So for dirty stained water, visibility of 12in or less at times…

 

My thought was to use 6”-8” paddle/boot tail swimbaits for the vibration.  I didn’t figure more subtle actions would be as effective.  
 

But I also figure larger glide baits that put off big side flash, actually do make sense in these conditions.

 

Not sure about multi jointed swimbaits in dank water such as this, but I do like the variety of ways available to change up the retrieve.

 

What say you, El Gurus of the big bait?

A BIG wakebait or Jitterbug

4 minutes ago, Big Swimbait said:

A BIG wakebait or Jitterbug

I do have those, but how about for those deeper water occasions?

8 minutes ago, Heron said:

I do have those, but how about for those deeper water occasions?

You're on the right track with something that can create vibrations. I make super-size bladed jigs using Musky blades on Striper jigs with the big Sakamata Shad.

It depends on the water. Is it always dirty or is it temporary? In permanently dirty water I've found fish hit glide baits and wedge tail swimbaits just fine. If it's clear water that turned dirty I would either fish somewhere else or throw something else as I find that seems to kill the bite.

2 minutes ago, Fried Lemons said:

It depends on the water. Is it always dirty or is it temporary? In permanently dirty water I've found fish hit glide baits and wedge tail swimbaits just fine. If it's clear water that turned dirty I would either fish somewhere else or throw something else as I find that seems to kill the bite.

Always dirty, always dank.  
 

Well that’s good to know.  I was concerned that my hudds were too subtle.