S
ix years ago at ICAST, I ran into a company
selling skirted football head jigs with swing-
ing hooks. The next year, Tommy Biffle won
an Elite Series tournament with a proto- type of the same design. Since then, swing jigs, also
commonly known as the Biffle Hardheads, have
become a mainstay for bass anglers. The unique
design, versatility and amazing action have created
a new way to fish for bass.
SWING JIG BRAND DIFFERENCES
Nearly everyone now makes a swing jig, the Gene Larew Biffle Hardhead is probably the most popular, but Eco Pro Tungsten, Freedom Tackle and VMC all make great baits. As an evidence of their popularity,
SPRING 2015
you can now even buy a mold from Do-It to make your own.
Here is a quick recap of the brands and their unique features:
• Gene Larew Biffle Hardhead – The most
popular design comes from Gene Larew and
they are powder coated to prevent chipping
and have a good quality hook that swings
freely on the retrieve.
• Eco Pro Tungsten Free Ball Jig – The Eco Pro
version is made of tungsten, so they are much
smaller and more sensitive than standard
lead versions. They come in several sizes
and also allow you to change out the hooks if
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