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Reaction Tackle · Swim Jigs
Reaction Tackle Swim Jig, 1/4 oz, Bluegill
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.75 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5.39 x 3.19 x 0.31 inches
Quick take
Swim jigs with silicone skirts and weed guards in 1/4 oz size, available in multiple colors to match water clarity.
A light 1/4 oz weedless swim jig in a Bluegill color, rigged with a silicone skirt and weed guard. The lighter weight suits slower retrieves and shallower water when working grass and light cover for bass.
Best for
- Fishing grass and heavy cover for bass
- Imitating swimming baitfish
- Mid-depth to deeper water presentations
Skip if
- You need to fish open water; weed guards reduce visibility
- You fish rocky bottom; cover may catch the guard
Strengths
- Silicone skirts provide lifelike movement through water
- Weed guard slides cleanly through grass and wood
- 1/4 oz weight suits mid-depth presentations
- Multiple color patterns match seasonal and water-clarity conditions
Trade-offs
- Weed guard reduces visibility for open-water fishing
- Silicone skirts can be torn on sharp cover
- Swim jigs work best with active retrieves; less effective on deadstick
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Texas Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black/Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4oz, 3/8ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction Tackle Swim Jig, 1/4 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Reaction Tackle Swim Jig, 3/8 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Reaction Tackle Swim Jig, 3/8 oz, Tennessee Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Tennessee Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Reaction Tackle Swim Jigs, 1/4 oz, Assorted Colors, 3-Pack | Lure weight:— | Color:Variety (6-Pack) 1 of each color | Suits:Bass |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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