The tapered design ribbed body distorts the shape to a more natural appearance.
The ribbed body design provides protection for the hook point and ensures solid hook ups.
The two small circles next to the hook slot mark the preferred location for the addition of insert weights. This will allow you to fish deeper when Texas rigging:
Preferred location to insert nail weights.
Tungsten nail weights are perfect.
Two nail "Chikubi" Rig.
The center line is the exact middle of the bait. Use this for reference when rigging the bait. This will ensure the Fat Swing Impact runs true.
Rigging Options
No Sinker Texas Rig – Use a Slow & Steady retrieve just under the surface. We recommend the #1 off-set worm hook with the 2.8”, #2/0 with 3.8”, #4/0 with 4.8” and the #6/0 with 5.8”.
"Chikubi" Rig – Nails weights are inserted into the circles on the bottom of the bait. This allows the Fat Swing Impact to swim deeper we recommend the 1/32 nail sinker with the 3.8”, 1/16 with 4.8” and 1/16-3/32 with 5.8”.
Texas rig – The Fat Swing Impacts are Super-effective Flipping baits we recommend: 1/4oz sinker with the 3.8”, 1/8-3/8oz with 4.8” & 5.8”.
Jig Head 1Rig - The Fat Swing Impact fished on a Tungsten Super Round Jig head is our top money winning rig. We recommend the 1/0 Tungsten Super Round for the 2.8”, the 2/0 for the 3.8” and the 3/0 for the 4.8”. Adjust your depth with weight choices of 1/16 to 1/4oz.
Jig Trailer - The 2.8” is recommended for the Tungsten Model II Football Jig. The 3.8” is recommended for the Tungsten Model I Casting jig. The Model III Swim Jig was designed specifically for the 4.8”.