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


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