How To Properly Swing Head Rig A Creature Bait:

The swing head rig is becoming more and more of a year-round option for anglers all across the country. It took some time for it to burst into the mainstream, however, as some anglers were stubborn in switching away from typical football head jigs. What is it about this rig that has now taken it from fad technique to tournament winner?The swing head rig is made up of a football style jig head that loosely swivels above a hook. A creature bait is rigged weedless on the hook, and the unique free-flowing design gives it more action than a typical football rig, but more punch and sink than a typical weedless rig.Here's how to properly swing head rig a creature bait, with Gambler Lures Ugly Otter and VMC Swinging Rugby Jig:

If you find the bite calling for you to drag along rocky bottoms where there might also be some muck, there is no better presentation. Hook your most lifelike creature bait on the swing head rig, dance it along the bottom, and it will sashay right into big 'ole bucket mouths.