Gerald Swindle has some advice – generate confidence by using bass baits that get bites. Confidence then leads to getting more bites. For Swindle, a simple Texas-rigged worm and small profile 3/8-ounce jig and craw/creature combo get it done anytime and everywhere bass swim.
*Tackle listing at the bottom.
Swindle explains why he prefers a simple straight-tail worm rigged with a lightweight and 3/0 hook for shallow water pitching. The setup allows him to fish fast around any cover without fowling. Bass also bite and hold on, so it’s super forgiving. Swindle opts not to peg as he feels separation of the weight and bait increases action and leads to more bites.
Like the Texas rig, light and compact jigs offer the same benefits of universal appeal and snag resistance but with a slightly bigger profile. Swindle reaches for the jig when larger forage items are on the menu (think bluegills and crawfish) or chasing a bigger bite. Both setups fish excellently on a 7- to 7-foot, 6-inch rod paired with a fast reel and fluorocarbon line.
Instead of having a pile of rods rigged with a multitude of baits, Swindle advocates picking a few proven “get bit” winners and learn to fish them well. Doing so builds confidence and confidence builds skill! Check out G’s YouTube Channel for more content and entertainment – https://wired2.fish/SwindleYouTubeChannel.
TEXAS RIG SETUP
• PLASTIC – Zoom Zlinky Stick Worm: http://wired2.fish/ZoomZlinkyStickWorm
• HOOK – VMC Ike Approved Heavy Duty Wide Gap, 3/0 Hook: https://wired2.fish/VMC-HD-EWGHook
• WEIGHT – VMC Tungsten Flippin Weight: https://wired2.fish/VMC-TungstenFlippinWeight
JIG SETUP
• JIG – Buckeye Lures G-Man Ballin’ Out Jig: https://wired2.fish/GMANBallinOutJig
• TRAILER (Option 1) – Zoom Z Hog: https://wired2.fish/ZoomZ-Hog
• TRAILER (Option 2) – Zoom Z Craw: https://wired2.fish/ZoomZCraw
ROD AND REEL SETUPS
• ROD (Option 1) – 13 Fishing Omen Black 3 Casting Rod, 7’4″ MH: https://wired2.fish/OmenBlack3-CastingRod
• ROD (Option 2) – 13 Fishing Omen Black 3 Casting Rod, 7’6″ MH: https://wired2.fish/OmenBlack3-CastingRod
• REEL – 13 Fishing Concept Z Slide Casting Reel, 6.8:1: https://wired2.fish/13FishingZSlide
• LINE – Sunline Shooter Fluorocarbon Line: https://wired2.fish/SunlineShooterFC
OTHER
• Rapala 7” Elite Pliers: http://wired2.fish/RapalaElitePliers
• HAT – Rapala® Red, White & Blue Trucker Cap: http://wired2.fish/RapalaUSA-TruckerCap
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Randy just used 'hunter gatherer ' comment. Pick a confidence bait and get really good with it…takes time..been there. 😊
That's bullshit
thanks for the tips. my favorite to follow are you, KVD, and BLAT, always passing the knowledge. Giving a i to the sport!!! Good Luck in the future!
Straight BARZ
There is beauty in simplicity. Keep it simple and just fish.
I went to the store and was like y’all got the z craw they said no I was like what that’s the best bait on the market . Oklahoma fish like the black purple flake . They can’t resist it .
Once again, a wealth of knowledge in just a few short minutes!
Thanks for info
I'm 62 and that worm is the bait,
Thank you G
My two confidence baits are crickets and red worms on cane poles. Thank you very much 🤙🤓
I'm throwing a black and blue jig even if I'm in Timbuktu and some Texas rig green pumpkin plastic
For the longest I couldn't get bit with a jig. Bought one of the ballin out and it happened. 5 pounder money brown. My go to baits are Texas rig and a ballin out jig
Is there any benefit to using a 3/0 over a 4/0 EWG when fishing a Texas Rigged Senko? I see people using both, but can't figure out when a situation specifically warrants using a 3/0 over a 4/0 or vise versa.
Love the videos, About to try my hand here at the Ozarks! Keep em Coming!
What you think about a Tokyo Rig?
Gee when you use the z craw for your jig trailer do you cut any of it off? If so how much?
G man! Lites out…. hands down the effing man! Love watching him skip.and I will be getting that 13 fishing concept A 6.8to1.
Love Gerald swindle my all-time favorite always has great advice for the common man
That’s absolutely true Gman those two baits a a definite go to
I'm just a weekend warrior and I caught 200+ Bass last summer just with these two baits
Havent watched yet but I’m guessing a brown jig is one of them as he has said it before. Lets watch and see. I was close he said green pumpkin brown jig.
Can you tell us in a video, if you use fish attraction on your choice of lures?
Gerald I am just getting back to into fishing and I currently use a green go to rod by googan and has done me good so far. However I am wanting to get into crank bait fishing pretty heavy and I like to know what kind of rod at a price point no more than $200 bucks should I truly get. I have been hearing alot about glass rods but again I been away from fishing for at least 20yrs I personally would like your honest & professional input on crank rods thank you & God bless you & ya family..
G-Man has it right! Sometimes I will fish a fluke instead of the green pumpkin Zoom trick worm. Confidence baits for me are the same. They just plain work!
A bite builds confidence and confidence will get ya more bites. (Read it a couple times) #GMAN with the JUICE
Texas rig plastic,
3/8oz spinnerbait
THE GODS HONEST TRUTH FOR SURE FOR SURE
Lol I've been throwing a texas rigged finesse worm exclusively since I started fishing like 2 months ago. Lots of fish
Thank You GMan… fishing ant easy.
This was super helpful — thank you. Gerald explained not only what his two setups are, but also how to fish them and why to fish them over other setups. Appreciate the approach for those of us who are beginners. 🙂
G is the 🐐, change my mind….
1:27 HA! Well jokes on you! I can't throw a texas rig in that tree and get it out either. Guess that means the joke is really on me. 😂
Anyone ever see a video comparing using a low gear ratio to high gear ratio reel to get fish to the boat?
For a while I was in a rut. Couldn't seem to get bites. I found out that I had forgotten the old school basics that I always saw my grandpa and dad throw. I finally put down the latest and greatest lures I was throwing because that's what everyone else is throwing. I tied on a zoom mag ii ribnontail worm ( tequila sunrise) and commenced to cleaning house. Don't over think it.
Matthew McConaughey starring as Gerald Swindle will be a great movie!
Was this video shot on chickamauga lake in possum creek
G will be in the Hall of Fame.
I say Texas rig worm and a spinnerbait.
A spinner bait is the most versatile bait there is. You can change the blades, the weight, color. Fish it in all depths. The possibilities are endless with a spinner bait. Fish it in all depths.