Weber_ Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hey SU, just started throwing Swimbait's and it’s been so much fun. Haven’t landed a fish yet, but I’m determined to make it happen. Any advice for a noob in this new venture? I’m super determined to stick to it and learn as much as i can. Thanks for any feedback. Briant N., GreenPig and 168 Rookie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKNNH Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Weber_ said: I’m super determined to stick to it Keep to this mentality and you'll find some success! Weber_, ricardo, 168 Rookie and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG_Fishes Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just be ready to try new things every trip, don't get caught up in what people tell you. Figure out your own lakes and how they fish Weber_, NEbucketmouth19, 253caster and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
168 Rookie Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 So this might get some negative feedback, but I'd say don't be afraid to try less expensive, not-so-popular baits. In the beginning you might be tempted to go out and buy as many expensive, brand name baits as you can afford, and some will tell you, "Don't go cheap, you'll regret it later," but know that there are AWESOME options out there that won't break the bank. I'm talking $25 glides (Savage Gear Shine Glide), 2-for-$8.99 big soft baits (Jenko 7" Booty Shaker), and plenty others if you wanna take your time and research. This is not at all to disparage the "top-of-the-line" baits, or those who enjoy collecting and fishing them. Just wanna make sure you're aware that even if you're a budget guy like me, you can still find success in the big bait game. Also, spend lots of time here. This community is amazing, the support and knowledge you'll find here will really shorten your learning curve. Tight lines, God bless, and welcome to the game. 253caster, El_Weruso, justneedaboat and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bake and waker Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 When you think your running the bait slow enough,,,, slow it down more Weber_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Weruso Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 As @168 Rookie mentioned, just start simple. The only higher end bait i'd recommend is the Deps 175, it catches numbers. Glide it/ Twitch it, you'll get some. As for the "Grind" part, it's no different than traditional fishing. Fish, learn, presevere and build your confidence by paying attention to fish following/biting/reacting to what you're doing right. I haven't caught a swimbait fish so far this year, every persons fishing experience is different. Some people have more time to fish, better fisheries, pressured waters, fishing prime times (While others are working). There's too many variables, but just keep at it with affordable proven baits and you'll be fine. Keep in mind this has just been my experience 168 Rookie, a_mum, PKNNH and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 I will tell you this, before I found this amazing SU community I wanted to have the biggest and baddest baits "they" said. I don't know who they is besides the "internet". $ baits don't equal more fish. Pretty sure everyone can agree to that. Big ass baits don't ever mean "MORE" fish unless you have the bait dialed in to you I suppose. To start landing fish, and getting followers consistently I downsized my baits significantly.bfrom the deps 250s all the way down to 6 and 7 inch baits, maybe even some 5" gill baits. I started to hookup more and more the more I learned to use reel/rod/line types,sizes,cadence's. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to put the Ol' senko on to catch the fish I could freaking see!!! Don't do it, leave the conventional at home, and throw the baits til your arm/wrist fall off. P.S. got my PB on a swimbait this year. 2 years after I started this swimbait addiction. Sorry for the long winded response! Weber_, El_Weruso, 253caster and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_mum Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 find baits that fit your style or that you like. and as stated before dont worry about the "grind" we all get blanked Also nothing will beat time on the water just got to go out there commit to the bait and learn how fish react to them Weber_ and petey pete 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinG Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Blackdog Baits Shellcracker G2 (any color) use it on you jig/flip rod and enjoy the ride! Weber_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjoutdoors Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, MartinG said: Blackdog Baits Shellcracker G2 (any color) use it on you jig/flip rod and enjoy the ride! I have probably caught the most fish on this bait and on a Savage Gear Glide Swimmer in bass . MartinG and Weber_ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
479Swimbaiter Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 -Don't buy baits you are too afraid to throw because you'll lose them. -If you have never owned a $50+ bait, it is your natural instinct to be more careful when throwing it... Don't .... Fish that thing like you mean it. If you lose it, thats part of the game. Confidence will come with time. -Rarely do $200 glides and swimbaits catch more fish then the ones $60 under. The majority of the most popular big fish slaying swimbaits are under $60. Huddlestons $30, S-Wavers $20-40. More expensive baits do have better paint jobs and some times a little better action. -Leave the conventional rods at home or you will never stop throwing them -Don't give up on swimbaits, it will result in your PB faster than you think. -Watch youtube like crazy, find channels with informative content like TacticalBassin, crazybassfisher, Swimbait Chronicles. -Don't skimp on rod and reel quality. Even if it means you only have 1 main setup. Build it around what you will be throwing most. Spend the extra money on the Tranx or the custom rod. No one has ever regretted it. -Enjoy yourself and get more people throwing big baits. basskickinrednick, BOZ, aholodnick and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatSquirrel Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Throwing big baits does not start and end with swimbaits. What are your strengths? Upsize from there. Good luck man! 168 Rookie and Weber_ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace D Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Are you on the bank or from a boat? If you can, get off the bank in a float tube, kayak or boat. This will make a difference because you can get to snagged baits easier and free them. I don’t think guys think about this a whole lot but if you aren’t afraid of throwing baits on bottom because you can get over them if they get hung it opens things up a lot for you. The absolute biggest tip I can give to a beginner who is trying to catch big fish on swimbaits has nothing to do with the bait, the color, the rod, reel, line, etc. Not that those things aren’t important but they pale in comparison to this... find out where the fish (and more importantly the big fish) live and feed. This might seem obvious but it’s absolutely THE biggest factor in catching fish on swimbaits. Look for any clues that will give you info on where the fish like to hang out. Fleeing baitfish, followers behind your bait, anything that gives away their location (big glide baits are great for this). Usually there will be a feature in the area that the fish like to hang around. The end of a sloping point, a tree, a dock, a rock pile, a single stump. These are high percentage areas and you should work on focusing your time on these spots. Once you know where they are, don’t worry about seeing them anymore. They’re there. I think too many guys want to see the fish before they catch them. This isn’t necessary. I don’t want to see the fish. I don’t want followers, I want eaters. So, just be stealthy, make the longest accurate cast that you can and believe that you’re gonna get bit. Try not to waste your time. Try to know what spot you’re targeting and hit it with 3-6 casts and move on. Rolling down a bank may turn up a fish every once in a while but it’s not a high percentage approach. And if you do catch a fish that seems random, pay attention to where, when, and how you caught it. It almost certainly wasn’t random. Don’t bring conventional gear with you for awhile at first and you’ll be whackin’ em before you know it. Just stick with it, IT WILL HAPPEN, trust me. Good luck bud! 168 Rookie, danthefisherman, StriperAddict and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weber_ Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 9:08 PM, CG_Fishes said: Just be ready to try new things every trip, don't get caught up in what people tell you. Figure out your own lakes and how they fish Thanks for the tip. I sometimes get caught up using the same thing over and over and over again. CG_Fishes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weber_ Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 9:29 PM, 168 Rookie said: So this might get some negative feedback, but I'd say don't be afraid to try less expensive, not-so-popular baits. In the beginning you might be tempted to go out and buy as many expensive, brand name baits as you can afford, and some will tell you, "Don't go cheap, you'll regret it later," but know that there are AWESOME options out there that won't break the bank. I'm talking $25 glides (Savage Gear Shine Glide), 2-for-$8.99 big soft baits (Jenko 7" Booty Shaker), and plenty others if you wanna take your time and research. This is not at all to disparage the "top-of-the-line" baits, or those who enjoy collecting and fishing them. Just wanna make sure you're aware that even if you're a budget guy like me, you can still find success in the big bait game. Also, spend lots of time here. This community is amazing, the support and knowledge you'll find here will really shorten your learning curve. Tight lines, God bless, and welcome to the game. I agree with you 100%. The two most expensive swim baits I’ve bought are deps 250 and 175 just to have them on deck. I’ve been fishing the Gantral glide quite a bit and the working class zero citizen 6. It’s been super fun very frustrating at times but I figure I should start small and work my way up. Thank you for the feedback and hope you have a great week 168 Rookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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