Good soft body swimbaits 2024
njbassin126 reply :
I have been fishing keitech swimbaits for awhile and have been impressed with the amount of action it has in its tail. However, in my experience they are very fragile and are rendered almost useless after one or two catches or after getting snagged. Im looking for a similar style bait with a little more durability if anyone has suggestions.
S. Sass reply :
I have seen these recommended but I haven't tried them.
Rage Swimmer
Smash Tail
Smash-Tech Smash Tail Jr
I use the Reaction innovations Big Dipper, Little Dipper, and Skinny dipper baits when I put the Keitech down or run out of them. They have good tail movement and seem to be a little tougher.
Angry John reply :
You are where i was last year. I feel the bass assassin shad bait is a great replacement. I just wrote my review on TW and it posted today. If the easy shiner is your favorite then that is the bait i would recommend. I am trying out the other "fat" style baits and have not had enough bites on any of those i am trying to make a positive or negative comment. So far i am testing the bass pro version and if those don't work out i will move on to the next type. The larger 4.8 is fine in the keitech if you run the owner weighted beast hook. I have over 4 fish on the larger baits, for some reason the bluegill leave the tails alone, and the hook does not tear them up as bad.
Oregon Native reply :
So far I'm loving the four inch Keitech. But upon arriving home I have a bottle of "mend-it" that gets opened and used. The bigger the pile of wounded baits the funner the trip was!!!
ThePolkFolk reply :
If you are not strict on keeping the ridges, I would take a look at the Gambler EZ/Big EZ.
Bologna2202 reply :
Rhythm wave! By Jackall
It was my best producing lure all of last year. It has just as much action as a keitech, and it's a lot more durable. It comes in 2.8, 3.8, 4.8, 5.8 versions.
1201vilbig reply :
I can't wait for the 7.8...
yosef reply :
I was going to try the bps knockoffs of keitech and just ordered some xzone slammer which look pretty good but haven't gotten them in the mail yet
Scarborough817 reply :
On 4/14/2017 at 10:08 PM, yosef said:I was going to try the bps knockoffs of keitech and just ordered some xzone slammer which look pretty good but haven't gotten them in the mail yet
i can confirm the x-zone are good i also like the lake yamamoto heart tail
GreenGhostMan reply :
Can't recommend the eco pro swing shads enough... Much cheaper and more durable with great action... I no longer buy keitechs anymore.
wdp reply :
On 4/14/2017 at 9:35 PM, 1201vilbig said:I can't wait for the 7.8...
Uhhhh. That looks good. Which swimbait is that? Might have to get me some of that!
BassB8Caster reply :
On 4/14/2017 at 11:40 PM, wdp said:Uhhhh. That looks good. Which swimbait is that? Might have to get me some of that!
Keitech swing impact fat. they are coming out with a 6.8 and 7.8 version. Keitech told me they should be released end of June or so. Should be a good alternative to big swimbaits. curious to how much they will weigh tho
Crestliner2008 reply :
When Keitech finally releases those beasts.....bass.....LOOKOUT! 
BassB8Caster reply :
On 4/15/2017 at 12:22 AM, Crestliner2008 said:When Keitech finally releases those beasts.....bass.....LOOKOUT!
I agree. I have yet to use any of these baits. Im venturing out into big swimbaits this year and have a 4 pack of the 5.8 on order. To me it was a better value than $10 or so plus for a big swimbait. My concern, and even more so with the bigger ones, is first cast a fish grabbing the tail and ripping it off. But they should be BIG BASS catchers!
Bankbeater reply :
I have been using Sassy Shads for years. They seem to hold up pretty well.
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 4/14/2017 at 8:44 PM, ThePolkFolk said:If you are not strict on keeping the ridges, I would take a look at the Gambler EZ/Big EZ.
X2
A5BLASTER reply :
Bass asassain and caffine swimming shad.
NYWayfarer reply :
Yum Pulse
Mike L reply :
Skinny Dipper for fast action
Big EZ for more thump
Mike
RoLo reply :
Gambler Big EZ = Size 
RI Skinny Dipper = numbers 
Roger
Mike L reply :
On 4/15/2017 at 4:02 AM, RoLo said:Gambler Big EZ = Size
RI Skinny Dipper = numbers
Roger
That too!! ?
Mike
flyfisher reply :
zoom has a nice 5" bait with great action. I also like the Stankxbaitco soft bodied swimmers as well.
webertime reply :
Keitechs with screwlock hook and a bottle of mend-it. Period
RHuff reply :
Storm came out with a new swimbait called the 360 degree searchbait. Comes in three diff sizes. I picked up the 3.5 today in Chartruese at Cabelas.
clh121787 reply :
SmashTech head smasher . Little creeper trash fish,
Scarborough817 reply :
if you want ribbed it's hard to beat the keitech but i have found the bps speed shad to be decent if you dont care about the ribs then grab some gambler ez or big ez depending on the size you want
bowhunter63 reply :
Have had alot of luck on Rage Swimmers with a War Eagle under spin.
BassB8Caster reply :
Like I said earlier, I have not fished the keitech swing impact fat yet. I have the 5.8 on order. With these bigger swimbaits, I'm under the impression it's all in the movement (tail wag) of the bait. And most people are saying that is what sets the keitech apart from the rest. Many will admit the other brands may be more durable, but they go back to the keitech for the action of the bait.
MBB Nate reply :
Has anyone tried Bitter's Naked Swimmer? They look good, amazing color selection and 10 baits for $5.
https://www.bittersbaitandtackle.com/naked-swimmer.html
Oklahoma Mike reply :
On 4/14/2017 at 8:49 PM, Bologna2202 said:Rhythm wave! By Jackall
It was my best producing lure all of last year. It has just as much action as a keitech, and it's a lot more durable. It comes in 2.8, 3.8, 4.8, 5.8 versions.
^^^Came here to say this.
I still fish the Keitechs but the Rythm Wave has become my go to. Less expensive too.
CroakHunter reply :
Berkley havoc grass pig is my go to swimbait/trailer. Usually around $2-$3 a pack. Very durable. Good action
ErikmonBillsfon reply :
In my second year the keitechs are very durable for me. You need to rig it straight on twistlock hook. Key is to only make one hook hole in its back and have it lay flush with the bait. Off just a little and it will still swim fine and swim true but i feel the hook tears into the soft plastic more. I will try bass assasin since I like their flukes but I dont care too much about the keitechs durability. It will catch everything that swims in CT and MA where I fish.
befuddled1 reply :
The Rage Tail Swimmer has an action very similar to the Keitch's but seem to last for few quite a few fish and strikes. Also they are less expensive. I fish them on different kinds of 1/4 oz jig heads that have at least a heavy weight 3/0 -4/0 wide bend hook. Slow reeling works best for me. Fish them here at Lake Fork by the submerged dock lights at night. Several bass to 12 lbs have ate mine...
HookRz reply :
Some body help me! I can't stop buying more Keitech!
But when the bite is hot Zman has some elaztech offerings that do the job. Super-glue them to a jig head and they're good a day on Lake Erie this time of year or 50/100 Smallmouths, whichever comes first. On a really, really, good day you might have to re-rig for the evening bite. 
Mosster47 reply :
On 4/15/2017 at 12:37 AM, BassB8Caster said:I agree. I have yet to use any of these baits. Im venturing out into big swimbaits this year and have a 4 pack of the 5.8 on order. To me it was a better value than $10 or so plus for a big swimbait. My concern, and even more so with the bigger ones, is first cast a fish grabbing the tail and ripping it off. But they should be BIG BASS catchers!
I catch fish like crazy on the 4" Speed Shad, but the 6" has been pretty tough sledding. They have great action, just haven't caught much.
I hope you do better.
BassB8Caster reply :
I have no problems buying stuff that works. That's what is great about this forum. People are willing to give their honest feedback on gear, techniques etc. Ultimately we have to decide what we are willing to pay for a bait. I'm a fan of a lot of the berkley havoc line. The stuff is affordable and works well. Getting one or 2 fish on a $2 bait may not be worth it. I'm hoping that with these larger swimbaits, the fish I'm catching are big ones. That makes it easier for me to pay more. Time will tell. I love trying new baits. So I'm sure I will give all those mentioned above a try at some point.
Paul Roberts reply :
The old Lunker City Shaker is a good soft swimbait.
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