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Hey all!!! First I want to apologize for my behavior on an earlier subject.I know it was only opinions that were given. Mine should have been no different. Now for a new question about swimbaits. My father recently bought a couple of them for me,and I have no idea,how to fish them. Where would be good places or structure to fish these baits? What would be the best retrieve to use,to get the best action? Any advice would be gratefull. Bassman

Bassman, swim baits are a great tool for fishing. I use them in fairly clear-open water situations. Most have a swimming tail and a medium to fast retrieve is best to get that old tail wobbling and vibrating. I don't do anything specvial with swim baits, just cast and a steady retrieve. On cold front days I will let the bait fall to the bottom then swim it a little slower.
Swim baits work especially well along bridge pilings, alongside boat docks, rock bluffs, deep creek channels and on road beds. I like natural colors best, shad-green/blue-or brown tones. Good luck, you'll have some fun with those swim baits. P.S. Most times you'll probably not even feel much of a strike, the fish will just swim off with the bait. Johnnie

I had never thrown a swim bait till this weekend. I only caught one fish on it. The bait was bigger than the fish that hit. I could not believe that this little fish had the guts to try and tackle such a big bait, but he tried and got caught. I had a great laugh out of that one. I gave up on it after that!

Thanks guys. Will give it a try this weekend,at my favorite spot. My spot has brush,docks and rocks. Will let ya know how it worked out. Bassman

Hey guys,used my swimbait last week.The bass tried to kill these baits.I was fishing a rock ledge,and a lgmouth knocked it clean out of the water,then came back and hit it again.The bass weighed 5.04 lbs.Then the very next cast,I caught one,that weighed over 7 lbs. I think I will use these baits more often.Thanks for the tips Johnnie,on how to fish them. Bassman

That's great news on the 7 pounder; biggest I ever caught was a six poundr. Congrats. Carl

Guys if you have never seen Butch Brown in action with the swimbaits you have to check out these three videos of Butch nailing some major hawgs on my home lake..... Castaic Lagoon CA.

I am blessed to live only twenty minutes drive from this lake and I fish it all the time. You will quickly see why it is my favorite place in the world to fish.....for huge bass California style.

In the second video you can see the dam in the background. Castaic lake proper is up above the dam. The Lagoon is directly below the dam.

Butch's favorite lure is the Huddleston... he shows ya why and tells ya which one works best for him in the videos.

http://www.huddlestondeluxe.com/generic49.html;

I've met Butch a couple of times waiting to launch at the lake. He's a pretty regular guy. Gave me some good tips about the big trout swimbaits. The three most important of which were...

1. Slow retrieve.

2. Use at least 20 lb. mono

3. Always put some scent on the tail only of your swimbait..... galic is his favorite.

I hope you enjoy these videos of Butch Brown nailing some monster bass on my home lake. It makes the hair stand up on my arms to watch this guy in action.

Good fishing to you guys, later................... geobass

Geobass, checked out the video-WOW-those are some awesome fish. The one's I catch would choke on that swim bait. I use Storm Lures, they are smaller. Thanks for the info, Johnnie