Swim jig setup

[GoneFishingLTN]

What is your swim jig rod and reel setup?

[dragon1]

I actually have a few setups...swim jigs from 1/4-3/4 oz and different sized trailers to match the weight and jig size.

For an all around, I'd say a 7'0" MH Mod-fast rod with 30 lb braid + 15lb fluoro leader and a reel with IPT of roughly 28-30 (most 7: something gear ratios in a ~ 34 mm spool). If I choose fluoro main line I like a slightly faster taper and a bit more power, especially if the swimjig weight is 1/2 oz or larger.

Good luck.

[SteveD]

Dobyns Champion 734c with a Curado 150mgl (7.4) and 15lb. Invizx. Mostly 1/4-3/8oz. Swimjigs.

[AMSDJS]

Falcon Cara Swim Jig rod and Loomis GLX MBR843. But I throw 1/4oz plus trailer around 90% of the time. Braid in heavier grass and fluoro in sparse grass and weed edges.

[ECobb91]

An old Gander Mtn XFactor 7’2” MH-Fast, Lews Tournament MG 6.5:1 ratio (the only Lews I’ve owned that didn’t have problems), 30lb braid to 15lb floro, 1/4-1/2oz jigs with rage craws as trailers.

[FryDog62]

Champ 734c, Tatula Elite 7.1, 17 fluoro.

[MCS]

I had a champ 734, I'd be inclined to agree, and I'd also second the falcon swim jig rod as I have one of those currently... lot of similarities, but differences are an inch and dollars. Use a Revo 5, 7.2 ratio with 15lb Pline Cx premium

[willwork4fish]

I've got a few as well, rod I've been using most lately is a NFC Hybrid CB706 Zentron I built. Around a lot of pads I use 50lb PP and a Zillion G and lighter cover 15lb Invisix and a Zillion G.

[dwtaylor]

For northern style 1/4oz swim jigs on fc, I have a 7'mh fast action bass pro shops carbonlite with 12lb yozuri hybrid and a shimano curado 200e7. That rod is a slower/delayed action in comparison to other 7'mh rods and that helps with keeping fish pinned as well as loading up the blank for better casts on light swimjigs. I won't throw thicker gage hooks on this and will only throw light/medium wire hooks. I make my own jigs now, but think of hooks like the lethal weapon swim jigs. This is about 80% of my swim jig fishing.

For swim jigs up to 1/2oz on braid: dobyns champion 734c with 30lb sufix 832 and a shimano curado 200e7. I won't throw light/medium wire hook swim jigs on this setup due to braid and bending hooks, but will throw thicker hooks like most swim jigs like the dirty jigs standard swim jigs. I usually only fish this style of swim jig around heavier grass and reeds.

[fluke1987]

I usually fish a 3/8" oz swimjig with a 3.5" swim trailer. Right now I use a Dobyns DC734c with a 6.3 ratio Daiwa Tatula Elite and 17 pound Seaguar Invisx.

[86 inches]

For 3/8 and up plus various trailers, I use an ALX Toadface, 50# Hitena Airbraid Silky with or without a mono or fluoro leader and either a Shimano high-speed Bantam or Met. Perfect for what I do with a swimjig.

[Madeintheshade]

I’ll agree with the dc734c if in more open water.
In heavy grass and pads using braid the 734 is to light to suit me.
I am wondering if the dx745 would work there ?

[FryDog62]

I’ll agree with the dc734c if in more open water.
In heavy grass and pads using braid the 734 is to light to suit me.
I am wondering if the dx745 would work there ?

Gary recommended the 735c to me for heavy grass. Have not tried it, but he was pretty high on that rod when I talked to him. His comments: "The 735C is an outstanding rod. Since you already have the 734 just know the 735 is a LOT faster than the 734C so it brings power quick. I wouldn't be surprised if it also became your new swim jig rod. No joke it's super popular for this technique. It's also one of my top favorite rods."

[Madeintheshade]

Gary recommended the 735c to me for heavy grass. Have not tried it, but he was pretty high on that rod when I talked to him. His comments: "The 735C is an outstanding rod. Since you already have the 734 just know the 735 is a LOT faster than the 734C so it brings power quick. I wouldn't be surprised if it also became your new swim jig rod. No joke it's super popular for this technique. It's also one of my top favorite rods."

Trying to find another use for my dx 745 .

[DrewFlu33]

I throw swim jigs on the same thing I throw a Chatterbait on. I have a Phenix X-11 I like for it along with some Powell Endurance CB models. The latter is cheaper and probably a little better for the technique as the Phenix X-series flexes a bit further before getting to the backbone which can be a little tiring in grass. The Powell Endurance 705 CB and 755 CB are composite sticks that I absolutely love, while the 725 CB is a mod-fast graphite stick that I've never fished myself. I prefer the 705 for closer quarters, 755 for longer casts. Braid to a 16 lb Sniper leader unless in really heavy cover like thick pads where I'll go straight braid.