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How to Pair Swimbaits on Swim Jigs for Stingy Bass

Ryan DeChaine
Feb 06, 2021

Florida bass fishing pro John Cox loves swim jigs to cover water fast and get bit, but he admits bass are quick to get conditioned to it. Like ChatterBait fishing, his remedy is to remove the skirt and thread on a realistic paddle tail swimbait. A swim jig and paddle tail combination add an element of refinement that can generate fresh bites even in heavily pressured areas.

Cox shares his preferred jig head and swimbait combo for combing the shallows, and unlike a Texas-rigged swimbait, the jig fosters higher hooking percentages so long as you have the right rod, reel, and line combo. He shares a few additional points on how he fishes the setup, ranging from cadence to hook sets, and why it’s essential to manipulate the jig weed guard.

TACKLE USED

Berkley Power Swimmer, 3.8″ Tennessee Shad
Dirty Jigs Swim Jig, 1/4-ounce
Abu Garcia Winch Casting Rod, 7’5″ Med Hvy
Abu Garcia-Abu Garcia Revo Premier Casting Reel, 7:3.1 (discontinued), check out the Abu Garcia REVO EXD Casting Reel
Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon, 20lb

JOHN’S BOAT

Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.

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