The ONLY Four Swim Jig Trailers You Need!

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These four types of swim jig trailers will help you catch more bass!
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@mistertwister1816 7 ай бұрын

On the water content. Hallelujah. Can’t say enough about how this adds to your instruction. A little goes a long way. Nicely done and thanks.

@MattStefanFishing 7 ай бұрын

i do a bunch of on the water content. its been one or two videos a week since august...its just hard to do daily content and always be on the water. thanks for the feedback!

@kevinbeaudean704 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. I have been a little busy lately but heard you have done great on the trail. Glad to hear it and stay focused, I'm pulling for you. I use a trailer probably alot of people use, the rage craw. I do use something I have never seen or heard of anyone using, that's the Stanley ribbit. I use a 1/4oz jig with it and it glides over almost any grass. No rod shaking needed. Up high or mid column it gets bit. When most people put the swim jig down because the grass is to thick I'm still using it. Good luck at Potomac, it's a great fishery maybe I'll see you out there.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

sounds good!

@LowBrowFishing Жыл бұрын

I have gotten to where I treat a swim jig a lot like a bladed jig - I'll use a fluke type trailer if I'm doing the Alabama shake so that jig has more action to it. I feel that a boot tail trailer or a flappy trailer actually inhibits the action. If I'm out more in the open just fishing over hydrilla, the I'll use a Strike King Caffeine Shad. If I'm skipping or fishing under flooded brush, then I go with something stiffer like a Zoom Super Fluke or a cheapo Creme.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

sounds good!

@zachg5356 Жыл бұрын

Love that idea with the chunk trailer. I would have never thought of that, but the logic behind it is so sound. Thanks Matt.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@bgriffin511 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Tying on a swim jig now for my morning trip. Thanks for making the decision, for one pole, easier.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

you bet!

@BeckhamHomeLoans Жыл бұрын

Great video! I always learn a lot but that swim jig trailer info is awesome. Thanks for passing that along.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

you bet!

@SpookyRedz Жыл бұрын

I also like the zcraw and I rig it vertically not flat on my swim jig then I trim it up on top and bottom so it’s not so bulky

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

sounds good!

@ricardonercolini6053 Жыл бұрын

I like a twin tail grub for suface and a single tail grub for a litle under

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nice!

@vancegordon9140 Жыл бұрын

Great video-I like the Big Bite Bait Kamikaze Swim On trailers seems to be about the right action and lots of clrs. available

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@SimonC82686 Жыл бұрын

Good suggestions as always. I typically used the pit boss or xzone swammers, sometimes the gambler ez swimmers. Not so much with the gambler swimmers anymore since you have to boil the tails out almost everytime since they get folded over in the packaging.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nice!

@castandchill Жыл бұрын

i like a baby rage menace, super realistic looking. for muddy water zoom twin tail grub. and for swimbaits i like the dipper full sized

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

Very cool

@DavidBronstein1961 Жыл бұрын

Use a R2S D walker (100 for up to 1/2 ounce, 120 for heavier) and you dont need to do the Alabama shake thing… it makes that jig rocking motion you mentioned. Much better than a Keitech; best boot tail for a jig I’ve ever tried.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

ill check it out

@mattquinlan4629 Жыл бұрын

Tried this via TBassin recommendation and have also been very pleased. Not one tail warped due to great packaging ;-)

@DavidBronstein1961 Жыл бұрын

@@mattquinlan4629 this bait got me my PB, 7 lber, which in NJ is a big fycking bass 😀

@RyanSmith-fb8rf Жыл бұрын

Living in Florida I pretty much only use Swimbait style trailers to imitate Shad shiners or Bluegill so I go with a River2sea Dwalk, Gambler Ez Swimmer, and a few other thicker Swimbaits to get the head moving. Saltwater Swimbaits are great because they are thicker plastic = more action.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@andypeters6655 Жыл бұрын

Great information on swim jigs. I'll have to use more darker colors for muddy waters. Thank you Matt.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

go for it!

@johnrayner5599 Жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of the Swim Jig trailers, I like using The Deal and 3” pit boss, these usually take care of me pretty well in most conditions.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

Right on

@MrTxawjcoj Жыл бұрын

Always great information being shared! I've always tossed the swim jig but last year I've been throwing the swim jig around more lately and have really grown fond of it. My 2 favorite trailers, the strike king rage menace and rage craw. Definitely going to try a chunk as trailer and do the " alabama shake ". Always hear about it but never tried it.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@warrendonaldson4144 Жыл бұрын

Twintail Grubs are the best all around bass jig trailer ever. You can easily swim them, hop them, drag them along, vertical jig and just plain punch them through matted thick cover. They can also be modified and/or attached in many ways. They are killer slow roll swimming baits.... anywhere in the country. Especially for budget $$$ minded anglers.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@jamesrose7657 Жыл бұрын

Great info Matt, the deal is my go to a lot. Digging the Core Tackle hat. Didn’t see those on the website.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

Right on! hats will be available next week

@CDSilverado Жыл бұрын

Matt, I bought all these, I need some more challenging ones. I think I have done better at bait testing than as a bass fisherman. Lots of Fun always, Thanks

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@oxyfee6486 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber, loving this channel, very educational, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.👍

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@rvfishingyet Жыл бұрын

Great picks, although I have not done the shake presentation to keep a swim jig on the surface it sounds like a great situational option. Thanks for the video Matt

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@MrJohnB-qs6dp Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing the info on when & where to use them. I like the SK Menace or BioSpawn ExoPod. Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

You bet

@heinrichkellogg7563 Жыл бұрын

🍺My pre-tournament MLF picks…Avena 1st, Wheeler 2nd, Connell 18th, Ashley 21st, and Montgomery 29th.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

solid!!!!

@michaelshoffner6584 Жыл бұрын

i just started fishing swim jogs this year and bout some quarter ounce while from Dirty jigs. and on some 3.25 inch rage swimmers on the back to mimic shad and have caught over 70 bass on them already. one of my favorites so far. i can also skip this very easy as well

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@heinrichkellogg7563 Жыл бұрын

🍺Very nice information and explanation of swim jig trailers👍.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mikeeller557 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt,

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

you bet!

@davidwilliam320 Жыл бұрын

I have had luck with the Zako paddle tail. I like that deal you showed!!

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nice!

@SpookyRedz Жыл бұрын

Loved it , thanks

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

you bet!

@fishntools Жыл бұрын

The best way to describe fishing is.... it's like playing with a kitten and a piece of string. Sometimes they hit it on the move other times you have to leave it lay to the point where they can't stand it and pounce!

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

yep

@matthewotis3594 4 ай бұрын

Where i fish the rage bug and rage menace seem to excel. And ive tried lots of trailers before settling there. And still use others to test out when i know they are eating good.

@jasonrutherfordbassfishing Жыл бұрын

Juice as usual!!

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@stevesmith7164 Жыл бұрын

Good video, I also use a 10000 fishing yoda worm works great here in PA. Now I have more for my arsenal

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

ill check it out

@rodneyhudson4252 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@jimcorson9377 Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I just recently moved down here to florida, from New Hampshire and have had really good success adding a Yamamoto Cowboy, onto my Swim Jigs. But are struggling with getting the chatterbait bites going. Have had decent luck on a jerkbait too.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@slimquinn5692 Жыл бұрын

Great content

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@FullTimeFishing Жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried a chunk yet. I usually fish the full size z craw. That thing has some giant flappers. Great into Matt!

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

You should!

@farrzmd3038 Жыл бұрын

I agree about the boot tail for sure. Keitech does the job but the dipper works better. I also like the xzone swammer. Both have a rocking action. …. I use the dipper / swammer or a craw style like RI Spicy beaver.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

sounds good

@mlnordlund5904 Жыл бұрын

I use a five inch grub looks good when you kill it in the open holes in the grass

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

awesome!

@tonyduran4764 Жыл бұрын

The skinny dipper rocks on a swim jig.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

yep!

@robertball2460 Жыл бұрын

Matt - thx for video, always trying to improve my swim jig base knowledge. General question, I fish lakes in NY that have stained / dark water not muddy. Does muddy usage characteristics apply.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nice!

@jamesbarron1202 Жыл бұрын

I use a toenail for a trailer. Gives it a great flip flop action.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

haha

@belldn3 Ай бұрын

Thx.

@MattStefanFishing Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@SpookyRedz Жыл бұрын

I do like the skinny dipper

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

its a good one!

@josephhrnciar9376 Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Matt……great stuff like usual. I like the Swammer, rage menace, and rage craw. Do you a preference of swim jig??!! I’m guessing the Berkeley. The dirty jigs are another good one.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@kevindunn3883 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! I've had pretty good luck with a Zoom Fat Albert single tail on a finesse jig. Something compact and a little different look. Just finished watching this and your video on jig trailers from a couple weeks ago and wondering if you've secured another jig sponsor. Wondering what brand you went with or if you're still throwing Dirty?

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

playing around with a bunch

@jwm2588 Жыл бұрын

I've had a lot of success with a SK Baby Rage Craw.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nice!

@roberts.2413 Жыл бұрын

Berkley needs to bring back the Havoc version of the Grass pig, swims a lot better than the Power bait version. That said I find the old fashioned single tail grub to be very productive though it seems to be a somewhat forgotten lure these days .

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

agrred

@stevenskinner5032 4 ай бұрын

Swim jigs are my top confidence. Obviously I’m not a professional angler but I’ve caught thousands of fish on it in my life. I use 2 trailers. The rage menace and the rage swimmer

@MattStefanFishing 4 ай бұрын

Awesome

@erichoffman2014 Жыл бұрын

yamamoto twin tail grub

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nice!

@NeilGraham.I.M.F Жыл бұрын

Man ive been trying to throw jigs more to gain confidence in them. But I just can't get the bites on them. So I go back to what I know. I know I need to just keep them in my hand all day to force myself to get better with a jig but that's hard to do when you kno you cn catch them on other baits

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@kyleayscue733 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Matt is a swim jig primarily a shallow water technique or do you ever fish it deeper? Thanks.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nope i fish heavy ones deep as well

@kyleayscue733 Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing thanks

@rayraybonne8469 9 ай бұрын

Would have been nice to finish with a picture of each one, the type of water/when to use it and the name underneath of it just for us less than knowledgeable fisherman.

@MattStefanFishing 9 ай бұрын

noted!

@stevencaldwell838 4 ай бұрын

Personally, I never use craw trailer’s. The only 3 trailers I use are: Dwalker 120 Largo Shad 3.5 Keiteck Fat 3.5. The only swim jigs I use are Dirty Jigs. For me, and the way I fish, these combos are $🎣

@MattStefanFishing 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@pgm1970 3 ай бұрын

What size swim jig do you prefer

@dualthreatoutdoors Жыл бұрын

When specifically fishing for clear water smallmouth, what would your top 3 swimjig trailers be? I’m guessing the deal is in the top 3

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

i like a boot tail, the deal and a 3 inch pit boss

@georgebramblett6078 Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt I wanted to ask you what rod you use for a swim jig

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

NMB-873

@jessecornell8167 Жыл бұрын

Can you please ask Berkley to make the boss grub in white please!

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

ill pass it on

@robertbrost7777 Ай бұрын

What no Strike King Rage Bug or Rage Menace? No ZMan Baby Goat or Goat?

@MattStefanFishing Ай бұрын

Menace is a decent one that I’ve had success on. Haven’t used the baby goat yet

@gregchilders7643 Жыл бұрын

Yum yo mama is one of my favorite

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

nice!

@Southwest.Angling Жыл бұрын

So Clear water - less action Muddy - more action

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

yep

@williamknight5142 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@cerebraltackle Жыл бұрын

You need to give me a second chance on the jigs I made you! White and chartreuse my ass! You need my version of a spot remover! 😁🤣

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

haha

@heinrichkellogg7563 Жыл бұрын

🍺

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@michaellamb1342 Жыл бұрын

Net Bait Lil Spanky SK Rage Craw SK Menace grub Zoom Z Craw or Speedcraw They all seem to have their place that they excel.

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@SlipOutdoors Жыл бұрын

🍺 I’ll have a beer with the rest of you

@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын

haha!

@SlipOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing when I clicked on the video, it hadn’t been posted for too long, the first half dozen comments began with a beer, so couldn’t help myself! Ordered a bunch of hover rigs from Lake of the Woods, can’t wait! Awesome that we can now get them in Canada! 👍