Swimbaits are great fish catchers, but it takes a lot of work to wring out their potential. A swimbait is a long, soft plastic lure with a deep belly that tapers sharply to a wide, paddle-shaped tail.

From mid-spring through mid-fall, soft swimbaits — such as Z-Man’s Swimmin’ Trout Trick, Keitech’s Swing Impact, and Lake Fork Tackle’s Live Magic Shad — excel at catching bass, especially ...

Note: Day 2 of a 3-part series that stretches to Thursday, with a break Wednesday for the Humpday Diner. ON GUNTERSVILLE LAKE -- Although we set out to catch a few bass throwing the lipless crankbaits ...

In this video, we take on a cheap versus expensive swimbait fishing challenge. Join me and my friend Jon as we test different swimbait options and their effectiveness. **Gear Used:** - Fishing Rod - ...