coots Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 So there's been a trend lately on Lake Guntersville (in my area at least) and that is down sizing swimbaits to catch your limit, and then start trying to find the big momma. My question is what are some smaller swimbaits (3 inch or 3.5 inch) that you guys would recommend? I know a guy in our club broke down and told me that he's been catching his limits on a 3" sassy shad with a smaller (1/4oz - 3/8oz) jig head). I've looked around and all that usual suspects have came up, Yum Money Minnow, Shadlicious etc, I was just wondering if there are some others out there that i should look at. Thanks! Quote
B-Dozer Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 try Reaction Innovation's Little Dipper Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 21, 2015 Super User Posted January 21, 2015 Berkly Hollow Belly fished exclusively won a tournament a couple of years ago at Pickwick: http://www.bassmaster.com/news/hite-hits-new-high-eighth-win Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 21, 2015 Super User Posted January 21, 2015 Check out Predator and Big Hammer. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted January 21, 2015 Super User Posted January 21, 2015 My question is what are some smaller swimbaits (3 inch or 3.5 inch) that you guys would recommend? Keitech Swing Impact is the ONLY plastic that comes to my mind to answer that question 6 Quote
hatrix Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Big hammers, keitech, basstrix, ripple shads, sick fish, weedless shads, grass minnows, decoys... I could go on but those are all top notch baits and cover all the variety of types. 1 Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted January 21, 2015 Super User Posted January 21, 2015 Keitech Swing Impact is the ONLY plastic that comes to my mind to answer that question X2 for this answer. But would include the Fat Swing Impact as well. 2 Quote
hatrix Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 X2 for this answer. But would include the Fat Swing Impact as well. I also like fats the best. But as for best producing swimbait I don't think basstrix can be beat. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Ripple shads are awesome rigged on a plain jighead or a small wide gap hook. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted January 21, 2015 Super User Posted January 21, 2015 X2 for this answer. But would include the Fat Swing Impact as well.X3 Quote
livetofish28 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Now To the topic I really like the missile baits shockwave. The tail swims very well even at slower speeds Tight lines Andrew 1 Quote
hatrix Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Ripple shads are awesome rigged on a plain jighead or a small wide gap hook. They are my favorite on a swim jig Quote
benthinkin Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 LITTLE CREEPERS ALL AMERICAN TRASH FISH 1 Quote
hawgenvy Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Gambler EZ Swimmer (darker colors) weightless or weighted hook, and Lake Fork Magic Shad (white) with belly-weighted hook. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 I bought a pack of Yum Money Minnows that were meant for an umbrella rig and had good results. I got into a school of fish that were reluctant to hit a square bill but jumped all over the Minnow. But that was just one day and havent repeated it ,. Quote
ChrisWi Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 For small swimbaits I like the Keitech Easy Shiner in the 3 inch size. Nice and soft but still pretty tough. Quote
TorqueConverter Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 The BPS Sassy Sally comes in 3.5, has a great Skinny Dipper like swimming motion and excellent durability. Quote
corn-on-the-rob Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 not even close to the same technique. If you told me you were flipping a jig into weeds, I wouldn't bash you and say a jig is completely different than a grass jig. You really need to chill, you are bullying/harassing this guy at this point. Sure he did some semi-unorthodox things but he's new. With a little time he will adjust to the site and has every right to become a part of this community and utilize the wonderful resource that it is. Patience is a virtue. 3 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 22, 2015 Global Moderator Posted January 22, 2015 Keitech and Havoc Grass Pig Jr. Quote
hatrix Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Keitech and Havoc Grass Pig Jr. I have never seen a grass pig maybe I should check them out. Quote
FloridaFishinFool Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Berkley makes a nice paddle tail swimbait. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 22, 2015 Super User Posted January 22, 2015 Play nice. Some editing and post removal. Next stop is "Timeout". -Kent 1 Quote
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