Alternatives for the Magic Shad swimbait

[Bream Master]

Fellas,

This is my most productive swimbait but it just tears apart so easily.  After maybe two-three bites it just isn't any good.  I really like this bait but I'm getting tired of picking up new ones at Wal-Mart all the time.

What other swimbaits have this same type of action but are more durable?  

[Raul]

None. If you think those are fragile than God you never purchased the original one ( Magic Shad is a knock off ), the Imakatsu Javallon, sneeze hard on it and it breaks.

[Bream Master]

I guess I'll just stick to the old super glue trick until it can't be glued no more.

[Raul]

Besides, they are not THAT expensive, saw them in WalMart in my last trip to MacAllen and at 2 bones pre rigged with a jighead compared to the Javallon,I see it as a good price, Javallons cost 15 dollars a pack of 5 plus 3 dollars shipping ( 3.60 ea ).

Brannan 's Bass Shop has the 4.5" pack of 4 baits @ $4.89 ( non rigged )

Don 't know about you but 13 dollars difference LMS vs Javallon sure is one neck of a deal   and no other bait swims like it.

[Brad_Coovert]

I carry all three sizes in the webstore and eBay store.

6 pack of the 3 1/2" and 4 packs oft he 4 1/2" are $4.89

3 pack of the 5 1/2" is $5.29.

Also, BassResource.com members get 10% off those prices.

So, if you have hard time finding the 6, 4 or 3 packs, let me know.

Brad

[Brad_Coovert]

Also, how are you rigging these?  I use the 4 1/2" size 90% of the time and I use the 4/0 Mustad Impact Ultra Lock hook and get several fish on one bait.  Most of my fish almost swallow this bait.  So far, I have only had two baits get ripped apart this season.

Brad