SWINGING JIGS – The BEST Way To Catch EARLY SUMMER Bass!

This is the EASIEST way to catch a big bass during the transition to Summer! The Swing head jig is often overlooked but should be at the top of every angler's list! This technique is easy to master, requires no new gear, and works all over the country! Forget your old patterns, pick up a swing head jig and start catching fish!

Anyone can catch fish with this technique! Pair a kicking trailer (of course we have our favorites, and for good reason), to a swinging jig head. Swim it along the bottom and the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and other soft plastics, our best results have consistently come with creature baits. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use for this technique, 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

Independent Head– Gamakatsu Hybrid Swing: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Independent Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 - 4/0

FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

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

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

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

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Blue Craw

SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

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

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

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

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

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 Saltimate Shock Fluoro (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BEST "BANG FOR THE BUCK" COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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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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Swinging Jigs For Summer Bass (Tips That Actually Matter)

Its time to change it up! Summer is here and this technique gets BIG bites when nothing else will. Quit throwing the same old Summer baits and show them something completely different! The swinging jig is easy to fish, doesn't require specialized gear, and most importantly, the big ones eat it!

This technique goes by many names. You may have heard of the wobble head, biffle head, free swinging jig, or swinging jig... all references to the same technique. We combining the swinging jig with either a creature bait or small swimbait to create a profile that bass can't resist. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass. 

Virtually every brand makes a creature bait that could work with this technique. However, there are a few that rise above the rest. Below you'll find links to all the baits, heads, and gear discussed in the video, beginning with the "If you could only have one" bait choice. 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 5/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook, 1 oz 5/0 Hook

Top Creature Baits... 

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

Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Color: Junebug, Huckleberry, Watermelon Red

-Netbait Paca Craw (Baby): http://bit.ly/2wlVAfh

Color: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

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

Color: Junebug, Blue Craw

Other Great Baits...

-13 Fishing 4.25" Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Color: Witches Brew, Collard Greens

-Zoom Ultravibe Speed Craw: https://bit.ly/3fTGlQQ

Colors: Junebug, Green pumpkin

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

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

-Gambler Stinger 4.25": https://bit.ly/3gpebNE

Colors: Gold Rush, Junebug

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

Colors: Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Watermelon

-Big Bite Baits Swimming Mama: https://bit.ly/3gE8tWP

Colors: 1099, Tilapia

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

"Bang For The Buck" Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Wobble Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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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Where Do Bass Go During Summer? (And How To Catch Them)

Summer bass fishing is really fun once you know where to look! Many anglers lose track of the fish and struggle to get a bite, but it doesn't have to be that way. You can catch fish all day long, even in the heat of the day once you understand how their movements and feeding patterns change. Once you're ahead of the fish, its non-stop action! Let's take a look at where they are and how to catch them. 

During Summer the bass break into two distinct schools. The first goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques, our favorite are frogging, flipping, and throwing swim jigs. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and large structures when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on wobble heads, crankbaits, worms, jigs, and a variety of other lures. 

Don't let the pressure steer you away, summer is prime time for bass! Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment we use to target Summer bass. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Deep Diving Crankbaits… 

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors- Chart Blue Back, Powder Blue Back, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors- Chart Blue Back, Powder Blue Back, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

-Rapala DT20 and DT16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors- Citrus Shad, Parrot, Shad

-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

Colors- Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Tropical Shad, Sexy Shad

Squarebill Crankbaits… 

-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors- Abalone Shad, TSMinnow, T1000

-Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors- Chartreuse Shad, Silver, Hot Dang

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors- Chartreuse Shad, Crystal Chart Blue, Gun Metal Shad

Swing Head Jigs… 

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

Size: 3/4 oz with 5/0 Hook

Bait #1- Zoom Z-Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors- Junebug

Bait #2- Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors- Junebug

Boot Tail Swimbait… 

Bait- Keitech 4.8” Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors-Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Exposed- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Weedless- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Stick Bait… 

Bait- Yamamoto 5” Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Shad, Baby Bass

Weightless Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Neko Hook- Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Neko Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda (3/32): http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Shaky Head Worm… 

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Bait- Netbait T-Mac 6.5”: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Kentucky Special

Frog… 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Bluegill, Ghost

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

Walking Baits… 

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Bone, Abalone Shad, Sooner

-Teckel Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Colors: Bone, Bluegill, Threadfin Shad

Frog Fishing Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Deep Diving Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Crankbait Combo...

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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