Swinging Jigs For Summer Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)

This is the EASIEST way to catch BIGGER bass as we transition into Summer! The Swing head jig has been forgotten by most anglers but its still catching big fish! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and it will work on your lake. Its time to set your old Summer patterns aside and try something completely different!

The swinging jig is incredibly simple! All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite bait, let it hit bottom, and start a moderate retrieve. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and creature baits, our best results have consistently come with creature baits. 

When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE…

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

FAVORITE HEADS…

Lead- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook

Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Swinging Football: http://bit.ly/2MmBuur

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 3/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook, 1 oz 5/0 Hook

FULL-SIZE CREATURE BAITS…

-Zoom Z-Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

-XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

-Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Blue Craw

-Keitech 4.4" Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Junebug, Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin

SMALL CREATURE BAITS... 

-Zoom Z-Craw Jr: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

-XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

-Strike King Rage Baby Bug: https://bit.ly/3N84G3i

Colors: Blue Craw, Green Pumpkin

-Keitech 3.6" Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon, Double Trouble

MATT’S FAVORITE COMBO…

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC 100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BEST “BANG FOR THE BUCK” COMBO…

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Chronarch 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Sunline FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO…

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

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

Line- Sunline FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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The EASIEST Trick To Catch BIGGER Bass Right NOW!

Want to catch bigger bass this year? There is one simple change you can make with your baits that will immediately increase the size of fish you catch! You don't have to fish different places or different times of day. Its easy!

The Shaky Head worm catches a ton of bass in Spring and Summer! If you've ever tried one you know exactly what we're talking about. However, the finesse jig is more likely to catch a bigger bass overall than the shaky head. If you want to start upsizing your catch without changing your routine, its as easy as cutting off the worm and tying on the jig. 

Below you'll find links to the exact shaky heads, jigs, and jig trailers we use during the Spring and Summer. We've also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for jig fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE JIG... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Magic Craw Swirl

FINESSE JIG TRAILER... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic

-Yamamoto 4" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Green Pump Purp Copr Flk

FULL SIZE JIGS... 

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

Colors: Magic Craw, Brown Craw, The Go To

-Dirty Jigs Flipping Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: The Go To, Hematoma, Okeechobee 420

FULL SIZE JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl, Flora Bama

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee Flare

SHAKY HEAD WORMS... 

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia, Bama Bug, Junebug

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

Colors: Green Pumpkin Sapphire, Green Pumpkin

SHAKY HEADS... 

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

-Swagger Tackle Tungsten OG Shakey: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

FINESSE JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

FAVORITE FULL-SIZE JIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

Cold Winter Bass Fishing: Tubes, Jigs, and Mega Live Sonar

Its another cold, Winter day on the water! Our hands are frozen, the fish are cold, but the bite is on! Between catches Tim shows his Humminbird Mega Live unit where you can actually see bass swimming through the baitfish in front of the boat! Come along for an educational day on the water and watch as the guys use a jig and a tube to catch big bass during brutal conditions. 

We regularly talk about how we prefer to power fish through the Winter months. Once in a while, the fish just won't cooperate. This is one of those days. The fish are on bottom, around cover, and won't chase at all. Luckily the guys are ready with a finesse football jig and a heavy tube to fool these lethargic bass into biting. They don't get a lot of bites, but the ones they get are really nice fish!

Below you'll find links to the baits, gear, and electronics the guys were using. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TIM'S TUBE...

Bait- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange Firetail

Head- Bite Me Tackle Big Dude: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Size: 3/4 oz

JARRED'S JIG... 

Bait- D&L 3/4 oz Wire Guard Football: https://bit.ly/3eYbnWa

Color: Cali 420

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

LURE KNOCKERS... 

-StrikeZone Pocket Knocker: http://bit.ly/2csyRVT

-StrikeZone Magnum Pocket Knocker: https://bit.ly/3xPivLl

HUMMINBIRD MEGA LIVE...

-Mega Live: https://bit.ly/2VXoaC7

TIM'S ELECTRONICS... 

-Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

-Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

JARRED'S JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (XG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Seaguar Red Label 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TIM'S TUBE COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

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

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... 

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Winter Jig Fishing Tips And Tricks!

Snow and ice won't stop us from catching fish! Come along as the guys hit the water on Dale Hollow in search of a Winter jig bite. They use a two-pronged approach throwing both a traditional football jig, and a Hula Grub in the cold January waters and it doesn't take long before big bass start coming into the boat!

Winter is a great time to throw a jig. The larger crawfish profile dragged slowly along bottom is often more than a lethargic Winter bass can resist. Similar to a swimbait, the jig creates a slow moving, oversized meal that requires little energy to eat and tends to catch bigger than average fish. Notice that Tim's first several fish were big bass, despite the brutal cold conditions. When the water temperatures plunge and the fish don't seem to want to feed, switching from a traditional football jig to a "Hula Grub" style jig will often get more bites as well. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear used in the video. We've included our preferred sizes, colors, and rod models for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TIM'S JIGS... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Green Pumpkin Large Red Flake

Head- Dobyns 1/2 oz Football: https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Skirted Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Canterbury Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

JARRED'S JIG... 

Bait- D&L 3/4 oz Wire Guard Football: https://bit.ly/3eYbnWa

Color: Cali 420

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

TIM'S HULA GRUB COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S JIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 894C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

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

JARRED'S JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (XG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Seaguar Red Label 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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