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

BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST SOFT SWIMBAITS

Don't let swimbaits confuse you! They're really easy! Today we're diving into Buyer's Guide #3 with a look into the world of Soft Swimbaits. With the market full of Shad, trout, and bluegill imitators in both weedless, and exposed hooks, it can get a little confusing if you let it. We're going to simplify all of that and show you the most consistent fish catchers on the market today.

Whether you like Line thru baits, belly trebles, jig hooks, or weedless baits, there is a bait here for you. In our travels around the country we've had the unique opportunity to dial in which baits are most effective across a variety of conditions. We've let the niche baits fall away and focused all our attention on the core baits that will catch fish for you regardless of where you live.

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

BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS…

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Bluegill

•Mattlures Hammertail: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill, TW Baby Bluegill

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Bluegill

SILICONE JIG HOOK BAITS...

•Bacca Burrito Swimbaits (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Purple Back Shad, Blue Back Shad

BELLY TREBLE BAITS...

•Big Bite Baits B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Sunny Shad, Blue Gizzard

•Megabass Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Nude Rainbow, Pro Blue Chart

WEEDLESS SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook– Owner 8/0 Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 1/2 oz or 3/4 oz

Underspin– BKK Titan Diver+: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0

WEDGE TAIL BAITS...

•Huddleston 68 ROF 12: https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Green Gizzard, Black Gizzard

•Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Purple Gizzard

•Huddleston 8" Trout ROF 12: https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Phantom Silver Black

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

INCREDIBLE SOFT BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Defy Black 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/48pM0XS

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

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 – Full Seminar For Beginners And Advanced Anglers!

Everything you need to know about swimbaits in one place! From glide baits to soft baits, wake baits, to multi joint baits, Matt is covering it all! He's going over retrieves for each bait, showing underwater footage of how they swim underwater, and giving gear recommendations too!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about swimbait fishing, this is the video for you! All the baits and equipment are linked in the description below. The links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•2022 Swimbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/2CKYzINfDuI

BEGINNER BAITS...

•R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill, Light Trout

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

•Spro KGB Chad Shad 180: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

•River2Sea S Waver 200/168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

200 Colors: Rainbow Trout, Light Rainbow

168 Colors: I Know It, Light Trout

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

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee

BLUEGILL BAITS...

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

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bluegill

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

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

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

Colors: Bluegill, Dirty Bone

•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid

MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Bone

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Colors: Green Lightning Shad, Blue Violet Kokanee

•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

Colors: N Hasu, S Gizzard

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout

•PB Rat: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

•PB Mouse: https://bit.ly/3RuJDwD

Colors: Brown White, Brown Black

PADDLE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

8" Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

6" Colors: Pro Blue Chart, White Back Shad

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Spring Hitch, Tennessee Shad

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Scottsboro Tackle (6" and 7"): https://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Shad

BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill

•13 Fishing Coalition Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Sunfish

WEDGE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Phantom Silver/Black

•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver

•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin

WEEDLESS BAIT HOOKS...

•Owner 8/0 Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 1/2 oz or 3/4 oz

•BKK Titan Diver+: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0

TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

•Owner HyperWire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6

•Owner UltraWire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5

•Single Strand Stinger Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman XL Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

•Sunline Saltimate Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Spro KGB Rod: https://bit.ly/3DwJVuS

•Daiwa DX Rod 8' Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PKk8q6

•St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Shimano Zodias 7'9" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

•13 Fishing Defy Black 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/48pM0XS

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

SWIMBAIT REELS...

•Shimano Calcutta MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

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

•Daiwa Tatula 300: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

•13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

How To Break Down Any Lake And Start Catching Fish!

Come along with Matt and Tim as they break down a new lake! These guys have dropped into a new fishery with zero information and immediately start putting the pieces together to catch quality fish with ease. It really is easy if you know what to look for!

While this lake didn't seem to have giant fish in it, the guys immediately figured out how to catch top quality fish for that lake. Along the way they share how they choose spots, how mapping can help, and the mindset behind their bait selection. This information will help you build a pattern on any lake, anywhere!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment the guys fished throughout the evening. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: N Smelt

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Bone

•Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse

•Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon

FLUKE...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

SPY BAIT...

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Color: Herring Pink

SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Ghost Shad Solid

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 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