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):
|
Warbaits
Slayer
Swim
Jig
Ratings
(?/10)
|
|
Construction/Quality |
Excellent
build
quality,
this
lure has
numerous
features
that
help
make it
durable
enough
to stand
up to
saltwater
species |
9 |
|
Performance |
This
swimming
jig
works
for
rockfish,
largemouth
and
stripers.
It only
gains
effectiveness
when
paired
with
swimbait
tails
from
Bass
Hammer,
Roboworm
or
Basstrix |
9 |
|
Price |
Not the
cheapest
nor the
most
expensive...
overall
a
reasonable
price
especially
for
anglers
that
dabble
in both
fresh
and
saltwater |
7 |
|
Features |
Great
features
including
a
quality
hook and
flaring
skirt.
Excellent
head
design
that
stands
up to
abuse. I
only
wish the
company
offered
their
own
swimbait
tails to
pair
perfectly
with the
jigs |
8 |
|
Design
(Ergonomics) |
Great
well
thought
out
design.
While
more
traditional
than new
fangled
jigs
like the
Shimano
Lucanus
or Daiwa
Conch
this jig
is just
as
deadly
when
paired
with the
right
tail
|
8.5 |
|
Application |
Great
for
multiple
species.
Would
love a
3oz.
version
to fish
deeper
water in
strong
currents
for Cabs
and
Lings |
9 |
|
Total
Score
|
8.41 |
Ratings
Key:
1 =
terrible
: 2 =
poor : 3
=
lacking
: 4 =
sub par
: 5 =
mediocre
: 6 =
fair : 7
= good :
8 =
great :
9 =
excellent
: 10 =
unbelievable!
For More
Details
of the
updated
rating
system
visit
our
explanation
here |
Pluses and Minuses:
|
Plus
Minus
|
|
J
Great
quality,
designed
and
built to
exacting
standards,
very
consistant |
L
Would
love a
3oz.
version
to get
really
deep
quick |
|
J
Flexible
applications
- good
for both
inshore
and
freshwater
species |
|
|
J
Ability
to
customize
with
different
tails
and even
scents |
|
|
J
Durable,
it can
take a
beating
and
still
remain
effective |
|
the lure’s overall effectiveness for targeting trophy largemouth and big bottom
dwelling inshore species. Whether you enjoy targeting lingcod and Calicos or
freshwater largemouth and stripers the Slayer Jig is a deadly weapon in the
hands of anglers that enjoy tossing swim jigs and are absolutely worth tying on
the next time you go to "war" against trophy fish. 
