Swim Jig Fishing! All The Tricks No One Is Talking About For Bass Fishing!

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How's your swim jig game? Are you missing the boat on this incredible technique?? A lot of people are! Most anglers don't realize that a swim jig imitates small baitfish and panfish better than a swimbait! Here's everything you need to know...
Swim jigs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and they're not created equal. Understanding head shapes and hook strengths is just as important as understanding the difference between a squarebill and a deep diving crankbait. Pay close attention as Matt details his jig and trailer pairings so you can use the best combination for your fishing conditions.
Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers, and gear that Matt discussed in the video. He's even included his favorite weights and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FULL SIZE SWIM JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: bit.ly/2auXfmx
Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz
Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie
•Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig: bit.ly/2d8qUCv
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad
•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad
BLADED SWIM JIG...
•Megabass Uoze Swimmer: bit.ly/2kmDjdK
Favorite Size: 1/2 oz
Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Gripan, Smoke Shad
FULL SIZE SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...
•Gambler EZ Swimmer: bit.ly/2OLlyUf
Colors: Gold Rush, Silver Shadow
•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Electric Shad
•River2Sea D Walker 120: bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Colors: Shamrock Shad, Ice White, Green Pumpkin Red
FINESSE SWIM JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig: bit.ly/2dr2933
Favorite Size: 5/16 oz
Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream
•Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig: bit.ly/3SdHVOF
Favorite Size: 5/16 oz
Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill
FINESSE SWIM JIG TRAILERS...
•Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad
•Xzone 3.5 Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, 309
SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: bit.ly/3oT1oq2
NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" XH: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: bit.ly/2aFg46b
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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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!
#swimjig #jigfishing #bassfishing

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@frdhenderson56 12 күн бұрын

Best swim jig vid out there. 30+ mins of great informational content.

@CallMeKool365 Жыл бұрын

Underwater swim jig video..?

@Tackletuesdayfishing Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear someone else who throws only swimbaits on swimjigs. I never understood the craw trailer thing. If I want a bait to swim , it’s getting a swimbait.

@spbassfishing4497 Жыл бұрын

I said to myself the other day, I hope Matt puts out another swim jig video! Thanks for this video Matt

@bigfah2506 Жыл бұрын

While I love swim jigs, I’m still waiting on the South America videos. Love your stuff!!

@scottradermacher6122 Жыл бұрын

You guys got me into swim jigs and it’s a staple in my rotation now, still learning from you two all the time. Great video Matt! Thank you!

@davidlanphere5817 Жыл бұрын

As always, Matt, you give out great knowledge . Another great video.

@davelerner8461 Жыл бұрын

Great info Matt as always, MUCH appreciated and thanks!!

@HiggsOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Love swim jig fishing! Always looking for different pointers thanks for the video!

@johnnyweaver1300 Жыл бұрын

No one puts more time in explaining the best baits & rod & reels, than tacticalbassin, why would you listen to any other, these guys know their stuff! Thanks Matt!🎣

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@michaelcervantez3570 9 ай бұрын

This is the best swim jig video I have seen.

@kenmccarthyfishing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for going in-depth and thank you for being the pioneer and blazing the trail for us ❤️❤️

@Cparrish28 Жыл бұрын

Great video of much needed info I will be using the next day I’m out. I bought the California swim jig with gambler trailer and I can tell you it makes a difference

@Lvnindistube Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the useful info, fellas! It’s just about spawning season here in South Jersey. I’m ready to do some flippin’ this weekend! 🤙🏻

@andrewhiestand3697 Жыл бұрын

Just had the best day of fishing in my life with a couple of these swim jig combos.. you’re awesome

@keithpinkerton2933 Жыл бұрын

Love the passion after all the time.youve been doing this. Thx for the info

@SPW119Fishing Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear I am not the only person who just use a swimbait trailer on my swim jig.

@Twangtown7 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff as usual! Swim jig is at the top of my favorite type of fishing.

@williamreed6107 Жыл бұрын

Matt, this may be one of your best videos, and believe me I have seen many. Thanks for saving us all a lot of time and money.

@danielwebb5595 Жыл бұрын

I love the diversity of the swim jig. I have caught fish casting and reeling, slow bumping on the bottom, and flipping.

@spencer8089 Жыл бұрын

I am a swim jig guy and love the information given. being from the north, regular and finesse swim jigs are the ticket.

@davidfeldman611 Жыл бұрын

Love the swimjig strike!Something about that jig hook. Great content as always!

@FishingWithDL Жыл бұрын

Great info Matt! Looking forward to some more jet boat videos this summer! 😉 So many great skinny rivers around your area and east TN.

@mikebanks6704 Жыл бұрын

I love the gill pattern kvd swimjigs with a 360gt swimbait body on the back it's such a beautiful imitation of that gill we all look for and the bass here in New York absolutely go nuts for it. Also been getting into throw a weighted bladed 4/0 trokar hook with the kvd swim-n-shiner swimbait on it I caught a fat 5lber about 3-4wks ago here in NY while it was still pretty cold 🤘🏻🤘🏻 I've learned so much watching this channel

@KCoutdoors1 Жыл бұрын

Matt! Thank you for this im a new freshwater fisherman in central Florida. These pointers really helped my game out!

@hmongvaj98 Жыл бұрын

Always look forward when a new video drops. Keep them videos coming

@kevinbeaudean704 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Glad you came around to the lighter swim jigs. This is where I live and alot of the country also. I still think your missing out not using any craw trailers but maybe it's just geographic conditions.

@primoservices5636 Жыл бұрын

Man I always learn so much with your videos. It's very clear how passionate you are on fishing experience. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work your one of the best on you tube. Till the next one .primo

@timtighe9718 Жыл бұрын

Great info.I really enjoyed it.

@eddieboswell6068 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing.

@dustinroadway6108 10 ай бұрын

I love swimjigs and im catching a ton of fish right now. Im fishing it deep and not in cover at all. You’re giving me good ideas.

@HeavenlySnipez Жыл бұрын

Swim Jig fishing, WITHOUT the crazy rod movement?! This is the JUICE we need! Thanks for all of the knowledge Matt. Going to have to buy the finesse swim jig with the Swammer. That bait, I just used for the first time today on a Beast hook and man does that thing LOOK GOOD. Can't wait to have it on a swimbait.

@michaelloucks4448 Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt thanks for the great video I live in Missouri and finesse swimjig is the one I'm going to use. I really didn't know which dirty jig's swimjig to use now I do . And I didn't know what kind of trailer to use thanks for simplifying it for me excellent video. The knowledge you have is unbelievable. GOD bless you and your family.

@Nate_Higgins Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking, "it's about time for a swim jig vid." Thanks for the stuff.

@fernandosantiago8451 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! Great video!

@sheepdog1911s Жыл бұрын

You gave me inspiration to make a lure in 2 colors and uses several different types trailers, there is definitely a place in the market for it but not sure how to get it mass produced so guess I'm going to keep em to myself unfortunately. Thx for the inspiration to do something lil different I seen wasn't available in any local store. Thx guys!! 🙏

@joelnordrum2194 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@smoovefishing Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!

@HookLife Жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING VIDEO MATT!!

@toddpossum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jrjimi7216 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very educational knowledge.

@jkin711 3 ай бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks

@michaelcervantez3570 9 ай бұрын

Awesome information 👍

@daveking8691 3 ай бұрын

Just came across this gem,love the detail for finesse jigs and trailers.Surprized you didn’t have small ragetail menace in there.

@soledoutreviews Жыл бұрын

Love this channel! Matt said and it’s really that simple at the 32 minute mark 😂😂😭😭

@barrymong1385 Жыл бұрын

Another great trailer I have been using for years that has that roll you talked about is the Yum Pulse .

@XxLaOBoyxX89 Жыл бұрын

The California swim jig is how i found tacticalbassin and I've lost count of how many years I've been following you guy and you're still pumping out fire tips & information

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thank you for the support!

@Byoung85 9 күн бұрын

This video is so well explained

@Catch_and_Release_Angling Жыл бұрын

I landed 2 7lbers in a 2-hour window using Matt’s tips, he really knows what he’s talking about!

@elizabethz569 Жыл бұрын

Extremely interesting and informative video. I like.

@xSWlMx Жыл бұрын

I finally caught my first swim jig fish after a summer fall and late winter of fishing this spring. It was on a dead fall while I was picking out a back lash immediately after casting 😂. Followed up on a second Biggin with the same technique. Hopefully I have some confidence in the lure now to keep it going.

@tsl553 Жыл бұрын

Good video boss keep up the good work

@johngory2657 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial....Enuff said.

@wilmerpruitt6324 Жыл бұрын

First of all, before I even watch this video. GREAT ARTICLE in the MLF Bass Magazine in regards to Swimbaits. Very well presented, simplified and to the point, Excellent Job Guys! THANKS

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We really appreciate the support!

@brendanbutkus2392 3 ай бұрын

Im obsessed with the 6th sense divine swim jig honestly... thing works amazing for my application

@BrothaAustin 3 ай бұрын

What trailer you use?

@B.A.Bassangler Жыл бұрын

To quote Will Gere in Jeremiah Johnson...YOU NAILED 'ER CLEAN! Thanks for simplifying and saving us the trouble with hours of experimentation. Dirty Jigs and Missile...I'm all in, don't try to tempt me with any others, I mean it!

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@zach8973 Жыл бұрын

I say this each year the yum pulser Is a great swim jig trailer , foil and the gill are the best . Really gets 2nd 3rd action to it . Next is the largo for me because I can make it dart out and come back .

@johnhodson3200 11 ай бұрын

I know swim jigs are a shallow water technique, but as of late I've seen videos of guys using a swim jig out deep. Have you done that and what style and weight would you choose and the trailers as well. You guys have upped my fishing and tournament finishes. Your knowledge is incredible. Thank you for all your efforts to get us proper information

@cash.womack Жыл бұрын

Went out today after I watched this last night and slayed them in the grass👌🏻

@rossbarnett-ih4wk Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt check out the osp headshaker, it’s been a favorite of mine on the California swim jig!

@MrCobb-rq8iv Жыл бұрын

Clearly the reason the Mrs. doesn't get as much video time is she catches more and has a dynamic hook-set. You go girl!

@timtillfishing5906 Жыл бұрын

The 3/4oz cal swimjig is no joke its a tank great bait for sure 👌

@wesvyverberg9517 Жыл бұрын

My goto has always been strike king tour grade swim jig 3/8 bluegill with 3.75 rage swimmer green pumpkin. Agree on avoiding keitech trailer the rage swimmer makes it flares and roll nice like you described!

@BigBen7959 Жыл бұрын

I always use the strike king tour grade swim jig 3/8 sun gill with a Houdini little dipper trailer with great success, I admit that I have to work my rod a little

@MrJohnB-qs6dp Жыл бұрын

Wow Matt, that was an excellent video!!! One of the best tutorials I've seen so far. Not a load of jig heads or trailers either just about six. If fishing areas where say 2 to 5 lbs. are caught would you use the finesse swim jigs and in the rivers as well?? I like using the swim jig and glad to learn more about how to use them the proper way!!! Thanks again!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

@Mjones8383 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried the untamed tackle swimjig? They are phenomenal around docks and wood. Great hook, compact and best non screw head keeper

@mikecamalier2653 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Bassmd

@eng62ine 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt- just a bit of thanks to you for your recommendations on those finesse swim jigs. I absolutely slayed them tonight at the local pond on the Missile Baits/Swammer combo 💰. Oh and the Orochi helped too!😅

@user-ey2te5vs3z 2 ай бұрын

There is one you may not know about. It is built in Canada but sold a lot in Florida. Company name is Weapons of Bass Destruction. Amazing swim jig. Best colour trailer here is the sprayed grass small skinny dipper. Hands down the best along with the bluegill Rage Menace. We have a ton of Gills here so the strike king bluegill skirt is all you need. Incredible

@Tomcat1957 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, going to start. I use a swim bait often but need weedless

@jacksmith3801 9 ай бұрын

Morning Matt, you absolutely had me LOL the whole time in this video. You definitely Geek out when it comes to anything jig related. 😅 Im in need of some advice I live in California and want to use swim jigs on these deeper clear reservoirs but struggle with where and when deep shallow, colors. Any recommendations on Don Pedro & McClure with swim jigs... Thanks for all your helpfull videos, you both have changed the fishing game for weekend anglers like me.

@mrs.prospectsouth6875 Жыл бұрын

Florida girl here! You sold me on the California Swim Jig and the gambler trailer! Going to buy a few now! I love your passion for fishing! Thanks for the awesome content Matt!!! 🙌🎣💪 #1tacticalbassinfan

@ryanstephens720 Жыл бұрын

Top of the mornin

@primetime1838 3 ай бұрын

The gambler GOAT swim jig is the best

@tims_always_fishing7117 Жыл бұрын

Love me some 6th sense swimjigs with a megabass spark shad trailer

@FreedomFishing Жыл бұрын

We love Gambler Lures in the north too! They catch quality fish.

@michaelleady9089 Жыл бұрын

I like the soapbox history lesson we need more of those for documented fishing history keep up the great work I actually did the same thing Put my rod down And reeled a Wally diver and caught a bunch of Saugeye At a dam at the location where a wall below the dam fell off but the actual wall is a ledge you can walk on this wall I call it was a great place for fish to ambush prey

@rickyparker1149 Жыл бұрын

Have several of the California swimjigs, but haven’t had any luck with them. But, I’ve been throwing them with a Keitech.

@ungddong_fishing Жыл бұрын

Good

@nicknormando4220 Жыл бұрын

Been hammering them on the swim jig lately, Got a real nice one yesterday, and with a swimbait on the back, only way I fish them too. #BlackandBlue

@seizedcarcass8440 Жыл бұрын

Though it’s not what people generally think of when they think of a swimjig. I really dig the Zman Midwest finesse swim jig. It’s got the perfect weedguard and a lighter that normal wire hook similar to that of the SMH jighead and same keeper. What I really like about it is it’s heavy enough for a medium action baitcaster but still gets in the thicker grass just fine. I really like pairing a baby goat on the It and just burning it though grass and even wood.

@Milehighsnake98 Жыл бұрын

I just picked those up to try as a BFS Swim jig. I'm thinking about trying a Strike Kng Ned Rage cut'r. I used it on the Z man minimax chatterbait and it worked great.

@cameronpoulton9490 9 ай бұрын

What kind of trailer do you like on it?

@seizedcarcass8440 9 ай бұрын

@@Milehighsnake98 I use the zman GOATZ,slim swimz,zman 3inch grub,and even the trd bugz as a chunk style trailer.

@seizedcarcass8440 9 ай бұрын

@@cameronpoulton9490 I use the Zman baby goat,slim swimz,3 inch zman grubz and trd Bugs as a sort of chunk trailer. But I think the yum craw chunk in the smaller size would be a great choice as well!

@lexm0 Жыл бұрын

Surprised to not see the 6th Sense braid swimjig on here! It has a screw lock keeper and paired with a 3.5 largo shad, it shakes and shimmys like crazy and draws the attention of the big ones!

@newrivernymphs3213 Жыл бұрын

I really only use 4 trailers for bluegill colors I use a rage menace or rage craw for Shad colors I use a easy shiner or swing impact I know you guys love the dirty jigs I wish you would design a jig like the trash master one of the best jig designs I’ve ever seen

@SouthGeorgiaBassin 3 ай бұрын

A fantastic job on the breakdown of the Swim Jig ! Thanks for opening my eyes to a few things I did not know about the Dirty Jig lineup. I actually live in Valdosta Ga which is about 40 minutes from the Dirty Jigs office. I'm going to try and go visit them. Love using those jigs when I'm in Central Florida where I have been fishing a lot lately. I do have a question : Do you rig the Swimbait trailer with paddle tale pointing down or up ? Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Been watching and learning for years.

@John_D2 Жыл бұрын

I fish a 1/2 oz no jack swim jig..A gambler ez vibe 3.75 is a killer trailer, it makes the whole bait wobble like crazy.

@Twangtown7 Жыл бұрын

Man I love the D-Walker but I wish they had more colors. You ever use the Jenko Booty Shaker for a bigger profile trailer? It's awesome. They come in 3.5", 4", 5" and 6".

@gumslinger11 Жыл бұрын

Matt, have you tried a Kickin Zako on a swim jig? Seems like it would make a great bluegill profile, just dont know if the kick is enough.

@TKLewis904 Жыл бұрын

Great information. I got frustrated with swim jigs because the skirt would always just stick to the bait. Going to buy what you listed and give it another go.

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

It makes a HUGE difference!

@TKLewis904 10 ай бұрын

@@tacticalbassinFew months later and wanted to come back to this. I bought exactly what you mentioned and caught fish that same day. Specifically the Dirty Jigs finesse swim jig and 3.5 largo shad. I now own multiple and use them all the time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@bobbarnhill8557 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to be the possible odd man out. I use a standard football or round head jig with a swim bait trailer. Its been amazing how well it works and I don’t have to buy a different swim jig head. As you know necessity is the mother of invention. I ran out of swim jig heads one day. Ended up using the jigs I had in the boat.

@bruceesterline3170 Жыл бұрын

I've had very good results using a swim jig in a bluegill pattern this year I'm using more colors like shad in a white off white and it works my spinnerbait's are jealous i first learned to swim a jig when one day i was retrieving my jig swimming it back to the boat when I caught a bass right at the boat that was years ago been swimming them back every since.

@erospedrazzoli1132 Жыл бұрын

..... i spent lot of time trying to prove them wrong and now i throw gambler.. 😂 .... love it

@jimmcculloch5825 Жыл бұрын

My head is spinning. I am glad you didn't go in depth. Great job as usual.

@MultiXMeGa Жыл бұрын

Perfect video when fishing for snakeheads and frogs don't seem to get a reaction bite.

@BN-cp6fw Жыл бұрын

Have you used the Daiwa Rapids swimmer? I just bought it and it swims very level if that's what action / non action you want lol

@BH-kl3oo Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. Hope you’re doing well. I had a question for you, I just picked up an expride b 7’2 MH Glass chatter bait rod, and I was wondering what Shimano reel you would recommend?

@jackbrennan7864 Жыл бұрын

Do you think I should use a Levante Diablo spec r or a 7' heavy rod for swim jigs?

@markbaldwin396 Жыл бұрын

Started fishing swimjigs at night to go along with the large spinnerbaits that I normally fish...they work great when the spinnerbait is not happenin, my biggest issue with swimjigs are that I fish a ton of rock and they get hung pretty easy, do you have any suggestions for a swim jig that has a football style head that would bounce of rocks better. That being said, I have caught some alot of very big bass on the dirty jigs head with a yamamoto swimbait trailer in the rocks but I am going to try the Xzone you talked about, I like their craw alot. Thank you

@jgreene70 Жыл бұрын

Would the XH 7'6" Expride work with the 6-8" Magdraft? I know you mentioned the Zodias 7'9" XH in that video. I was thinking the Expride might double as a pitch flip combo also. I like to have setups that I can double up uses for. I have a 7'2" Expride A I am throwing my 6" MD on right now.

@sams00s Жыл бұрын

You should do an in depth sit down seminar style video specifically for Pond fishing. I’d bet that a large amount if not majority of your viewers are probably either younger kids/guys without boats trying to learn as much as possible about fishing. Us bank/pond fisherman don’t have a lot of information directed at us.

@lannyseals2084 Жыл бұрын

I love anything jig's and especially swim jigs which is my favorite! Have a question Matt regarding the trailers,do you still have any recommendations for the strike king rage swimmers for the back of swim jigs and the secondary actions? I remember you and Tim talking about them while back and was wondering if you guys put anymore work into fishing them since or not? Thanks for the help on everything you guys do!

@connorhany351 Жыл бұрын

They still work. I’m a pinch I’ll use them if I don’t have any D-walkers, but if I have a D walker in the box, I’m going to use that 10 times out of 10 over anything else. The best possible option, in my opinion.

@lannyseals2084 Жыл бұрын

@@connorhany351 thanks for the reply and I got to look into getting some of the D-walkers for sure! With the rage swimmers I tried them a while back and had some good side to side rolling action and I can't remember the weight of the jig and was wondering if there was any updates on using them