BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST HARD SWIMBAITS (Glide, Wake, Bluegill, Etc)

Video #4 of Our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series is here!! Swimbait fishing can be really expensive, especially if you listen to all the hype! From glide baits to wake baits, Trout baits to Bluegill, we're checking out the best baits from across the industry! Whether you're interested in trying swimbaits for the first time or you're a die hard swimbaiter, this guide will help you understand the differences between some of the best baits on the market!

Let's take a deep dive into the world of hard swimbaits! You don't need every bait on the market and you don't need 10 different baits in a category. Today we're simplifying the entire game and helping you cover all your bases with just a handful of affordable baits. Let's take a look!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits baits and equipment discussed in the video. We've included our favorite color for each, as well as any specific components you need to fish them properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAIT SEMINAR...

•Swimbait Fishing – Full Seminar: https://youtu.be/_Ql6yo5iQWc

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Spinning Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/T6_6rkyXdyY

•Soft Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/MFc8Hxn_a8w

TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill, Copper Carp

•PB Mouse: https://bit.ly/3RuJDwD

Colors: Brown White, Brown Black

BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

COVER GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Cali Hitch, Lit Shad, Ghost Minnow

•G Ratt Sneaky Pete: https://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: TW Light Trout, Hitch

SHAD GLIDES...

•SPRO KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

OPEN WATER GLIDES...

•River2Sea S Waver 200: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Warden Hitch, Rainbow Trout, Lite Trout

•Baitsanity Explorer Trout: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad, TW Pike Minnow

HERRING BAIT...

•Shimano Armajoint Slow Sink: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

Colors: N Hasu, S Gizzard

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Calcutta Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Swimbait Fishing | Everything You Need This Fall And Winter

From GIANT SWIMBAITS to Underspins, Glide Baits to Paddle Tails, this video is going to show you everything you need to catch Swimbait Fish this Fall! 

Fishing swimbaits for bass is one of your best shots to catch a giant bass this Fall. The tips and tricks in this video are going to help you learn how to catch bass on swimbaits consistently. You'll learn which baits are worth buying, when you should use each style, and how to adapt your retrieves to different tails and body styles. 

Below is an in-depth break down of the specific baits and equipment that we use and have confidence in. 

Paddletails...
Keitech Fat Swing Impact (2.8, 3.8, 4.3, 4.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Keitech Easy Shiner (4" and 5"): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Basstrix 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Swimbaits Heads...
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Owner Beast Weedless Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Blade Runner Insert Head (6/0): http://bit.ly/2vjDTvl

Underspins...
Blade Runner SpinTrix Head: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Cool Baits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Pro Point Underspin Blades: http://bit.ly/2f6uwne
Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Hard Swimbaits...
River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Gan Craft Jointed Claw 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K
Bull Shad 7" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM
Bull Gill Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Boot Tail Swimbaits...
Osprey Tournament Talon 6" or 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
SmashTech Head Hunter: http://bit.ly/2pc3ROF
Little Creeper Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2
Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Vortex Tail Swimbaits...
JSJ 6" Hitch: http://bit.ly/2amLhMc
Huddleston 68 Special: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG
Huddleston 8" Deluxe: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Huddleston 10" Trout: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj

Big Swimbait Reels...
Low Profile- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Round Profile- Shimano Conquest 300: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
Budget Alternative- Cardiff A 400: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Big Swimbait Rods...
Dobyns Champion 807 Mag: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
G Loomis IMX Pro 966 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Budget Alternative- Dobyns Fury 806 and 795: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Big Swimbait Line...
Sufix 832 Braid (65 or 80 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Power Pro MaxCuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Maxima Ultragreen (25-30 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Swimbait Storage...
Plano Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Bass Mafia Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2w4i4QJ
Eye Surrender Bait Wrap: http://bit.ly/2idps7n

Additional Swimbait Videos...
Glide Bait Retrieves: https://youtu.be/chWKgWyUOUE
Huddleston Retrieves: https://youtu.be/dxbavCHWuII
Swimbait Rigging: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg

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Dobyns 908 Swimbait Rod Review

Are you in the market for a swimbait rod to throw a giant glidebait or softbait? The Dobyns 908 will handle the biggest baits you can throw! Watch the video to get Matt's perspective.

At 9' long and rated for 30+ ounces, this rod is for serious big bait fishing! The rod has a unique taper that allows it throw monsterous baits with ease. What's more interesting is that it can also throw lighter offerings. While it may not be ideal for throwing an 8" huddleston, it can be done.  There are a lot of great custom rods on the market but if you're looking for a production rod to throw monster baits, look no further. 

Gear...
Dobyns 908 Rod: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Tranx 300 Swimbait Reel: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
100 lb Maxcuatro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ