Craw/Creature Baits. Comments:Have used 2 baits 3 days in a row in Michigan. The best trailers are going to be the ones that really get the swim jig rolling and rocking as you move it through the water. If you are looking for a more subtle, yet still effective creature style bait than the Rage Twin Tail Menace Grub by Strike King is pretty hard to beat. It has awesome action the tail thumps and the bait shimmies at slow speeds and faster speeds. Keitech's come in over 50 colors! Your previous content has been restored. Comments: Dcided to try them in a few different colors down here in South Louisiana. to a good swimming action fast or slow. I use them both for different applications. The bait is one of my go to jig trailers when the bite is tough. Delivering advanced versatility and a wide-reaching attraction, the Strike King Rage Swimmer provides anglers with universal appeal that can be utilized with a wide-range of tactics. Matt gives quick tricks that you can use to take your swim jig fishing for bass to the next level! You cannot paste images directly. the strike king rage swimmer (both the 2.75 and 3.25) are good, similar to the fat swing impact. They have a nice stiff tail and so far northern pike tested to take multiples off. Impressions: Strike King's Rage Swimmer comes in a very familiar paddletail swimbait profile. You'll thank me after. Color selection is also behind, but I imagine it will improve with time. Do you bring a handful of packs in their original packaging? The best way to fish this swimbait is with a 1/8oz. Making it easy to choose a color that will best fit your fishery. google_ad_client = "pub-1345308664656696"; Check out this video where Jacob Wheeler one of the best bass fishermen in world explains when and how to fish a swim jig. Ive had a lot of success on the California 420 and the Watermelon Candy. I agree. //-->. I was wrong! * Price comparisons are based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price ("MSRP") or Original Selling Price. A lot of shad and other baitfish are in that size range and it looks very natural without being obtrusive. I rig these on chatterbaits, swimjigs, texas rig, and i mainly put them on belly weighted swimabait hooks. With a jerkbait and a Squadron Head with a Rage Swimmer I was able to catch fish I was seeing on my screen relatively easily. 7. What really separates this bait from others is the rock and roll action it gives your swim jig as you move it through the water. amazing durability with nice action in the water. The menace grub is my single favorite soft plastic. Dragging them across the rocks and mud. Add to Wish List. The ringed body moves more water to get a fishes attention, and gives it a texture that fish will hold onto after the bite. May 18, 2016, 07:12:31 PM. Compare this Product. Swim jigs made easy! We're covering when to throw an underspin, when a hollow belly is better than a paddle tail, and how to quit wasting so many keitechs! Below is a breakdown of the jigs, jig trailers, and equipment we use for swim jig fishing. Swimbait challenge- Strike King vs Keitech, Re: Swimbait challenge- Strike King vs Keitech, Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The Rage Swimmers get pretty stiff at that temperature. Keitechs are the way to go. Using the right hook size will help increase your chances of success. I personally prefer the rage swimmer over the keitech. Yamamoto is the gold standard when it comes to soft plastic baits and the double tail grub is one of their most versatile and effective baits they have ever made. Sorry. they are a nice bait, but i've switched over to the berkley power swimmer. This time of year you can get a lot of bites on the baits but you can also catch GIANT fish! Price & Applications: The Rage Swimmer sells for $5.49 per pack. KVD magic, electric shad, and the white one all caught fish for me. Better than keitechs, the salt content and squid scent makes keitechs slide down on your hook and they tear very easily, Comments:I have this pond of mine that I have been using the zoom speed worm on and caught multiple 1-2lbers I whooped out the BLACK AND BLUE CHATTERBAIT WITH AN ELECTRIC SHAD RAGE SWIMMER and slayin 3-5lbers all day keep in mind this pond has 1ft visibility (kinda dirty in my opinion) when it is cloudy I get best bites, also this pond is less than an acre water space and full of vegetation around the banks and shallow ends, I encourage other anglers to try this technique. This is one of my all-time favorite jig trailers and it works particularly well on a swim jig. Best Creature Baits Compared! This bait type is taking over the trailer market but they're also being used as search baits. the bait. Lavender shad also works well in the 2.75" when fish are finicky or if fishing for panfish on a propeller-head jig or just jigged on a small regular head. fray with the Rage Swimmer. The Ghost Rainbow Trout, Houdini, Perch and Sexy Shad are some of my top choices.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'tiltfishing_com-leader-2','ezslot_15',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-leader-2-0'); The Spicy Beaver by Reaction Innovations is another solid bait that excels on a swim jig. 4 3/4" Strike King Rage Swimmer - 12 Pack . They have all different kind of colors. This type of trailer gives of a subtler, yet effective secondary action and can trigger some big time strikes. It comes in a lot of great colors making it easy to match the forage and your home lakes. Strike King Rage Swimmer But what about the ones you bring when you go fishing for the day? I caught 7-9 fish on the same bait absolutely no issues. . And now the 3.25 inch and and 1/8 ounce head is a hot little morsel on lakes with suspending spotted bass as I found on Table Rock last summer. Blade Baits ; . These baits are best at a quicker retrieve. In this video I fished only the Keitech Fat Swing Impact swimbait and the Strike King Rage Swimmer swimbaits. I just brached off to buying some megabass spark shads heard good things about those as well. check out the. The Rage Swimmer, with its backwards facing ribs, is an interesting option with very good swimming action and a limited, but nicely executed color pallet. I always point out the beaver, reaction innovations beaver will out catch any other companies version on any given day here in the south. This bait has unique and slender body made to create vibration in the water and does a great job at enticing fish to strike. People love them and I'll try them soon, read these if you haven't. I find it excels for slow rolling applications. I get about two more fish per bait with the new Rage Swimmer and you get an extra swimbait by going with Strike King in comparison (4.75" vs 4.8"). This trailer creates a ton of vibration in the water and comes through the water more aggressively. Buy Rage Swimmers they holdup much better and are a far Superior product compared to Keitech swimmers. When throwing the D Walker on a swimbait, I will use both the 100 and 200 size depending on the size of swim jig Im using. Comments: These baits get swallowed. size 06 is good for swimbaits that are around six inches long. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. The way I view grubs is that they are a more finesse trailer. You'll be amazed how different they really are! One of the all-time best swimbaits is the Keitech Easy Shiner. On the Rock no comparison Keitech 100 %. They swim just as well as a Keitech at a slow speed, and they are at least twice as durable. So far this has been a solid and reliable soft bait that is still in great shape. Keitech Easy Shiner Swimbait. hook, so if you want to fish the bait weedless, a wide gap hook of some sort Comments:swim bait is horrible the paddle tail folds back and doesn't swim. Again, more durable than a Keiteck, less action when fished slowly. It just seemed like the thing to do. clamshell with molded cavities each holding one bait, Strike King Rage Swimmer I will admit I was a Keitech guy always using a light wire jighead. In recent years, most swim jig fishermen have begun to use a keitech as their trailer. I like the both better than the swing impact. Comments:Superior actin, especially at slowe speeds, compared to the competition. A swim jig is one of the most versatile and effective ways to catch bass all year round. If you are fishing a fishery where a lot of people throw keitechs than this can be great to show the fish something new. What I like about the Z Craw is the vibration and unique action it has with its claws and forward-facing ribs. I also like them better for spinner bait and chatter bait trailers due to the tougher material, I've even rigged the 5.75 on a treble hook on the back of a double 8 musky bucktail. motomania. If you are on a budget these will save some money and the choice is up to you what you value more, Comments:very good swimbait good action and durable i've used them this winter dragging them on bottom on belly weighted 5/0 hook and it produced many fish in 3.75 ghost shad , i caught maybe eight fish before the screw lock ripped out the head of the bait , rage swimmer is my favorite swimbait From: Christopher: Elizabethtown 2/6/21, Comments:After trying Keitechs out a few times, and being disappointed with their durability, I decided to look at other brands. One of the reasons why the swim jig can be such an effective and efficient way to catch bass is because of its versatility. Bad Behavior has blocked 1138 access attempts in the last 7 days. imagine fishing this weightless lol. $4.99 . I'd say big bite baits comes in a very close second though. Rigged weedless on Owner's Flashy Swimmer. One without the other = a foolish fisherman. Poured with an innovative rib design, the Strike King Rage Swimmer improves texture and vibration for more fish-catching performance. They also have the same great action as Keitechs. Especially the underspin with a slow retrieve. Comments:Like other reviews state, they are very similar to Keitech swimbaits. You ever try a Rage Swimmer on a light weighted hook? Enforcer Bait Molds craw molds , creature molds , worm molds , crappie bait molds , bass bait molds , soft plastic bait molds , swimbait molds , cnc bait making molds , curly tail grub molds , frog molds The Exoswim, this bait is one of my favorites. .. $11.79 . . The baits are packaged well to keep the tails straight and its critical to rig Rage Swimmers perfectly straight. The tail kick is what really makes these trailers shine. (?/10), Strike King's Rage Swimmer is yet another effective option in the The paddle tail on many of them is too thin and folds back, causing failure to kick. The Keitech 2.8-Inch fat swing impact has taken the paddle tail swimbait to the next level. We fished with the Strike King Rage Swimmer and the Keitech Fat Swing Impact. I will expand my uses for this bait.From: Coach: Shell Knob 10/11/19, Comments:I was throwing these and kietechs all day in a tourney Sunday on underspins. The pulse is poured with slightly stiffer plastic, you see (but not as stiff as a 6th Sense swimbait). $3.99 Reg. Swing Impact Fat 4.8" Swimbait by Keitech. Ribbed swimbaits like the Keitech and Strike King Rage Swimmer are great in almost any application, but are super-effective if they're fished in a way that t. I had a Power Swimmer for a trailer on a swim jig and caught 8 bass and its still fine. google_ad_height = 600; Summer time is the perfect time to learn the swim jig. He ended up with a top-10 finish. These are made of a much tougher plastic which means it's going to have a different action that the swing impact. The key is a heavy swimbait head. Last Edit: May 23, 2016, 09:45:14 AM by Steve Reed MFT, Bass Fishing Techniques, Presentations and Lures, https://www.outdoorproshop.com/Strike-King-Rage-Swimmer-p/sk-rgsw.htm, Quote from: gator4ever on May 19, 2016, 08:53:49 PM, Dobyns, Daiwa, LSCR, Nutech, Keitech, Yamamoto. In recent years, most swim jig fishermen have begun to use a keitech as their trailer. I also like Keitechs and I fish both, but I'm not convinced--as some are--that these get bitten less than the Keitechs. This bait puts off some great vibrations with its ribbed body and long claws and has some sweet action in the water. Rage swimmers are far more durable. The big keeper size bucks where up and smash'em like crazy. These baits have a superior action and the slaunch sauce gives the fish something else to taste besides plastic. I will typically use a double tail grub because it produces a great swimming motion, but a single tail grub is also a solid choice. An individual 6.8 weighs 1.2 oz. Get a backlash, tail flies off. google_ad_type = "text_image"; with more than 43 pounds of smallmouths for two days. The first is the size and shape popularized by Basstrix reaching its peak roughly a dozen years ago when almost every soft bait manufacturer had their own interpretation. The ultimate search bait tool for hungry bass, the Strike King Rage Swimmer has the action to hunt down big bass and kick away the competition! I like the strike king. These not only have great scent, but they hold onto hooks very well. They hold well on an owner flashy swimmer, and there have been days where I've caught 14 fish on the same bait without sacrificing the action of the bait. Its also weedless making it ideal for fishing around heavy vegetation and cover.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',108,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-medrectangle-4-0'); When selecting a swim jig trailer, its important to keep in mind that different trailers will give the bait a unique action. Comments: I really like these. Ive noticed this bait doesnt quite produce the same body shake like the D Walker and Rage swimmer, but its still an all-around great bait. I don't see these as direct competition to keitech a but instead as something to complement the swing impact. I'd recommend this product to anyone!From: Brian: Albany, OR 11/7/19, Comments:The "Blue Bug" has been a really effective trailer for me at night on a spinnerbait. That got me throwing the combination of the Strike King 3.75-inch Rage Swimmer on a 1/4-ounce Squadron Head a lot last year. I found the Keitech's are inferior and pull off the hook keeper after 3 or 4 good fish. The Strike King Rage Bug has been a staple for many bass fishing anglers and is a proven tournament bait that works great when paired with a swim jig. I love them. Once rigged, casting and retrieving of course, moves much like any other paddletail swimbait. Looks very nice. Maybe I got a few bad batches but if you reel to fast the tail won't kick, reel to slow, tail won't kick. When finesse fishing the Little Dipper (3.5) is the way to go.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-leader-4','ezslot_17',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-leader-4-0'); This bait comes in some great colors as well and gives the bass a different look than other paddle tail swimbaits do. That got me throwing the combination of the Strike King 3.75-inch Rage Swimmer on a 1/4-ounce Squadron Head a lot last year. I do like the rage swimmers color selection better though. I have had zero issues with the action of the rage swimmer. Poured with an innovative rib design, the Strike King Rage Swimmer improves texture and vibration for more fish-catching performance. If these came in a bright perch color like keitechs sun gill or electric gill I would use them so much more, sadly I don't have that option as the only good perch colors are ayu(which isn't as bright in real life as it is in the picture) and kvd magic. bottom channel isn't really deep enough for the bait to collapse over your How can you have a top swim jig trailer list without mentioning the Yamamoto Double Tail Grub. These are just a few of the small ones i throw and i'll explain the differences between them. The Rage Swimmer comes in 11 colors. Personally like these better than Keitechs but again that's MY opinion. Deep in the winter, shallow in the warmer months, it didnt seem to matter. The first is the size and shape popularized by, I first started fishing Strike King's Rage Swimmer as a brand matching swimbait tail attached to the company's. I was skeptical and still kinda irked that is a direct copy of a gamechanging bait, but Strike King didn't do a bad job replicating it. So he tied on a Squadron Head that has a meaty hook, put it on baitcasting gear and went to working on them. If that's enough to get you switch brands, or if you're brand loyal and have been waiting for Strike King to offer something similar, all those options and scenarios are out there. From: Unknown: 2/6/22. Both brands catch fish, there's no doubt about it. Check out the video to see what happened! My favorites are the Sprayed Lettuce, Natural and Pearl. News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! The baits are packaged in the usual clear plastic clamshell with molded cavities each holding one bait. I do have a good bit more of the rage swimmers due to being readily available locally. Cut off the excess toothpick material, leaving just a hair extending out the sides, and put a drop of glue on each end of the toothpick. This bait is a close second to the Rage Swimmer and might even give your swimbaits an even bigger role and rock action than any other bait. The most impressive feature of these great new swimbaits is the ability to maintain a perfect swimming motion at . Back Fishing Lures. Its equally important to check after every fish that its straight. They are fairly durable, swim good at slow speeds and are easily accessible and they get bit. Rarely throw one weightless. I use them more or less interchangeably with Keitech fat swing impact and the Biospawn exoswim. This bait features a slender profile with two unique shaped craw/grub style tails. Fishing leaders play a critical role in the sport of fishing. $6.99. Strike King KVD Perfect Plastics Caffeine Shad Jr. It is suitable as a standalone bait or as a trailer on any of your moving bait rigs - spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, swim jigs, 'bama rigs, buzzbaits, etc. Next to the Keiteck Fat, this bait holds its own! Comments:Awesome swimbait or chatterbait trailer! Baby Bass. There are two that currently dominate the market. $3.99 . There are two that currently dominate the market. Given the similarities, is it any more or less effective than other baits of this type I've fished? I think the Keitechs swim a lot better especially at slower speeds, eco pro swim shad at cabelas just as good as keitech and less than half of the price. I use them mostly now because every time I end up at a wall mart they have them and I grab a few for cheap money. Give this bait a shot the next time youre looking for a swim jig trailer. This preserves the shape of each bait and protects the tail from getting bent or deformed which will affect performance. If this is your first visit, be sure to But also has a better rolling action on a light texas rig when swimmed through the water. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.. Clear editor. I'll not buy any more of these without first putting my eyes on the thickness of the paddles. -California Swim Jig (3/8 oz-3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx, -Dirty Jigs Swimbait (1/4 oz-3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd, (Threadfin Shad, Tactical Shad, Crappie, Alabama Bream), -Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.8 and 4.3: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v, -Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j, -River2Sea D Walker 100 and 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz, -Reaction Innovations Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I, Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1, Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV, Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ, Rod- Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL, Reel- Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB, Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ, Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9, Rod- Zodias 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe, Reel- Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4, Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ, Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9, Tactical Bassin' - Telling the truth about bass fishing, Swim Jigs: Everything You Need To Know For Summer Bass Fishing. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Tiltfishing.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Comments:I fish both the Keitechs and the rage swimmers. Ive caught multiple large pike on one bait before it gets ripped up much. The subtle action tends to trigger bass into striking in tough conditions.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); Now that we have covered the basics around swim jig trailers, lets talk specific baits. I fish the keitech 3.8 and the bigger one 4.8 in the bluegill or shad color but mostly fish them on an underspin jig head. I have more confidence in the Rage swimmers great scent and great action highly recommend. I have had some issues with the tail being bit off of keitechs by perch. The channel at the top of the bait helps to conceal the hook point when rigged while still allowing you to fish the bait weedless. 14 of the top swimbaits compared underwater! Underwater Footage!! Lure slaps the water, tail falls off. Go figurFrom: Jim: Pittsburgh, PA 1/29/21, Comments:love these lures on swimbait heads in the fall, less colors and sizes than keitechs but they are a bit more durable, the white ones didn't get bit by anything besides snapping turtles (which will destroy these things) but the green pumpkin ones caught a ton of fish for me, plus they are better swim jig trailers as the give the jig more body roll (tip from tactical bassin) and they're cheaper!From: Unknown: Durham, NC 9/24/20, Comments:These are my favorite bait. Comments:I don't get the negative reviews. It comes in a variety of award winning colors and is a great all-around soft plastic. Is Strike King's New Swimmer All The Rage? A key, yet often overlooked component of a swim jig is the trailer. These features give the bait a unique swimming action that is a proven fish catcher. Switching over to baits like the Rage Swimmer or D Walker will complete change the way the bait moves. But Strike King needs to step their game up when it comes to colors. That being said though, I prefer the keitech swing impact fat over any other swimbait in it's class. I think the amount of bites is basically the same, and now I mostly use Keitechs only when the water temps get below 45 Fahrenheit. Specifications, Introducing Strike King's Rage Swimmer paddletail. google_color_text = "000000"; Comments:I don't know why others are having durability problems. Selecting the right swim jig and trailer combination makes a huge difference and will contribute to your overall success. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Very similar action, but they seem to hold up much better. Very disappointing. But I got tired of losing fish from the lighter jigheads flexing all the time. Both were fished on 10lb line, 1/4oz swimbait jigheads and in the same places.. However, there are a lot of great trailer options out there and some that simply arent as effective and are a waste of time.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'tiltfishing_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-medrectangle-3-0'); For that reason, I have tested a ton of different swim jig trailers over the years and have put together the following list of my top choices. There are colors, sizes and combinations that will fit whatever water youre fishing. When the bass are looking to feed on crayfish or blue gill is when Ill bust out this bait. Try them they catch everything. Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. One of my favorite ways to target bass in grass and around cover is with a swim jig. Last year, I started throwing the Rage Swimmers, and was happy with my purchase. The Rage swimmer is a great bait by itself and an awesome trailer as well. They are very similar in their action too. Comments:I use the 4.75 and 5.75 with my underspin setup. The Keitech Super Round Tungsten Jig Heads are high performance, professional-grade lures from Japan, designed to give anglers an edge in any tournament. The baits are packaged in the usual clear plastic Best Budget - Yamamoto Gary Zako Swimbaits. Choose Options. Even though my lake doesnt have shad, the white color gets bit. Very pressured lake also. google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; My favorite colors are Green Pumpkin, Flora/Bama, Tramp Stamp and White Trash, but there are a lot of other color choices as well. I have confidence that you could use this trailer and catch bass anywhere in the country. Do you guys fish these with weighted screw on hooks? Personally, I haven't liked either of those methods well enough.So today I show you a slightly different solution for how to store and carry your smaller solid body paddle tail swimbaits that come in clamshell packaging. 1 Quote Luke Barnes Members 1.5k Location Tulsa, ok My PB: Between 4-5 lbs Favorite Bass: Largemouth Favorite Lake or River Lake Jackson in oklahoma Posted April 22, 2021 On 4/21/2021 at 5:19 PM, Way north bass guy said: You can also use larger or smaller hooks . Both are great baits. You are getting one more rage swimmer than the amount keitechs you are getting when you pay .50 more. You cant give rage swimmers away here . Most Reviews - Strike King Rage Swimmer. This is critical. All Rights Reserved. And I think a swimbait out deep just acts better with the weight on the nose than on the belly. Or as my doctor calls them, symptoms. The PB Red, Green Pumpkin Red Flake and the Shamrock Shad are some of my favorites. I catch just about as well on a pulse as a swim jig trailer as I do with a rage swimmer. Is Lake Chickamauga Really That Good? One upside down on a chatterbait with crazy action and another on a weighted underspin with less action which the fish preferred. Thats the case for me with the combination of the Strike King Squadron Head and a Rage Swimmer.
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