14 of the top swimbaits compared underwater! Come below the surface into crystal clear water and watch how these popular swimbaits and paddle tails swim. You’ll be amazed how different they really are! Some are ultra subtle, some vibrate wildly, and others have wide wobbling tails. Which are your favorites? Which are our favorites? Let’s find out!
When it comes to picking a swimbait most anglers just listen to what’s popular. Let’s set popular aside for a minute and look at how the baits actually move. Which ones jump out at you? Are you attracted to the baits that run true with a wide kick? Perhaps you like the baits with heavy body rock with the hook flopping wildly from side to side? The beauty of this underwater footage is you can compare the baits and know exactly what they’re doing the next time you head to the lake!
Below you’ll find links to the exact gear used in the video. We’ve linked both heads (Tactical Finesse and Guppy) along with all the swimbaits. The swimbaits are listed in the order they appeared in the video. We’ve also included our favorite colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Swimbait Hooks Used…
-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
-Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Swimbaits In Order Of Appearance…
-Keitech Swing Impact Fat 4.8″: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color Shown: Gizzard Shad
Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, TW Ghost Shad
-Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmer 4.8″: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS
Color Shown: Albino Shad
Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Albino Shad
-Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75″: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j
Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly
Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad, Green Gizzard Shad
-Damiki Armor Shad 4″: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Color Shown: RP Blue Pearl
Favorite Colors: Flash Shad, PB Silver
-Megabass Spark Shad 4″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Color Shown: Lemon Shad
Favorite Colors: Hiuo, Neon Pepper, Real
-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Color Shown: Silver Side
Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad
-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad 5.5″: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx
Color Shown: Glitter Bomb
Favorite Colors: Boss Nugget, Glitter Bomb
-Big Bite Baits Finesse Swimmer 4.4″: http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv
Color Shown: Pro Blue Red Flake
Favorite Colors: Disco Glitter Silver, Tennessee Shad
-Storm 360 GT Search Bait: https://bit.ly/3gWCqmz
Color Shown: Smokin’ Shad
Favorite Colors: Smelt, Volunteer
-Storm Largo Shad 3″: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color Shown: Tennessee Shad
Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad, Albino Shad
-Keitech Easy Shiner 4″: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color Shown: Sun Gill
Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
-13 Fishing Churro 4.25″: https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6
Color Shown: Blue Collar
Favorite Colors: Moonlight Clan, Purple Rain
-XZone Swammer 4″: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color Shown: Perch
Favorite Colors: Bream, 309, 210
-Gambler Little EZ 3.75″: https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM
Color Shown: Ghost Shad
Favorite Colors: Tennessee Shad, Alewife, New Shad
Favorite Combo For Tactical Finesse Head…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 863C SBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 12 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
High-End Guppy Head Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Budget Guppy Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43
Line- Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Major Equipment We Use Daily…
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
Favorite Tools and Gearโฆ
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
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Big Joshy swim baits. Iโve caught so many different species on them.
Was the x zone lure swim Bait upside down?
Yammamoto Heart Tail <โ need some footage ๐
Looks like your swimming those baits in a pool.. very clear water
Any try to bvibe from eurotackle with their s-pheromone scent ?
Love the Gambler EZ swimbaits! Can pretty much get bit on them all year round. With different rigging methods, sizes, and techniques, you can fish them from topwater, all the way down to dragging bottom.
Keitech despite it being not durable slays fish even on the toughest of days
JMO, the baits with a darker hue to them seem to show the movement better….
Dimaki was my favorite. But the storm swims level and has quiver with that bill gonna get some if those!
hi … which size hook I use in silicon bait… target fish seabass… I use 10-40 Daiwa seabass legalis 259
We get it bro,,to much funny info and we get punished
Iโve been having a lot of success with the yums Iโve caught 3fish so far with it but should I try a swim bait I do have other lures in my tackle box Iโm trying to fill up my box I have rooster tails meeps yums and frogs but my success so far is with yums. But should I try a swim bait
Did not try the zman minnowz ???
Can we get a review on the 863! Thanks
I appreciate the work and research youโve done. Thanks
I have the 1/4 oz. Finesse head or i have the regular Matt Allen in 3/8 oz. will the baits still have the same action?
Why didn't you guys show the zman diesel minnow?
EXCELLENT VIDEO….EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED TO SEE. THANK YOU.
I've never used these looks like a fast reel is needed right? I have a 10.1.1 ratio?
You guys have the very best channel period . Thanks for your honesty about our sport .
Awesome job I came out with the exact top 4. That Dwalk and Largo Shad are my go to Swimbaits. You should try out the BassAssassin Die Dapper it has a ton of roll and flash to it. I use them a lot at Headwaters Lake and Stick Marsh down in Florida along with the Big EZ.
The Bass Assassin Boss Shiner and the Bass Assassin Elite Shiner are two really good baits that are similar to the Keitech Fat and Easy Shiner but are just a little cheaper both on TW as well, and one I been messing with lately that seems to work really well is that Chasebaits , it has a full body and has eyes lol
hey Tim…how do you guys store this bait catagory??
What does the D Walker look on a flashy swimmer or a beast hook. Might be a great bait for Redfish or Speckled Trout on the coastal waters
Pretty interesting. I feel like a few of them produce different sounds.
Excellent content. However, you talk too much. 4+ minutes into your video before you even show your first bait.
Are we just looking to sale what we think a fish will like best or do we fish what the fish want on that particular day. It's cool to see this but a hungry fish is a hungry fish.
more underwater vids like this in this lake please
Is the small swammer one upside down on the head
I was making notes as I watched and had the D-Walker and Pleasure shad at the top of my list. I've already had good success on the Armor Shad here in Kentucky.
I just started bass fishing,,just found your channel and is amazing how much knowledge you share,,u just got a new subscriber ๐
Great video love your content! ๐
Great vid…took notes! Helps with selecting 2 or 3 styles of sb's for the day.
Nicely done as always!
What is your all's take on glass or aluminum insert rattles. Do fish really hear them if used in a worm in carolina rigs or texas rig? Is it a waste of my money?
Iam having a hard time finding the lead head hooks for my large swim baits !!!!!
Do you invert your D walker on a chatterbait?
Y'all seriously need to check out Matrix Shad. Here in Louisiana they are fish catching dynamite. I am not affiliated with them but I use them to great success. Thanks for the great underwater footage as always.
Need some 6th Sense Divine Swimbaits on this video!
Tactical bassin is awesome. Money doesnโt matter. Make it rain
My top 5 swimbaits:
1. Megabass Spark Shad
2. Strike King Rage Swimmer
3. Keitech
4. Megabass Hazedong Shad
5. Zman Minnowz
Swim-bait my favorite to throw in the California delta