aquaholic Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Anyone ever buy the chinese swimbaits off ebay? They are only like 8 bucks with free shipping. I've been wanting to give swimbaits a try but im not sure im ready to throw out big bucks just yet. Would love to hear if anyone has given these a shot or if i should just bite the bullet and buy from a known company. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted September 14, 2013 Super User Posted September 14, 2013 they break very easily. Quote
aquaholic Posted September 14, 2013 Author Posted September 14, 2013 they break very easily. Which parts break? The joints or hooks? Ive read the hooks are junk but those are easy enough to replace. This is the company i was considering http://www.fishing24hours.com Quote
gobig Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Save your money and don't buy junk. Just because its made in china does not mean that its junk. If your going to buy cheap baits make sure they are proven. Quote
aquaholic Posted September 14, 2013 Author Posted September 14, 2013 Save your money and don't buy junk. Just because its made in china does not mean that its junk. If your going to buy cheap baits make sure they are proven. thats what im trying to find out. 1 Quote
morjam401 Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 i would stay away from those swimabits as well. there's a few proven ones that can be found for not much more on ebay as well. The biggest plus is confidence, you can throw these and know they will catch unlike the others. They will last much longer as well. I would start with the 4" and 6" bbz for swimming and a black dog g2 shellcracker for a wake bait. For an inexpensive but great glide bait is the river2sea s waver. Quote
CPBassFishing Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 There are a lot of very good swimbaits for just a little more that will last through 100+ fish. Spro bbz1 jr.- $20 Black Dog Baits G2 Shellcracker- $20 River2sea S-waver- $18 Cheap swimbaits are built of hollow plastic that expands with the tiniest bit of heat. I left a strike king sexy swimmer in a box in the shade on a 95 degree day and the back swelled up. It doesn't even swim anymore. Quote
gobig Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 There are a lot of very good swimbaits for just a little more that will last through 100+ fish. Spro bbz1 jr.- $20 Black Dog Baits G2 Shellcracker- $20 River2sea S-waver- $18 Cheap swimbaits are built of hollow plastic that expands with the tiniest bit of heat. I left a strike king sexy swimmer in a box in the shade on a 95 degree day and the back swelled up. It doesn't even swim anymore. Guess where at least two of these baits are made? China. Good suggestions though. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted September 14, 2013 Super User Posted September 14, 2013 Which parts break? The joints or hooks? Ive read the hooks are junk but those are easy enough to replace. This is the company i was considering http://www.fishing24hours.com I would try a proven company if I were you. I have bought the cheapies before, anything that can break probably will, maybe even in the mail on it's way to you. Savagegear makes a similar looking bait as the ones you are looking at, with great quality and super action in the water, check them out. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted September 14, 2013 Super User Posted September 14, 2013 Am i the only one who doesn't get the whole giant swimbait thing?... What is it you don't "get" about swimbaits? Quote
gobig Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Am i the only one who doesn't get the whole giant swimbait thing?... Yep, your the only one. In all seriousness there are many people that don't get it. Once you experience it, your whole perspective will change. Some have no desire to explore the world of swimbaits and that's ok. Through my experience I have learned more about bass from throwing big swimbaits than anything else. Some people think you have to fish countless hours to get bit. Just like any other bait there is some truth in that statement. If they are not eating swimbaits I don't throw them. But what you will learn through persistence is that poor presentation, angles, location and other factors will have a huge impact on how often you get bit. I have had plenty of 10+ fish days throwing baits 8in or larger. There is nothing like culling 6 lbers. Quote
aquaholic Posted September 14, 2013 Author Posted September 14, 2013 Isnt the idea of a swimbait to have a more realistic presentation? Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted September 14, 2013 Super User Posted September 14, 2013 I don't get why people use 'em.. I see people using 8" swimbaits for bass and they catch one or two 3 or so pound bass or maybe just one big bass, but if they were using a more appropriate sized lure, they could be catching 20-30 bass or more, and they could be big too! Stick with your giant swimbaits, I'll stick with my texas rigs, crankbaits, etc.. That's fair enough. Some guys want to catch a bunch of 1-3lb bass while some guys want to catch the biggest bass swimming in the lake. The big swimbait gives you a better chance to catch a giant. It really just depends on what you want to get out of your time spent fishing. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 14, 2013 Super User Posted September 14, 2013 Well, if you are going to invest the time in big swimbaits, use a high quality lure, not a Chinese knock-off. 2 Quote
Super User bigbill Posted September 14, 2013 Super User Posted September 14, 2013 I looked at them but they come in assorted colors. I like purchasing one color in each package. I have most of the newer stuff here that you guys talk about. I also use the yum money minnow plus the swimsuits I been using for many years from Wal-Mart there some off the wall brand. They do work great. I notice the blue glimmer is a hot color here. I'm not frugal when it comes to lures. Quote
GoneFishi'n Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 I don't get why people use 'em.. I see people using 8" swimbaits for bass and they catch one or two 3 or so pound bass or maybe just one big bass, but if they were using a more appropriate sized lure, they could be catching 20-30 bass or more, and they could be big too! Stick with your giant swimbaits, I'll stick with my texas rigs, crankbaits, etc.. I don't know if your ragging on swimbait fishermen, or just won't take the time and do some research about swimbait fishing. So what if you catch 20-30 bass using a crankbait. That's what you like to fish. Different strokes for different folks comes into play here. I've heard of people catching 40+ bass on 8" baits such as a bull shad in one day. There's many reasons why I would throw a big bait over a crankbait. 1. It's really fun to fish big baits haha! 2. You're basically cutting out the middle man(your 1 lbers you catch on cranks). 3. It's fun to fish them(wait, I said it again)! 4. They catch some monster bass. Those are my reasons. Keep chucking those small cranks, and I'll keep on chucking my 8-10 inch swimbaits. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted September 15, 2013 Super User Posted September 15, 2013 I'm not against larger lures or expensive ones, it's the tool for the job. My freshwater areas are not conducive for large swimbaits nor do I care to use a heavy rod for bass fishing. I do use some heavier gear for certain species caught from a specific location, I can use anything from $3.00 bucktail or a fluke on jig head costing me a buck or I can use a $20 lure, my catch rate doesn't vary it's just what I feel will get the job done at that time. I personally have never owned a lure that has lasted me 5 years, I lost one the other day brand new out of the box on the very first cast (a snag), just the way it goes and nothing to get upset about and not the first time it's happened. As a rule my lures are lucky to get a month's use, either I'm getting cut off or the saltwater just ruins them. At present the 2 hottest things going right now for me are sling jigs and Shimano waxwings. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted September 15, 2013 Super User Posted September 15, 2013 I been casting the 9" cardiac trout lure every so often. I swim it perfect but nothing yet. These were $30 each. I'm sure it will work in time. I'm not giving up on using it. Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted September 16, 2013 Super User Posted September 16, 2013 For peoole who want to watch a good bid about swimbaits. Pm I have a few vids on why there are efftective , the type of presentation it offers , different aspects of how bigger bass see the bait.. Quote
BradH Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 I'm not much of a swimbait guy but I do throw large baits often. One of the main reasons I'll throw big stuff is to avoid unhooking dinks while I could be fishing. Quote
aquaholic Posted September 17, 2013 Author Posted September 17, 2013 The main reason i want to throw a swim bait is to keep the dinks away. A couple ponds i fish are loaded with them. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted September 25, 2013 Super User Posted September 25, 2013 I recently had some pike sized lures painted in bass colors. I'm still thinking big bait big fish. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted September 25, 2013 Super User Posted September 25, 2013 Time and a place for everything. I've caught many a small fish on big baits and many larger fish on small baits. Quote
Super User Sam Posted September 25, 2013 Super User Posted September 25, 2013 Aquaholic and Crankenstien, you have to be patient fishing swimbaits. Swimbaits catch big bass in lakes and rivers. Just purchasing a swimbait will not guarantee good results. You need the right rod, reel, line and water structure and cover for a swimbait to be productive. You may have to throw it at least 100 times before you get a strike, if you do get a strike. Many tournament guys will use swimbaits after they have their five fish limit as they try to cull out for larger bass. As for baits made in China, if the China company uses American parts and manufacturing processes the baits are excellent. Otherwise you really don't know what you will be getting so please stick to name brand baits no matter where they are made. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted September 26, 2013 Super User Posted September 26, 2013 Save your money and don't buy junk. Just because its made in china does not mean that its junk. If your going to buy cheap baits make sure they are proven. Not to be a "hater" but your statements seem to contradict each other. It is "fashionable" to hate Chinese stuff BUT there is a lot of crap coming out of China so it isn't without cause. Quote
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