njbassin126 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I have been fishing keitech swimbaits for awhile and have been impressed with the amount of action it has in its tail. However, in my experience they are very fragile and are rendered almost useless after one or two catches or after getting snagged. Im looking for a similar style bait with a little more durability if anyone has suggestions. Quote
S. Sass Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I have seen these recommended but I haven't tried them. Rage Swimmer Smash Tail Smash-Tech Smash Tail Jr I use the Reaction innovations Big Dipper, Little Dipper, and Skinny dipper baits when I put the Keitech down or run out of them. They have good tail movement and seem to be a little tougher. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted April 14, 2017 Super User Posted April 14, 2017 You are where i was last year. I feel the bass assassin shad bait is a great replacement. I just wrote my review on TW and it posted today. If the easy shiner is your favorite then that is the bait i would recommend. I am trying out the other "fat" style baits and have not had enough bites on any of those i am trying to make a positive or negative comment. So far i am testing the bass pro version and if those don't work out i will move on to the next type. The larger 4.8 is fine in the keitech if you run the owner weighted beast hook. I have over 4 fish on the larger baits, for some reason the bluegill leave the tails alone, and the hook does not tear them up as bad. Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted April 14, 2017 Super User Posted April 14, 2017 So far I'm loving the four inch Keitech. But upon arriving home I have a bottle of "mend-it" that gets opened and used. The bigger the pile of wounded baits the funner the trip was!!! 2 Quote
ThePolkFolk Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 If you are not strict on keeping the ridges, I would take a look at the Gambler EZ/Big EZ. 3 Quote
Bologna2202 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Rhythm wave! By Jackall It was my best producing lure all of last year. It has just as much action as a keitech, and it's a lot more durable. It comes in 2.8, 3.8, 4.8, 5.8 versions. 1 Quote
yosef Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I was going to try the bps knockoffs of keitech and just ordered some xzone slammer which look pretty good but haven't gotten them in the mail yet 1 Quote
Scarborough817 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 20 minutes ago, yosef said: I was going to try the bps knockoffs of keitech and just ordered some xzone slammer which look pretty good but haven't gotten them in the mail yet i can confirm the x-zone are good i also like the lake yamamoto heart tail Quote
GreenGhostMan Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Can't recommend the eco pro swing shads enough... Much cheaper and more durable with great action... I no longer buy keitechs anymore. 1 Quote
wdp Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 2 hours ago, 1201vilbig said: I can't wait for the 7.8... Uhhhh. That looks good. Which swimbait is that? Might have to get me some of that! Quote
BassB8Caster Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 23 minutes ago, wdp said: Uhhhh. That looks good. Which swimbait is that? Might have to get me some of that! Keitech swing impact fat. they are coming out with a 6.8 and 7.8 version. Keitech told me they should be released end of June or so. Should be a good alternative to big swimbaits. curious to how much they will weigh tho 2 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted April 14, 2017 Super User Posted April 14, 2017 When Keitech finally releases those beasts.....bass.....LOOKOUT! 2 Quote
BassB8Caster Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, Crestliner2008 said: When Keitech finally releases those beasts.....bass.....LOOKOUT! I agree. I have yet to use any of these baits. Im venturing out into big swimbaits this year and have a 4 pack of the 5.8 on order. To me it was a better value than $10 or so plus for a big swimbait. My concern, and even more so with the bigger ones, is first cast a fish grabbing the tail and ripping it off. But they should be BIG BASS catchers! Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted April 14, 2017 Super User Posted April 14, 2017 I have been using Sassy Shads for years. They seem to hold up pretty well. 2 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted April 14, 2017 Super User Posted April 14, 2017 4 hours ago, ThePolkFolk said: If you are not strict on keeping the ridges, I would take a look at the Gambler EZ/Big EZ. X2 2 Quote
Clinton john Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Bass asassain and caffine swimming shad. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted April 14, 2017 Global Moderator Posted April 14, 2017 Skinny Dipper for fast action Big EZ for more thump Mike 1 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted April 14, 2017 Super User Posted April 14, 2017 Gambler Big EZ = Size RI Skinny Dipper = numbers Roger 2 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted April 14, 2017 Global Moderator Posted April 14, 2017 28 minutes ago, RoLo said: Gambler Big EZ = Size RI Skinny Dipper = numbers Roger That too!! ? Mike 1 Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted April 15, 2017 Super User Posted April 15, 2017 zoom has a nice 5" bait with great action. I also like the Stankxbaitco soft bodied swimmers as well. Quote
Super User webertime Posted April 15, 2017 Super User Posted April 15, 2017 Keitechs with screwlock hook and a bottle of mend-it. Period Quote
RHuff Posted April 16, 2017 Posted April 16, 2017 Storm came out with a new swimbait called the 360 degree searchbait. Comes in three diff sizes. I picked up the 3.5 today in Chartruese at Cabelas. Quote
clh121787 Posted April 16, 2017 Posted April 16, 2017 SmashTech head smasher . Little creeper trash fish, Quote
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