I figured since there are a few guys here that want to break into swimbaits I would put a list together of quality baits that produce, by reputable companies who stand behind their product, that I have used(for the most part), you can throw on a flipping stick and that will not break the bank($25 or less). Some of the traditional swimbait guys would feel that some of these baits are to small to be called swimbaits but I believe they all have there place.

1.OP Minnow, A good wake bait is a must.

2.Huddleston Deluxe 6". The 8" will require more than a flippin stick.

3.Black Dog Injected lunker punker 6". You can find the blemished wood version also for $25 or less but they weigh more and should be thrown on a bigger rod.

4.Black Dog Mini Shell Cracker. I have not thrown this, but have thrown the original version and expect great things.

5.Mattlures Bluegill series,Ultimate Bluegill, Baby Bass, Perch and new Trout bait. I have not thrown the Trout or the Perch but if they are half as good as the others they will catch fish.

6.Osprey, I have fished the line through models and they have been good baits.

7.Spro BBZ 1 JR. and the BBZ 1 Shad. What can I say Bill has made a killer baits that catch fish.

I am sure there are some out there that I have missed. Anyone that would like to add to the list please do so.

I've been thinking about the strike king sexy swimmer and the sebille one (i forget what the sebile is called) and after seeing them in action at a fishing show a few weeks back, I think i'll be getting both. 

3:16 Mission fish and Rising Son

Tylures Kicker series

Used MS Slammer (can be had for $25)

Or, you can sacrifice getting a couple $25 baits and get a Mattlures Hardgill or 3:16 Baby Wake.

I knew I would forget a few the mission fish is killer. I have not fished any of Ty's baits but I met him in Jan and he seems like a stand up guy. His baits look good to.

I would add the 6" weedless Hudd.

Tyler is a good dude to do biz with..should have my hookback trout tomorrow.

With regards to Matt's new True trout, I haver the tritail, and you will need more than a flippin stick for it.

I like tylure's kicker shad, I think they retail at $25.

Anyone know anything about the powerbait swimbaits? i bought a few after remembering reading an article on swimbaits, they're 4" swimbaits, and it seems like i haven't heard anything about the powerbaits?

matt lures are absolute fish catchers, hands down. especially the ultimate bluegill.

I'll add the River To Sea V joint Wake Minnow & Live Eye Bottom Walker. There are some who don't care for it but I've caught some nice fish on the Strike King/ King Shad, it's been a good bait for me.

You want great affordable swimbaits.....

I took one out yesterday to play with as we are just icing out.  Man, the H2O Xpress bluegill in 3.5 has just awesome movement.  And it is $10!

I also like the Sebile and the Strike King sexy swimmer.

I have the bluegill and the talapia...and yes, good bait for the $$$.

You want great affordable swimbaits.....

I took one out yesterday to play with as we are just icing out. Man, the H2O Xpress bluegill in 3.5 has just awesome movement. And it is $10!

I also like the Sebile and the Strike King sexy swimmer.

I've only tried the Strike King Sexy Swimmer, it's put a bunch of fish in the boat, so I'm happy.

Falcon