Small Swimbaits Seduce Fish Of All Sizes

Okay, so we’ll probably never stop using the cliche “match the hatch,” because showing fish something that mimics what they’re used to eating constitutes rock-solid logic. But what do you do when you don’t know exactly what they’re eating?

There could be multiple answers to that question, but you’re going to be hard-pressed to find one better than a small paddletail swimbait. Reason’s simple: The blend of user-friendly simplicity with undeniable fish appeal makes this one of the most efficient baits you can throw.

“This bait has a good swimming action that looks like a minnow or a shad,” said Kansas pro Brent...

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