Swim jigs are one of the most versatile and effective bass lures you can have in your tackle box.
And as with an lure, there are dozens and dozens of fishing brands and companies that make their own unique swim jig.
So to make it simple for you as a buyer or someone who wants to get into swim jig fishing, I rounded up the 5 best swim jigs.
When it comes down to choosing a swim jig, the most important factor, in my opinion, is that you love the bait.
To be honest, all of the swim jigs made by established brands are going to work about the same.
So of the following lures, consider how much you like the look or design of the bait.
The more you love the lure the more confidence you will have and the more fish you will catch.
Also read our full breakdown of swim jig bass fishing.
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This is actually the favorite swim jig of a lot of professional anglers and guides.
Dirty Jigs Swim Jig feature the Coosa River design. A 50 strand full skirt gives the Dirty Jigs Swim Jig a bulky profile for use in dirtier water or any time bass are targeting large shad or bream.
There is no light wire hook here, the 5/0 VMC 30 degree hook is sharp enough to stick fish with little effort, but has all the strength of a heavy wire flipping hook.
A large lead barb trailer keeper will secure any soft plastic. Dirty Jigs Swim Jig offers a bullet head and vertical line tie for better movement through vegetation.
The Dirty Jigs Swim Jig’s head is multi coated for durability and matches the skirt perfectly, offering a very realistic look.
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This is the first swim jig I ever used, and it has a special place in my heart.
This lure taught me how to use swim jigs and has caught me more bass than any other one.
The Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig was designed by Bassmaster Elite Series veteran, Greg Hackney to be fished in and around the heaviest cover out there.
Built around a super strong Gamakatsu Siwash hook designed exclusively for Strike King, it provides extra bite for more positive hooksets.
A heavy weedguard also helps it come through the heaviest of cover, and a Perfect Skirt provides it with a more lifelike action.
Available in a range of colors, the Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig is great for winching big fish out of grass and wood.
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This is my favorite finesse swim jig option. Designed by Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike “Ike” Iaconelli, the Missile Jigs Mini Swim Jig is ideal for shallow water cover with a horizontal presentation.
Built on a 3/0 VMC hook with a 30-degree vertical line tie, its compact design and keeled head allow it to navigate tight areas while maintaining a horizontal posture.
The fine cut silicone skirt creates a natural swimming action with minimal rod movement.
Featuring a new super spike keeper system, it increases the lifespan of soft plastics and holds trailers firmly without glue.
A fiber weedguard enhances weedlessness, and large 3D eyes add realism.
The Missile Jigs Mini Swim Jig is perfect for downsizing your profile to trigger bites.
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This is a great open water or sparse cover swim jig. The 6th Sense Axle Swinging Swim Jig offers versatility beyond a traditional swim jig.
Its fully articulating extra-wide gap hook and free-swinging screw lock keeper create a weedless presentation.
Tex-pose your favorite trailer to make it virtually snagless, allowing it to navigate through heavy cover and obstacles.
With premium powder-painted heads, 3D gill rakers, natural 3D eyes, and high-quality silicone skirts, it delivers lifelike action and a realistic appearance.
Designed for fishing in dense cover, the 6th Sense Axle Swinging Swim Jig excels around trees, docks, grass, and brush piles, reaching fish that other jigs cannot.
Do not overcomplicate your color choices. You only ever need three colors when fishing a swim jig.
