IMPY03 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 So whats the buzz on swim baits now a days? I hear that a lot of guys are using them and catching some big fish. Where can I find some good quality swim baits and what is the recommended size/colors? I don't have big confidence in fishing with any kind of tackle much longer than 6 - 8 inches long but whats the difference between using a 6 inch swim bait or 10 inch swim bait? Any info is greatly appreciated!! Quote
lknbassman Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I think fourbizz on here is your man on this topic. Send him a PM, he seems to have the swim bait thing figured out. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 check this thread out http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1215277602 (be sure to click link in fist post to previous thread also) Quote
IMPY03 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 check this thread outhttp://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1215277602 (be sure to click link in fist post to previous thread also) Thanks for the link LBH and congrats on those swimbait fish! After reading both threads, I have a feeling I'm going to be spending lots of money in a very short period of time lol Quote
NewScreenNameAdvised Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I am not familiar with VA, but have done some swimbait fishing in CA. The key is to match the hatch. If you have trout in the water, that would be a great bait to throw. If you have bluegill, get a bluegill bait. If you have shad, the paddle tail tube swimbaits are the hottest thing going right now. Try to not only match the type of bait to the forage, but also the size. If you don't have confidence in a 6-10" swimbait, then start with a 5" shad imitation and build some confidence. Remember, usually throwing a swimbait means less fish being caught, but the quality will improve. You can literally fish all day and not get a bite (happens to me often). Fish something that you will have confidence in because you need to stick with it and not just throw it for a half hour. Quote
Super User CWB Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 I fish heavily pressured, clear water and have had great success using a 4.5" Shadalicious or Bass Magic rigged on a 5/0 ewg gammie hook (superline) with a bass pro clam weight crimped to the hook. Try boiling the baits for about 15-30 seconds each and you will notice a definite improvement in softness and also loose some of the smell. Use scent and fish close to but not right in cover and you might be surprised. Up north here I don't think too many people are throwing these. : Quote
Blue Streak Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 In this area the best swim bait is still a Kalin 5 inch grub. Largemouth and smallmouth, been a staple for many years. I have treid several of the new baits and cannot match the results. Quote
booneangler Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 if you live in Danville you should pick up a few swimbaits and head to Bugg's Island and start chuncking some on those points. Quote
IMPY03 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 I am not familiar with VA, but have done some swimbait fishing in CA. The key is to match the hatch. If you have trout in the water, that would be a great bait to throw. If you have bluegill, get a bluegill bait. If you have shad, the paddle tail tube swimbaits are the hottest thing going right now. Try to not only match the type of bait to the forage, but also the size.If you don't have confidence in a 6-10" swimbait, then start with a 5" shad imitation and build some confidence. Remember, usually throwing a swimbait means less fish being caught, but the quality will improve. You can literally fish all day and not get a bite (happens to me often). Fish something that you will have confidence in because you need to stick with it and not just throw it for a half hour. Great info thanks!! I bought a few bass magic swim baits a while back but havent got a clue where they are now so I guess I'll have to order a few more to try out. As for Buggs Island, I've been hounding my gramps for weeks to get out there but its just been to dang hot! Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 The key is to match the hatch. If you have trout in the water, that would be a great bait to throw. I do not agree with that. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 The key is to match the hatch. If you have trout in the water, that would be a great bait to throw. I do not agree with that. I guess "trout" are out for you... : Quote
Branuss04 Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 The key is to match the hatch. If you have trout in the water, that would be a great bait to throw. I do not agree with that. Gotta agree!!!! That is not always to case. I've stuck fish on a trout bait in a pond where trout don't exist. IMPY03 - Where you saying you wanted info on "swimbaits", or 4" "sissy shad's" : Big difference!!! Just make sure you know what your getting yourself into!!! Quote
IMPY03 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Posted August 1, 2008 The key is to match the hatch. If you have trout in the water, that would be a great bait to throw. I do not agree with that. Gotta agree!!!! That is not always to case. I've stuck fish on a trout bait in a pond where trout don't exist. IMPY03 - Where you saying you wanted info on "swimbaits", or 4" "sissy shad's" : Big difference!!! Just make sure you know what your getting yourself into!!! Yeah I can see the price difference Quote
mike bat Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 hard to beat mattlures baby bass ... we dont have trout in our big bass lakes ,,, so i chunk the baby bass ,,, they work great here ... also the 6inch hudds look nice ... the 3:16 baby wake and mission fish ... there are so many ... depending on the size of bass you have should help you decide on bait size ... if you olny have 5 lbers i wouldent throw a 8inch hudd ... we olny have northern basss here so i stick to the smaller swimbaits 5-7inch .... but i would throw a bigger one if we didnt have all the muskies here ... Quote
NewScreenNameAdvised Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 The key is to match the hatch. If you have trout in the water, that would be a great bait to throw. I do not agree with that. Gotta agree!!!! That is not always to case. I've stuck fish on a trout bait in a pond where trout don't exist. IMPY03 - Where you saying you wanted info on "swimbaits", or 4" "sissy shad's" : Big difference!!! Just make sure you know what your getting yourself into!!! Agreed. I don't think there are ANY end-all, be-all rules in fishing. I, too, have caught bass on trout swimbaits in waters that have none. For a guy starting out in it though, I would still stand behind the advice Quote
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