What size Keitech for 1/4 oz swim jig

[Largemouth21]

I am going to start experimenting with swim jigs, what size Swing impact fat would fit the best on a 1/4 oz Strike king. I apologize  in advance for asking such vague questions.

[KDW96]

It really depends on the size of the hook. Actually i use the regular Swing IMPACT 4in, and the Easy shiners on 1/4 oz. They work well and are cheaper. On larger jigs,etc i use 3.8 and 4.8 fat impacts.

[Bluebasser86]

3.8" is going to be your standard size but you can go bigger or smaller as the situation dictates. 

[J Francho]

I don't consider any matching size to weight, rather I consider retrieve speed, and profile.  You can reel in a larger bait much slower on a lighter head, and vice-versa.  As long as the hook isn't taking up more than about 1/3 of the bait, it's fine.

[CTGalloway21]

on a 1/4 oz swim jig, I use either a 3.3 or a Reaction Innovations little dipper.  You don't want anything much bigger to overpower the jig. 

[fishballer06]

3.3 and 3.8 are my bread and butter. The Lake Fork 3.5" Magic Shad's are another solid bait choice.

[J Francho]

While we're talking Keitechs...this will prolong the life of your baits.

 

 

[Primus]

Good idea J Francho .

[Steveo-1969]

Thank you for the post @J Francho.  Lately I've been super gluing them onto jig heads with mixed results. The toothpick seems much simpler.

[J Francho]

There's gotta be a 1001 uses for toothpicks when fishing. 

[Largemouth21]

43 minutes ago, J Francho said:

There's gotta be a 1001 uses for toothpicks when fishing. 

Maybe Tackle Warehouse should start carrying them

5 hours ago, J Francho said:

While we're talking Keitechs...this will prolong the life of your baits.

 

 

Thanks for the advice

[georgeyew]

Is the toothpick supposed to keep the trailer from sliding down the hook?

[J Francho]

13 hours ago, georgeyew said:

Is the toothpick supposed to keep the trailer from sliding down the hook?

Exactly what it's for.  Does not work on weedless hooks, only open hooks.