LURE 101
Lure catalog / Swim Jigs
L.17Swim Jigs

Swim Jigs

Skirted jigs designed primarily for swimming retrieves, often with paddletail or craw trailers.
Shape and identification
Swim Jigs
A streamlined head, skirt and single hook without the front blade of a bladed jig.
PRESENTATION
Buoyancy
Sinking
Working layer
Often swum over weed tops or through upper/middle layers, controlled by weight and speed.
Example size
Trailer 60–100 mm
Example weight
5–14 g
Tackle notes
Match tackle to the single hook and cover and rig the trailer straight.
01Use & Limits

Use and limits

When & Where

Scattered vegetation and grass edges where a subtler baitfish presentation is useful.

Limits and common errors

Head design and retrieve differ from bottom jigs; weeds and branches can still snag.

02Retrieve

Retrieve steps

  1. Rig the trailer straight and test its swimming action nearby.
  2. Retrieve continuously over weed tops or along edges.
  3. Add brief pulses or shakes, then resume swimming rather than leaving it on bottom.
04Targets

Target examples

Largemouth Bass ↗Smallmouth Bass ↗Northern Pike ↗Northern Snakehead ↗

Target links are starting points; match the model to fish size, depth and cover.

REFReferences

References and scope