Fishing Tiny Swimbaits

Fishing have changed since the released of finesse style swimbaits. These are long thin tailed and a nice size paddle at the end will kick up easily even when slow rolled. Not many companies make super small ones, but when they do, I give them a try.

In this trip, I played around with Eurotackle B-Vibe swimbait. It is 2 inches long and comes in various colors.

In addition, i tried their Soft Lock jig head which is a pretty interesting concept on how it holds bait and how it can freely slide back along with the bait when a fish takes it. this prevents ripping of the lure's head if you use the regular collar bait holders. (would be interested if anyone know how to make their own jigs this way)

Here's a video of me putting into action. Got some good fish that day but the wind made it almost not fishable so I left early that day.

https://youtu.be/pNogOz35oNA

Over all i think the soft plastics catches, It is super soft which gives it a great swimming action, but the trade off is that if you use a collared jighead, it may rip very fast. therefore it is important to either use their jig head or if you want, just put some braid onto shank of the jighead and add super glue. it will keep it on there for a bit!

Let me know if you guys have any favorite tiny swimbaits! my other ones comes from Keitech as they got some nice ones.

good video but surpised your using baitcasting reel on panfish. have several different versions of these baits but havn't used them. will give er a go! thanks for video

My standby is the Charlie Brewer Slider Grub. Have caught a ton on them.

Good job man and glad that knock off aldebaran served you well. I too tried a lot of tiny swimbait, so far CB slider grub is the best but yesterday I caught a 14” from the one I just got from China. The good thing ordered these is cheap but it take a long time to arrive and some have plastic smell. I think there are still a few more on the way and one of them look like yours.
Try up the weight on your jig head to 1/20oz or 1.5 grams, you will cast a lot further and with paddle tail style it sink slower than stinger shad style.
My catch from yesterday, but it seemed like they all moving deep now. I only caught a few.

Another good video. I caught a nice size crappie couple weeks ago with a very messed up jaw. It wasn’t released though.

I use a 2" swimbait made by Lunker City called the Ribster. They are costly but they work very well. I use them more for White bass than Crappie.

Like seeing those bait caster's out there. The crappie jig head's I use are to small to cast with my bait casting reeds but I caught a crappie by accident one time fishing for bass with a 1/4os jig head and 2 1/2" auger tail grub. Gonna have to try it again. Also got a few really small plugs I can cast with one of my bait caster's.

I use the Slab-a-nator Booty Shaker (2") for the most part, with the Strike King Mr Crappie Slabalicious (2") and the Charlie Brewer Crappie Slider (1.5") added into the mix.

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it holds bait and how it can freely slide back along with the bait when a fish takes it. this prevents ripping of the lure's head if you use the regular collar bait holders. (would be interested if anyone know how to make their own jigs this way)

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Used the wire for over 10 years since I discovered it and wouldn't use a jig without it added. I've posted this many times before but doubt anyone wants to go through the trouble. (note:I buy jig with no collar but the wire works with collared jigs. I cut the collar off if the jig size only comes with it.)

https://i.imgur.com/PVfBWhz.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/YfnOlbX.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/FpfkbY3.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/8X8qJae.jpg?1

Wrap once around tight:
https://i.imgur.com/BrUYzE3.jpg?1

Snip off one end and bend the other end into an L shape:
https://i.imgur.com/LZxvzBH.jpg?2

Rig plastic and swing the L into position:
https://i.imgur.com/ol66wyX.jpg?1

Finesse action jigs in most colors work well if under 2 3/4" using most colors. The murkier the water, the brighter the color though not set in stone, whereas lure contrast may mean using dark colors. Interesting comment on fish eye biology. I base all my lure choices on fish senses and how a lure irritates them into striking. I hadn't noticed what retrieve you used. Was is steady or paused?

Nice video BTW.

I very rarely stray far from using a Trout Magnet....the lure has served me extremely well. I do try different lures but if they don't produce they stay on the shelf or I give them away. But last year I tried a lure that has been extremely productive. It is the Ring Kick Tail made by C'ultiva. Fish regularly hit it on the fall and do not let go. It is a Japanese lure and is scented and flavored. It's a keeper for sure.


Regards

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Originally Posted by hdhntr

good video but surpised your using baitcasting reel on panfish. have several different versions of these baits but havn't used them. will give er a go! thanks for video

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Thanks man, I can share a few more vids when i get the time to compile the links on a post, but it's very popular in japan for trout fishing small streams! I will continue to crappie fish with baitcasters for the rest of the year. Got a little detour coming since one a company just sent me a new spinning rod to test out. Glad you have enjoyed the video!

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

Another good video. I caught a nice size crappie couple weeks ago with a very messed up jaw. It wasn’t released though.

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Thanks Dave! if it was a crappie i would have taken it home. since it was a bass.. i rather throw it back lol. i mean i know people do eat them but i dunno... i can't seem to do it lol. would had been my excuse for a trendy catch and cook video tho!

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

Good job man and glad that knock off aldebaran served you well. I too tried a lot of tiny swimbait, so far CB slider grub is the best but yesterday I caught a 14” from the one I just got from China. The good thing ordered these is cheap but it take a long time to arrive and some have plastic smell. I think there are still a few more on the way and one of them look like yours.
Try up the weight on your jig head to 1/20oz or 1.5 grams, you will cast a lot further and with paddle tail style it sink slower than stinger shad style.
My catch from yesterday, but it seemed like they all moving deep now. I only caught a few.

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LOL that reel is the bomb! i think it needs some tweaks such as cleaning out the stock grease from the bearings, add some drag grease as it was totally dry. the main gears were only lightly lubed where as some weren't. long story short, u get what u pay for, but if you don't mind taking it apart, you can have a fun setup to catch fish on UL baitcasting!

yeah i order cool stuff and cheap stuff from aliexpress, takes forever to come but it's worth it some times lol. But yes i do up my weights once in a while. I was doing this video purely because i got some free samples and i feel bad for not making a video out of a small company who just trying to make some money. I don't ice fish with the Eurotackle stuff but i crappie and pan fish with them! heck i even put them on a fly rod and give it a go! lol

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Originally Posted by Crestliner08

My standby is the Charlie Brewer Slider Grub. Have caught a ton on them.

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Them sliders have done well for me in the past. I am exploring ton of stuff at the moment but when things go tough i do put a slider one!

You might consider using a Daiwa 100A with braid. Casts great, good gear ratio, smooth drag and anti-reverse button

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Originally Posted by rawr215

LOL that reel is the bomb! i think it needs some tweaks such as cleaning out the stock grease from the bearings, add some drag grease as it was totally dry. the main gears were only lightly lubed where as some weren't. long story short, u get what u pay for, but if you don't mind taking it apart, you can have a fun setup to catch fish on UL baitcasting!

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you can upgrade to air bearing, that would help a lot in startup for light lure. I also just got another budget BFS reel, Daiwa alphas air, should be here this Saturday and hope to catch some nice one along with my pixy.

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Originally Posted by Don Fischer

Like seeing those bait caster's out there. The crappie jig head's I use are to small to cast with my bait casting reeds but I caught a crappie by accident one time fishing for bass with a 1/4os jig head and 2 1/2" auger tail grub. Gonna have to try it again. Also got a few really small plugs I can cast with one of my bait caster's.

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Thanks man, the key of baitcasters casting small lures is by having the lightest spool as possible. To achieve that, they create shallow spools to hold less line. throwing 1/32 oz and the soft plastic is probably the limit with my setup, but a 1/16 oz and a 2 inch grubtail can do pretty well.

I don't ever throw 1/4 oz around my way since i live only have shallow lakes, ponds and swamps around my areas lOL

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

you can upgrade to air bearing, that would help a lot in startup for light lure. I also just got another budget BFS reel, Daiwa alphas air, should be here this Saturday and hope to catch some nice one along with my pixy.

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Yeah i can.. just need to know the sizes
that's not budget BFS reel lol.. i mean.. might be the cheapest for Japanese brand ones. one thing for sure it's definitely should be higher quality than anything i am playing with!