kLuo Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 I was wondering what makes the flat bottom swim jig heads so good for swimming. Why shouldn't I use regular, weedless jig heads and swim those? I like to swim my jigs and let them drop, so would a weedless casting jig be better for my technique? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 19, 2011 Global Moderator Posted April 19, 2011 The flat head helps keep the swim jig from rolling and it helps keep it up without having to reel too fast. You can swim a regular casting jig and I've caught plenty of fish after trying to reel a flipping jig in to cast again. I'd say if you're reeling and then letting it drop a casting jig would probably be a good option. Quote
pat_walker_fishing Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 I agree......ive cought a ton reeling jigs in to make another cast Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 19, 2011 Super User Posted April 19, 2011 Swimming a jig can be done with any jig. A swim jig just does it better. 1 Quote
Fat-G Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 Swimming a jig can be done with any jig. A swim jig just does it better. Yep, you can even swim a football jig. I've caught most of my fish this spring on the Strike King Denny Brauer jig, and I've been swimming it. Works like a charm. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted April 19, 2011 Super User Posted April 19, 2011 Swimming a jig can be done with any jig. A swim jig just does it better. Agreed...there's no jig police out there that I'm aware of. Quote
philsoreel Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 Have done it and still do it. As long as it doesn't lay over it's fine in my book. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 19, 2011 Super User Posted April 19, 2011 Yep, you can even swim a football jig. I've caught most of my fish this spring on the Strike King Denny Brauer jig, and I've been swimming it. Works like a charm. Actually, swimming a football jig is KILLER. When it hits a big rock or ledge, the bait "rolls up" and often gets bit if you let it lie after contact. I even know some people that use football heads for paddletails.... Quote
Vinny Chase Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 The closest thing to a swim jig head would be a grass jig but they tend to tilt. Luke others have said, they are designed to run and true and slide through vegetation. I would invest in some NorthStar swim jigs Quote
Fat-G Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 Actually, swimming a football jig is KILLER. When it hits a big rock or ledge, the bait "rolls up" and often gets bit if you let it lie after contact. I even know some people that use football heads for paddletails.... Appreciate that bit of info! I always enjoy reading your posts my friend. Quote
kLuo Posted April 19, 2011 Author Posted April 19, 2011 The closest thing to a swim jig head would be a grass jig but they tend to tilt. Luke others have said, they are designed to run and true and slide through vegetation. I would invest in some NorthStar swim jigs Haha I just placed and order at TW for their tax day sale and bought a few NorthStar swim jigs to try out. Got some in new gill and blue back herring, they look phenomenal. Can't wait to fish them! Quote
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