I was wondering what makes the flat bottom swim jig heads so good for swimming. Why shouldn't I use regular, weedless jig heads and swim those? I like to swim my jigs and let them drop, so would a weedless casting jig be better for my technique?

The flat head helps keep the swim jig from rolling and it helps keep it up without having to reel too fast. You can swim a regular casting jig and I've caught plenty of fish after trying to reel a flipping jig in to cast again. I'd say if you're reeling and then letting it drop a casting jig would probably be a good option.

I agree......ive cought a ton reeling jigs in to make another cast

Swimming a jig can be done with any jig. A swim jig just does it better.

Swimming a jig can be done with any jig. A swim jig just does it better.

Yep, you can even swim a football jig. I've caught most of my fish this spring on the Strike King Denny Brauer jig, and I've been swimming it. Works like a charm.

Swimming a jig can be done with any jig. A swim jig just does it better.

Agreed...there's no jig police out there that I'm aware of.

Have done it and still do it. As long as it doesn't lay over it's fine in my book.

Yep, you can even swim a football jig. I've caught most of my fish this spring on the Strike King Denny Brauer jig, and I've been swimming it. Works like a charm.

Actually, swimming a football jig is KILLER. When it hits a big rock or ledge, the bait "rolls up" and often gets bit if you let it lie after contact. I even know some people that use football heads for paddletails....

The closest thing to a swim jig head would be a grass jig but they tend to tilt. Luke others have said, they are designed to run and true and slide through vegetation. I would invest in some NorthStar swim jigs

Actually, swimming a football jig is KILLER. When it hits a big rock or ledge, the bait "rolls up" and often gets bit if you let it lie after contact. I even know some people that use football heads for paddletails....

Appreciate that bit of info! I always enjoy reading your posts my friend.

The closest thing to a swim jig head would be a grass jig but they tend to tilt. Luke others have said, they are designed to run and true and slide through vegetation. I would invest in some NorthStar swim jigs

Haha I just placed and order at TW for their tax day sale and bought a few NorthStar swim jigs to try out. Got some in new gill and blue back herring, they look phenomenal. Can't wait to fish them!