Spring 2019
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B A I T S
A GUIDETO
by Tyler Brinks
DEPS SLIDE SWIMMER 250
This glide bait is one of the most highly sought
after big baits on the market. They have
a
high price tag but still sell out quickly, and that is due to how effective they can be for giant bass. Noted swimbaiter Butch Brown and many more trophy- hunters have caught giants with this bait, which has helped fuel the demand.
So what makes it so good? The key with this bait is how smoothly it glides side-to-side. The Japanese engineering ensures that these baits are ready to fish right out of the box and there is no need to tinker with hooks or split rings to get the perfect, smooth glide that they are known for doing.
Glide baits in general work in a wide range of conditions as they appeal to the curiosity of big bass. They also have the ability to have several different actions, which can help trigger followers with slight changes to your retrieve. They can be effective in all seasons and in several sections of the water column.
DUO REALIS ONIMASU SWIMBAIT
The Onimasu is available in both a sinking and floating model, and both of them feature a single jointed design. The bait is just under eight-inches long and around 2.75-ounces; it is among the lighter glide baits. It also features a tall and thin profile that gives it a different action than other glide baits.
It was designed to be able to fish at both fast and slow speeds and has a wide “S” action that
glide baits are known to do in the water. Since it can be fished at fast speeds and features a wide and
aggressive glide, it is well suited for warm water bass fishing. This is not the only situation, but warmer
temperatures and aggressive fish make it a good choice for spring to fall fishing.
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