Swimming a Jig to Catch Bass
After a long summer and hundreds of anglers throwing in spinners, the bass get wise and a jig could be just enough to land that big one. Swimming a jig takes a little fineness and technique to get the presentation just right for a strike but after reading this post you’ll be casting it in like a pro.
The key to swimming a jig for a big bite is all about presentation and how to attract a bite. You want to pay attention to color, the bite (if you’re getting any), your retrieval speed and most importantly setting the hook.
Jig Swimming Tips: Pay attention to the bite.
- If the bass is inhaling the jig, make no adjustments and keep hauling them in.
- If they seem to be just nipping at the end of the jig, make a change with your trailer. It’s possible you could be getting the wrong action from your jig.
- If they are following your jig but not striking, make a complete change in color. If you’re using a dark jig, switch to a bright color with a flash.
Jig Swimming Tips: Pay attention to presentation.
- Hold your rod tip at about 10 o’clock.
- Vary your speeds by dropping and ripping through cover.
- Be sure to set the hook properly. Once you feel that bass on your line give it a good rip back and set the hook before he even knows what hit him. Make it one smooth motion.
