08/28/2026
Swim Jig beatdown this week thanks to some much needed clouds and rain. Found some quality bass stacked up in 3-5ft of water near an outside grass line. I was throwing a Core Tackle 4/0 3/8oz Swim Jig, hopping it through the grass by popping my rod a few times and then letting it fall back into the grass. Every bite came when the jig was falling back to the grass.
One common misconception is August and September is all the quality bass are still in deep water due to high air and water temps. In reality, these same high temps cause oxygen levels to fall on the main lake, push bass shallower in search of better oxygen levels. Shallow water run-off or shallow vegetation increase oxygen levels in 1-5ft of water, drawing in shad and bluegill. This pushes a lot of quality bass shallow this time of year, putting them in perfect range for a swim jig!
If you haven’t tried a Core Tackle Swim Jig before, it has the majority of the weight on the hook shank. This makes the head smaller and allows it to come through cover better. It also has a custom single cable w**d guard that deflects grass and wood better than a standard brush guard, while still providing great hook-up ratios. It’s a unique spin on a swim jig bass have not seen before. Check it out at Coretackle.com
