In this bass fishing video, FLW bass fishing pro John Cox is sharing some secrets for success when fishing a swim jig. He shares what he thinks are: the best jig for swimming, the best trailer for swim jigs, the best 3 colors of jigs (and the trailer colors to go with them). After discussing swim jig fishing tackle, John goes on the water to demonstrate the technique. Learn how to fish a swim jig around laydowns, docks and other shallow cover. You'll also learn: the best reel settings, secret tips for fishing different water depths and riprap, making sure you get the right hookset, and more!

0:16 John's going to teach you the secrets to swimming a jig
0:33 John Cox's first swimming jig - Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig
0:53 Best rod specs, reel gear ratio and line for swimming a jig
2:04 Heavy and lighter wire hook gauge considerations
3:30 When to fish fluorocarbon on a swim jig
3:57 Knot John Cox uses to tie on a swim jig
5:07 Changing rate of fall by changing sizes vs changing retrieve
5:37 The best chunk to fish on a swim jig
7:02 John Cox's favorite colors (jigs and trailers) for fishing a swim jig
11:29 Does John Cox do any lure modification to his jigs?
11:56 Swim jig fishing video demonstration

12:12 How to fish laydowns with a swim jig
15:52 Another great swim jig fishing technique
17:30 Reel settings for this technique
18:41 The swim jig is one of the best baits for catching big bass
19:15 Secret riprap jig fishing tip for early spring
21:30 Getting into the rhythm
23:00 drag setting for fishing this technique
23:51 Hooksetting tip for catching more bass on a swim jig
24:50 What to do when you make a bad cast
25:53 Versatility of fishing a swim jig