Smith Baits Series X Topwater Sunfish

[Jar11591]

I have never seen or heard of this before but it looks interesting.

Description from TW:

"The Smith Baits Series X is an extremely versatile topwater bait that can produce the actions of several different topwater lures - all in one bait. Your line actually runs through the mouth of the bait, then down through the first segment of the body, where it pops out and ties to the line eye on the tail section. Designed to lay on its side like a dying or wounded baitfish, it's almost something you have to see to believe. Slight twitches with the rod make the tail come to life, and it is very easy to make it do anything from popping to walking-the-dog. Beautifully crafted with incredibly realistic detailing as well, each Smith Baits Series X is also equipped with super sharp Gamakatsu hooks."

It has mixed reviews on TW, and the product video doesn't show the action of the lure at all. I'm thinking about picking 1 or 2 of these up because I am a sucker for anything topwater. Has anyone tried them?

[kayl.]

I got two in a lot this winter, but bass season isn't open yet, so I can't comment on the action.  Just looking at them in hand, I'm glad I didn't pay near retail for them. 

[Jar11591]

2 hours ago, kayl. said:

I got two in a lot this winter, but bass season isn't open yet, so I can't comment on the action.  Just looking at them in hand, I'm glad I didn't pay near retail for them. 

Thanks for the info. I couldn't find anywhere a video that shows the action of the bait. 

[avidone1]

Over the years I have bought a lot of these expensive unique sorts of lures.  They are often beautiful and do have some exciting actions, but truth be told it's rare to find one that would catch fish when other 'standard' lures don't.

That doesn't stop me from buying though, when I see something that just might be really special