AN AFFORDABLE GLIDE BAIT 2025
Harold Scoggins reply :
This bait is advertised as a jointed jerk bait, but it is much more than that. It is not just for those Northern Pike anglers either, Bass like them too. I think I acquired mine for under $15. They are well made and their action is comparable to more expensive glide baits.
MassYak85 reply :
Looks decent. There are definitely affordable options for smaller glide baits. It's the big glides that the wallet unfortunately has to come out.
TotalNoob reply :
On 8/5/2019 at 7:46 AM, MassYak85 said:Looks decent. There are definitely affordable options for smaller glide baits. It's the big glides that the wallet unfortunately has to come out.
On this note, just as a general reference point, what is considered:
1) a "big" glide bait and
2) when you say the wallet has to come out, what price points are you referencing?
This glide bait in the OP is 7". I know the swaver 168 is 6 3/4" and the swaver 200 is 8" (at about ~$40)
I guess, how much larger than 8" is the typical glide bait thrower throwing?
MassYak85 reply :
On 8/5/2019 at 10:48 PM, TotalNoob said:On this note, just as a general reference point, what is considered:
1) a "big" glide bait and
2) when you say the wallet has to come out, what price points are you referencing?
This glide bait in the OP is 7". I know the swaver 168 is 6 3/4" and the swaver 200 is 8" (at about ~$40)
I guess, how much larger than 8" is the typical glide bait thrower throwing?
I don't even own glides other than the 168 and 200 Swaver, but when I think big glide baits I think Deps 250 size baits or bigger. Unfortunately 100 to 200 or more for a new bait is not uncommon and the custom baits are the majority of your choices. And in that category you NEED dedicated gear whereas with Swavers and the bait in the OP you can get away with conventional gear or entry level swinbait gear. And those bigger glides there are few budget options, and the ones that are (baitsanity for example) are only "budget" for the category, they're still like 70 bucks.
kykayak reply :
Last year my local Ollie's had LC EPG and LL pointers for around $6 so I picked up a few. One being in a snake pattern. I haven't used them a great deal yet. But one of them is chewed up pretty good. I kind of like the more slender profile.
Harold Scoggins reply :
I think the MS MJ Herring is my favorite. I wish they made it in MS American Shad, but I've yet to see one. I think the finish holds up rather well, the lower one pictured has 5+ catches and so far only has the blemish on the gill.
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Bluebasser86 reply :
I've almost bought one off Ebay on several occasions. I'm just so stuck on the Shine Glide for an affordable glide bait that I never fish anything else.
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 8/6/2019 at 12:27 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I've almost bought one off Ebay on several occasions.
You need to get one. The Northern Perch is a good producer too. I had one, but I lost it to my son who has yet to return it.
the reel ess reply :
Rebel Jointed Minnow. $6.00. It still works.
https://www.rebellures.com/rebel-jointed-minnow-fishing-lure
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 8/6/2019 at 10:08 PM, the reel ess said:Rebel Jointed Minnow. $6.00. It still works.
https://www.rebellures.com/rebel-jointed-minnow-fishing-lure
That looks like a nice lure, however, I prefer a glide bait not have a dive lip and one that swims deeper.
the reel ess reply :
On 8/6/2019 at 10:30 PM, Harold Scoggins said:That looks like a nice lure, however, I prefer a glide bait not have a dive lip and one that swims deeper.
I hear you. Bill Dance did a show on the Jointed Rebel Minnow where he used a split shot to get it to do just that. Just throwing it out there as an affordable swimbait. And I have one and it does work well.
Derek1 reply :
I only Have the small swaiver and it’s realistically to big for my gear. There’s just something about it that hypnotizes me, and makes me want to buy gear for glide baits.
MassYak85 reply :
On 8/7/2019 at 4:23 AM, Derek1 said:I only Have the small swaiver and it’s realistically to big for my gear. There’s just something about it that hypnotizes me, and makes me want to buy gear for glide baits.
I only just got into it the last couple years. It's definitely fun tossing even a 200 swaver on an 8ft rod. Makes my other gear feel tiny when I switch back lol.
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 8/6/2019 at 9:57 PM, Harold Scoggins said:The Northern Perch is a good producer too. I had one, but I lost it to my son who has yet to return it.
Fixed this last night, replacement ordered for $9.95.
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billmac reply :
I'm new to the terminology. What is a glide bait? Just a jointed bait? I've been fishing jointed Rapalas and Rebels for years, but I've never heard them referred to as a glide bait.
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 9:20 PM, billmac said:I'm new to the terminology. What is a glide bait? Just a jointed bait? I've been fishing jointed Rapalas and Rebels for years, but I've never heard them referred to as a glide bait.
From Google: "A glide bait is nothing more than a single jointed hard swimbait that swims with a wider S-motion in the water. What gives the bait category its name however is the ability to pop or pull the rod and cause the bait to careen and glide off to one side, often triggering a following bass to strike."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq9oosllu54
Lucky Craft EPG 180
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIwl6fE7rjA
I don't know if I would consider the Rapala Jointed Minnow a glide bait, the action is totally different.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tdyE8fcmSE
TBAG reply :
On 8/6/2019 at 5:34 AM, kykayak said:Last year my local Ollie's had LC EPG and LL pointers for around $6 so I picked up a few. One being in a snake pattern. I haven't used them a great deal yet. But one of them is chewed up pretty good. I kind of like the more slender profile.
Wow, I guess I need to check out Ollies. I had no idea they had any tackle.
Dogface reply :
On 8/13/2019 at 1:17 AM, TBAG said:Wow, I guess I need to check out Ollies. I had no idea they had any tackle.
My Ollie's had the Pointer for $6.00 but they only had red and white. I passed and left. After I thought about it and that I could paint them I went back a few days later and they were all gone. I missed a great opportunity.
Harold Scoggins reply :
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JediAmoeba reply :
I wanted to thank you guys for showing me these. After seeing them and seeing the price on ebay, I just knew I needed some. I didn't realize I needed 6 of them though until I had won 3 auctions of 2 each... sigh.
Brett's_daddy reply :
On 8/6/2019 at 12:27 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I've almost bought one off Ebay on several occasions. I'm just so stuck on the Shine Glide for an affordable glide bait that I never fish anything else.
Those 3D Shine Glides are $20 - $25 a pop, these are $9.95 on eBay...be worth it to order a couple and check em' out ;).
Brett's_daddy reply :
On 8/11/2019 at 8:17 PM, Harold Scoggins said:Fixed this last night, replacement ordered for $9.95.
Hope this thing works, just ordered the exact same thing for the same price 
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Harold Scoggins reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 4:55 AM, Brett's_daddy said:Hope this thing works, just ordered the exact same thing for the same price
Might be a little big for those Vermont bass. (Just Kidding)
Brett's_daddy reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 6:00 AM, Harold Scoggins said:Might be a little big for those Vermont bass. (Just Kidding)
Oh we have some biggun's don't you worry...the trick is finding them 
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Bluebasser86 reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 4:33 AM, Brett's_daddy said:Those 3D Shine Glides are $20 - $25 a pop, these are $9.95 on eBay...be worth it to order a couple and check em' out ;).
20-25 is pocket change in the glide bait game.
Angry John reply :
The average bait in the glide big bait game is a hundred bucks. The Doughnut and a pizz drift are very common
WRB reply :
Single jointed wooden bass and musky lures date back into the early 1900's and meet todays glide bait definition.
R2Sea S-Waver isn't defined as a glide by the maker? S-Waver was the 1st domestic bass lure called a glide bait by anglers. Deps 175 was the 1st Japanese glide bait and Butch Brown never called it glide, he discribes it as a swimbait because it is.
Confusing, it's gotten to the point bass fishing terms have so many definitions it's almost impossible to communicate.
ATB makes a soft glide bait for example.
Tom
JediAmoeba reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 8:16 AM, WRB said:Single jointed wooden bass and musky lures date back into the early 1900's and meet todays glide bait definition.
R2Sea S-Waver isn't defined as a glide by the maker? S-Waver was the 1st domestic bass lure called a glide bait by anglers. Deps 175 was the 1st Japanese glide bait and Butch Brown never called it glide, he discribes it as a swimbait because it is.
Confusing, it's gotten to the point bass fishing terms have so many definitions it's almost impossible to communicate.
ATB makes a soft glide bait for example.
Tom
As someone who fished a lot of muskie baits that's what drew me towards these big swimbaits and glidebaits - they look so much better than the lures of old. Also, the names have definitely become convoluted....what's a Suick Believer? A lipless crank? Lol
WRB reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 8:39 AM, JediAmoeba said:As someone who fished a lot of muskie baits that's what drew me towards these big swimbaits and glidebaits - they look so much better than the lures of old. Also, the names have definitely become convoluted....what's a Suick Believer? A lipless crank? Lol
Suick is a big rip bait now called a jerk bait, my 2nd musky lure. Musky Hawk was the 1st. Jointed Pikie was make in a musky size, my 1st big jointed lure. The Suick is the closet action to what is being called a glide but it's a 1 piece wooden lure.
Tom
Brett's_daddy reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 6:32 AM, Bluebasser86 said:20-25 is pocket change in the glide bait game.
Well, must be nice to have deep pockets...lol. I actually have 1 of the 3D Shine Glides myself but if this Lucky Craft does almost as good the penny pincher in me is going to say "I can get 2 of the LC for the price of 1 Shine Glide" 
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JediAmoeba reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 8:48 AM, WRB said:Suick is a big rip bait now called a jerk bait, my 2nd musky lure. Musky Hawk was the 1st. Jointed Pikie was make in a musky size, my 1st big jointed lure. The Suick is the closet action to what is being called a glide but it's a 1 piece wooden lure.
Tom
My first muskie over 40" was caught on a Suick Thriller - the old wooden "jerkbait".
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 8:55 AM, Brett's_daddy said:Well, must be nice to have deep pockets...lol. I actually have 1 of the 3D Shine Glides myself but if this Lucky Craft does almost as good the penny pincher in me is going to say "I can get 2 of the LC for the price of 1 Shine Glide"
I wish I had deep pockets.
The penny pincher in me says "Buy once, cry once".
I've owned glides that run upwards of 2 bills and the Shine Glide rivals them in performance and the profile matches a big shad so good that it just really seems to attract the big bites, which is kind of the whole point of throwing one.
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