When a new technique rips the bass fishing community wide
open, I like to be informed and up to date on the lures and companies involved.
The swimming jig busted onto the scene early this spring. Although a few
articles have made it to print in recent years, the technique did not gain
acceptance until this year. In my search for a good swimming jig, I came across
RC Tackle and its line of products. Soft plastics, jigs, buzzbaits, and
spinnerbaits are available from this Iowa tackle dealer.
RC
Tackle makes a great swimming jig. The shape of head, a light wire hook, and a
balanced design create a lure that swims through cover with ease and catches
fish. The pointed shape of the head slides through the grass and eases through
cover effortlessly. The light wire hook is hard to find from most jig
manufacturers. The swimming jig hook penetrates quickly for better hookup
ratio. Finally, the jig shape keeps the lure from spinning, which makes the
lure run upright and straight. The angler can order the jigs with or without
skirts, which makes creating that special jig easier.
The tube and grub jig bequeaths
another option for anglers who use grubs and tubes on a lead head. The weedless
model comes with a Mustad
Ultra Point™ hook and a wire weed guard. Open hooks catch more fish than buried
hook. With several sizes to choose from, there is sure to be a head to match
your fishing situation.
Spinnerbaits and buzzbaits are another option for catching
fish from RC Tackle. The spinnerbaits have great components like Mustad hook,
Hydro-silk skirts, and ball bearing swivels. Predator Buzzbaits unique head
allows the angler to use a slower retrieve. The head surfaces faster, which
means more time on the surface cast after cast. Extra long hook on the
buzzbaits eliminate the need for trailer hooks. These products performed well
in testing.
RC
Tackle has several soft plastic
lures in stock. Gordo
Grub, Sink-N’s, tubes, and tube baits are some of the choices available from
the dealer. The Gordo Grub
with its wide curl tail is a great match for the swimming jig. Plastic baits
from RC Tackle come in a wide selection of colors and choices.
If
you are looking to try a hot new technique, give RC
Tackle a call
at (563) 355-8968 for some of their swimming jigs or other products.
With great quality and design, the swimming jig is sure to be a hit
at
your next
tournament. It works great in the grass in Louisiana so I am sure it will
handle the toughest stuff in your area.
About the author: Jeff Bruhl is a member of the Louisiana Outdoors Writer Association, pro angler, and a pharmacist. His website, www.marshbass.com, covers freshwater fishing across Louisiana and the gulf coast. Each Saturday morning between 5-7 am CST, a bass fishing report can be heard on the Outdoors with Don Dubuc Radio Show (www.dontheoutdoorsguy.com) on 870 AM from the New Orleans station. Jeff has made numerous television and radio appearances on shows like Paradise Louisiana, The Big Fish, and ABC26.com. From tips on youtube.com to weekly reports on his website, his articles and reports provide tips and tactics for bass anglers in the sportsman paradise. Jeff’s sponsors include Abu Garcia, Xpoint hooks, Bud Light, Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Power Pole, Stanley Jigs and Spinnerbaits, Skeeter, Dockside Marine, Rat-L-Trap, and Berkley. For more information about fishing in Louisiana, drop Jeff an email at jeff@marshbass.com.
