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Swimbaits

When it comes to swimbaits there is no wrong time to throw them! We have everything from hard body swimbaits to soft paddle tail swimbaits. If you are a bass fisherman or a walleye angler and anything in between swimbaits are usually a great bait to throw to catch fish. Fin Feather Fur Outfitters is a trusted online tackle store that offers swimbaits for sale from top brands like 6th Sense, Berkley, and Strike King.

  • MEGABASS

    Megabass I Slide Swimbaits

    $59.99

    The Megabass I Slide Swimbaits are designed to mimic the natural swimming motion of baitfish, enticing predators to strike. With its advanced engineering and quality construction, this swimbait delivers a realistic presentation that's hard to resist...

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    Megabass I Slide 135

    $44.99

    The Megabass I Slide 135 is a precision-engineered lure designed to deliver a deadly swimming action. Its compact size and advanced technology make it an attractive option for anglers seeking a smaller, more palatable offering. The I Slide 135 swims with...

  • 6TH SENSE

    6th Sense Flow Glider 130 Glide Swimbaits

    $24.99

    The 6th Sense Flow Glider 130 Glide Swimbait is a highly effective lure designed to entice bass with its unique "S"-Curve action. This action triggers reaction strikes from followers, making it an excellent choice for anglers looking to fill their...

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    6th Sense Hybrid Swim Crank

    $12.99

    The 6th Sense Hybrid Swim Crank is a versatile and unique fishing lure designed to mimic the action of two baits in one. Its hybrid design combines the features of a jointed swimbait and a shallow diving crankbait, making it an ideal choice for pressured...

  • LUNKERHUNT

    Lunkerhunt Gambit Swimbait

    $9.79

    The Lunkerhunt Gambit Swimbait is a versatile and effective swimbait designed for catching various species of gamefish in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Its unique hollow body design, similar to a frog, allows it to navigate through...

  • 6TH SENSE

    6th Sense Speed Glide 100 Swimbaits

    $9.99

    The 6th Sense Speed Glide 100 Swimbait is an all-purpose baitfish imitation designed to mimic the natural action of a fleeing baitfish in distress. Its unique design allows anglers to retrieve it in multiple ways, depending on how fish are reacting on...

  • STRIKE KING

    Strike King Titanium Rig Tennessee Shad Short

    $13.49

    The incredibly durable Strike King Tour Grade Titanium Umbrella Rig provides anglers with an amazing baitball presentation that is virtually unbreakable. Built using titanium wires, the arms of the Strike King Tour Grade Titanium Umbrella Rig have a...

  • STORM LURES

    Storm Wildeye Live Shiner 2" 3/16o WLSH02

    $5.99

    The Storm Wildeye Live Shiner 2" 3/16 oz is a highly realistic saltwater lure designed to mimic the appearance and movement of a live baitfish. Its ultra-realistic body shape and lifelike swimming action make it an effective choice for catching a variety...

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    Storm Kickin Minnows

    $4.99 - $9.99

    The Storm Kickin Minnows are designed to mimic the natural swimming motion of a baitfish, thanks to its segmented body and kicking tail. This realistic action is sure to attract a variety of game fish species. The polycarbonate lip on these minnows...

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    Storm Wildeye Live Gizzard Shad

    $5.99

    The Storm Wildeye Live Gizzard Shad is a highly detailed fish catching bait that offers exceptional value for its price. Its natural color patterns mimic the appearance of a goby, making it an effective choice for anglers targeting species that feed on...

  • YUM

    Yum Ultralight Yumbrella Rig

    $10.49

    Please Note: Baits and Jigheads not included. The Yumbrella Ultralight Rig features an ultralight head and the same super tough stainless steel wires and durable connections as the original model. Very versatile, the ultra light head means you can throw...

Types of Swimbaits

When you are searching for swimbaits to fill your tackle box, there are tons of different options. There are three main types of swimbaits, that being hard body swimbaits, soft body swimbaits, and hybrid style swim baits. There are several subtypes of swimbaits in these parent categories that include:

  1. Glide baits
  2. Multi-Jointed Swimbaits
  3. Wake Baits
  4. Paddle Tail Swimbaits
  5. Hollow Body Swimbaits
  6. Line-Through
  7. Soft Plastic Swimbaits
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Depending on what type of swimbait you are using, you will want to fish it and rig it differently. If you are using a soft plastic swimbait it is very common to use a jig head with them. Rigging the soft plastic body onto a weighted hook, or swim jig is great for weedless fishing, cast & retrieve style fishing, and vertical jigging. I personally like to use a weighted hook or jig head and swim the bait through the water especially when using a paddle tail swimbait. Typically if you are using a glide bait or other hard body swimbait you will tie it up like you would most jerkbaits.

Swimbaits For Different Species

Swimbaits are one of the most dynamic multi species lures on the market. Swimbaits are typically used for bass, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and striped bass. I love tossing a soft plastic swimbait for largemouth, but if you are like me and LOVE fishing cold waters for pike and musky the swimbait is bread and butter. Tossing a trout or perch style swimbait can trigger some massive pike and musky bites. Swimbaits are also great for walleye, and using smaller soft plastic swimbaits can be a knockout strategy for bluegill and crappie. If you are one of our friends who lives by the coast or down near the gulf you can also use swimbaits to catch all sorts of saltwater species like halibut, calico bass, sandbass, and rockfish.

Species Best Swimbait Type Popular Model Recommended Size
Largemouth Bass Paddle Tail Soft Swimbait Keitech Swing Impact 3.8" – 5.8"
Smallmouth Bass Finesse Paddle Tail / Underspin Strike King Rage Swimmer 2.75" – 4"
Northern Pike Large Soft Swimbait / Paddle Tail Savage Gear Real Eel 6" – 12"+
Musky Magnum Soft Swimbait / Multi-tail Chaos Tackle Medussa 10" – 16"
Striped Bass Hard Swimbait / Glide Bait FishLab BBZ Hard Swimbait 4.5" – 6"
Walleye Soft Paddle Tail on Jig Head Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad 3" – 4.5"
Speckled Trout Soft Swim Shad Z-Man MinnowZ 3" – 5"
Redfish Weedless Paddle Tail DOA CAL Shad 3" – 5"
Hybrid Bass Soft Swimbait / Umbrella Rig Storm WildEye Swim Shad 3" – 5"
Lake Trout Large Paddle Tail / Tube Swimbait Berkley Hollow Belly 4" – 6"

How To Fish a Swimbait

Just as versatile are swimbaits with multi species angling, they are just as versatile with how you can fish them. Many anglers will do a slow but consistent retrieve which will mimic baitfish swimming through the water which is about as natural as it gets, but people will also mix in quick turns or pops similar to a jerkbait. You can also incorporate brief pauses to trigger a strike. This strategy is known as the “kill”. Having depth control on your swimbait is important, you want to let the swimbait fall to your desired depth before you begin to retrieve the bait. Targeting structure is always a solid fishing strategy so pitch your swimbait towards structure and work the bait out / away into deeper water. Since swimbaits can offer such a realistic representation of bait fish it is one of the best lure choices you can have when attempting to “match the hatch” which of course is trying to accurately represent what natural forage is in the waters. Finally consider your weather, in early spring for example you want to use a big swimbait moving slower through the water when targeting hungry pre-spawn fish.

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Swimbaits For Sale Online

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Swimbaits can drive up your tackle budget if you are shopping for big swimbaits and glide baits, but they can also be extremely affordable if you use smaller soft plastic swimbaits like paddle tails. Now the more intricate, big, hard body swimbaits you want the more expensive they will be for ones that have multiple jointed bodies that look exactly like bait fish. However, there are still great affordable options in hard body swimbaits for sale. At Fin Feather Fur Outfitters we want to help you get the gear you need to catch big fish fast, so we offer fast shipping on orders to get you your swimbaits asap.

Swimbait FAQs

What is a swimbait?

A swimbait is a fishing lure designed to imitate the natural swimming motion of baitfish such as shad, bluegill, or trout. Predatory fish, especially bass, strike them because they look and move like real prey, and are one of the most fun lures to throw when predator fish are biting.

When should you use swimbaits for bass fishing?

Swimbaits work best when bass are actively feeding on baitfish. This would most likely be in the spring and fall with clear water so bass can easily see the realistic baitfish profile of the lure. Throwing big swimbaits can also increase your chances of hooking into a big bass as they are in heavy feeding periods in the spring and fall.

How do you fish a swimbait?

Fishing with swimbaits can be very easy, but very effective. Common techniques include slow rolling, bottom hopping, and mid-water retrieve which is my preferred method. For beginners, cast your swimbait past your target area, let is sink to the depth you want, retrieve it slowly and steadily so your lure will “swim” in the water, and occasionally pause, jerk, or change speeds to imitate wounded fish and trigger strikes.

Swimbaits From Fin Feather Fur Outfitters

At Fin Feather Fur Outfitters, we want to provide you with the best swimbaits, and highest quality fishing tackle. As America’s outfitters, we know you will love our big swimbaits for sale from top brands like Zoom, Big Joshy Swimbaits, Googan Squad, and 6th Sense. We have an incredible selection of realistic swimbaits that are guaranteed to match the hatch wherever you are fishing. If you have any questions on what swimbaits to buy contact our expert fishing team with decades of angling experience, we pride ourselves on serving you and are happy to help.

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