Fishing a Swim Jig - The Quest to Become a Bass Master

In the overwhelmingly vast world of bass fishing, there are a seemingly infinite number of techniques and lures I've yet to learn and master. One bait that I haven't spent much time fishing is the swim jig. In an attempt to learn more about the bait, I head out on the water with only a swim jig in hand. My goal - to learn as much about the bait as I possibly can and to catch a few fish along the way!

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Lures Used:

-Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig (1/4 ounce, bluegill)

-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig (3/8 ounce, green sunfish) http://bit.ly/Djigs

-Keitech Swing Impact Trailer (4") http://bit.ly/keitechIM

Rod/Reel/Line used:

-13 Fishing Concept C (7:1:1) with a 13 Fishing Envy Rod 7'1" MH/fast

-14 lb Sunline Sniper fluorocarbon http://amzn.to/29didsO

Scale Used: ReelSonar Digital Scale http://bit.ly/RSDscale

Rapala 6" Fish Gripper http://bit.ly/RFgripper

Camera Gear:

Gopro Hero 4 silver http://bit.ly/hero4gp

External audio http://bit.ly/GM100mic

Chest Mount http://bit.ly/GPchesty

Portable Tripod http://amzn.to/299SOu3

Canon 70D http://amzn.to/29ByeVb

Canon EF-S Lens http://amzn.to/29cGBYE

Rode Mic http://amzn.to/29kgfpD

Editing Tools:

Final Cut Pro X http://amzn.to/297SJH7

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Recommended gear:

Rod - 7' MH/fast rod

Reel - 7:3:1 gear ratio, medium depth spool

Line - 14-16 lb fluorocarbon for clear water, 30 lb braid around pads/heavy grass

Tips - Fish the bait around thick cover where you might not be able to other lures. Stumps, log jams, laydowns, grass, docks, ect.

Effective water temps - 72 degrees+

Ideal conditions - 24 inches+ visibility, calm to slight winds, light penetration won't matter

Colors - Match the hatch: green pumpkin, watermelon, chartreuse for bluegills and white/grey for shad patterns

Hookset - Sweeping hookset, if you're swimming the jig and the bass knocks slack in your line, be sure to reel in the slack while simultaneously setting the hook.

Retrieval - Vary your retrieve, burning, slow rolling, "hopping," and lift-and-fall type retrieves will all be effective under the right conditions

Where not to use the bait - Heavily stained to muddy water, the swim jig is mostly a visual technique, the bass must be able to see the lure.

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Location: Loch Raven Reservoir - Phoenix, Maryland

Date: June 30th, 2016

Primary Pattern: Swimming a jig around shallow wood and grass

Time Fished: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Air Temp: High of 81 degrees, low of 68 degrees

Water Temp: 78 degrees

Water Clarity: 48 inches

Conditions: Sunny and calm

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