Must-have swimbaits

[Hornytoad 10]

I am just starting to get into swimbaits, so witch swimbaits do you consider essential? (4-6 inches in length)

[fourbizz]

Between 4-6, there is only one that is essential. Mattlures Hardgill.

[Hammer 4]

And for a soft swimbait...the 6" Huddelston.

There are others, but imho, the hardgill, and the hudd are "must" haves..

Then you have to figure out which sink rates you want/need..

[unageo09]

Been having a lot of luck on Storm Wild Eye Swim Shad around here lately. 2 or 3 inch. LM and SM like em pretty well. My only complaint is they don't hold up to well. The eyes commonly come off and today even part of the head was was torn off in a battle with a LM.

[justinl8688]

TABU Tackle Tiny Tim Swimbait if you are looking for something a little smaller to throw...

[Big Bait Fishing]

TABU Tackle Tiny Tim Swimbait if you are looking for something a little smaller to throw...

that is not a swimbait , that's a tiny paddletail , come on now , enough with the advertising  :

[Big Bait Fishing]

1. 6" hudd (top hook and weedless)

2. Mattlures hardgill

3. Mattlures ultimate soft gill

4. 6" Spro BBZ

5. Tylures Kicker Sunfish

6. CL8 bait 5" swimbait

that's a good start 

[soccplayer07]

1. 6" hudd (top hook and weedless)

2. Mattlures hardgill

3. Mattlures ultimate soft gill

4. 6" Spro BBZ

5. Tylures Kicker Sunfish

6. CL8 bait 5" swimbait

that's a good start

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[BigBrotherThunda]

My Favorites

Hard Swimbiats-

Sebile Magic Swimmer

River 2 Sea Jointed V-Wake Shad

Soft Swimbaits-

LFT-Live Magic Shad

Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper

[Hornytoad 10]

I already own a magic swimmer, ultimate bluegill, black dog mini shellcracker, and 2 osprey tournament talons.

[Hammer 4]

1. 6" hudd (top hook and weedless)

2. Mattlures hardgill

3. Mattlures ultimate soft gill

4. 6" Spro BBZ

5. Tylures Kicker Sunfish

6. CL8 bait 5" swimbait

that's a good start

I would also agree.

[8assh0le]

Reaction strike revolution swim Shad 3" to 5"(hard bait)

[AV8TOR]

Been having a lot of luck on Storm Wild Eye Swim Shad around here lately. 2 or 3 inch. LM and SM like em pretty well. My only complaint is they don't hold up to well. The eyes commonly come off and today even part of the head was was torn off in a battle with a LM.

I too have had amazing success with these.  I found a nice private pond that I have been fishing and the water was clear.  I could pass everything in my bag in front of the large bass but no interest.  I observed them taking several Blue Gill so I tried these and was not disappointed.  Good thing these are affordable because as mentioned don't hold up.  My problem with them is the tails.  They just don't swim right after the tail is gone. 

[Big Bait Fishing]

another bait that is pretty sick is the 3:16 freestyle shad !!!

[NewAngler]

another bait that is pretty sick is the 3:16 freestyle shad !!!

I can't wait.

[midnighthrasher]

The tru tungsten 4" is awesome. Alot of people dont like them but they catch alot of fish for me. I love them. I also have a spro bbz 4" but when i open that box i always reach for the TT

[Hornytoad 10]

I used to have a tru-tungsten, but when i went to cast it the first hinge-pin fell out and,  now i only have the head. >

[Big Bait Fishing]

another bait that is pretty sick is the 3:16 freestyle shad !!!

keep checking the 3:16 website daily cause they should be for sale any day now !!!! 

I can't wait.

[scrutch]

1. 6" hudd (top hook and weedless)

2. Mattlures hardgill

3. Mattlures ultimate soft gill

4. 6" Spro BBZ

5. Tylures Kicker Sunfish

6. CL8 bait 5" swimbait

that's a good start

The day I start buying $55 swimbaits is the same day I'll take up scuba diving!

[Big Bait Fishing]

1. 6" hudd (top hook and weedless)

2. Mattlures hardgill

3. Mattlures ultimate soft gill

4. 6" Spro BBZ

5. Tylures Kicker Sunfish

6. CL8 bait 5" swimbait

that's a good start

The day I start buying $55 swimbaits is the same day I'll take up scuba diving!

your missing out then , they are not for everyone ....

[grimlin]

another bait that is pretty sick is the 3:16 freestyle shad !!!

keep checking the 3:16 website daily cause they should be for sale any day now !!!!

I can't wait.

Already sold out...Holy cow..... 

[Big Bait Fishing]

another bait that is pretty sick is the 3:16 freestyle shad !!!

keep checking the 3:16 website daily cause they should be for sale any day now !!!!

I can't wait.

Already sold out...Holy cow.....

that was the first run , Mickey should be stocked up with them some time this next week ....

http://www.316lurecompany.com/

[Crestliner2008]

Get a gander at these videos. They'll teach you a thing or two and are great entertainment to boot!

http://thebbz.com/video.html

[scrutch]

1. 6" hudd (top hook and weedless)

2. Mattlures hardgill

3. Mattlures ultimate soft gill

4. 6" Spro BBZ

5. Tylures Kicker Sunfish

6. CL8 bait 5" swimbait

that's a good start

The day I start buying $55 swimbaits is the same day I'll take up scuba diving!

your missing out then , they are not for everyone ....

I'm sure (after reading all the positive comments about Matt's lures) that they're a great lure.  However, you're right, They're not for everyone.  Me included. 

I fish lakes and rivers filled with snags.  It's just not feasible at $55/per for me.  I don't think they'd cast or swim to well tied to 80lb braid!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

80lb braid is the same diameter equivalent of 20lb mono.

I point this out due to the fact that I throw my Hardgills on 20lb CXX.

Just sayin'...