Attack both Fresh and Saltwater Species with the Slayer Swim Jig from Warbaits (continued)

Durability: The Slayer Jig is extremely durable when it comes to freshwater fishing and contact with structure does little more than scratch the paint on these jigs. In inshore applications when targeting bottom species the jig does take damage but holds up as good as if not better than most premium jigs. The smaller mass of the jig prevents it from hitting the ground like a rock and allows it to slip in and out of the nastiest structure without taking much damage.

The "Sexy Dine" pattern paired with a Basstrix paddletail was very good for targeting largemouth bass...

The Mustad UltraPoint hooks also held up very well in inshore applications, just make sure to rinse off the jigs after fishing in saltwater to prevent any rust build up on the exposed areas. The skirts also proved to be a strong point for these jigs as they held up well both in salt and freshwater, we did have some broken strands after landing a few fish but this did little to change the overall flare of the skirts in the water or their effectiveness.

...don't be afraid to mix it up to meet your application

Price & Applications: Warbaits is a relatively new company and while most bass e-tailers don’t have the jigs a number of shops that offer saltwater tackle do. The jigs can also be purchased directly from the manufacturer and the company does have an edgy looking informative website that is certainly worth a look.

A look at the jig in the water

Slayer swim jigs come one per pack and while not cheap are also not the most expensive jigs out there either. A ¾ oz. jig retails for $5.49, a 1oz. jig for $5.79, a 1.5oz. jig for $6.79 and the heaviest 2oz. jig is $7.49 each. In terms of freshwater jigs this is slightly higher than most premium jigs but compared to other inshore rockfish jigs this is significantly lower in price than competing premium jigs.

A Falcon Lake largemouth takes the Warbait Slayer Swim Jig as it is pulled through the submerged treetops

At the end of the day I think the price is reasonable, especially if you can use the jigs for both applications. If you only plan to target Lings Warbaits does offer another jig aptly named the “Ling Slayer” which is very similar to the original Slayer Swim Jig only it comes in only 1.5 and 2oz. weights and each jig comes with two rattles and have glow in the dark elements designed to draw more attention to the jigs in deeper water.

Ratings: (We've re-calibrated our ratings standard for 2008 and have included a key at the bottom of the following matrix as a guide):

Pluses and Minuses: