Its time to change it up! Summer is here and this technique gets BIG bites when nothing else will. Quit throwing the same old Summer baits and show them something completely different! The swinging jig is easy to fish, doesn’t require specialized gear, and most importantly, the big ones eat it!
This technique goes by many names. You may have heard of the wobble head, biffle head, free swinging jig, or swinging jig… all references to the same technique. We combining the swinging jig with either a creature bait or small swimbait to create a profile that bass can’t resist. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass.
Virtually every brand makes a creature bait that could work with this technique. However, there are a few that rise above the rest. Below you’ll find links to all the baits, heads, and gear discussed in the video, beginning with the “If you could only have one” bait choice. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
If You Could Only Have One…
Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Favorite Heads…
Lead- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook
Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Swinging Football: http://bit.ly/2MmBuur
Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 5/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook, 1 oz 5/0 Hook
Top Creature Baits…
-XZone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black
-Zoom Z-Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Color: Junebug, Huckleberry, Watermelon Red
-Netbait Paca Craw (Baby): http://bit.ly/2wlVAfh
Color: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin
-Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV
Color: Junebug, Blue Craw
Other Great Baits…
-13 Fishing 4.25″ Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG
Color: Witches Brew, Collard Greens
-Zoom Ultravibe Speed Craw: https://bit.ly/3fTGlQQ
Colors: Junebug, Green pumpkin
-Netbait Paca Slim 4″: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin
-Gambler Stinger 4.25″: https://bit.ly/3gpebNE
Colors: Gold Rush, Junebug
-Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp
Colors: Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Watermelon
-Big Bite Baits Swimming Mama: https://bit.ly/3gE8tWP
Colors: 1099, Tilapia
-Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Matt’s Favorite Combo…
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC 100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
“Bang For The Buck” Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Chronarch 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget Wobble Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’5″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Want TacticalBassin Gear?
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Major Equipment We Use Daily…
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
Favorite Tools and Gear…
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: http://bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!
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So, basically a Texas rig with a pegged weight to stay at the hook.
Awesome video, will do this next week at Clear Lake. Your old stomping ground.👍
I've heard you say that with a jerkbait as well
Great info! IMPHO, if I could only have one, I would go just abit lighter and smaller…I'd go with 3/8oz. with a 3/0 hook. 1/2 oz is abit heavy for pond bank fishing…and the 3/0 hook will facilitate the hooking typically smaller pond bass; but is still adequate for most lake fishing applications. Also, a bait company that gets so little respect and overlooked is Lunker City. Check out their creature bait – Ozmo. Awesome bait, and as good as any of these others on the market.
What is the difference between a wobble head or a paged Texas rig?
Love your videos and watch and listen to them all the time especially while I’m working. The one thing that drives me crazy is the plastic bag crinkling!! I wear headphones and I swear to god you intentionally make the packaging crackle just to add the effect of a new bag or whatever it is your showing 😂😂
Great video my man!!! Great breakdown of the technique.
Can I use a swivel or no swivel? Thanks for the info.
Great informative video
Will this likely get caught I the rocks?
Best vids on you tube. I am out fishing my buddies now 5 to 1. I have to keep Kleenex in the boat for the tears
My top three favorite baits for a wobble head would a bandito/Rage bug,zoom Z-craw,powerbait pit boss. I could make a case for basically any plastic that can be Texas rigged. A ribbontail worm can really be deadly.
Just got turned on to you guys.. I’m binging all of your vids. Great great stuff! Thank you for you time
Have you guy's or anyone else on here tryed this technique with a Lizard.? Im thinking with the ribbon tail and legs it would get alot of action. After watching your alls vidoes for as long as I can remeber now, I finally went and picked up a casting Zodios rod this past weekend so pumped to try it after what all you all have said about them over the years.
Do they work in ponds and what kind of baits would you recommend for the pond and what sizes Matt
I've noticed you guys never comment on 6th sense stuff how do you guys feel about them and would it work
ZMan has a really good wobble head style hook called the Texas Eye and it’s awesome for creature style baits check them out
Is that something that would work even on the grassy bottom of Florida?
That terminal box..🤤🤤🤤🤤
I'm to break the rules and try throwing one tomorrow in the late fall. Here in SoCal the air temperature will reach upper 70s to low 80s.
Another great video Matt, thanks for giving us your great knowledge about bass, lures and techniques to put more into the boat. Your tips are invaluable and appreciated.
A 5 inch grub and a big ribbon tail worm also work great if they stop biting a craw creature style bait
I won my first highschool bass tournament on this style hook before it got popular. I believe it was 2007. I think arkie jig made the hook. It had a ball style weight with a regular worm hook. Fishing it off island ledges and shallow flats. I remember all the adults couldnt believe i caught all my fish on that hook with a finesse worm. Great memory
I would pay to come fishing with you guys! Mainly just to see and use all the absolutely gnarly gear and tackle you have! You guys kill keep it up
Is there any way you can post a video that doesn't cost me money? NVM keep em coming 🤪
Great information as always! I downsized the presentation and applied it to Ozark streams with great success! Keep em coming!!!
Anyone notice this guy claims to fish every single lure every type all the time?
Thanks Matt, I went out for the fist time in two years to a barrage in North Africa (Morocco) the water was very clear, normally it is dark so I am used to throwing spinnerbaits. Luckily I had my Lowrance with me so I noticed they are way deeper then otherwise near the bank in the shade even in the place with current there werent any reaction on my baits at all, throwing a texas rig worm / spinnerbait… so finally I caught some small bass on a dropshot, but 2 years ago I had a day of more then 50 pounds in just 13 fish (the bass here is probably Northern strain) SOOOO big thanks for this video, I gonna reorganise my floattube bags and plan my next trip!!!
would a step down to 3/8 4/0 for the craw at the beginning be too light? 1/2 oz sold out til Aug. 16
The rugby jig+pit boss or a vile craw has (accidentally) caught me more big northern pike up here in Ontario than almost any other pike bait in the summer.
I've had a ton of days when the pike wont hit a jerkbait, wont hit a spoon, wont even wake on a spook but that 3/4oz vmc swing jig and a black/blue pit boss dragged/hopped on bottom on sand flats between weed beds is just something they cant resist…
As far as catching bass w the rugby jig I've had almost zero luck but this fall I'll be camping out on a smallmouth lake like I have been for 6 years and I'm convinced slow rolling a 3/8-1/2oz rugby jig+a keitech is going to be the golden ticket.
Awesome – Thank you.
Hi Matt. I watched your video because I haven't had a lot of success with swing head jigs. I rigged one up, went out that same afternoon and caught a nice 4+ lb largemouth. I appreciate the depth of knowledge and amount of detail that you and Tim share. Thanks to you I have a new weapon in my arsenal!
Zman FattyZ is deadly on a wobble head too
Can’t tell you how good this technique actually is. I went camping at dale hollow last week, took my hobie. I did horribly for 2 days, then i started catching some small ones on a drop shot and a bitsy bug. Then for some reason i found some wobble heads and rigged one with a jordan lee berkley hd craw…with floating pincers. I started catching some bigger fish in that rocky ultra clear water. Great vid, great tips.
Love the tip videos