Swimbaits 6" and Larger

The Spro KGB Chad Shad Swimbait is one of the great advances in fishing over the past several years is the development of glide baits. These oversized, single-jointed, hard-bodied fish imitators were created to mimic trout in California lakes but have morphed into replicating large bass prey across the country. The KGB Chad Shad 180 can resemble virtually any baitfish that bass feed on, such as trout, shad, perch, and other types of fish.

The Glide Bait designed by SPRO and KGB Swimbaits has been perfected with experience. Kevin Brightwell, the designer of KGB Swimbaits, has greatly enjoyed the partnership with SPRO. “It’s been a wonderful experience. It’s all been very natural with nothing forced, and we’ve been able to take a proven bait and make something new and fresh based off of that. It all started when I was sourcing hooks and they recognized who I was. After talking about glide baits and some fishing, they asked if I’d like to partner with them. Since then it’s been an awesome partnership.”

Brightwell thinks the KGB Chad Shad 180 will find a home in tackle boxes of anglers at every experience level. “The Chad Shad is one of the most popular baits in my lineup. It’s versatile enough that a beginner can garner results, or a seasoned pro can use it for that big kicker fish to finish out their limit. It delivers the performance of a hand-crafted, fine-tuned bait at an affordable price.”

Features:

• 180mm length - approximately 7"
• 2.4oz
• Slow sink ROF 3-4
• 2 Gamakatsu #1 treble hooks
• MSRP: $59.99

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

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.

The Savage Gear Glide Swimmer offers fisherman the much sought after S swimming motion at a very reasonable price point and at a weight that does not require specialized gear to throw. The bait is made with a soft PVC tail.  

One of the best swim baits on the market, especially for the price.  The glide on this bait is excellent and straight catches fish.  With 3 sizes to choose from you can match whatever baitfish you are trying to mimic.  Tie one on, you won't be disappointed.

135 - 5 1/2in - 1oz

165 - 6 1/2in - 1 3/4oz

205 - 8 in - 3oz

The Megabass Magdraft Swimbait is a beast of a swimbait, meticulously designed, for a thumping tail action that travels through the body, giving the head a subtle side-to-side shimmy that sends vibrations through the water column. Built for trophies, the Megabass Magdraft is equipped with a robust wire-through construction firmly joining line eye to hook for decisive hook-ups and control.

Equipped with a belly slot to hide the hook, and a patented Mag Hold System to keep it in place, the big treble hooks doesn’t get in the way of  the Megabass Magdrafts natural swimming motion. Furthermore, by keeping the hook tight to the body, it hides the treble from wary fish.

Some Magdraft images shown without hooks but all come with hooks and swivel.

Expect a captive audience with an appetite when you sling around the Savage Gear 3D Pulse Tail Trout RTF Swimbait. This "Ready To Fish" fixed-hook version has all the photo-print realism that has made the line-thru Pulse Trout so popular.

Each 3D Pulse Tail Trout comes equipped with a heavy-duty jig hook and a stinger hook hidden away in the trout's split-dorsal section to minimize exposed hardware. Savage Gear uses 3D scanning technology to replicate a trout down to every lifelike curve and marking. If that wasn't convincing enough, a large paddle tail kicks up plenty of trophy-targeting action.

• Fixed-hook Pulse Tail swimbait with photo-print realism
• Scent infused to entice the bite 
• Heavy-duty jig hook
• Stinger hook hidden away in the trout's split-dorsal section
• 3D scanning technology replicates a trout down to every lifelike curve and marking
• Large paddle tail kicks up big-fish action

Models:

6" - 1 3/4oz - Slow Sink

6" - 2-1/3oz - Fast Sink

8" - 4oz - Slow Sink

8" - 4 3/4oz - Fast Sink

10" - 7oz - Slow Sink

10" - 8oz - Fast Sink

The PK-7 is what you throw when you want to change who shows up. Seven inches and 1.3 ounces of paddle-tail profile — it doesn't out-fish the PK-5 on numbers, and it isn't supposed to. It calls up a different class of fish.

Short version: 7", 1.3 oz, two baits per pack, weedless on an 8/0 hook. Bigger meal, heavier gear, fewer bites, better fish.

When to Size Up

The PK-5 matches what calicos eat most of the year. The PK-7 doesn't try to — it deliberately over-matches the bait in the water, and that's the point. Reasons to reach for it:

• The bait in the water is genuinely big. Full-size mackerel and larger smelt on the surface means a 5" bait is the small option, not the natural one.
• You're culling for size. A big profile filters out the small ones and pulls fish that were ignoring your other bait.
• Yellowtail are in the mix. A 7" bait is a reasonable meal for a yellow in a way a 5" isn't.
• Dirty or deep water. When visibility drops, displacement matters more than detail, and this bait moves considerably more water.

What It Takes to Fish It

This is not a light-tackle bait. A 1.3 oz bait on a 3/4 oz head is over two ounces before the fish shows up. Fish it on a rod with the backbone to load and cast that, and enough tip left to still work the bait — a light swimbait stick will fold on the cast and you'll never get the distance or the hookset.

Match an 8/0 hook to the body. Run the point up through the belly so it sits flush in the slot — buried too deep costs hookups, riding proud costs the weedless advantage. At this hook size the gap is generous, and getting it seated straight matters more than it does on the smaller baits.

The plastisol is the same firm formula as the rest of the line: slightly less tail flutter than the softest baits on the shelf, considerably more fish per bait. At two per pack, that durability is doing real work on your cost per trip.

On an Umbrella Rig

Five PK-7s is a heavy package — roughly 6.5 oz of plastic before you add heads. It builds the biggest school in the Pickle Kick lineup and it demands a rod to match.

Straight talk: a five-arm PK-7 rig is the most expensive and most demanding build in this lineup. If it's your first umbrella rig, build it with PK-5s and save this configuration for when you know the rig swims right and your rod can handle it.

Picking a Color

At this size, profile is doing most of the work and color is doing less than it does on a 5" bait. What still matters is contrast against the water:

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Give it a full day before you judge it. The PK-7 gets fewer bites than the PK-5 by design. Switching back after an hour of quiet is how most anglers never find out what it does.
• Slow down further than you think. A big bait moving fast reads as wrong. The tail loads up at a crawl.
• Match the head to the depth, not to the bait's size. A 1.3 oz bait doesn't automatically want a heavy head — use the lightest one that holds your zone.
• Check your rod before you buy the pack. Two ounces of bait and head on an under-gunned stick is a bad cast and a worse hookset.

Common Mistakes

• Undersizing the hook. This body takes an 8/0. A 5/0 from your PK-5 box will not clear it on the hookset.
• Fishing it on PK-5 tackle. The single most common reason this bait disappoints people.
• Throwing it when the bait in the water is small. Over-matching is a deliberate tactic, not a default. When the fish are keyed on 3" bait, size down.
• Buying two packs for an umbrella rig. Two per pack, five arms. You need three.

Specifications

Colors are listed in the selector above and change with each production run. Hooks and jig heads are sold separately.

What's Included

Two PK-7 swimbaits per pack, in the color selected. Hooks, jig heads, and the umbrella rig are sold separately. A five-arm rig takes three packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many baits come in a pack?
Two.

What hook size does the PK-7 take?
8/0. The 4/0 and 5/0 hooks that fit a PK-5 will not clear this body.

Why does a pack cost less than a pack of PK-5s?
Because it holds two baits instead of four. Per bait, the PK-7 is $8.50 against the PK-5's $4.75.

PK-5 or PK-7?
PK-5 is the everyday size and matches what calicos eat most of the year. Go PK-7 when the bait in the water is genuinely big, when you're culling for size, when yellowtail are in the mix, or when visibility is poor and you need displacement.

What rod do I need for it?
Enough backbone to load and cast two-plus ounces of bait and head, with enough tip left to work the bait and drive an 8/0 hook. A light swimbait rod will fold on the cast.

What jig head weight should I use?
Match the head to the depth you're fishing, not to the bait's size. Use the lightest head that holds your zone — too much weight drags the nose down and kills the tail.

How many packs do I need for a five-arm umbrella rig?
Three. Five arms, two baits per pack — you'll finish with one spare.

Is it weedless?
Yes, when the hook point sits flush in the body slot. That's what lets it come through kelp and rock without loading up.

Gear That Goes With It

• Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head — 3/4 oz and 1 oz are the pairings for this bait.
• Kicker PK-Rig Umbrella Rig — five-arm rig with quick clips.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-5 — the everyday 5" size.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-3 — harbor and bay size.
• Kicker Booty Spin — same body with a spinning blade instead of a paddle tail.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We sell Southern California saltwater tackle from our shop on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, and we fish these baits on the same water you do. Not sure whether your rod will throw a PK-7, or whether you should be sizing up at all? Call us or come in — we'd rather talk you into the right size than sell you the big one twice.

The Savage Gear 3D Shine Glide 185 is a slow sinking erratic swimming glide bait. These baits have been deadly on a multitude of game fish from largemouth bass to musky. On a slow retrieve the bait glides from side to side. A pop of the rod tip will increase the darting action. Deadly on a twitch and stop retrieve.

We like to fish this bait slowly with a steady retrieve but there are times when we twitch the rod tip.  It washes out if its fished too quickly and we usually get bit on a slow and steady retrieve.  Another favorite method is to start twitching it as soon as it hits the surface.  A slow methodical upward pump of the rod tip while slowly turning the handle makes this bait flop back and forth on the surface.  Keeping this going can keep the bait in the strike zone longer, giving the fish an irresistible presentation.  

We fish the Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glide 185mm on 20lb line with a medium fast action 7'6" rod.  Try one out, we think you'll like it.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 250 returns in a new and improved form as the ultimate trophy bass swimbait. Now constructed with a durable, hard-injected plastic core that ensures every bait is perfectly uniform, while still covered in the familiar soft coating that gives the Slide Swimmer its incredibly lifelike feel and legendary action.

The revolutionary upgrade features Deps' unique inner spring system within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused, this spring continues to send off micro-vibrations that entice even the wariest trophy bass into striking. This proven technology, tested and refined through years of development, adds a critical triggering element that separates the Slide Swimmer from all other big baits.

At 10 inches (250mm) and 6.5 ounces, the Slide Swimmer 250 is the ultimate weapon for targeting giant bass that feed on large trout, gizzard shad, and other substantial forage. The soft outer coating creates realistic swimming action with subtle body roll, while the hard inner core provides the structural integrity needed for long casts and repeated battles with trophy fish. The combination of visual realism, natural swimming motion, and continuous micro-vibrations makes this the go-to bait for serious trophy bass hunters.

Key Features:

• Hard-Injected Plastic Core: Durable construction ensures uniform performance and exceptional longevity
• Soft Outer Coating: Familiar soft covering creates lifelike feel and realistic swimming action
• Inner Spring System: Sends continuous micro-vibrations even when paused, triggering strikes from following giants
• Proven Technology: Refined vibration system tested on trophy bass worldwide
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural body roll and tail movement mimics large baitfish
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulous attention to detail in construction and finish
• Trophy-Class Size: 10" length and 6.5oz weight designed for double-digit bass
• Legendary Performance: Proven track record of catching bass over 10 pounds

Specifications:

• Length: 10 inches (250mm)
• Weight: 6.5 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking hard swimbait with soft outer coating
• Target Species: Trophy largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, muskie, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Slow Steady Retrieve: Natural swimming action for cruising baitfish presentation
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to activate inner spring micro-vibrations and trigger following fish
• Slow Roll: Deep, methodical retrieve along bottom structure and ledges
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive trophy bass

Slide Swimmer Series Comparison:

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in large reservoirs and lakes
• Deep structure, ledges, and drop-offs
• Points, humps, and offshore structure
• When bass are feeding on large trout or gizzard shad
• Clear to moderately stained water
• Targeting double-digit largemouth and smallmouth

When you're hunting for the bass of a lifetime and need a swimbait that combines proven performance with innovative triggering technology, the Deps Slide Swimmer 250 is the ultimate choice for serious trophy bass anglers.

Note: Due to high demand and limited stock, no coupon codes or discounts can be applied to this product.

The Baitsanity Explorer Glide Gen 2 features a hard plastic body with an ultra-soft, replaceable tail section. It also has soft rubber fins on its sides and has a life-like gliding action that is sure to get bit. This glide bait has an incredible action that draws fish.  

We've fished it and done very well at our Southern California Lakes. It swims great at slow speeds which is what usually get's strikes for us.  If you need a faster retrieve it still shines and won't roll.  

For the action, durability, and price, you can't beat this glide style bait. Comes with one replacement tail.  The generation 2 has an improved tail that won't fall out and is more durable.

Length 9.5"

Weight 5oz

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.

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

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.

The Jackall Gantarel Jr. is a miniature edition of its larger sibling, configured to replicate a Bluegill swimbait. Its S-Motions are designed to draw strikes from bass. These motions can be initiated with a quick tweak of the rod tip, enabling the bait to complete a 180 degree turn.

This bluegill style swimbait features swiveling hook hangars and a swiveling line tie that helps reduce line twists. It also features an addition loop on the chin of the bait that allows you to add a weight to make the bait slow sink, fast sink, or even a suspending bait. Finally, the hooks are dressed with premium feathers.

The Jackall Gantarel Jr. Hard Body Swimbait measures 5 inches and weighs 1.5 ounces, designed with slow-floating buoyancy. Its dual-jointed body produces a realistic S-shaped swimming action, while the swiveling line-tie minimizes line twist. Rotating hook hangers eliminate leverage, enhancing hook sets. This swimbait can execute sharp 180-degree turns with quick rod tip movements or rapid handle turns, making it highly effective for enticing fish.

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.  

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

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.

The River2Sea S-Waver 200 is know for trophy bass as well as Muskie and Pike.  Anglers latched on to the S-Waver as one of their favorite lures so River2Sea made a bigger 200 size.  The S-Waver 200 is the answer to those anglers needs which is built to withstand the rigors of large game fish, from trophy bass, to Pike, Muskie and even huge striper.  The S-Waver 200 brings the famous S-Action retrieve at a reasonable price point.

The Jackall Gantarel provides an ultra-realistic impression of Bluegill, thus aiding anglers in enticing strike action from bass. It functions as a floater, yet is capable of diving to a depth of 3ft when retrieved, courtesy of its molded, elongated pectoral fins for stabilization.

The Gantarel brings the deadly S-Motions to a Bluegill style bait. It can do a full 180 with a sharp jerk of your rod tip which will draw those vicious, reaction strikes.

The Jackall Gantarel features swiveling hook hangars and a swiveling line tie that helps reduce line twists. It also features an addition loop on the chin of the bait that allows you to add a weight to make the bait slow sink, fast sink, or even a suspending bait. Finally, the hooks are dressed with premium feathers.

6.3in

2.45oz

The Deps Slide Swimmer 175 returns in a new and improved form, combining legendary swimbait performance with enhanced durability and innovative technology. Now constructed with a durable, hard-injected plastic core that ensures every bait is perfectly uniform, while still covered in the familiar soft skin that gives the Slide Swimmer its incredibly lifelike feel and action.

The revolutionary upgrade features Deps' unique inner spring system within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused, this spring continues to send off micro-vibrations that entice even the wariest predators into striking. This proven technology, tested and refined in the acclaimed Deps Pulsecod, adds a critical triggering element that sets the Slide Swimmer apart from traditional swimbaits.

At 7.5 inches and 3 ounces, the Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the perfect balance of castability and big bass appeal. The soft outer skin creates realistic swimming action with subtle body roll, while the hard inner core provides the structural integrity needed for long casts and repeated use. The combination of visual realism, natural swimming motion, and continuous micro-vibrations makes this one of the most effective big bass baits ever created.

Key Features:

• Hard-Injected Plastic Core: Durable construction ensures uniform performance and long-lasting durability
• Soft Outer Skin: Familiar soft covering creates lifelike feel and realistic swimming action
• Inner Spring System: Sends continuous micro-vibrations even when paused, triggering strikes from following fish
• Proven Pulsecod Technology: Refined vibration system tested and proven on trophy bass
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural body roll and tail movement mimics live baitfish
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulous attention to detail in construction and finish
• Optimal Size & Weight: 7.5" length and 3oz weight perfect for casting and big bass appeal
• Trophy Bass Magnet: Proven track record of catching double-digit largemouth

Specifications:

• Length: 7.5 inches (175mm)
• Weight: 3 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking hard swimbait with soft outer skin
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Slow to moderate speed for natural swimming action
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to activate inner spring micro-vibrations
• Slow Roll: Deep, slow retrieve along bottom structure
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive fish

Slide Swimmer Series Comparison:

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
• Deep structure and ledges
• Around points, humps, and drop-offs
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are feeding on large baitfish

When you're targeting trophy-class bass and need a swimbait that combines realistic action with innovative triggering technology, the Deps Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the performance that serious big bass hunters demand.

The Swimbait Republic Glideway 176 Glide Bait has been designed to trigger the bite of these smart big fish, thanks to its realistic slow moving action. It has been perfectly balanced to adopt a natural position on the stop, but also to perform perfectly under any speed or type of retrieve: from fast steady to super slow steady, side walk, twitching, heavy sweeps... It's a true freestyler!

 Specs:

The Spro Rat 40 Wakebait is the result 2 years of hard work and dedication. SPRO's newest addition to the family, the Rat won Best of ICAST in the hard lure category. The SPRO Rat is designed for those larger predator fish that every angler is looking for. It entices awesome surface strikes by triggering the instinctive reaction that those larger fish are looking for.

When the fish are hungry the SPRO RAT is the real meal deal! The SPRO Rat can be worked in several ways - you can bulge it, v-wake it, walk the dog, pop it or you name it! Of course the SPRO Rat is equipped with sticky sharp Gamakatsu hooks.

Depth: Floating

Size: 4 in

Weight: 1 oz