Best Swimbait $40 budget 2024
Rich Tehan reply :
Hello all,
in your opinion, what is the best hard swimbait for < $40? Does it have good action? realistic paint job?
Hammer 4 reply :
Hmmm, this might sound goofy, but the BBZ 6" trout hardbaits are a good deal at under 25.00. At the moment, I can't think of any good hardbaits I'd want in the 40.00 range..most are more than that, i.e. CL8's ect.
fourbizz reply :
http://www.***.com/Mike_Shaws_Slammer_Handcrafted_Swimbait/descpage-MSSLAM.html
Dan: reply :
Quotehttp://www.***.com/Mike_Shaws_Slammer_Handcrafted_Swimbait/descpage-MSSLAM.html
This is the only "big" swimbait I've used but I LOVE it. I have the 3 piece model though.
soccplayer07 reply :
I think I'm spoiled by Mattlures. His detail blows that away in my opinion. I know they work (Dan crushes them with it) but I just don't think they look good.
Dan: reply :
QuoteI think I'm spoiled by Mattlures. His detail blows that away in my opinion. I know they work (Dan crushes them with it) but I just don't think they look good.
They're lathed dowels with hooks hanging from them...they look like crap compared to some other swimbaits but I'll be damned if they don't catch fish.
fourbizz reply :
QuoteQuotehttp://www.***.com/Mike_Shaws_Slammer_Handcrafted_Swimbait/descpage-MSSLAM.htmlThis is the only "big" swimbait I've used but I LOVE it. I have the 3 piece model though.
I have both, but I prefer the original single jointed model. The 9" Dark Trout is one of my all time favorite baits.
fourbizz reply :
QuoteI think I'm spoiled by Mattlures. His detail blows that away in my opinion. I know they work (Dan crushes them with it) but I just don't think they look good.
Matts baits are awesome, but I think even he would agree with me on how effective the Slammer is.
NOVA Angler reply :
QuoteQuoteI think I'm spoiled by Mattlures. His detail blows that away in my opinion. I know they work (Dan crushes them with it) but I just don't think they look good.They're lathed dowels with hooks hanging from them...they look like crap compared to some other swimbaits but I'll be damned if they don't catch fish.
What color do you use Dan?
Dan: reply :
Dark Rainbow.
Crestliner2008 reply :
The BBZ-1 6" swimbait was highlighted on one of the fishing shows last week. Lots of underwater coverage of it's action. It really impressed me. And they were catching decent sized smallies on it!
Being not as heavy as some (I think it was about 2 oz.), they were casting it on regular baitcasting rigs. I'm going to pick one up. Only $20.00 too. 
BassnMan Mike reply :
The BBZ 6 inch is hard to beat for the $20.00 price tag. They do catch fish and while there are better baits out there, expect to pay considerably more.
I like the Trout and Shad in slow sink.
BassnMan Mike
Dan: reply :
QuoteQuoteQuotehttp://www.***.com/Mike_Shaws_Slammer_Handcrafted_Swimbait/descpage-MSSLAM.htmlThis is the only "big" swimbait I've used but I LOVE it. I have the 3 piece model though.
I have both, but I prefer the original single jointed model. The 9" Dark Trout is one of my all time favorite baits.
The only reason I ended up with the X2 is because TW didn't have any of the single jointed baits in the colors I wanted at the time. I'll try the single jointed bait eventually...probably one of the giant ones
soccplayer07 reply :
QuoteThe BBZ 6 inch is hard to beat for the $20.00 price tag. They do catch fish and while there are better baits out there, expect to pay considerably more.I like the Trout and Shad in slow sink.
BassnMan Mike
which ones do you like more?
BassnMan Mike reply :
I like both the Trout and Shad depending on what the bass are keying on at the time. The reason I like the slow sink is because you can wake them as well as fish them deep. In my opinion, the best of both worlds and like I said, its hard to beat the price.
By the way, I agree with you that the Matt Lures are great. The Hard Bass is difficult to beat when they are keying on bass, shhhh, thats a secret.
soccplayer07 reply :
I meant which baits do you prefer more than the bbz?
-nick- reply :
Quotehttp://www.***.com/Mike_Shaws_Slammer_Handcrafted_Swimbait/descpage-MSSLAM.html
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By the end of the summer I think I'm probably going to have a bunch of different colors and sizes. Also you can get used Matts hard gill for around 40 shipped those are pretty awesome too.
Hammer 4 reply :
Where I fish, we have trout that are stocked by the DFG, so it makes sense to me to use the rainbow trout slowsink, as I agree with Mike that the slowsink is pretty versetile, you can pretty much fish it at any depth.
Hammer 4 reply :
Wouldn't this be another thread..? as not to go OT from OP question..
QuoteI meant which baits do you prefer more than the bbz?
Dan: reply :
We don't even have trout where I fish them and the bass still love the trout patterns.
Mattlures reply :
I do have a Slammer. I dont use it much because I use my own baits but.......Biz is right. The Slammer is a classic and proven. I recomend it just from everybody who swears by them.
BassnMan Mike reply :
QuoteI meant which baits do you prefer more than the bbz?
The original post asked for $40.00 and under Hard Baits. For the over $40.00 hard lures, when they are keying on bass, like I stated, I like the Matt Lures Hard Bass. When they are keying on trout I like the 3:16 Free Style and Real Deal but they are very expensive. For soft trout swim baits its hard to beat the Hudds but the Matt Lures are also an excellent choice.
Randall reply :
The only two I use much are Mattlures Woody and a sebile in the smaller sizes. All the rest of mine are fifty dollars plus.
Rich Tehan reply :
Thanks for the info. I shall try the Spro BBZ-1 Swimbait 6". What kind of line would you throw this on?
Big Bait Fishing reply :
you want the best fish catchin' swimbait for under $40.00 , get your self a 6" lunker punker !!! i can't belive no one has mentioned them :
.dsaavedra. reply :
lunker punker isn't a swimbait. its not even jointed! its just a big bait.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
Quotelunker punker isn't a swimbait. its not even jointed! its just a big bait.
i guess a 6'' and 8'' huddleston deluxe isn't a swimbait either :
NOVA Angler reply :
To me a swimbait doesn't have to have action imparted on it with the rod to give it a swimming motion. If you consider a Lunker Punker a swimbait, I guess you would have to consider a Zara Spook a swimbait too. I don't think being big and thrown on a swimbait rod makes it a swimbait IMO.
THEbassmaster reply :
Quoteyou want the best fish catchin' swimbait for under $40.00 , get your self a 6" lunker punker !!! i can't belive no one has mentioned them :
beat me to it lol. you can get the blemished on TW for around $24. one of the best topwaters "wake/swimbait" on the market. love seein bass explode on these puppies, n pike are even more explosive ;D
Mattlures reply :
there is nothing wrong with a punker. Good bait. It is a walk the dog bait but not a swimbait just like the huddle bug is not a swimbait.
Hammer 4 reply :
Noooooooo...a Huddelbug isn't a swimbait..? wah..lol
Quotethere is nothing wrong with a punker. Good bait. It is a walk the dog bait but not a swimbait just like the huddle bug is not a swimbait.
Rich Tehan reply :
What kind of line would you throw a BBZ-1 on?
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteWhat kind of line would you throw a BBZ-1 on?
Floater - 20lb CXX
Sinker - 20lb CXX or 100% Trilene Fluoro
Hammer 4 reply :
Okay, I know the price was 40.00, but, for 20.00 more, you could get a Nate's 6" swimbait...well worth the extra 20.00 imho. Just a thought.
Almost forgot..they are now at TW.. 
Big Bait Fishing reply :
QuoteQuoteWhat kind of line would you throw a BBZ-1 on?Floater - 20lb CXX
Sinker - 20lb CXX or 100% Trilene Fluoro
be careful with 20 lb. CXX , i have cast off 3 8" hudds , 2 bbz-1 8" slowsinks and 1 fast sink with that line due to kinks in the line , CXX is so brittle in the higher lb. lines that if you get a kink in it , it WILL break !!! may i suggest better line , try Izorline XXX in 25 lb. line for baits weighing 4 or more oz. since going to this line (the XXX) i have not cast off a bait . for baits that weigh more than 7 oz. , i go up to 30 lb. , for baits over 10 oz. , go up to 40 lb. ....
fourbizz reply :
brittle? hardly the word i would choose to describe cxx.
you shouldnt be fishing with kinked line of any lb test though.
i refuse to throw my wake jr on anything heavier than 20
Big Bait Fishing reply :
Quotebrittle? hardly the word i would choose to describe cxx.you shouldnt be fishing with kinked line of any lb test though.
i refuse to throw my wake jr on anything heavier than 20
i think you know what i mean !! CXX is a very dense line in test beyond 15 lb. , it is kinda like floruocarbon in it's feel . as for using 20 lb. CXX for swimbaits that weigh only 3 oz. (wake jr.) you could use 15 lb. line . i throw my Tylures 8" kicker trouts (wake/floater is 3 oz. and my slow sink is 3.5 oz.) on 12 lb. CXX ...
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Learn to use your thumb and not cast beyond your ability.
It's easy to blame equipment, "equipment no hit back." ;D
fourbizz reply :
CXX is not brittle. and im sure that the chemical makeup of the line doesnt change above 15lb.
catchnm reply :
Best Swimbait-$40 budget??
I just picked up one of the H20 Xpress Sunfish 6 packs today for $24.99 on sale at Academy. Look pretty good to me and in two different sizes.
Rich Tehan reply :
QuoteBest Swimbait-$40 budget??I just picked up one of the H20 Xpress Sunfish 6 packs today for $24.99 on sale at Academy. Look pretty good to me and in two different sizes.
I searched on google, but couldn't find these online. Can you post a link to where I can buy that?
Dan: reply :
QuoteQuoteBest Swimbait-$40 budget??I just picked up one of the H20 Xpress Sunfish 6 packs today for $24.99 on sale at Academy. Look pretty good to me and in two different sizes.
I searched on google, but couldn't find these online. Can you post a link to where I can buy that?
You cannot buy from Academy online as of now.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
QuoteCXX is not brittle. and im sure that the chemical makeup of the line doesnt change above 15lb.
the memory sure does though !!! ;D
fourbizz reply :
true that
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