Fishing Tiny Swimbaits

[rawr215]

Fishing have changed since the released of finesse style swimbaits. These are long thin tailed and a nice size paddle at the end will kick up easily even when slow rolled. Not many companies make super small ones, but when they do, I give them a try.

In this trip, I played around with Eurotackle B-Vibe swimbait. It is 2 inches long and comes in various colors.

In addition, i tried their Soft Lock jig head which is a pretty interesting concept on how it holds bait and how it can freely slide back along with the bait when a fish takes it. this prevents ripping of the lure's head if you use the regular collar bait holders. (would be interested if anyone know how to make their own jigs this way)

Here's a video of me putting into action. Got some good fish that day but the wind made it almost not fishable so I left early that day.



Over all i think the soft plastics catches, It is super soft which gives it a great swimming action, but the trade off is that if you use a collared jighead, it may rip very fast. therefore it is important to either use their jig head or if you want, just put some braid onto shank of the jighead and add super glue. it will keep it on there for a bit!

Let me know if you guys have any favorite tiny swimbaits! my other ones comes from Keitech as they got some nice ones.

[hdhntr]

good video but surpised your using baitcasting reel on panfish. have several different versions of these baits but havn't used them. will give er a go! thanks for video

[Crestliner08]

My standby is the Charlie Brewer Slider Grub. Have caught a ton on them.

[Just_Bass]

Good job man and glad that knock off aldebaran served you well. I too tried a lot of tiny swimbait, so far CB slider grub is the best but yesterday I caught a 14” from the one I just got from China. The good thing ordered these is cheap but it take a long time to arrive and some have plastic smell. I think there are still a few more on the way and one of them look like yours.
Try up the weight on your jig head to 1/20oz or 1.5 grams, you will cast a lot further and with paddle tail style it sink slower than stinger shad style.
My catch from yesterday, but it seemed like they all moving deep now. I only caught a few.

[SuperDave336]

Another good video. I caught a nice size crappie couple weeks ago with a very messed up jaw. It wasn’t released though.

[Grainraiser]

I use a 2" swimbait made by Lunker City called the Ribster. They are costly but they work very well. I use them more for White bass than Crappie.

[Don Fischer]

Like seeing those bait caster's out there. The crappie jig head's I use are to small to cast with my bait casting reeds but I caught a crappie by accident one time fishing for bass with a 1/4os jig head and 2 1/2" auger tail grub. Gonna have to try it again. Also got a few really small plugs I can cast with one of my bait caster's.

[CrappiePappy]

I use the Slab-a-nator Booty Shaker (2") for the most part, with the Strike King Mr Crappie Slabalicious (2") and the Charlie Brewer Crappie Slider (1.5") added into the mix.

[Spoonminnow]

it holds bait and how it can freely slide back along with the bait when a fish takes it. this prevents ripping of the lure's head if you use the regular collar bait holders. (would be interested if anyone know how to make their own jigs this way)

Used the wire for over 10 years since I discovered it and wouldn't use a jig without it added. I've posted this many times before but doubt anyone wants to go through the trouble. (note:I buy jig with no collar but the wire works with collared jigs. I cut the collar off if the jig size only comes with it.)






Wrap once around tight:


Snip off one end and bend the other end into an L shape:


Rig plastic and swing the L into position:


Finesse action jigs in most colors work well if under 2 3/4" using most colors. The murkier the water, the brighter the color though not set in stone, whereas lure contrast may mean using dark colors. Interesting comment on fish eye biology. I base all my lure choices on fish senses and how a lure irritates them into striking. I hadn't noticed what retrieve you used. Was is steady or paused?

Nice video BTW.

[Alphahawk]

I very rarely stray far from using a Trout Magnet....the lure has served me extremely well. I do try different lures but if they don't produce they stay on the shelf or I give them away. But last year I tried a lure that has been extremely productive. It is the Ring Kick Tail made by C'ultiva. Fish regularly hit it on the fall and do not let go. It is a Japanese lure and is scented and flavored. It's a keeper for sure.


Regards