Swing Jig 101

Has anyone used the swing jig in place of the shakyhead? I've researched it and it seemed to be promising for worm fishing? Any tips or info would greatly be appreciated

I think they work really well for offshore fish that are holding close to the bottom. I typically use a creature bait or a craw with them, however, they work really well with just about anything you wanna put on there.

Thanks for the info!

Works well with big floating worms like the Xcite Maximus.

It's closer to a football-head jig. Just drag it along the bottom or you can reel it faster just making occasional contact like deep cranking.

BTW, not sure which wash cycle I would use on it though.

Thanks guys and I would prolly wash it on delicates lol

Yes. I like it better than shaky head

I prefer it to the shaky head, but there's several types of swing jigs as well. I even like to fish paddle tails on them.

+1....but the biffle bug works tremendously well...the first time i bought one and used it...sooner run color. Fishing a saturday tournament on Waxahachie....first spot cast it out...thunk before it hit the bottom...5 Pounder

Nice!! I will be shopping this weekend for more plastics and will pick up some biffle bugs!! Thanks

Funny I should read this post as I have been wacking them on this bait! Several lake I fish have man made rock piles and I am amazed how well this bait come through them verses when I used to use squarebills. I caught a lot of fish last week just reeling through the rocks and rarely hung up. I have a tourney tomorrow with shallow rock piles and pretty excited about the swing jig for this tourney. Check out barlows tackle where they sell these swing heads in bulk and have a much better price on them. Good luck

Fish it like a crank bait. When it hits the bottom pause it for a split second.

Thanks for the info and good luck on your tournament!

I like a 12" or larger worm with 3/4 oz. fished deep off points

That's what I was thinking! I have a 12" manns jelly worm and new 16" worm that i think is gonna be killer for deep bites!!

Don't forget to try baits like a Baby Paca Craw with a Zoom Glass Tube Rattle inserted, or a Zoom Z Craw w/ no rattle. I have had very good luck with both of these baits using a swing jig head.

I get the best results on rocky/hard bottom points, flats and ledges. Keep it moving like you would a crankbait or a slow rolled spinner bait.

Ok!! Thanks for the tips sir!

I really like this style: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Pivot_Head_Weedless_2pk/descpage-OPHW.html. It works for bottom bouncing and swimming Rage Bugs through/over submerged grass.

I just tried to order them and they have none in stock!!