These big baits have been catching lunker bass out West for years. I think it’s time we all get in on the action! Here is why you should be getting your hands on these dynamic lures.

The term “Swimbait” has been around for a long time.  This term means: Any lure that is designed to swim like a fish. All swim baits have three things in common: head, body and tail.  There are many different styles and types of swim baits, when shopping for a swimbait, you should look for one with a 3D look. 

 I believe that one of the most important things to consider when fishing a swimbait is  the to find the type of baitfish that are in the area you are fishing. You want to mimic those baitfish to best of your ability. You will want different styles and sizes for different waters. The thing that turns most of us off of these monster catching machines are the price. I had to make myself spend the money for these baits but I knew what the outcome would be. Whether you fish tournaments or fish for recreation I recommend trying this awesome technique. It very well could catch the fish of a lifetime. There is not another bait made today that catches more big fish time after time than swimbaits. When fishing a swimbait you just need to fish every cast with the mindset of catching a monster bass. Believe in your technique and it will pay off. Confidence and a positive attitude are paramount in fishing.      

Catching huge largemouth bass on 12-inch lures takes two main ingredients, dedication and willingness to give up catching numbers of bass and only look for one or two bites a day, something tough to do when you don’t yet have confidence in the technique your trying. There is no big secret when it comes to where to cast a swim bait. You simply fish the bait in areas that you believe holds fish. I will pick up my swim bait rod when I come to areas where I think a big bass will be sitting. A large fish that sees alot of baits will often react to something large and enticing like a big swim bait. You can fish these baits many different ways. I like fishing them what I call “natural swimming motion”, just a slow roll around cover or ledges. This means making the bait seem undisturbed and calm. This is a great opportunity for a bass to get an easy meal. They are also great for spawning fish. I will almost guarantee you that a big female will not let that bait hang out around that bed for long. Another great way for fishing these baits is to give the bait an erratic look. A stop and go retrieve is good. I just recommend getting out there and try them out for yourself and you will develop your own style and feel for these awesome baits.

When fishing swim baits you will need the right rod and reel for the job. I recommend a 7′6″ Pinnacle Matrix Kevlar rod equipped with a Pinnacle Matrix reel. This is a very good set up for making long casts and fighting large fish. One thing you need to take into consideration when throwing a large bait is the quality of the reel you use. Let’s face it this is time for quality when your dealing with trophy class fish. That’s why I like the Pinnacle Matrix, it’s pure quality, and the Matrix rod offers a soft tip and solid backbone. I also recommend at least 20lb test line. I personally use Berkley vanish fluorocarbon when fishing these big baits. It’s very sensitive and strong for getting big fish out of cover.

The next time you find yourself dreaming about the trophies the other guys are catching, tie on a swim bait and give it a try. It takes both patience and dedication, but given sufficient time you’ll be the one on the dock taking pictures at the end of the day.

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