Reaction Tackle · Swim Jigs
Reaction Tackle Swim Jig, 3/8 oz, Bluegill
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- Item weight
- 10.8 g
Quick take
Swim jigs with silicone skirts and weed guards in 1/4 oz size, available in multiple colors to match water clarity.
A pack of three weedless swim jigs at 3/8 oz in a Bluegill pattern. A silicone skirt gives the jig movement on the fall and the retrieve, and the weed guard helps it pass through grass. It is aimed at bass, with walleye and pike or muskie as other targets.
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
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 3 |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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