It has been my understanding that swimbaits generally are better in clear water.  

i have only really tried them in clear water, so i am interested in your experience of their performance related to water clarity.

also, i assume that the hardbait swimbaits would be more adaptable to stained and muddy water applications, based on vibration, am i right?

also, i assume that the hardbait swimbaits would be more adaptable to stained and muddy water applications, based on vibration, am i right?

Got it right !  

Soft swimbaits are KILLER in dirty water. I just dont understand where this clear water misconception comes from. I have caught big fish on the hudd, which is as subtle as a softbait gets, in water that had clarity of only a few inches! I just dont understand how people will throw a brush hog, lizard, or worm, in ultra dirty water, but claim that swimbaits will only work in clear water. :-?

I just dont understand how people will throw a brush hog, lizard, or worm, in ultra dirty water, but claim that swimbaits will only work in clear water. :-?

You don 't get it, I don 't get either.