Favorite soft swimbait for underspin and such

[Luke Barnes]

What's everyone's go to for underspins or swimbait jig heads? I love the GYCB Zako for the segmented shad style and Berkley Power swimmers for paddletails. But like everything else there is so much to choose from and personal preference comes into play. I know Keitechs are great but tear easy, then there are a metric ton of ribbed swimbaits like them. Curious to see what everyone likes. 

[HaydenS]

Rage Tail Swimbaits on the back of Berkley Fusion 19 underspins are fantastic.  They are durable and kick hard. 

[TriStateBassin106]

Preferred size is  3.8. 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Keitech_Swing_Impact_FAT_Swimbait/descpage-KSIF.html?from=gshop&gclid=CjwKCAjw3pWDBhB3EiwAV1c5rJgX7hfbFGn5dyjnFB25uAneGPXK1walXbCMtjGhGXw7b_38MKW7vRoCXOYQAvD_BwE

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Flashy_Swimmer_with_CPS_2pk/descpage-OFSCP.html?from=gshop&gclid=CjwKCAjw3pWDBhB3EiwAV1c5rODdlZASmG9qWuv5sKvDO12_0_bT7GmCL8bj5tWq_O4X8nMyuQIjxBoC4YoQAvD_BwE

[00bullitt]

I have always been a Keitech 2.8/3.3 guy. I have recently switched to the Zman Minnowz (3"). I would go through a pack of Keitechs in about 6-8 fish. 

I've already caught a dozen fish on 1 Minnowz and still going. They are super soft and have a great action too. $3.99 for 6 compared to $5.99 for 6 Keitechs that are good for 6 maybe 8 fish.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Minnowz_Swimbait_6pk/descpage-ZMANMNS.html

[Luke Barnes]

9 hours ago, 00bullitt said:

I have always been a Keitech 2.8/3.3 guy. I have recently switched to the Zman Minnowz (3"). I would go through a pack of Keitechs in about 6-8 fish. 

I've already caught a dozen fish on 1 Minnowz and still going. They are super soft and have a great action too. $3.99 for 6 compared to $5.99 for 6 Keitechs that are good for 6 maybe 8 fish.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Minnowz_Swimbait_6pk/descpage-ZMANMNS.html

Ive been looking at these. Ive never actually used a Keitech and dont really care to. I sometimes get too hung up on scented lures and the Zman arent but ive caught more on a TRD than any other ned bait. I'll check them out. 

[00bullitt]

5 minutes ago, Luke Barnes said:

Ive been looking at these. Ive never actually used a Keitech and dont really care to. I sometimes get too hung up on scented lures and the Zman arent but ive caught more on a TRD than any other ned bait. I'll check them out. 

I do recommend super gluing them on your head. I use the Dirty Jigs 3/8oz. Guppy Head with 1/0 hook. A dab of super gel keeps that thing in place. I do notice that a 3/0 hook impedes the action substantially. I used to be against using such a small 1/0 hook, but it hasn't affected the end result of putting fish in the boat; actually improved it.

[Emiliano]

Keitech swing impact fat 3'.8" , Easy shiner 4', OSP Dolive shad 3'.5" - 4'

90% of the time paired with Owner twist lock Flashy Swimmer 3/16oz  3/0 hook 

[Luke Barnes]

7 hours ago, Emiliano said:

Keitech swing impact fat 3'.8" , Easy shiner 4', OSP Dolive shad 3'.5" - 4'

90% of the time paired with Owner twist lock Flashy Swimmer 3/16oz  3/0 hook 

I forgot about the Easy Shiner. I always think of the ribbed ones. How are they compared to the ribbed ones? They look nice.

[Emiliano]

I found the E.Shiner as more body rolling action/side to side movement compared to the fat impact and a subtle wider wobbling.

Thinner body and no ribs shines in vegetation because it can slide better than fat impact IMO.

[GreenPig]

Spark Shad & Z -Man Slim Swimz have been great producers for me. Keitech does work but I grew tired of putting on a new bait after every fish.

[BayouSlide]

Suicide Shad here, been working very well with Owner underspins.

[Catt]

Rage Tail & Owner Beast Flashy Swimmer 

[Luke Barnes]

2 hours ago, Catt said:

Rage Tail & Owner Beast Flashy Swimmer 

Is that a bobber stop just above your knot? That to protect the knot? 

 

I have very similar hooks by SK. Belly weighted underspin and its great around heavy vegetation and wood. I plan on buying a few open hook underspins for clearer water and to increase hookup ratio. But these are nice when you want weedless. 

[Catt]

1 hour ago, Luke Barnes said:

Is that a bobber stop just above your knot? That to protect the knot? 

 

No sir 

 

It was already on there & I don't see a reason to remove it.

 

[Choporoz]

Nearly always Keitech or Reins Rockvibe shad....though I am going to try out some Xzone Swammers thus spring

[TOXIC]

Just an FYI, Yamamoto Zako is now available in a paddle tail. I would not put the regular Zako as a stand alone because it lacks action but is great on a chatterbait.  I would use the new paddle tail Zako as a stand alone or on an under spin.  

[JWall14]

4.8 Keitech and Owner Flashy Swimmer. Not an underspin but the Okashira head/ 3 in spark shad combo is DEADLY on smallmouth.

[dj1975232]

Usually a 3.8" Keitech Swing Fat Impact on a Owner Flashy Swimmer.

[Luke Barnes]

4 hours ago, TOXIC said:

Just an FYI, Yamamoto Zako is now available in a paddle tail. I would not put the regular Zako as a stand alone because it lacks action but is great on a chatterbait.  I would use the new paddle tail Zako as a stand alone or on an under spin.  

I saw those today online and I really like the black/blue flake green pumpkin one. I will probably pick up a bag.