I used a jig with a wire weedguard the other day where I usually use a different jig that has a plastic weed guard. Anyways, the wire'd jig came through great where the other jig with the plastic multi-strand weed guard was constantly in need of being cleaned off before being recast, even though it was considered a swim jig with a pointed/angular head design. Almost every time, I was piccking gunk out of the weedguard as well. I am not sure if its the wire weedguard vs fibers or what, but the wire'd weed guard jig came through the weeds like a hot knife through butter with rarely a snag. Because of that, I was able to swim the jig through the weeds and not just above them, and I caught some nice fish that wouldnt have been accessible with the multi-strand plastic weed guard jig.

My question is:
In your experience, what are the benefits or drawbacks to a wire weed gaurd as opposed to a fiber weed guard? Do you notice any difference when working them through weeds/trash/slop?

I like the wire becaue I can place the weed guard exactly how and where I want it, and at what distance and angle from the hook point. Also, they seem to come through weeds better, though I haven't tested to see if the head design had more to do with it.

I like the fiber weed guard because I can trim it down to meet my needs or remove strands of the weedguard to affect the stiffness of the guard.

What are your thoughts on wire vs fiber for weed guards?

gangly,
I've never seen a wire guard on a jig..

I've seen 2 differnt kinds...

A. 2 plastic fingers ....

B. FIber optic type stuff.

Also, I've never swam a jig..I simply cast and slowly bump it back to the boat..With the heat on only 3-4 hours to fish ...these are my best artificials this year for a weedy lake with different depths...

1st. Weedless Spinnerbait..good quick lure that covers alot of space and catches all sized fish..

2nd...6- 8 inch rubber worm dark colors..great lure but takes too much time to fish effectively


3rd ..Fluke...always woth a try to fish on top or with split shot 18inches up..has produced good for me this year..

4th..on schooling jumping fish faithfull ROOSTER TAIL is the best choice here,,


These are my top 4 artificails this year..they are always tied on their favorite rod and reel and are ready to go to work at any given cast..


other lures being tried as well but not producing..

Jigs, rattle traps, diving cranks, various top waters including Horney Toad..Mepps Comet, and Little George ,
They will stay on the bench..



StrikeKing and Terminators have made the ALL STAR team and the rubber worm will always be my DH..
I like baseball too..GO TAMPA BAY RAYS

i have found some good results with spinner baits this year as well, but a swimming jig has produced very well for me. A simming jig is basically a jig that has a more pointed aerodynamic head, almost identical to that of a spinner bait, with a differnt eylet angle usually. However, you can swim any jig. I usually do a slow to moderate retrieve, much like a chatterbait, and bring it through the weeds while raising or lowering the rod when coming to weed edges. You usually put a single tail, twin tail grub, or a split tail as a trailer. One swim jig that I use a lot looks very similar to a blue gill, and it does pretty well for me. I'll see if I can get a picture posted for you. The following swim jig has the double wire weed guard. When the swim bite isnt on, I simply change the trailer to a craw/chunk and use it as I would a regular jig.

Thanks for the info..I don't do good with the wire weed guard...I like the other type..I'll try the swimming jig [-;