FS Digest

Trying my luck with paddle tail swimbaits tomorrow (want something new after mastering stick worms). I bout 3.75inch paddle tails and 1/4 jig heads. This feels really heavy in my hand. Like immediately drop to the lake bottom heavy.

Is 1/4 too heavy for a 3.75 inch swim bait? It’s my first time trying this and it was the only weight bass pro had in stock.

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by HelloItsSylvester

FS Digest

I mostly use 3/8 and 1/2 oz. tube jig and bullet weights. It feels heavy in your hand but if you get into wind or floating vegetation 1/2 oz even feels light.

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by MrMastyo

FS Digest

Gotcha, thanks for that👊

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by HelloItsSylvester

FS Digest

Really depends on how deep you’re fishing. If I’m fishing less than 8 ft, I usually go with a 1/8 ounce jig. 1/4 is perfect for like 8-14ish. Deeper than that and I’ll go heavier

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by davycrockpot43

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Hello H.I.S. No, quick answer. I was fising in Mexico at El Salto lake. we were in a lot of timber and it was hard to cast accurately. The guide was seated on the motor to give the two of us fishermen more room. I had a spare rod rigged up in the boat.

The guide asked if he could use it. I told him to go ahead. It had a very ugly jig combo that looked like an ugly trantuala, and I guess around 1/2 to 5/8 in weight. He let this monstrosity directly down beside a tree were he was. He immediately hooked and landed about a 5 to 6 lb bass. I asked him if he wanted me to net it for him. He said, "No, I am a professional!" Just Sayin...RJS

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Hey HIS. I use that combo a lot at the lakes I fish out here. Like was already said. If you are shallow enough, use the 1/8th size. If you need to get deeper, anything over 9 or 10 feet, then use the 1/4 oz. head.
They are usually just a killer bait. Good luck. Let us know how you do.

OK John Loc: Oklahoma City,OK

The swimbait will slow down the sink rate as well.

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

izzat 1/4 pound or 1/4 ounce
LOL

no it aint too heavy for bass
and if you are fishin weed beds
it's the right size

randydelsack

True believer in the lighter (and smaller). With a 3.8" swimmer I use no more than 1/8 and usually less. I do like the long shank versions too move the hook back in the bait.

Chris_klamath basin

That's all I use in winter. Alot of people use half oz. Football heads.

Gary Northrop Loc: Richland WA

I usually don't like "rules of thumb" when it comes to fishing, but one
I think almost always applies is "Use the lightest jig you can."

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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This would be my choice for fishing a Keitech Swing Impact FAT Swimbait, 3.8" FAT;


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Although the fishing has been pretty tough in my area this summer, a swim jig has continued to produce some really good bites for my buddies and me. Whether we're working them through shoreline grass, underneath docks or around laydowns, they've led to some nice reaction strikes over the past few months.

I've been using the Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig almost exclusively this summer. For whatever reason, I got away from swim jigs for a year or two and this particular swim jig has reminded me of how effective the technique really is. Not only does it catch a bunch of bass, but it's also very reasonably priced. I'll quickly run through what makes this swim jig such a great options for bass anglers of all skill levels.


PERFECT HEAD SHAPE;

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I've used several swim jigs over the years that simply don't swim correctly. If you reel them too quickly, they'll turn on their sides and swim like a wounded duck. Not only does that waste an angler's time, but it also wastes money.

The Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig, however, runs perfectly every single time. You can take it straight from the package and expect it to swim straight. I believe the head shape is the main reason for this. Not only does the head shape allow it to track true, but it also skips really nicely underneath cover. Without a second thought, you can easily get this jig under boat docks and overhangs without issue.


The Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig was designed by Bassmaster Elite Series veteran, Greg Hackney to be fished in and around the heaviest cover out there. Built around a super strong Gamakatsu "Siwash Hook" designed exclusively for Strike King, it provides extra bite for more positive hook sets. A heavy weed guard also helps it come through the heaviest of cover, and a Perfect Skirt provides it with a more lifelike action. Available in a range of colors, the Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig is great for winching big fish out of Grass and Wood.



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Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Agree with the weight recommendations of 1/4 oz for 8-10 ft range. Also the kietech swing impacts are fantastic. Catch a ton of fish in these.
Swing impacts are fantastic deep vertical jig lure. Walleye go nuts over them. I use 1 oz heads to fish down to 35 ft .
Also try for shallow rock gravel clear water 1/8 ball head with a cross tail Shad. Very slow retrieve.
I know it’s a traditional drop shot bait but really shines for some reason on a light jig head.

drjim Loc: London, AR

I used 1/4 oz jig heads on Lake Billy Chinook in OR for smallies. Not big, but lots of action casting plastic worm up to rocky banks. Got to teach my buddy's grandsons how to do that, and they caught plenty of fish, also.

N.fl bassman Loc: St. Augustine Florida

Here in N Florida I use 1/8 and remember slower the better let the bait do the work!