Using Scrounger Heads when Fishing Deep to Shallow Cover

A scrounger style jig head is a type of fishing jig head that is designed to create a realistic swimming action in soft plastic lures, such as swimbaits or grubs. 

The scrounger jig head typically features a round jig head with a molded plastic bill that extends from the front of the head. The bill is usually curved and angled upwards, which creates a wobbly swimming action as the lure is retrieved through the water.

To use a scrounger jig head for bass fishing, you would typically rig it with a soft plastic bait, such as a swimbait, fluke-style bait, or grub, by threading the hook through the bait to the back-side of the bill of the jig head. The combination of the weighted head and the curved bill creates a realistic swimming action that can be very effective for attracting bass. 

To fish with a scrounger jig head, you would typically cast it out, count down to the desired depth, and retrieve it slowly, using a steady retrieve to create the swimming action. You can also experiment with different retrieval speeds and techniques to find the most effective presentation for the conditions and the bass you're targeting.

Take a moment and watch as bass pro Joss Stracner explains why he uses a scrounger-style head to probe both hard and soft cover throughout the water column opposed to other more "standard" baits...