Keitech Fat Impact Swimbait?

[KDW96]

 I would like to know what everyones opinion on a couple swimbait please?

 

1.KEITECH (FAT) SWING IMPACT BAIT.

 

2.KEITECH SWING IMPACT BAIT.

 

I like the looks of the (FAT)model,but they run about 7.50 a pack? Are they really that good,or can you all

recommend something just as good? If they are the real deal,im gonna try them,but wanted to get some

good opinions first. Maybe size and colors also. 

 

Thanks everbody-KDW96,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[War Eagle 44]

I've only fished with the "Fats" but they are really good baits. They have great action on a weighted swimbait hook (I used an Owner Beast) or as a swim jig trailer. That's the two ways I've fished them so far. I've purchased all three sizes but I've only fished the biggest and smallest so far. I got the middle size to use on my Alabama rig and I haven't thrown it yet this year. I used the small size on a 1/4 oz finesse swim jig in a pond, as usual they worked great. I only came across these late last fall so my experience is limited but they did seem to get more bites than say a Berkley Hollow Belly.

 

I think they have the best action when fished by themselves on a weighted hook. Like I said I was using an Owner Beast 8/0 1/4oz with a split ring through the eye of the hook. To me this lets the bait have more of a "wobble" as well as the tail action.   

[roadwarrior]

The Swing Impact Fat is a big bass magnet.

[Quillback]

The Fats do catch fish, the local tackle stores would sell out as soon as they got some in last winter.  They also tear up easily, I superglue them to the jighead.

[J Francho]

Get a bottle of Mend-it if you decide to pull the trigger on these fantastic baits.

[Teal]

I love them on a jig. But they are a one fish bait.

[J Francho]

I've had the same five baits on my umbrella rig since last spring, save one that tore up when unhooking a fish.  Super glue them to the jig head, put a toothpick crosswise through the bait, inside the band of the hook, and do repairs with Mend-it, and they will last you several fish.

[roadwarrior]

I love them on a jig. But they are a one fish bait.

 

 

Well, I don't think I have ever caught a bass under 5 lbs on this bait, so I don't

really care whether it gets torn up or not. My biggest issue on the Tennessee

River are little 10-12 lb stripers. They destroy this bait.

[J Francho]

Do the toothpick trick....it works.

[Teal]

RW, wow. I need to go out your way.

[quanjig]

They are a nice boot tail swimbait. I put them on jig heads and the a rig and like everyone else use superglue as they will wear to the point that they slip down the jighead after a few fish. Well worth a try in my opinion!

[roadwarrior]

RW, wow. I need to go out your way.

 

You have plenty of big fish opportunities in North Carolina. My point was that the action

of Keitech makes a big bait seem bigger. I think it intimidates small fish. I know we all catch

a minnow occasionally on large lures, but I never catch little ones this particular bait.

 

BTW, If you are targeting stripers, they need to be busting shad on the surface. You already

know this thing can be cast a mile. Try to get beyond the school and reel through them. Be

careful, you might get your arm broke!

 

 

[shootermcbob]

I've had the same five baits on my umbrella rig since last spring, save one that tore up when unhooking a fish.  Super glue them to the jig head, put a toothpick crosswise through the bait, inside the band of the hook, and do repairs with Mend-it, and they will last you several fish.

John, what do you mean "inside the band of the hook"?

When time permits, could you post a photo? I am having a hard time picturing what you are saying. Thanks.

[J Francho]

John, what do you mean "inside the band of the hook"?

When time permits, could you post a photo? I am having a hard time picturing what you are saying. Thanks.

 

 

Then trim the toothepick:

 

[shootermcbob]

Sweet. Thanks for taking the time to do that John.

[J Francho]

No problem

[webertime]

Guys that toss the 5.8" model on swimbait hooks... what size do you prefer?

[J Francho]

I prefer to use a more compact jig, but if I must, 6/0 Owner Beast.  Often times, when the cover is thicker, I'll switch to the Trash Fish.

[War Eagle 44]

I've been using an Owner Beast 8/0 with an Owner Hyperwire split ring through the hook eye. I buy the unweighted version so I can put a heavier weight on them, I'm liking the depth I get with a 3/8 Bass Pro crimp on weight.

 

[webertime]

I've been using an Owner Beast 8/0 with an Owner Hyperwire split ring through the hook eye. I buy the unweighted version so I can put a heavier weight on them, I'm liking the depth I get with a 3/8 Bass Pro crimp on weight.

 

That's exactly what I was thinking of doing. 

[J Francho]

Those BPS weights are an awesome add to your terminal box!  So many uses. 

[War Eagle 44]

Those BPS weights are an awesome add to your terminal box!  So many uses. 

Yes they are very useful I'm finding. I try to figure out new ways to use them all the time, mostly unsuccessfully.

 

 

That's exactly what I was thinking of doing. 

It's worked out great for me, you should go ahead and try it. I can't remember if Bass Pro has crimp on weights heavier than the 3/8 but if they do I might try them this summer as well. In July & August the fish are fairly deep here and I don't think many guys are trying to get swimbaits that deep so it may work out for me. Although if I were to go up to a half ounce weight I'd also go up to a 10/0 Beast I think.

[J Francho]

The 1/4 oz. are useful when you want to burn a spinnerbait, but keep it down deeper.  Just pinch it on behind the skirt.

[BriBass]

when u guys say on a jig.. do you mean jig head or like a footballhead... i thought i remember reading some members use them on a football head jig. Thats sounds so interesting and different. Can anyone elaborate? 

[BradGuenette]

I drag them on a 1/2oz-3/4oz footballs for smallmouth and walleye here up north. Another one of my favorite ways to fish them is just on a swimbait head. I use the Buckeye J-Will Swimbait Heads.