Missle Baits Ike's Mini Swim Jig

[Brett's_daddy]

I'm curious about these. I've been looking for a smaller swim jig that will offer a more compact presentation as well as be able to swim 6 - 12" below the surface of the water and just above submergent grass...looking at the 3/16oz. version or a 1/4oz. Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig but haven't really used a bait caster to cast something this small/light. Any experiences with either bait and tips for how to cast something this light with a casting reel would be appreciated!

[softwateronly]

I've barely dipped into the DJ 1/4oz finesse jig, used it with a 3.8 keitech and 100mm d walker, on my jerkbait setup.  I was able to throw it well, but both those trailers have some weight. It definitely stayed higher in the water at a slower speed.  The fish liked it.

 

scott  

[casts_by_fly]

A 1/4oz jig with a 3.8 keitech will be plenty on a MH baitcaster and is a favorite for me. 

[ChrisD46]

On 5/13/2022 at 1:06 PM, Brett's_daddy said:

I'm curious about these. I've been looking for a smaller swim jig that will offer a more compact presentation as well as be able to swim 6 - 12" below the surface of the water and just above submergent grass...looking at the 3/16oz. version or a 1/4oz. Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig but haven't really used a bait caster to cast something this small/light. Any experiences with either bait and tips for how to cast something this light with a casting reel would be appreciated!

*Look no further than site sponsor Siebert Outdoors Mini Swim Jig : Products (siebertoutdoors.com) . Depending on your waters , bait fish , etc. I suggest one ea. in 1/4 oz.  : Black & Blue , Green Pumpkin and Shad / White colors to begin . I also added the 3/8th oz. size in Shad / White for either windy conditions OR if I want to speed up the retrieve for spotted bass .

[NorthernBasser]

On 5/13/2022 at 12:06 PM, Brett's_daddy said:

I'm curious about these. I've been looking for a smaller swim jig that will offer a more compact presentation as well as be able to swim 6 - 12" below the surface of the water and just above submergent grass...looking at the 3/16oz. version or a 1/4oz. Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig but haven't really used a bait caster to cast something this small/light. Any experiences with either bait and tips for how to cast something this light with a casting reel would be appreciated!

I've been using the 5/16 oz version. Paired with a Missile Baits D Chunk, I have no problem keeping it high in the water column. And it casts just fine on casting gear.

 

 

[Brett's_daddy]

15 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I've been using the 5/16 oz version. Paired with a Missile Baits D Chunk, I have no problem keeping it high in the water column. And it casts just fine on casting gear.

 

 

How do you like that setup?

[NorthernBasser]

4 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said:

How do you like that setup?

 

The jig/trailer combo? I like it. Just been swimming it a little erratically. Some pops, pauses. So far, so good. Paint on the head chipped a little bit almost right away. Not sure if they're all like that or just the one I got. 

[NoShoes]

1/4 oz jig head and a plastic is more than enough for a MH baitcaster. I often cast flukes and senkos weightless on one no issue. 

[padon]

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

I've been using the 5/16 oz version. Paired with a Missile Baits D Chunk, I have no problem keeping it high in the water column. And it casts just fine on casting gear.

 

 

i throw the same combo on my 72 mh expride with 14 pound sunline. casts great and catches fish

[Munkin]

The thing about these jigs is that they use finesse cut silicone. 

 

Here are some 3/16oz finesse jigs I made. 

 

Allen 

[FishDieBroke]

Check out Super K's swim jigs. They have a 1/4 oz. Their weed guards come perfectly trimmed out of the package and they're less stiff than most standard weed guards. Come throw cover well and hookup ratio is great. I love the Dirty Jigs finesse version as well.