Gotta tell ya folks, I've been killing the smallies in the river here (high water, dingy & cold) with 5" Shadalicious paddle tails, on Owner belly weighted swimbait hooks. Even small 1 - 2 lb. smallies are gobbling them up!

It's almost funny to see these big baits in their mouths with just the head of the bait showing! Figured I'd let you all know in case you've never tried them for smallies before. Worth your time & effort.

I've got the same setup, but haven't given it an honest chance yet.

A similar bait, Keitech swing impact has become a staple around here.

I agree...was prefishing for a tournament last week-end and tied on a Yamamoto swim senko and the smallies were crushing it!! I was using a greenpumpkin senko on a 1/8 oz black jig. Hope the pattern holds...

The Bassmasters Elite tournament was won with Berkley Hollow Belly:

http://www.louisianasportsman.com/details.php?id=2963

I like both the Shadalicious and Keitech Swing Impact Fat

much better. I have had great luck with the Swimming Senko

as well.