Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Spring 2015, Page 23

Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Spring 2015, Page 23

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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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