! It’s just about spawning season here in South Jersey. I’m ready to do some flippin’ this weekend! 🤙🏻

[@andrewhiestand3697]

Just had the best day of fishing in my life with a couple of these swim jig combos.. you’re awesome

[@scottradermacher6122]

You guys got me into swim jigs and it’s a staple in my rotation now, still learning from you two all the time. Great video Matt! Thank you!

[@4b5urd.]

I was just scratching my head the other night at the BassPro trying to figure out the what, when, where, and why of swim jigs. This video is 🤌

[@spencer8089]

I am a swim jig guy and love the information given. being from the north, regular and finesse swim jigs are the ticket.

[@larrykim1982]

Just started fishing with a swim jig and this was the best information I have seen.

[@XxLaOBoyxX89]

The California swim jig is how i found tacticalbassin and I've lost count of how many years I've been following you guy and you're still pumping out fire tips & information

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome! Thank you for the support!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Matt. Glad you came around to the lighter swim jigs. This is where I live and alot of the country also. I still think your missing out not using any craw trailers but maybe it's just geographic conditions.

[@B.A.Bassangler]

To quote Will Gere in Jeremiah Johnson...YOU NAILED 'ER CLEAN! Thanks for simplifying and saving us the trouble with hours of experimentation. Dirty Jigs and Missile...I'm all in, don't try to tempt me with any others, I mean it!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for the support!

[@Igrindtraining]

Love this channel! Matt said and it’s really that simple at the 32 minute mark 😂😂😭😭

[@dustinroadway6108]

I love swimjigs and im catching a ton of fish right now. Im fishing it deep and not in cover at all. You’re giving me good ideas.

[@HiggsOutdoors]

Love swim jig fishing! Always looking for different pointers thanks for the video!

[@Itz1Adam12]

Swim Jig fishing, WITHOUT the crazy rod movement?! This is the JUICE we need! Thanks for all of the knowledge Matt. Going to have to buy the finesse swim jig with the Swammer. That bait, I just used for the first time today on a Beast hook and man does that thing LOOK GOOD. Can't wait to have it on a swimbait.

[@primoservices5636]

Man I always learn so much with your videos. It's very clear how passionate you are on fishing experience. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work your one of the best on you tube. Till the next one .primo

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

First of all, before I even watch this video. GREAT ARTICLE in the MLF Bass Magazine in regards to Swimbaits. Very well presented, simplified and to the point, Excellent Job Guys! THANKS

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!! We really appreciate the support!

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

Clearly the reason the Mrs. doesn't get as much video time is she catches more and has a dynamic hook-set. You go girl!

[@Nate_Higgins]

I was just thinking, "it's about time for a swim jig vid." Thanks for the stuff.

[@Twangtown7]

Good stuff as usual! Swim jig is at the top of my favorite type of fishing.

[@daveking8691]

Just came across this gem,love the detail for finesse jigs and trailers.Surprized you didn’t have small ragetail menace in there.

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Matt thanks for the great video I live in Missouri and finesse swimjig is the one I'm going to use. I really didn't know which dirty jig's swimjig to use now I do . And I didn't know what kind of trailer to use thanks for simplifying it for me excellent video. The knowledge you have is unbelievable. GOD bless you and your family.

[@mikebanks6704]

I love the gill pattern kvd swimjigs with a 360gt swimbait body on the back it's such a beautiful imitation of that gill we all look for and the bass here in New York absolutely go nuts for it. Also been getting into throw a weighted bladed 4/0 trokar hook with the kvd swim-n-shiner swimbait on it I caught a fat 5lber about 3-4wks ago here in NY while it was still pretty cold 🤘🏻🤘🏻 I've learned so much watching this channel

[@danielwebb5595]

I love the diversity of the swim jig. I have caught fish casting and reeling, slow bumping on the bottom, and flipping.

[@Catch_and_Release_Angling]

I landed 2 7lbers in a 2-hour window using Matt’s tips, he really knows what he’s talking about!

[@jacksmith3801]

Morning Matt, you absolutely had me LOL the whole time in this video. You definitely Geek out when it comes to anything jig related. 😅 Im in need of some advice I live in California and want to use swim jigs on these deeper clear reservoirs but struggle with where and when deep shallow, colors. Any recommendations on Don Pedro & McClure with swim jigs... Thanks for all your helpfull videos, you both have changed the fishing game for weekend anglers like me.

[@johnhodson3200]

I know swim jigs are a shallow water technique, but as of late I've seen videos of guys using a swim jig out deep. Have you done that and what style and weight would you choose and the trailers as well. You guys have upped my fishing and tournament finishes. Your knowledge is incredible. Thank you for all your efforts to get us proper information

[@Cparrish28]

Great video of much needed info I will be using the next day I’m out. I bought the California swim jig with gambler trailer and I can tell you it makes a difference

[@keithpinkerton2933]

Love the passion after all the time.youve been doing this. Thx for the info

[@davidlanphere5817]

As always, Matt, you give out great knowledge . Another great video.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Wow Matt, that was an excellent video!!! One of the best tutorials I've seen so far. Not a load of jig heads or trailers either just about six. If fishing areas where say 2 to 5 lbs. are caught would you use the finesse swim jigs and in the rivers as well?? I like using the swim jig and glad to learn more about how to use them the proper way!!! Thanks again!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

[@hmongvaj98]

Always look forward when a new video drops. Keep them videos coming

[@KCoutdoors1]

Matt! Thank you for this im a new freshwater fisherman in central Florida. These pointers really helped my game out!

[@brendanbutkus2392]

Im obsessed with the 6th sense divine swim jig honestly... thing works amazing for my application

[@BrothaAustin]

What trailer you use?

[@FishingWithDL]

Great info Matt! Looking forward to some more jet boat videos this summer! 😉 So many great skinny rivers around your area and east TN.

[@SouthGeorgiaBassin]

A fantastic job on the breakdown of the Swim Jig ! Thanks for opening my eyes to a few things I did not know about the Dirty Jig lineup. I actually live in Valdosta Ga which is about 40 minutes from the Dirty Jigs office. I'm going to try and go visit them. Love using those jigs when I'm in Central Florida where I have been fishing a lot lately. I do have a question : Do you rig the Swimbait trailer with paddle tale pointing down or up ? Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Been watching and learning for years.

[@gumslinger11]

Matt, have you tried a Kickin Zako on a swim jig? Seems like it would make a great bluegill profile, just dont know if the kick is enough.

[@sheepdog1911s]

You gave me inspiration to make a lure in 2 colors and uses several different types trailers, there is definitely a place in the market for it but not sure how to get it mass produced so guess I'm going to keep em to myself unfortunately. Thx for the inspiration to do something lil different I seen wasn't available in any local store. Thx guys!! 🙏

[@mrs.prospectsouth6875]

Florida girl here! You sold me on the California Swim Jig and the gambler trailer! Going to buy a few now! I love your passion for fishing! Thanks for the awesome content Matt!!! 🙌🎣💪 #1tacticalbassinfan

[@eng62ine]

Hey Matt- just a bit of thanks to you for your recommendations on those finesse swim jigs. I absolutely slayed them tonight at the local pond on the Missile Baits/Swammer combo 💰. Oh and the Orochi helped too!😅

[@davelerner8461]

Great info Matt as always, MUCH appreciated and thanks!!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Thank you for going in-depth and thank you for being the pioneer and blazing the trail for us ❤️❤️

[@wesvyverberg9517]

My goto has always been strike king tour grade swim jig 3/8 bluegill with 3.75 rage swimmer green pumpkin. Agree on avoiding keitech trailer the rage swimmer makes it flares and roll nice like you described!

[@Bass_sponge]

I say this each year the yum pulser Is a great swim jig trailer , foil and the gill are the best . Really gets 2nd 3rd action to it . Next is the largo for me because I can make it dart out and come back .

[@Tackletuesdayfishing]

Glad to hear someone else who throws only swimbaits on swimjigs. I never understood the craw trailer thing. If I want a bait to swim , it’s getting a swimbait.

[@TheSilverstonedwolf]

I think some do it because they can just slow down and fish it on the bottom when they don't bite it will it swims they don't have to tie on another jig. And then if they need to they can still put a swim bait on it. I think so far the swim jig has gotten me more consistent big bass than any other lure or bait I've thrown. But so far it's just been with a swim bait on the back for me. And I think I'll keep it that way. No sense in changing what works for me. If I'ma throw a craw I'll t-rig.

[@cash.womack]

Went out today after I watched this last night and slayed them in the grass👌🏻

[@Mjones8383]

Have you tried the untamed tackle swimjig? They are phenomenal around docks and wood. Great hook, compact and best non screw head keeper

[@timtillfishing5906]

The 3/4oz cal swimjig is no joke its a tank great bait for sure 👌

[@barrymong1385]

Another great trailer I have been using for years that has that roll you talked about is the Yum Pulse .

[@joelnordrum2194]

Great stuff as always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Liz_Zervos]

Extremely interesting and informative video. I like.

[@rossbarnett-ih4wk]

Hey Matt check out the osp headshaker, it’s been a favorite of mine on the California swim jig!

[@lexm0]

Surprised to not see the 6th Sense braid swimjig on here! It has a screw lock keeper and paired with a 3.5 largo shad, it shakes and shimmys like crazy and draws the attention of the big ones!

[@Twangtown7]

Man I love the D-Walker but I wish they had more colors. You ever use the Jenko Booty Shaker for a bigger profile trailer? It's awesome. They come in 3.5", 4", 5" and 6".

[@timtighe9718]

Great info.I really enjoyed it.

[@BigBen7959]

I always use the strike king tour grade swim jig 3/8 sun gill with a Houdini little dipper trailer with great success, I admit that I have to work my rod a little

[@sams00s]

You should do an in depth sit down seminar style video specifically for Pond fishing. I’d bet that a large amount if not majority of your viewers are probably either younger kids/guys without boats trying to learn as much as possible about fishing. Us bank/pond fisherman don’t have a lot of information directed at us.

[@GarryMurray-i1y]

There is one you may not know about. It is built in Canada but sold a lot in Florida. Company name is Weapons of Bass Destruction. Amazing swim jig. Best colour trailer here is the sprayed grass small skinny dipper. Hands down the best along with the bluegill Rage Menace. We have a ton of Gills here so the strike king bluegill skirt is all you need. Incredible

[@NoFro-TL]

Great information. I got frustrated with swim jigs because the skirt would always just stick to the bait. Going to buy what you listed and give it another go.

[@tacticalbassin]

It makes a HUGE difference!

[@NoFro-TL]

@@tacticalbassinFew months later and wanted to come back to this. I bought exactly what you mentioned and caught fish that same day. Specifically the Dirty Jigs finesse swim jig and 3.5 largo shad. I now own multiple and use them all the time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@HookLife]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO MATT!!

[@michaelleady9089]

I like the soapbox history lesson we need more of those for documented fishing history keep up the great work I actually did the same thing Put my rod down And reeled a Wally diver and caught a bunch of Saugeye At a dam at the location where a wall below the dam fell off but the actual wall is a ledge you can walk on this wall I call it was a great place for fish to ambush prey

[@woosa42]

Can I use a Little EZ swimmer on a full size 1/4-3/8 oz. Dirty Jigs swim jig (not the no jack), and still get the same action, or am I better off using them with the finesse swim jigs? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Though it’s not what people generally think of when they think of a swimjig. I really dig the Zman Midwest finesse swim jig. It’s got the perfect weedguard and a lighter that normal wire hook similar to that of the SMH jighead and same keeper. What I really like about it is it’s heavy enough for a medium action baitcaster but still gets in the thicker grass just fine. I really like pairing a baby goat on the It and just burning it though grass and even wood.

[@Milehighsnake98]

I just picked those up to try as a BFS Swim jig. I'm thinking about trying a Strike Kng Ned Rage cut'r. I used it on the Z man minimax chatterbait and it worked great.

[@cameronpoulton9490]

What kind of trailer do you like on it?

[@seizedcarcass8440]

@@Milehighsnake98 I use the zman GOATZ,slim swimz,zman 3inch grub,and even the trd bugz as a chunk style trailer.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

@@cameronpoulton9490 I use the Zman baby goat,slim swimz,3 inch zman grubz and trd Bugs as a sort of chunk trailer. But I think the yum craw chunk in the smaller size would be a great choice as well!

[@mickeybrowne6207]

I also really like the zman snake eye swim jig. For $5 it’s pretty hard to beat

[@jrjimi7216]

Thank you for the very educational knowledge.

[@Byoung85]

This video is so well explained

[@lannyseals2084]

I love anything jig's and especially swim jigs which is my favorite! Have a question Matt regarding the trailers,do you still have any recommendations for the strike king rage swimmers for the back of swim jigs and the secondary actions? I remember you and Tim talking about them while back and was wondering if you guys put anymore work into fishing them since or not? Thanks for the help on everything you guys do!

[@connorhany351]

They still work. I’m a pinch I’ll use them if I don’t have any D-walkers, but if I have a D walker in the box, I’m going to use that 10 times out of 10 over anything else. The best possible option, in my opinion.

[@lannyseals2084]

@@connorhany351 thanks for the reply and I got to look into getting some of the D-walkers for sure! With the rage swimmers I tried them a while back and had some good side to side rolling action and I can't remember the weight of the jig and was wondering if there was any updates on using them

[@xSWlMx]

I finally caught my first swim jig fish after a summer fall and late winter of fishing this spring. It was on a dead fall while I was picking out a back lash immediately after casting 😂. Followed up on a second Biggin with the same technique. Hopefully I have some confidence in the lure now to keep it going.

[@newrivernymphs3213]

I really only use 4 trailers for bluegill colors I use a rage menace or rage craw for Shad colors I use a easy shiner or swing impact I know you guys love the dirty jigs I wish you would design a jig like the trash master one of the best jig designs I’ve ever seen

[@BH-kl3oo]

Hi Matt. Hope you’re doing well. I had a question for you, I just picked up an expride b 7’2 MH Glass chatter bait rod, and I was wondering what Shimano reel you would recommend?

[@johngory2657]

Awesome tutorial....Enuff said.

[@primetime1838]

The gambler GOAT swim jig is the best

[@markbaldwin396]

Started fishing swimjigs at night to go along with the large spinnerbaits that I normally fish...they work great when the spinnerbait is not happenin, my biggest issue with swimjigs are that I fish a ton of rock and they get hung pretty easy, do you have any suggestions for a swim jig that has a football style head that would bounce of rocks better. That being said, I have caught some alot of very big bass on the dirty jigs head with a yamamoto swimbait trailer in the rocks but I am going to try the Xzone you talked about, I like their craw alot. Thank you

[@tennesseetalk7898]

What swim jig if you don't have a ton of grass. Around rocks an wood? Anything?

[@rickyparker1149]

Have several of the California swimjigs, but haven’t had any luck with them. But, I’ve been throwing them with a Keitech.

[@Tomcat1957]

Thanks, going to start. I use a swim bait often but need weedless

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@Fishing_and_Finance]

Matt, have you ever used the Keitech swing swimmer swim jig or the keitech model III swim jig? Keitech says to use it with the 4.8 swing impact, I was wondering if you've tried it with any other swimbaits? My lake is a constant level lake and has a ton of nasty algae all along the bottom, along with hydrilla.

[@chrisshreve1736]

I am fishing the clear, spot finesse fishing you described. I got them regular 3/8 swimjig. Can I use the 3.5 swimbaits (sexy shad) on there? I will get finesse jig you spoke about. Should I leave that regular swim alone or trim some of it for the right action in clear?

[@stpbasss3773]

Spawn time is my favorite time to use any jig, I'm ready.

[@LeeD556]

Is there another swim jig that acts similar to the California swim jig? None of my local tackle shops carry dirty jigs but looking for one that performs well coming through thick grass?

[@indianasteelheadandsalmonf7033]

What trailer is best for the new compact swim jig from dirty jigs? Preferably something that doesn’t require the Alabama shake because I personally don’t like that retrieve. So far your recommendations for trailers on these jigs has been perfection for me and I trust your opinions on it. I like all the sizes I have now but that compact kinda has me thinking it would be the best of the standard and finesse in the northern areas like Indiana and Michigan. That 5/16 compact swim jig looks real good, just need to figure out the best trailer for the secondary action. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

[@keenanmoore264]

Do you ever use a swim jig in open water up north? I'm on Lake St. Clair and there's really little to no worry on getting snagged. Would there be a benefit to fish a swim jig on LSC on lighter gear and lighter line?

[@nicknormando4220]

I do in Illinois, sometimes the secondary action of the skirt is what entices them to bite. I've had days where I couldn't get bit on a swimbait but then when I switched to a swim jig with that swimbait as the trailer they tore it up

[@jackbrennan7864]

Do you think I should use a Levante Diablo spec r or a 7' heavy rod for swim jigs?

[@jkin711]

Very informative video. Thanks

[@chrisrobinson9332]

Matt I took your advice I bought the dirty jigs finesse and the Ike's mini swim jig n the trailers you recommended for each what reel speed do u recommend for these.

[@bobbarnhill8557]

I’m going to be the possible odd man out. I use a standard football or round head jig with a swim bait trailer. Its been amazing how well it works and I don’t have to buy a different swim jig head. As you know necessity is the mother of invention. I ran out of swim jig heads one day. Ended up using the jigs I had in the boat.

[@jgreene70]

Would the XH 7'6" Expride work with the 6-8" Magdraft? I know you mentioned the Zodias 7'9" XH in that video. I was thinking the Expride might double as a pitch flip combo also. I like to have setups that I can double up uses for. I have a 7'2" Expride A I am throwing my 6" MD on right now.

[@michaelcervantez3570]

Awesome information 👍

[@eddieboswell6068]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@BN-cp6fw]

Have you used the Daiwa Rapids swimmer? I just bought it and it swims very level if that's what action / non action you want lol

[@Mr.Higgs.]

Love throwing swimjigs around deep grass lines. I've realized you guys really only use dirty jigs swimjigs. Have you guys tried the plethora of other swimjigs on the market?

[@tacticalbassin]

In all fairness we recommended several brands in this video 🙂 But yes, most of our favorites are Dirty. We use and test every bait we can get our hands on... The amount of tackle from both major and minor brands that we test would shock you 👍🏼

[@erospedrazzoli1132]

..... i spent lot of time trying to prove them wrong and now i throw gambler.. 😂 .... love it