Swim bait help..

[Ibock]

Hey guys,

I want to get into the swimbait game but I am intimidated by all the options. I am looking for something I can throw on a heavy rod. From looking online, I like the hard baits swim baits due to their durability, but I don't know where to begin. All help is appreciated

[Motoboss]

I’m new to swim baits too and bought  this  2.0 135 yellow perch as my first foray into hard swim baits. Haven’t had an opportunity to put it to use but I really like the size and feel on my 7’ Heavy/Fast Loomis rod using 40# Power Pro braid on a Shimano Curado 6:3-1 reel.

 

Theres several videos on Youtube of this bait in use.  

 

 

[WRB]

Suggest you consider a swimbait rod with nominal lure weight rating near the lure weights you plan to use.

Example; 1-4 oz would be 2 1/2 oz nominal  lure weight.

Also suggest a reel with line capacity 150 to 175 yards of 20 lb (.016 D )

line with ratio between 5.5-6.1.

Lures multi joint slow sink that replicate the bait fish the bass are looking for where you fish.

Irod Gen 3 swimbaits rods are $150 excellent at that price point.

Tom

[AlabamaSpothunter]

7'9-8' H Mod Fast rod

200/300 size baitcaster like a Tranx or Tatula 300

20lb Fluorocarbon like Sunline Sniper

 

Spro Chad Shad - Glidebait

Shimano Arma Joint 190 - Multi joint swimbait

Jackall Gantarel - Multi joint swimbait

S waver 168 - Glidebait

Bull Shad - Multi joint swimbait

Arashi glide/swimmer - Glidebait, and Multi joint swimbait options

Spro BBZ 50 Rat - Topwater wake bait   

 

All those baits are on the reasonably priced side of the game.  

[LrgmouthShad]

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[Ibock]

I should have said I dont care that much about price as long as its under 100 dollars and its durable and gets bit

 

[dgkasper58]

1 hour ago, Ibock said:

I should have said I dont care that much about price as long as its under 100 dollars and its durable and gets bit

 

As said earlier the heavy rating on your rod can mean A LOT of different things. 

 

Some great suggestions above for starter packs.  I throw the magdraft the most.  Have caught the most fish on Bucca's wake or S-waver (modified).  LOVE working the DRT tiny klash but I get tired!

 

I think you can pick a bait based on your main lake as you can go down a rabbit hole quick....  expensive baits, extra rod, bigger real all to just potentially go back to the ned rig

[Ibock]

I fish mostly large ponds and small lakes. My new main lake is Cypress Springs in TX

[WRB]

I would consider a wake bait like rats for ponds and slow sink gizzard Shad 6”-7”

2 to 2 /12 oz. for Texas region.

Tom

  

[Brian11719]

If it were me (oh wait it is) and I had a heavy rod that I wanted to explore swimbaits with I'd go with a 6" magdraft freestyle w/ an 8/0 owner beast. Pick your color. Don't plan on catching a lot but if there are bigger bass around and they are eating shad this is what I'd do.

[WRB]

OP was looking for hard swimbaits.

Tom

[GreenPig]

Heavy standard rod or heavy swimbait rod? Rating? Without that, it's a WAG.

[WRB]

With it it’s a SWAG

Tom

[ospreyoutdoors]

On 4/29/2024 at 6:30 PM, Motoboss said:

I’m new to swim baits too and bought  this  2.0 135 yellow perch as my first foray into hard swim baits. Haven’t had an opportunity to put it to use but I really like the size and feel on my 7’ Heavy/Fast Loomis rod using 40# Power Pro braid on a Shimano Curado 6:3-1 reel.

 

Theres several videos on Youtube of this bait in use.  

 

 

That's more a glide bait versus a swimbait, which are usually a soft bait.

[WRB]

Beg to differ glides have a single joint whereas hard swimbaits have multiple joints like the smaller lure chosen by the OP. 
The rod chosen and line may over power lure, moderate action is preferred imo.

Tom