Smoke Swim Jig

Another swim jig to throw during the post-spawn this year.  I have always had trouble making a jig that I could pair with a smoke grub on it.  I think I have finally figured it out with this one. 

I have left the head unpainted which is a must for smoke grubs in my opinion. Also I have wrapped the jig with chartreuse thread which always contrasts incredibly well with smoke. Lastly, the skirt has a subtle green shimmer to it that the pearl flashabou really brings out.

I am convinced this one is going to be a winner.

Midnight Swim Jig

I have been really into making swim jigs recently because the post-spawn/early night-fishing season is quickly approaching for us.  Last year I started swimming a jig over shallow water grass beds at night when they were still in post-spawn mode and did really well.

Like any good swim jig, I have poured it with wire to hold my soft plastics as well as a minimal 8 strand brush guard for better hook-ups.  The head is painted with black vinyl with gold eyes and covered with a coat of epoxy.

This jig is tied with old school fine black rubber which gives it a really good profile.  I also have tied in some purple flashabou on the underside in keeping with the swim jig tradition.

 This thing is mean at night with a junebug grub on the back of it.