Swim Jigs and Swimbaits - Beginner To Advanced Tricks To Catch More Bass!

Come learn the secrets that fishermen use to consistently catch fish with swimbaits and swim jigs! Learn when its time to set the swimbait down and upsize to a swim jig. Watch as Matt explains the differences between swim jig trailers and how some create secondary action while others are virtually dead in the water. He’s giving up all the tricks from small finesse Swimbaits for clear water that will still get bit on the worst days, all the way to heavy swim jigs with huge hooks for busting hydrilla beds in search of giant largemouth!

Finesse swimbaits are an incredible tool in every angler’s arsenal. The small keitechs have taken the industry by storm in recent years because of their incredible fish catching ability. Matt shows when to use the different styles and sizes and even shows how he and Tim rig the baits with micro hooks to maximize their bites on days when fish don’t want to bite. Color selection is key with these swimbaits as well so below in the description we’ve included color recommendations for every bait.

Swim jigs are a huge category by themselves. We could go on for hours about how to pair trailers, modify skirts, and use each hook style to your advantage. But if you’re going to take away one piece of information its that for every weight/style of swim jig, there is a perfect trailer to make that bait rock and shimmy in the water. No matter what bait you choose, do not settle until you’ve found the perfect trailer that creates secondary action for you.

Below are a breakdown of the baits, hooks, and even equipment we use when fishing swimbaits and swim jigs. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and up close photos of each item. Matt has even included his favorite rods and reels for each bait category so you can really dial in your technique.

Swimbaits…
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
Colors: Silver Flash Minnow, TW Ghost Shad, TW Pro Blue

Swimbait Heads…

Weedless Rigging and Bladed Heads…

Swim Jigs (Lightest Wire Hook To Heaviest)…
Colors: Tactical Shad, Bluegill, Threadfin Shad
Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Dirty Shad, Bluegill
Colors: Dirty Shad, Tactical Shad, Warmouth
Colors: Alabama Bream, Citrus Shad, Tactical Shad

Swim Jig Trailers…

Matt’s Favorite Tiny Swimbait Combo…

All-Around Swim Jig Combo…

Budget All-Around Swim Jig Combo…

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Equipment We Recommend...

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[Orthoshooter]

Amazing rundown as always! Thank you so much for spilling your knowledge. Tight lines!

[Fishing-gsku]

As always, you killed it Matt. My favorite YouTube videos are Matt Allen talking about jigs or Swimbaits

[theduckman]

Swim baits have become my biggest confidence bait simply because of your page. In MN I caught my PB of a 7.6lb. That's a monster bass up here. Thank you. You guys are for the angler that is just above a new angler that is really wanting to dial in their skills and you're the best on YouTube.

[OhMyLarryFishing]

A. 30 min swim jig lesson from tactical bassin? Sign me TF up!

[GYakobian]

Me: Watches tactical bassin
My wallet: ... no...no... please noooo!!!!

[catchinwithkyle]

Matt gets so pumped up talking about certain lures. You know he is passionate about this topic and you should be listening closely!

[dwighthouse]

Thanks for the video. I am 67 and I have learnt so much from you and Tim. That I thought I knew. Keep plugging!

[whicker]

I love how you guys can do a video on a topic you have covered 15 other times and i still always learn new information... Or get reminded of something i should be doing. You guys are literally the best out there doing this. Thanks guys!

[BackonTrailasia]

Pretty impressed. Was looking for info about swim jigs and swimbaits, saw your video and almost skipped it, 30 minutes was not the time I had to obtain simple information. Guess what, saw it all, and enjoyed it all. Very informative. Now I will go out and see if I can catch some snakehead or jungle perch. :-)

[midwestfischerman]

Matt, I completely agree with your observations on finesse swimjigs, in particular the thinned out skirt. My approach is I've swapped out the standard full skirts on my finesse swimjigs with the Z-Man EZ SkirtZ that come on my original Chatterbaits. The Chatterbaits look better in the water thumping with the extra skirt strands on the standard collared skirts. BETTER STILL, the paddletail swimbaits kick MUCH BETTER on my finesse swimjigs once rigged with the EZ SkirtZ and their single layer of skirt strands.

[taylorcole]

I love how this channel isn't brand driven like a great deal of others. The beauty of YouTube, these guys can make money and be objective about what they review without any strings attached.

[sethkeen]

Awesome video! In the future I’d like to see more videos on breaking down conditions and building a pattern! It’s so interesting to watch you guys take conditions and think “”this is perfect for a small swimbait”” have one short strike a bait or follow it and you just know what to switch to that’ll put those fish in the boat it’s very interesting. Keep up the awesome content!

[jasonbowden]

Even though I use the baits that you recommend, when you say that we could use any brand swim jig, I know you're just doing this to give us the best information you can, and not because you're beholden to any brand. Thank you, Matt.

[mckeannaegle]

So informative and best of all he is not brand loyal just recommending googan baits or strike king. He actually does his homework and gives the best ideas that he can. ty mat for being the greatest.

[dixielandoutdoors]

Tons and tons of information here. Rewind 6 years ago I got told by an old timer to start at every lake with one or the other. (Swimbait/Swimjig) Always been a staple bread and butter for me. Sweet video man!

[jimhalleran]

BEST WEBINAR EVER!!!! I’m a much better fisherman for having watched it. You totally rocked this topic. Thanks!

[seaweedgreen]

Please keep doing videos

Enjoy your information n tips
Really have passion for fishing
Thank you
Can’t wait hit the lake

[erniesanders]

Amazing information from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Tactical Rocks. Thanks Matt. Excellent tips.

[chasedanforth]

really facinating how anyone can "un-like" any of these vids. all of the knowlege afforded here has taken me from green to the back of the boat for locals in a little over a year. there is no accessible fundamental knowlege resource for our sport that can remotely compare to what Matt and Tim give us. hail. i wish i could post the progression pics..but i stopped taking pics months ago

[dl]

Suggestion for another video - As you are travelling and trying new lakes place the camera in front of your electronics and explain/interpret what you are seeing and how it influences your decisions. Great video Matt, thanks