man i have been wanting to get on the swimbait bandwagon for so long.  to tell the truth though, i've been kinda skeptical about whether swimbaits would really work around here.  it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks, or so i thought.  i guess it just took going a while without a big fish to get me to try one of these high priced suckers.  honestly though, i took the easy way out and got a regular sized one just to make sure i caught something on it to build my confidence.  didn't take long though.  as of  now, my confidence is officially built.   after having this bait only a few days, i got a nice one today.  and this is in addition to all the regular size fish i've caught in the short time i've had it.  yeah, i'm hooked.  thanks a lot lbh, your post was the last straw. ;D  i just had to get a swimbait after that.

i've gotta say i have been super impressed with my very limited experience with swimbaits so far, and really i'm still very much in the learning stages.  for one, i've been catching fish in the heat of the day on 'em, when you are "supposed" to be fishing plastics this time of year.  for another thing, i am amazed at how easy these are to use.  last, the versatility is really cool.  there are things you can do with these baits that you just can't do with others.    

well, here's the pic.  7-3 on the digital.  my name is paul and i'm a swimbait addict............

oh man that's a nice fish! huge respect for the monsters you consistently catch HC, very impressive.

one of the first things russ told me when i went fishing with him last weekend was "this is gonna be an expensive day for you..." to which i asked "and why is that?"

russ' reply?

"cuz after today you're gonna wanna fish swimbaits!"

he was right. we matched each other with 3 fish that day. mine went 2.5, dink, dink. russ' were 6, 5.5, and a "lil ole" 3. i was sold right then and there!

so yeah, the baitmonkey thanks you, russ. from the bottom of his cold, dark heart.... ;D

Great Fish!  

What swimbait were you using?

It's funny how it always takes someone from a state other than Cali to convince someone that swimbaits work elsewhere. I've heard more than a few stories of guys absolutely smashing giants on the east coast...you just don't read about it..why cause they want the fish all to themselves!

very nice HC I can't wait to read your reports in the future!

As always, great fish. What type of swimbait?

y'all please forgive me if i don't tell the exact bait this time, at least not for a while.  it is just such a great bait and no one around here is using it as far as i know.  i'd kinda like to keep it that way as long as i can.  you can tell by the way fish commit to and hit this bait they are totally fooled by it.  they want to EAT IT, not just strike it.

i always wondered why cali bassers spent so much money on swimbaits when there were perfectly good "tried and true" baits around for much cheaper.  now i think i'm starting to figure it out.    

   

paul that is awesome.

im gonna have to get me one of those baits

cant wait till i finish the swimbait im working on and smack some hawgs with it!

Kinda like gett'in a new girlfriend isn't it Hawgcaller. You tend to forget about all those gals in the past and want to spend alot of quality time with with this new one and learn about her intimate details.   ;D  Great Fish

Big O

my name is paul and i'm a swimbait addict............

HAHAHA

;D ;D Great fish hawg caller and Congrats on the new addition to your tackle. I got myself a new addition recentely too and it is a great feeling.  

Nice fish.  Congratulations .

Kinda like gett'in a new girlfriend isn't it Hawgcaller. You tend to forget about all those gals in the past and want to spend alot of quality time with with this new one and learn about her intimate details. ;D Great Fish

Big O

Congratulations!  Fantastic fish.

Wow. Congrats, again!

I've started, slowly, creeping toward some trophy hunting. But i got side-tracked again! It's just ALL too cool.

Heat of the day you say. Interesting.

Good on you Paul. I dont blame you for keeping your bait a secret. I usualy fish mine for a season before I put them on the market. Its cool to have a bite all to your self. If I didnt make my living selling baits I wouldnt show them to anybody. I am not sure which bait or brand you chose but If ya got any more questions I will be happy to help out.

We're gonna need another wagon for the band, this one's almost full!

Nice fish, great pic!

8-)

Beautiful fish there!

thanks so much for y'all's kind words as always.  and thanks you matt for being willing to share your expertise.  you know i'll be hittin' ya up for some advice.  

Sweet fish!