Swimbait Lifelike Fishing Lures

Basstrix Flash Trix 3" Soft Plastic Minnow

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River2Sea S-Waver Swimbait

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The Glide Bait That Made Glide Baits Mainstream

The River2Sea S-Waver is a two-piece hard glide bait built around River2Sea's exclusive pin-and-tenon hinge and finished with a soft PVC tail. That combination produces the wide, unhurried S-shaped swimming motion the bait is named for. It comes in two sizes — the 120S at 4.75" and the 168S at 6.75" — and both run sub-surface at roughly a foot on a steady retrieve.

Why Anglers Reach for the S-Waver

Most hard baits announce themselves. The S-Waver doesn't. The hinge lets the two halves swing wide and glide on a straight, slow retrieve without any rod input at all, so the bait covers water with a big, lazy profile that reads as an unhurried baitfish rather than something fleeing. On pressured fish that have refused everything faster, that difference is the whole point.

The Problem With Working a Glide Bait Too Hard

The most common way to fish this bait badly is to fish it like a jerkbait. Hard twitches kill the glide and collapse the S into a stutter. The hinge is doing the work — your job is mostly to reel slowly and stay out of its way. A twitch is for changing direction and triggering a follower, not for generating the action.

What Sets It Apart

River2Sea's exclusive pin-and-tenon hinge — the source of the S-action
Soft PVC tail that keeps swimming when the body pauses
Two-piece hard body in two sizes, 4.75" and 6.75"
Sub-surface runner at roughly one foot on a steady retrieve
River2Sea BN treble hooks fitted from the factory
Twenty-two size and color combinations in stock, including trout, bluegill, and shad patterns

The Right Pick If…

You're fishing clear water where fish get a long look at the bait
You want to cover water without burning a lure past fish
You're targeting bigger-than-average bass and willing to trade bite count for size
You've watched fish follow and refuse faster presentations

Choosing Your Size

120S — 4.75", 1 3/16 oz: The approachable size. Throwable on a heavy bass rod, fewer refusals, and it still draws quality fish. Start here if this is your first glide bait. Fitted with #4 and #6 trebles.
168S — 6.75", 1 5/8 oz: The big-fish size. More water displaced, more commitment from the fish that eat it, fewer bites overall. Wants a proper swimbait rod. Fitted with two #2 trebles.

Best Techniques

Straight slow retrieve: The default. Cast, let it settle, and reel slowly and steadily — the hinge generates the S without any help
Pause and glide: Stop the reel mid-retrieve and let the bait coast sideways. Most strikes on the 168S come on the glide, not the pull
Twitch to trigger: When a fish follows without committing, one sharp twitch turns the bait ninety degrees and often converts the follow
Count down over structure: Both sizes sink slowly, so you can count them down to a specific depth before starting the retrieve

Best Conditions

Clear to lightly stained water — the action is visual, and fish need to see it
Pressured lakes and reservoirs where fast reaction baits have stopped working
Open water, points, and the outside edges of grass and timber
Pre-spawn and fall, when bigger fish are actively hunting larger forage

Best For

Species: Largemouth and smallmouth bass across both sizes; pike, musky, and striped bass more commonly on the 168S
Techniques: Slow straight retrieve, pause-and-glide, twitch-to-trigger, countdown
Environments: Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, open water, points, grass edges, timber

Key Features

Two-piece hard glide bait with pin-and-tenon hinge
Soft PVC tail
Available in 120S (4.75", 1 3/16 oz) and 168S (6.75", 1 5/8 oz)
Sub-surface running depth, approximately 1 ft
River2Sea BN treble hooks — #4 and #6 on the 120S, two #2 on the 168S
Eight colors in the 120S, fourteen in the 168S
Trout, bluegill, shad, perch, and bone patterns available

Models & Specs

Model	Length	Weight	Hooks	Depth	Best For
S-Waver 120S	4.75"	1 3/16 oz	BN treble #4 & #6	Sub-surface, ~1 ft	All-around bass, first glide bait
S-Waver 168S	6.75"	1 5/8 oz	Two BN treble #2	Sub-surface, ~1 ft	Trophy bass, pike, striper

120S colors: Rainbow Trout, Lite Trout, Party Crasher, Baby Bass, Warden, Bluegill, Abalone Shad, Bone.
168S colors: Rainbow Trout, Lite Trout, Hitch, Party Crasher, Baby Bass, Warden, Bluegill, Abalone Shad, Bone, Yellow Perch, Crystal Minnow, Powder, Terminator, You Know It.

Tackle Express Tips

Slow down, then slow down again: Nearly everyone fishes this bait too fast the first few trips. If you think you're reeling slowly enough, take another turn per second off it.
Match the color to what they're eating: Rainbow Trout and Lite Trout on trout-stocked reservoirs, Bluegill around spawning flats and docks, Bone and Powder when the water is stained or the light is flat.
Don't undergun the 168S: At 1 5/8 oz it's a genuine swimbait rod bait. Throwing it on a standard heavy bass setup costs you distance and beats up the rod.

FAQ

Which size should I start with?
The 120S. At 4.75" and 1 3/16 oz it casts on gear most bass anglers already own, it draws more bites than the larger size, and it still catches quality fish. Move to the 168S once you're confident in the retrieve and specifically hunting bigger fish.

How do I actually fish a glide bait?
Cast it, let it settle, and reel slowly and steadily — the pin-and-tenon hinge creates the S-action on its own with no rod work. Pause occasionally and let it coast sideways; that glide is when most strikes happen. Save sharp twitches for turning the bait when a fish follows without eating.

Is this a topwater bait?
No. The S-Waver is a sub-surface glide bait that runs roughly a foot down on a steady retrieve. If you're after a surface walking bait, that's a different category entirely.

Savage Gear Glide Swimmer

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~~$19.99~~ From $17.59

The Savage Gear Glide Swimmer is built around the slow, side-to-side S-swimming motion anglers want from a glide bait, without requiring the largest specialized setup for the smaller model. Its soft PVC tail adds movement behind the body, while three size classes let you choose a baitfish profile that fits the fish and conditions you are trying to match.

Choose the 135 for a 5 1/2-inch, 1 oz presentation, the 165 for a 6 1/2-inch, 1 3/4 oz profile, or the 205 for an 8-inch, 3 oz bait. The color lineup includes shad, bluegill, trout, bone, chartreuse, Hitch, and Dirty Silver Flash patterns.

Why This Glide Bait Works

A glide bait earns its keep when a steady retrieve needs to look alive without a frantic wobble. The Glide Swimmer's S-motion gives the bait a wide, readable path through the water, and the soft PVC tail continues the movement behind the body. It is an approachable way to fish a larger baitfish profile, especially when you choose the size to match your tackle and target.

Give Predators a Bigger Baitfish Target

Small lures are not always the answer. When fish are willing to track a larger meal or you want to show them a profile that can be seen from farther away, a glide bait gives you a different tool. The challenge is keeping that larger presentation natural. The Glide Swimmer addresses it with a controlled S-swimming action instead of a straight, lifeless pull.

Built for Glide-Bait Presentations

Freshwater swimbait fishing when you want a larger baitfish profile
Steady retrieves that let the S-motion do the work
Size matching across 135, 165, and 205 models
Color matching with shad, bluegill, trout, bone, and other baitfish patterns
Open-water and structure-oriented retrieves where you can watch the bait's path
Anglers who want a glide bait option from a manageable 1 oz size through a 3 oz presentation

The Right Pick If...

You want a glide bait with a clear, repeatable S-swimming motion.
You need more than one size so you can match your tackle and baitfish profile.
You prefer a soft PVC tail that adds movement behind the body.
You want a larger freshwater presentation without starting with the 3 oz model.
You fish color patterns that resemble shad, bluegill, trout, or other common forage profiles.

What It Does Best, and When to Choose Something Else

The Glide Swimmer is strongest when the goal is a larger, controlled baitfish presentation with a deliberate side-to-side action. Choose another bait when you need a topwater wake, a fast vibrating retrieve, a compact finesse profile, or a lure designed specifically for deep vertical fishing. This is a glide bait, so its strength is the swim and track, not frantic speed.

How to Fish It

Start with a steady retrieve and let the bait establish its S-motion. Keep the rod and retrieve speed consistent long enough to see how the bait tracks, then experiment with pauses and speed changes. A controlled pause can let the bait slow or turn before you resume the retrieve, while a slightly faster pace can help you cover water when fish are willing to chase.

Choose the size before choosing the color. The 135 is the most manageable entry point at 1 oz, the 165 adds profile and weight at 1 3/4 oz, and the 205 gives you the largest 8-inch, 3 oz presentation. Use gear and line appropriate for the selected bait weight.

Best Conditions

Reach for the Glide Swimmer when fish are willing to follow a larger baitfish silhouette or when you want a moving target that can be tracked through open water and around structure. The smaller 135 suits lighter swimbait work, while the 165 and 205 are better choices when you want more profile and can support the additional weight with your tackle.

Color Guide

Dirty Silver Flash, Blue Flash, and Golden Shiner: Baitfish-style options for a silver or reflective look.
Ghost Bass and Ghost Bluegill: Freshwater forage patterns with a natural profile.
Ghost Trout: A trout-pattern option for waters where trout are part of the forage picture.
Ghost Bone: A lighter, bone-style option.
Hitch: A dedicated Hitch pattern in the available 135, 165, and 205 models.
Chartreuse Flash: A brighter flash option when you want additional visibility.
SS B and discontinued color listings: Additional variant choices shown in the current lineup. Availability can vary by size and color.

Key Features

S-swimming motion: Deliberate side-to-side glide action on a steady retrieve.
Soft PVC tail: Adds movement behind the body.
Three size classes: 135, 165, and 205 models.
Three confirmed body profiles: 5 1/2 inches, 6 1/2 inches, and 8 inches.
Three confirmed weights: 1 oz, 1 3/4 oz, and 3 oz.
Broad color selection: Current variants include shad, bluegill, trout, bone, Hitch, and flash patterns.

Size & Dimensions

Choose the model by body length and bait weight first, then select the color that fits your forage and visibility needs.

Model	Body length	Bait weight
135	5 1/2 in	1 oz
165	6 1/2 in	1 3/4 oz
205	8 in	3 oz

Tackle Express Tips

Watch the bait beside the boat or bank before making a full cast. Confirm the S-motion and track before you start changing retrieve speed.
Match the model to your gear first. Moving from 135 to 165 or 205 changes both the profile and the weight you are asking your rod to cast.
Use a steady retrieve as your baseline. Add pauses and speed changes only after you know how the bait responds at a consistent pace.

FAQ

What is the Savage Gear Glide Swimmer's action?
It is designed to produce an S-swimming motion on the retrieve, with a soft PVC tail that adds movement behind the bait.

Which Glide Swimmer size should I choose?
The 135 is 5 1/2 inches and 1 oz, the 165 is 6 1/2 inches and 1 3/4 oz, and the 205 is 8 inches and 3 oz. Choose based on the baitfish profile you want and the gear that can comfortably cast the weight.

How should I retrieve it?
Start with a steady retrieve that lets the bait establish its glide. Once you understand how it tracks, add controlled pauses or speed changes to vary the presentation.

Complete the Setup

Match the Glide Swimmer with the Phenix Ultra Swimbait Classic Rods. For another glide-bait presentation, compare it with the Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro Glide Bait or the Spro BBZ-1 Jr. Swimbait.

Choose the model your tackle can cast comfortably, confirm the swim beside the boat, and let the Glide Swimmer's S-motion do the selling.

Megabass MagDraft Swimbaits

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Savage Gear 3D Pulse Tail RTF Trout Swimbait

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Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glide 135mm

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Megabass Sleeper Gill Swimbait

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Battlestar Tackle Rib Bait Swimbaits

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Baitsanity Explorer Glide Gen 2

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Shimano Armajoint 190 Slow Float Swimbaits

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~~$42.99~~ $36.99

The all new Shimano Armajoint 190 Slow Float Flash Boost Swimbaits solve the challenges of casting a big jointed swimbait in search of trophy fish. Lure engineers leverage Shimano's proprietary Arma-Boost technology to significantly increase casting distance and accuracy by reducing unnecessary air resistance and the chances of the lure spinning during flight. As the angler casts the lure, Arma Boost technology facilitates the lure to disconnect from an internal magnet and forces the body to fold into its compact shape. Once the lure hits the water, the lure's body reengages with the magnet to create a smooth and natural swimming action.

The Shimano Armajoint 190SF is a versatile lure that can be retrieved fast or slow, enabling anglers to vary their retrieve depending on the situation. The bait will normally swim in an S-pattern, but the bait will not flare out when stopped due to the fold in its body. Anglers can slow down the receive and pause the to capitalize on the lure's natural slow-rising action. ARMAJOINT also features Shimano's proprietary FLASH BOOST technology that constantly emits a fish-attracting flash during the retrieve — even on the pause — by suspending reflective foil on micro springs to mimic the flashing behavior of an injured baitfish. Designed with purpose by leveraging innovation and technology and improving angler performance while drawing strikes from tournament-winning bass.

ROF: Slow Float

Length: 190mm (7.48in.)

Weight: 53g (1 7/8oz)

Features:

Arma Boost to increase a lure's casting distance by folding a jointed lure into a compact shape, reducing air resistance and minimizing the chances of the lure spinning during flight.
Flash Boost suspends reflective foil on micro springs within the clear section of the lure body and provides an action designed to mimic the movements and flashing behavior of an injured baitfish.
Scale Boost capitalizes on composite-pitch holograms to increase the amount and complexity of light reflected through the water.

Bottom Dweller Swimbait Shiner6

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$10.99

The Big Bait That Triggers Giant Bites

The Bottom Dweller Baits Shiner6 is a 6" slotted soft swimbait built to imitate the large baitfish that trophy bass and big predators key on. With a head wobble, full body roll, and a hard-thumping tail that tracks true at any speed, this is a rig-and-throw bait that does the work for you. If you're targeting quality fish over quantity, the Shiner6 belongs in your box.

Engineered for Big Bait, Big Fish Fishing

The Shiner6 is built around a slotted body design that allows it to be rigged weedless on a heavy swimbait hook with zero fuss. The extremely soft yet durable plastic gives it a lifelike flex and feel that fish don't want to let go of, while the body's action — head wobble, body roll, tail thump — works at slow crawls and faster retrieves alike. At approximately 2oz, it has the weight to cast on heavy gear and get down to where big fish live.

When Small Baits Stop Getting Big Bites

When pressured bass stop responding to finesse presentations and smaller swimbaits, it's time to upsize. The Shiner6's 6" profile triggers reaction strikes from fish that have seen every small bait in the box. Big bait, big profile, big fish — it's that simple.

Soft Enough to Feel Real. Tough Enough to Last.

Most soft swimbaits in this size range either feel too stiff to produce natural action or tear apart after a fish or two. The Shiner6 uses an extremely soft but durable plastic that survives the fight without losing its action. You get a bait that feels real on the bite and holds up through multiple fish.

The Right Pick If...

You're targeting trophy largemouth, spotted bass, or other large predators
You want a big bait that tracks true at all retrieve speeds
You fish heavy swimbait setups with stout rods and 15–20lb fluorocarbon
You need a weedless rig option in a large profile bait

Best Fishing Techniques

Weedless rigging on a 6/0–8/0 heavy swimbait hook (Owner Beast Hook recommended)
Slow-rolling near the bottom or along structure
Open water mid-column swimming retrieve
Big bait fishing around docks, points, and deep structure

Best Conditions

Clear to lightly stained water where a large baitfish profile is visible
Post-spawn and fall when bass are feeding on larger forage
Pressured fisheries where smaller baits have stopped producing
Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and deep structure

Best For

Species: Largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, large predatory fish
Techniques: Big bait swimbait fishing, weedless slow-roll, open water swimming
Gear: 7'+ Heavy to Extra-Heavy rod, 15–20lb fluorocarbon, 6/0–8/0 hook

Key Features

6" slotted soft swimbait — weedless-ready design
Head wobble, full body roll, and hard-thumping tail action
Tracks true at all retrieve speeds
Extremely soft yet durable plastic construction
Approximately 2oz — built for heavy swimbait gear
1 bait per pack
Available in Sexy Shad, Big Fish, and Mint Silver

Models & Specs

Color	SKU	Qty per Pack
Sexy Shad	BTMD-6-SS	1
Big Fish	BTMD-6-BF	1
Mint Silver	BTMD-6-MS	1

Length: 6" | Weight: ~2 oz | Slotted body design

Tackle Express Tips

Go with the Owner Beast Hook 6/0–8/0. Bottom Dweller specifically recommends this hook for a reason — it's stout enough to handle the 2oz bait and strong enough to land big fish without straightening under pressure.
Fish it slow. The Shiner6's action is most effective at a slow, deliberate retrieve. Let the tail thump do the work — resist the urge to speed up, especially in cold water.
Match color to forage. Sexy Shad and Mint Silver shine in clear water; Big Fish is a go-to when bass are keying on larger, darker baitfish or in off-color conditions.

FAQ

What hook and line do you recommend for the Shiner6?
Bottom Dweller recommends the Owner Beast Hook in 6/0–8/0 paired with 15–20lb fluorocarbon line. The heavy hook handles the 2oz bait weight and the fluoro's low visibility keeps the presentation natural in clear water.

What rod should I use?
A 7'+ Heavy to Extra-Heavy rod is required for this bait. The 2oz weight demands a stout blank to load properly on the cast and set the hook effectively on big fish. A dedicated swimbait rod in the 7'6"–8' range is ideal.

How many baits come per pack?
The Shiner6 comes 1 bait per pack. At 6" and ~2oz, this is a premium big bait — each one is built to last through multiple fish thanks to the durable soft plastic construction.

Jackall Gantarel Jr Bluegill Swimbait

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Megabass MagDraft Freestyle

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$14.99

The Megabass MagDraft Freestyle is the ultimate swimbait for big bass sessions. With a snub-nose design perfect for screw-lock hooks, a pre-cut belly and recessed top-groove, the FREESTYLE is built for easy big-game rigging for novices and experts alike.

Preserving the hard-thumping tail action and deadly head-shake of the original, the freestyle brings a new bag of tricks to the MagDraft Freestyle proven performance.

Select a weighted 6/0 or 8/0 screw-lock hook to target submerged vegetation where savvy monsters lie in wait along shade lines, grass lanes and isolated cover. Excellent for tule lines, laydowns, slow-rolling the depths and machine-gun skips to the darkest recesses of promising docks and overhangs. For extra appeal in open-water situations, try adding a blade for flash and increased drawing power over long-distance retrieves.

Switch to a heavy jighead to crawl chunk-rock, curve-fall river ledges, and main lake drop-offs, and target new depths where the MagDraft Freestyle has yet to roam. Especially effective tracing bottom contours or bottom-bumping deeper ranges.

Call upon the line-through rigging method to target open shallows and skip deep under overhangs.

Qty	2/pk
Length	6in
Weight	1.2oz

Spro BBZ-1 Jr. Swimbait

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~~$31.99~~ From $19.99

The Legendary BBZ-1 in a Compact, Fish-Catching Package

The Spro BBZ-1 Jr. Swimbait is the compact version of one of the most iconic hard swimbaits ever made. Designed by swimbait legend Bill Siemantel, the BBZ-1 Jr. delivers the same natural S-action and lifelike baitfish profile as the full-size BBZ-1 in a 6" package that triggers big strikes from largemouth bass, stripers, and other large predators. This bait has been producing for years and keeps on producing — because the action is simply that good.

Multi-Jointed Action That Swims Like the Real Thing

The BBZ-1 Jr.'s multi-jointed body produces a fluid, natural S-curve swim at any retrieve speed. Whether you're burning it near the surface, slow-rolling it through the water column, or letting a Slow Sink model hover in the strike zone, the bait stays in its lane and looks alive. Paired with lifelike finishes that match real forage species and premium Gamakatsu treble hooks, this is a hard swimbait built to get bit and keep fish pinned.

When Bass Have Seen Every Soft Bait in the Box

Pressured fish get conditioned to soft swimbaits fast. The hard-bodied BBZ-1 Jr. offers a completely different look, sound, and feel — the durable resin body displaces water differently and the jointed action creates subtle vibration that soft baits can't replicate. When the bite dies on soft plastics, tie on a BBZ-1 Jr. and change the game.

Sink Rate Options Let You Fish Any Depth, Any Condition

The BBZ-1 Jr. is available in Floater and Slow Sink models, giving you the flexibility to target fish at different depths and in different conditions. The Floater works the surface and upper water column; the Slow Sink (1 ft per 3 seconds) lets you hover the bait in the strike zone longer for finicky fish. Choose your sink rate based on where the fish are holding.

The Right Pick If...

You want a proven hard swimbait with decades of big fish history behind it
You're targeting largemouth bass, stripers, or large predators in fresh or inshore water
Soft swimbaits have stopped producing and you need to change the presentation
You want sink rate options to target fish at different depths

Best Fishing Techniques

Steady slow-roll retrieve through the water column
Surface or near-surface burn with the Floater model
Hovering the Slow Sink in the strike zone on a pause-and-go retrieve
Open water schooling fish situations
Casting to structure, points, and drop-offs

Best Conditions

Clear to lightly stained water where the lifelike finish is most visible
Post-spawn and fall when bass are chasing baitfish
Pressured fisheries where soft swimbaits have been heavily worked
Freshwater lakes and reservoirs; inshore striper and calico fishing

Best For

Species: Largemouth bass, striped bass, spotted bass, pike, large predatory fish
Techniques: Hard swimbait fishing, slow-roll, surface presentation, pause-and-go
Environments: Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, inshore saltwater

Key Features

6" multi-jointed hard swimbait — natural S-action at any speed
Durable resin construction for long-lasting performance
Lifelike finishes matching real forage species
Premium Gamakatsu treble hooks for solid hookups
Available in Floater and Slow Sink models
Designed by swimbait legend Bill Siemantel

Models & Specs

Color / Model	SKU	Sink Rate	Weight
Sexy Lavender Shad (Floater)	SPR141	Floating	2 oz
Rainbow Trout (Floater)	SPR143	Floating	2 oz
Wicked Perch (Floater)	SSB60Z1FWP	Floating	2 oz
Wicked Perch (Slow Sink)	SSB6OZ1SWP	1 ft per 3 sec	2.25 oz

Tackle Express Tips

Match sink rate to fish depth. If fish are holding near the surface or in shallow cover, go Floater. If they're suspended mid-column or holding deeper, the Slow Sink lets you hover the bait right in the zone on a pause.
Slow down more than you think. The BBZ-1 Jr.'s action is most effective at a slow, deliberate retrieve. Most anglers fish it too fast — let the jointed body do the work and give fish time to commit.
Check your hooks regularly. The Gamakatsu trebles are sharp out of the box, but big fish and structure can dull them. Touch up with a hook file or swap trebles after heavy use to keep your hookup rate high.

FAQ

What's the difference between the Floater and Slow Sink models?
The Floater (2 oz) stays at or near the surface and is ideal for shallow presentations and surface-feeding fish. The Slow Sink (2.25 oz) descends at approximately 1 foot per 3 seconds, allowing you to work the bait through the water column and pause it in the strike zone for suspended or deeper fish.

What gear should I use with the BBZ-1 Jr.?
A medium-heavy to heavy swimbait rod in the 7'–7'6" range pairs well with the BBZ-1 Jr. Use 15–20lb fluorocarbon or monofilament for most presentations. Fluoro works well in clear water; mono gives the Floater a slightly more buoyant action.

Is this bait good for striped bass?
Yes — the BBZ-1 Jr. is an excellent striper bait, particularly in inshore and freshwater striper fisheries. The 6" profile and lifelike finish match common striper forage, and the multi-jointed action triggers reaction strikes from fish of all sizes.