Freshwater: Why Your Go-To Bait Isn’t Getting Bit (And What to Do About It)
You're a hardcore freshwater angler. You hit the lake before sunrise, leave only for work, and your friends and family know exactly where you’ll be the minute you’re free: gone fishing.
Are You Catching, or Just Casting?
If your lure hasn’t been touched in hours, the issue probably isn’t the fish—it’s your bait.
Most freshwater fishermen keep casting the same crankbait, worm, or spinner hoping for different results. But when fish are pressured, suspended, or neutral, your go-to lure might be the reason you're coming up empty.
Why Traditional Lures Fail in Pressured Lakes
- 🎯 Fish suspend off structure or in open water
- 🌦️ Weather changes drop water temps or clarity
- 🧠 Bass and perch start ignoring horizontal presentations
That’s exactly where slow pitch jigging comes in.
What Is Slow Pitch Jigging in Freshwater?
Slow pitch jigging is a vertical technique where your jig flutters like a dying baitfish, triggering reaction strikes from fish that aren’t actively feeding.
Instead of blindly casting and hoping, you’re fishing with precision—dropping a jig exactly where the fish are, and letting it do the work.
💣 Our Favorite Freshwater Slow Pitch Jigs
At Submission Fishing Co., we’ve spent years designing jigs that dominate lakes, rivers, and inshore waters. Our Lightweight Lineup of Jigs and Middleweight Lineup of Jigs are fan-favorites for a reason.
🪝 Micro Mercenary and Sumo Jig – See Product
- Compact & heavy for tight spots
- Dual rigging options for slide or fall - Sumo
- Great for cast-and-retrieve or vertical jigging
- Deadly under docks and over rock piles
🪝 Middleweight Mercenary Jig – See Product
- All-purpose fluttering action
- Heavier jig for larger predators like striper
- Works from kayak, bank, or boat
🔥 Why Slow Pitch Jigs Outfish Traditional Lures
- Vertical Precision – Target suspended fish with no guesswork
- Lifelike Flutter – Mimics dying baitfish to trigger aggression
- Reusable Durability – Cast after cast with no damage
- Freshwater Versatility – Crush bass, perch, trout, and more
Real Anglers. Real Results.
Top notch jigs! Whether salt water or freshwater, these things get bit. I have fished them next to the competition, time after time these jigs out perform the rest. - Cory
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Because the fish aren’t the problem. Your bait might be.
