Swimbait & Glide Bait Selector

Swimbaits and Glide Baits are the go-to BIG lure choice for bass anglers. Particularly those looking purely for that absolute giant. Huge lures, heavy rods, bulky reels, heavy line, and very sore arms. These anglers pull up to the lake and look like they are out there fishing for the loch ness monster, but in reality they are after trophy bass, not 5 pounders, they want double digit giants. This tool is designed to advise these anglers on the best possible lure choice, as well as include some tackle and technique recommendations so they can make their double digit dreams a reality.

• Catered toward more advanced Bass fisherman as this technique requires some serious bass fishing commitment.
• Caution: Only use this tool if you want to catch 10 pounders. You have been warned.

We take the typical input variables that influence most standard lure choice and technique, and for this tool specifically, we incorporate key criteria such as target fish size, lure type, and retrieve style. Limitations include this tool being catered towards largemouth specifically, but don't let that deter anyone targeting smallmouth or spotted bass, they too will attack these large lures.

Here is a sample output for someone fishing in the fall for trophy 10+ pound largemouth on calm cool day with a hardbody glide bait with a slow and steady retrieve.

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Trophy Bass Swimbait/Glide Bait Recommendations

1. Best Swimbait/Glide Bait

Model: Deps 250 Slide Swimmer
Size: 10 inches
Color: Matte Ayu
Retrieve: Slow, steady retrieve with occasional pauses to imitate a wounded baitfish.

Reasoning

The Deps 250 excels in stained water during the fall, mimicking larger forage. Its slow sink and gliding action attract big bass while maintaining a natural look.

2. Honorable Mention

Model: Spro BBZ-1 7" Swimbait
Size: 7 inches
Color: Bluegill
Retrieve: Slow and steady, with twitches to draw attention.

Reasoning

This swimbait provides versatility and is effective in stained water, triggering aggressive strikes from trophy bass.

Line, Leader, and Rod Setup

• Line: 20-25 lb Fluorocarbon for invisibility and sensitivity.
• Leader: 20 lb Fluorocarbon leader to maintain stealth and strength.
• Rod: 7'6" Heavy Action Casting Rod for casting distance and backbone to handle big fish.

Final Note

This setup ensures maximum performance in shallow, stained water during the fall, targeting those trophy-sized bass effectively.

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Jacob, owner at The Tool Collective. I am an avid Bass angler and have been for about 20 years. I have only recently gotten into fishing big swimbaits, and glide baits, purely for the occasional trophy hunting days on those bodies of water with real potential for giants. Though I'm not a true swimbait guy, I built this tool with all the knowledge necessary to make a great quality tool that I'm sure will help anyone looking to get into trophy bass fishing. If you catch a 10 pounder after using this tool, just know you owe me a drink. Have fun!

Made using The Tool Collectives signature methods. We carefully outline the required input and choices so that our AI engine can take into account all the necessary information. We then design a prompt that is custom built for the tool which outlines any required logic or reasoning and clear output formats, to ensure real human crafted expert responses every time.