Will Davis Jr.'s Best Swim Jig Tips For Bass - Recorded March 4, 2025
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1h 23m
Quick Summary
This video covers swim jig fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, how to catch bass with a swim jig, and pro bass fishing strategies from Will Davis Jr. Learn about swim jig retrieves, lure selection, trailer selection and targeting bass in key structure.
Will Davis Jr's Tips For Fishing Swim Jigs
In this episode of Bass University Live we sit down with a master of the swim jig, Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Will Davis Jr. The hosts and guest discuss his success using this technique, particularly at Lake Okeechobee at the second Elite Series tournament. They explore his preferred gear setup, including rod, reel, and line, along with the action he imparts on the bait. Davis shares insights into his approach to locating fish and how his strategy has evolved since winning his first Bass Nation National Championship, emphasizing preparation as a key to success. The conversation further explores Davis's techniques when fishing in both shallow water with vegetation, and also in deeper moving water.
Louis Monetti Discusses Tackle Available From Bizz Baits
In the second segment of this live show, Rich and Justin welcome Louis Monetti from Bizz Baits. Louis and the guys discuss the quality of their baits, new products and innovations like the minner and ring roller, set to be available at Tackle Warehouse soon. If you'll be at the Bassmaster Classic in a couple of weeks, be sure to stop by Bass University's booth as well as Bizz Baits.
Jump To Key Moments of This Swim Jig Live Show
2:07 Welcome Will Davis Jr to the Show
3:47 History of Davis Bait Company & Will Davis Jr's Life in Bass Fishing
5:41 Swim Jig Tournament Practice Strategy
8:00 Bedding Bass on Okeechobee
13:31 Swim Jig & Trailer for Okeechobee
15:04 How Will Davis Fishes a Swim Jig
18:26 Preferred Rod, Reel & Line for Swim Jig Fishing
23:45 Best Time to Fish a Swim Jig
28:04 How Will Davis Has Evolved As a Tournament Angler
31:19 How Do You Prepare For a Bass Tournament
36:49 Sharing Water with Other Anglers in Tournaments
56:00 Louis Monetti of Bizz Baits
1:15:21 Justin's Jighead Minnow FFS Tip
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