KritterGitter Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Im surprised no one has mentioned the Trigger-x slop hopper, I really like it as a trailer on my bladed jigs. Lacks durability but makes up for it in action. 1 Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I also like fats the best. But as for best producing swimbait I don't think basstrix can be beat. 100% agree. 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 23, 2015 Super User Posted January 23, 2015 Keitech Swing Impact and then the Fat for the biggun's Quote
fisherrw Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 try Reaction Innovation's Little Dipper x2 Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted January 23, 2015 Super User Posted January 23, 2015 Im surprised no one has mentioned the Trigger-x slop hopper, I really like it as a trailer on my bladed jigs. Lacks durability but makes up for it in action.They look good. I buy the BBB cane swimmer or Gander Mt. Swimbait (the same thing) though, because they are similar in terms of softness and action and are usually less expensive. Quote
einscodek Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 I only ever downsize to 4" swimbaits I find I am catching smaller 12-15" fish way too often fishin these smaller baits and for smaller swimbaits the market is wide open and though I like Keitechs not theyre not the only good game in town in that market dang it will it please warm up enough to get out there? Quote
corn-on-the-rob Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 grass pigs are nice, especially because I get them even cheaper than they already are. Obviously they likely don't have the action of the higher costing lures but it is sufficient for me. They are great swimming, jigging, and trailers for chatters/spinners and offer a good amount of colors. Quote
hawgenvy Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 I'm addicted to Gambler EZ Swimmers, though they are a little longer (they are 4.25") than delineated in the criterium. I nailed this 6.0 from the bank about five hours ago and a 5.1 fifteen minutes later. Both caught on a dark blue EZ weightless burned across the surface in shallow open water. After a stressful day at work, those fat ladies made my day! 1 Quote
primetime Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 a 3" sassy shad is really 2.5" since they measure them with the ballhead jig so the shad bodies like the squirmin shads from bass pro would be another alternative to the Mr. Twister versions, but that is crappie fishing small. I use small sassy shads on spinning tackle in the 3" size when the shad are small since they are still the best artificial imitation even with all the newer baits. Problem is rigging them weedless,you almost need the exposed hook to act as a rudder to keep them swimming properly. I know GYB makes a swim shad that is small, but I would check out the Creme Lit'l Fishie pre rigged segmented swimbaits, the old school models, they make one that comes 3 per pack, one stand up jighead which lands the bait upright which is good during the spawn, and it is not the most sexy choice compared to the little creeper Trash fish, Skinny dipper and all the other excellent choices, but it is close if not better imo than the standard sassy shads. Keitech makes a 2.8" swimbait and the Havoc Beat shad would be examples of 2 small swimbaits I would maybe choose, but a sassy shad is a good bait for chucking and winding and covering water, I like the MR. Twister colors the best. The bass pro swim baits, the swim sally is a good bait that comes 3.5" and better imo that Reaction Innovations skinny dipper since they are softer, more buoyant, and not as stiff. Gambler makes the little Ez which is 3", and KVD elite shiners come in small sizes, really soft, and perfect for cold water as they are almost straight with a small boot tail, awesome colors, and overall a good swimbait with nice translucent color patterns....I would try swimming a 3-4" smoke grub if water is clear, or maybe a chart pepper if stained water if going that small. 2 Quote
hawgenvy Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Primetime, I find it amazing that you can so coolly and offhandedly characterize a dozen or so baits that all fall within the category of "swimbaits under 4 inches for bass fishing." I am honestly impressed. You might be some sort of incredible small-swimbait prodigy. Maybe there's a prize for that, or at least a store coupon? (Golly, I'ld contribute.) Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted January 26, 2015 Super User Posted January 26, 2015 Im with the KEITECH group............. It appears the Swing Impact , Swing Impact FAT and the Shiner versions from Keitech all excel over most of the competition - they simply score the highest in all the reviews by fishermen and fishing writers alike ... After considerable research , my paddle tail swimbait choices begin and end with Keitech - nothing matches their color selection and soft swimbait action . Quote
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