In this bass fishing video, FLW bass fishing pro John Cox is sharing some secrets for success when fishing a swim jig. He shares what he thinks are: the best jig for swimming, the best trailer for swim jigs, the best 3 colors of jigs (and the trailer colors to go with them). After discussing swim jig fishing tackle, John goes on the water to demonstrate the technique. Learn how to fish a swim jig around laydowns, docks and other shallow cover. You'll also learn: the best reel settings, secret tips for fishing different water depths and riprap, making sure you get the right hookset, and more!
- 0:16 John's going to teach you the secrets to swimming a jig
- 0:33 John Cox's first swimming jig - Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig
- 0:53 Best rod specs, reel gear ratio and line for swimming a jig
- 2:04 Heavy and lighter wire hook gauge considerations
- 3:30 When to fish fluorocarbon on a swim jig
- 3:57 Knot John Cox uses to tie on a swim jig
- 5:07 Changing rate of fall by changing sizes vs changing retrieve
- 5:37 The best chunk to fish on a swim jig
- 7:02 John Cox's favorite colors (jigs and trailers) for fishing a swim jig
- 11:29 Does John Cox do any lure modification to his jigs?
- 11:56 Swim jig fishing video demonstration
- 12:12 How to fish laydowns with a swim jig
- 15:52 Another great swim jig fishing technique
- 17:30 Reel settings for this technique
- 18:41 The swim jig is one of the best baits for catching big bass
- 19:15 Secret riprap jig fishing tip for early spring
- 21:30 Getting into the rhythm
- 23:00 drag setting for fishing this technique
- 23:51 Hooksetting tip for catching more bass on a swim jig
- 24:50 What to do when you make a bad cast
- 25:53 Versatility of fishing a swim jig
