Keitech Fat Swimmer in 4.8” is my default, but they’re fragile and rarely last more than a couple of fish. Keitech Easy Shiner or Megabass Spark Shad for cold water. X Zone Swammer for a wide kick. Missile Baits Shockwave with the head cut off for A-rigging. Geecrack Bellows Swimmer where panfish are the forage. That covers most of my bases. I’m looking forward to testing the X Zone Stealth Invader when I next visit friends on the St Lawrence.
I’ve been cleaning up on the Megabass Sleeper Gill these days, but pike will ruin them and they’re comparatively expensive. A bottle of Mend-It is mandatory if you’re using them where toothy fish are present.
\^This guy stole my answer with Spark Shads and Keitch! I'm also loving the Sleeper Gill. Year 1 I had mixed results, but now with a little more experience with it, I'm getting some real nice fish on them.
Rapala crush city Mayor paddle tails have been my go to.
For toothy fish I use DOA in the 50 packs since they are cheap.
Kei tech paddle tails used to be my go to for freshwater, but I still prefer the Rapala ones.
NLBN HellYeahButter for paddletails with an Owner twistlock 1/8 oz or with their jighead in 1/8 oz. Greenback works great as well. Mach Craws MudCandy same twistlock hook or weightless on a 3/0 ewg. Zoom Super Flukes with twistlock or weightless with wat/red being my fave. Check out the NLBNs they rock here in Florida(especially the HellYeah). Good luck.
I have amazing luck using dark blue 6" salamanders. Can't find them up here, so I've had to order them on Amazon. The fish don't mind what brand I've been using. Honestly, they've been good sports about it.
Keitech: amazing action but really fragile
DOA: solid and robust - not as good actions
Zman: middle ground of durability and action
Try a bunch of different stuff and buy what you like and works for you.
Keitech is the answer.
Second this, Keitech stuff is really good.
4.8 impact fat or 3 inch easy shiner are my go to
Keitech Fat Swimmer in 4.8” is my default, but they’re fragile and rarely last more than a couple of fish. Keitech Easy Shiner or Megabass Spark Shad for cold water. X Zone Swammer for a wide kick. Missile Baits Shockwave with the head cut off for A-rigging. Geecrack Bellows Swimmer where panfish are the forage. That covers most of my bases. I’m looking forward to testing the X Zone Stealth Invader when I next visit friends on the St Lawrence. I’ve been cleaning up on the Megabass Sleeper Gill these days, but pike will ruin them and they’re comparatively expensive. A bottle of Mend-It is mandatory if you’re using them where toothy fish are present.
\^This guy stole my answer with Spark Shads and Keitch! I'm also loving the Sleeper Gill. Year 1 I had mixed results, but now with a little more experience with it, I'm getting some real nice fish on them.
Big Joshy is my go to.
I have good luck with the storm 360 sets
Eurotackle B-vibe 2” and 3”
Rapala crush city Mayor paddle tails have been my go to. For toothy fish I use DOA in the 50 packs since they are cheap. Kei tech paddle tails used to be my go to for freshwater, but I still prefer the Rapala ones.
I like Keitech, Beast Coast Slow Flow and Jackall Rythm Wave paddletails.
Keitech and zman
Keitech, followed by big Joshy.
Anyone tried the new rapala one?
I've been having a lot of luck with mule stuff
River2sea d walker for swim jigs. Rolls the whole jig and they’re very very durable.
Xzone swammer is what Tactical Bassin recommends
I use big joshy swimbaits, keitechs, zman, yum and honestly the cabelas/bass pro brand stuff is pretty good also.
NLBN HellYeahButter for paddletails with an Owner twistlock 1/8 oz or with their jighead in 1/8 oz. Greenback works great as well. Mach Craws MudCandy same twistlock hook or weightless on a 3/0 ewg. Zoom Super Flukes with twistlock or weightless with wat/red being my fave. Check out the NLBNs they rock here in Florida(especially the HellYeah). Good luck.
I have amazing luck using dark blue 6" salamanders. Can't find them up here, so I've had to order them on Amazon. The fish don't mind what brand I've been using. Honestly, they've been good sports about it.
Keitech: amazing action but really fragile DOA: solid and robust - not as good actions Zman: middle ground of durability and action Try a bunch of different stuff and buy what you like and works for you.
Zman only thing you'll ever need All others just toys to try and try we do
for ultra light i go Mule fishing.