Swimbaits for good sized fish

[jasonl]

I recently started a thread about Big Fish bait. and stated I couldnt afford a nice swimbait.  But ive sucked it up to buy at least one.  what are some that are 20 bucks or less that will produce big fish.

[Dorkus]

I guess it depends on your definition of swimbait as well as the gear you're using to throw it.  If you have a rod that can handle 3+oz then you are probably looking for a bigger bait, which more often than not will cost you more money.  If you are going to be throwing these on say a flippin stick, you could get a mattlures soft bait for around $20 give or take, a 6" hudd, or an MS mini for close to $20.  If you are going lower than that, you are looking at paddletubes like money minnows and the like for short money, or any of the 4" hardbaits like spro, tru tungsten and all that for $20.  Hope this helps.  

If you are going for a bigger bait I have some up in the classifieds!

[roadwarrior]

Mattlures Baby Bass

This lure does not require special equipment.

I use a MH bass rod.  

8-)

[Raul]

Basstrix Paddle Tail, if you want big fish better purchase big baits, 4" is too dang small, 4"+

BTW, you don 't need swimbait gear to fish them.

[Dan:]

If you have a flipping stick you can throw a 7" Slammer. They weigh close to 2oz. They are more than $20 but they are still relatively inexpensive. You have to remember that wake style swimbaits are fished on the surface and on heavy gear so you don't really have to worry about losing them too much. Suck it up and spend the money on a REAL swimbait. I've caught plenty of fish on mine and I've only been fishing it since the beginning of the summer. It is WELL WORTH the $35

[Big Bait Fishing]

get the Mattlures ultimate bluegill , or save up some more money for some jointed swimbaits but your looking at atleast 35 or more dollars plus you will need a swimbait rod to handle the weight of those swimbaits . i guess it all depends on what you consider '' swimbaits '' , just save money and then get some big swimbaits and the required gear ( rod , reel , and line ) you will have a blast !!!!  

[EastMarkME]

Mattlures Baby Bass

This lure does not require special equipment.

I use a MH bass rod.

8-)

So I have enough trouble focusing on the 20 bait types I already have...but I bit. Too much chatter about them to pass.

This is what I bought to see if I have interest in throwing these baits...its a 5" baby bass smallmouth pattern.

Just how do you fish this RW or anyone ? Like a Rattletrap more or less ? Im gonna try it.

Mark

[Primus]

I've caught some large Bass & Pike on the SK King Shad, I throw this on a Med action crankin' stick with no problem.

[roadwarrior]

Mattlures Baby Bass

This lure does not require special equipment.

I use a MH bass rod.

Just how do you fish this RW or anyone ? Like a Rattletrap more or less ? Im gonna try it.

Mark

Yes...You don't "work" the Baby Bass, the lure imparts its own

action. I prefer fishing structure in what might appear to be

open water. The theory is a "lost" baitfish out where he doesn't

belong. Otherwise, anywhere you would fish a crankbait or spinnerbait.

8-)

[mrlitetackle]

ive never used matt's soft baits,

only the hardgills..... but thats not in your $$ range specified...

so as for something that i have used,

im gonna recommend the strike king sexy swimmer... i picked mine up for like 17 bucks...

it has good action to it, and i can fully attest that the bait catches fish!!!

(..it will hook a lot of smaller fish as well though, so i wouldnt really consider it to be a "lunker only bait"..... though i have caught some nice fish on it)

[Bassn Blvd]

Mattlures Baby Bass

This lure does not require special equipment.

I use a MH bass rod.

8-)

X2.  I like them enough to have 4.  

[fourbizz]

X2.  I like them enough to have 4.  

Thats cute, a starter kit ;D

Kidding dude, but I do have a pile of them.

Under $20:

3:16 Mission Fish ( I like the 7", but the 6 is great as well)

3:16 Rising Son. ( get the smaller one unless you have a big bait rod)

Matts Gills and 6" Trout.

6" Huddleston

Optimum AC Minnow 7"

[Randall]

Here is a few suggestions that I use most and have caught big bass on. Any of the larger Mattlures baits that fall into you price range, Huddleston Deluxe, Storm Kickin Minnow (6 inch), and Sebile Magic Swimmer. Other than bluegill baits I would get at least a six inch bait. I personally have never caught a fish over six pounds on a Mattlures baby bass but have caught plenty that size on his Perch pattern East Coast Series. I think that little extra inch or two makes a difference.

[fishinflip415]

If you want to get bigger fish I personally believe you have to go atleast 6 inches. If you go any smaller you might as well just be fishing a crank bait. Even on a 6 inch bait you will be surprised how many 2-3lb fish you will catch. Right now you can find plenty of good deals on swimbaits. You just have to look around. 8-)