Are Big Swimbaits an OVERRATED WASTE OF TIME?
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Big swimbaits are something I want to focus on throwing more in 2025. However, the big question is whether or not they are simply OVERRATED? I'll show some lures that I plan to throw, give you a behind the scenes look at a couple of projects that I'm working on, and talk swimbait thoughts.
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Over the past couple years the nfo we received on bass via ffs and watching guys like Milliken throwing big baits changed my winter game from a Ned snorefest to getting to some of my biggest fish of the year. Definitely changed my mindset on how I catch fish. Great video as usual Debo
You just figured out why garage build swimbait makers charge over $100 per bait with your first attempt at making one.
@Jcsals13 yeah, it's no easy task. Well...power tools and such would make it a ton easier. I'm not going to that work. I'll make this little monstrosity work 🤣
Best advice - pick one style of swimbait to learn well first, then another, and another. Don’t try to learn them all at once.
@@SasquatchTX great call. Definitely want to focus on these 6" or 7" chop glides
I second this
@@DEBOSFishing the 6"-7" baits will catch u the same fish any other bait will... You just have a better chance at the big one
My advice? Fish that chimera shad and a 8" magdraft for 1 season then go from there
I'd definitely buy that crappie bait you painted nice work and stay at its definitely addictive throwing glides and swimbait
Upper midwest tip - learn how to fish glides in areas where there are pike. A choppy glide is a pike dinner bell and you'll build confidence that can be taken over to bass fishing. My 2¢
@@thexbooksx love catching pike!
Thanks for the content Debo!
I've wanted to build my own swim bait but it's intimidating, so appreciate seeing your attempt. I've been using tungsten bb's in smaller cranks and figured those weren't going to be enough for a swim bait.
Glad to see you painting baits again.
I have been slaying in Jersey on the 9inch nessie. 1-6lb fish in the cold and the era mini glide. Its cheap and an easy way to get comfortable
And maybe watch a few old Tactical Bassin swimbait seminar videos and u will b straight
Man great vid! Behind the scenes are so cool. You're truly another guy that just loves bass fishing! I'm a true glide bait newbie. I absolutely feel like the odds of a bigger bass is very possible! I fish many small lakes! I want the biggest bass in the pond! Lmao 😅😂
Nice video Debo. Great craftsmanship!
I definitely think there's something to these big baits. It's my goal to fish them more this year but that's what's great about fishing: there's a different style for everyone!
I’m trying these and BFS this yr so we shall see wow it goes. Either way it’s gonna be awesome just being on the water.
@@nelhead4807 agreed!
More feeshin behind scenes! Debo once ice out what is first lure for Baitcaster and spinning setups?
@@davidrauschenbach6871 sounds like a great live idea!
Great behind the scenes look there Debo. Like TJ81 and BassGeek, your kids will never have to buy fishing gear/tackle. In regards to the swimbaits, I'm starting small and working my way up. I've had success with the S-waver 120. And one that flies under the radar is the BPS XPS Boss Glide Swimbait. Comes in 4 3/4" (.8 oz) for $12.99 and the 6 1/4" (1.75 oz) sells for $14.99. Caught a 3+ pounder on one when I lived in Oregon.
That blue girl swim bait the one that took off the tail was called Matt Lewers, blue girl swim bait
I have a Chronarch as well! Maybe ill copy you and use it for my swimbait rod too lol… i gotta get on the big baits too. My guy who fished in the KBF TENvitational told me to work on that 6 inch swimbait game. He said its a game changer
Awesome video I can’t wait for open water and seeing you carry a swim bite rod a BFS rod And a drop shot rod
@losingbigfish9473 things getting strange on my channel now that I have a yak 🤣
Sick video Debo keep up the great work. I love throwing swimbaits around this time, they definitely produce giants I’ve caught some of my biggest fish in February and March.
Thanks for this couldn’t come at a better time, I want to start trying more glide baits have caught a handful also and want learn more, so I can’t wait to see more about them and what you can pass on to us
Im surprised your not using that Shimano Tranx for swimbaits, cool video buddy keep up the good work
@@rubenakacoolerlid2314 that will go on my other swimbait setup!
I think if this stuff didn’t work, it would be tough to sell. I think with everyone getting into fishing, there’s been a lot of pressure and so needing to throw something different, whether significantly larger and realistic or tiny, has proven to help catch fish when standard lures fall short. There’s definitely a lot of saturation in the market now and a lot of it probably is companies just trying to push products, but I think the categories themself work, too.
Love watching your stuff Debo!!
Artistry!! Keep up the terrific work; can’t wait for these viDebos in the spring!!
When I first developed confidence in the swim bait, it was with the 6th sense Trace 6" hard bodys.
I was skeptical at first, price, size, big combo costs.
It was worth it. I live in the big bait, big fish world now.
Great information Debo I am going to try the berkley 5 inch cull shad
Once again Debo, great little video 👍👍
My favorite glide is the Throwback Baits Metro Glide, that bait has the best action as far as a choppy glide that I’ve ever seen in the water! Awesome glide
I like the Lure DIY Videos my friend and just watching is extremely cathartic and a great way to keep busy during these Cold Months. I really like that Debo Custom Topwater but I’d never use it being a Debo Custom. Stay safe up there Devon.
Curious what type of wood you used to make baits? Thx Debo
@victorxavier9977 i believe Bass wood funny enough
Swimbait fishing is just fun just like fishing with BFS gear. Some guy's just like to complain about how others enjoy their time on the water.
@@thesonorandesertangler hahaha so freaking true man!
Bfs small baits and bigger swimbaits have been around for decades. They just wasn't in the norm or lime light till a few years back. Bfs started as anglers in Japan building custom reels to cast light lures. Then some companies like daiwa started manufacturing reels that could do lighter stuff and it's progressed with technology is all. There's been 50 size baitcasters that would throw bfs size lures for probably 20 to 25 years now lol. Swimbaits was a real niche fishing style and I believe it came over from musky, pike and other larger fish species but it works.
Maybe we can use those bigger baits to help break up some of this ice!! Great vid. Glidebaits are definitely on my list of things to try in 2025. Can't wait to get it started!!
My .02 on largish swimbaits & glidebaits, they catch big fish. It is "slower" fishing, especially glidebaits, you gotta work them so they look real.
I think you will have fun digging into big bait fishing this coming season. Great video as always 🐟🎣
The drawing power of the big baits is unarguable. I definitely plan to do some more of it myself. I think for confidence AND content you just need to pick the days where conditions support the bite. The challenge is putting down that lipless, or spinnerbait, or chatterbait when that bite is HOT and dedicating THAT time to trying the big baits. Also, try the Daingerous. I loved that one last year. 😅
I just barely resisted the temptation to plunk $160 on the Clutch Baby Boss drop tonight. Got an Eco and gonna try that first.
Some great lookin paint jobs. We should setup a hand painted bait swap
debo what rod are you going to put the shimano 24 scorpion md 300 xg
I hope he gets the new Outlier.
just asking because I Roland McClendon just got the same baitcaster
@bernicemcclendon574 not sure yet. Another's swimbait rod though, just need to decide which one!
1:39 Cesar!
Now you’re taking my language!
Spot on, it’s something different compared to the 3.5-5.5” swimbaits. They’re fun to throw, I’ve had a couple follows but nothing yet. I bought a RAID soft glide, S-Waver, the zaldanerious swimbait, and the new Zman swimbait to try late winter and early spring. I’ve also invested in a L spinning rod to throw micro baits. Should be fun a year fishing
Love throwing big swimbaits. You have to have it in your mind you throw those for quality not for quantity.
@@roadrashr6 very true! It will be fun to learn!
Look at the shimano slx 7'8 heavy action rod? Cough cough look at the hinkle trout that costs a arm and a leg 😅
Where are you getting your wood to make baits?
@@Glock-1 i think lure parts online a few years back
Are you going to try the Z-man shadtron LT? Those look killer
Fishing the day 🎣🐟👀👌👍
Hmmmmm, I absolutely think there is something to it but mostly for me I think it’s fun. Fun to learn, fun to watch, and fun to catch. When you can get a giant to hit a big swim bait is super exciting.
when i catch a fish on a certain bait, you best believe im gonna go order 100 packages of that same bait
I have some of those gears Gary
Get Cesar. He knows his stuff. Makes quality baits with style. He been doin this a long time.
That Txc baits hat mr.!
That was a great looking popper bait. Did you carve it yourself?
Those are some really nice swimbaits😮
It is just a different way to fish, but there is something exciting to throw a big bait on big equipment
Try a multi jointed swim bait around 4". 2 to 3 pound bass will eat them because big glid baits were designed for bass over 10 pounds.
Those Chad Shads are choppy baits both the Spro and OG versions. Also I bought the same exact Chimera shad that you have, got it on sale during TW Christmas sale
We’re both catching a new pb this year 🎉
@stevenelmer4791 lesss gooooo! Excited to fish with ya again!
How is it going debo
I had my best bass year last year. Couple of 3 pounders mostly dinks, I think swim baits maybe the way too go this year.
Im a little disappointed you didn't show the multi joint sexy shad swimbait i made and sent you.
Big swimbaits / glidebaits work. They keeps the small bass away. Like every lure, there is an optimal time and condition. If you the bass are in the mood to strike, it'll be an exhausting but fun day.
I don't think swim baits ae overrated. I think we as a whole don't know when/ ow to use them. Could be because they're intimidating, or just not enough time put into using them. I intend on using them more myself as I can utilize my time more efficiently on the new kayak.
Debo, save the date.
WHEN: July 11-12
WHERE: St. Cloud, MN
WHY: Kayak Adventure Series Achigan's "Mississippi BronzeQuest"
I’d love to see you and meet you at an event. Especially an event, close(ish) to you. Come on out, enjoy yourself, meet and collab with others, chase some green and bronze backs, and make some great memories
@@Jakethefishingguy yep, i plan on going for sure!
Those big swimbaits catch big fish in water bodies that contain them. It sucks that it takes just the right conditions, specific gear and the cost is high. I have some I found and refurbished but they just sit on the wall.
I am pretty sure all of us want to see you catching hogs with these big baits. The question about swimbaits, some large mouth absolutely demolish them around here but it takes a bunch of casts. The 4play pro from savage gear is a great one you didnt mention. Many fat bass and pike here in southern Ontario have been caught with that bait.
Best swimbait is a live 4" bluegill !!
Yes they are. Since I'm using spoons (spinners like Mepps), i catch more fish. I keep it simple and efficient.
For anyone else, huge waste of money, for you being gifted majority of them, I don’t think it’s a waste of money when they’re free. Especially if you catch fish on it, it’s only a waste of money if you spend money on it and it doesn’t ever produce. I’m all for branching out and trying new things but I feel like new anglers should become familiar with fundamental baits before even thinking about a big swim bait or glide bait. Fundamentals are your t rigs, jerkbaits, soft plastic jerkbaits, “finesse” swimbaits, cranking, and spinnerbaits. If you have a good feel for all those fundamental techniques, swimbaits come as natural as anything . From there it’s finding the best one for them, again they should start with fundamental baits like 6” magdraft and a S-waver or chad shad. Good places to start. Great baits. Or a bucca trick shad if you can’t get a SPRO chad shad.
I wish I could get out 2 to 3 times a week
You're talking about grinding the wrong corner of your baits.
Roman Made Mother chaser! 😅 jk
In fact... A jig , stick bait , etc.. catches fish better . If you're throwing a big bait you're fishing for the biggest fish around you're not looking for numbers
When you get followers, move the bait faster.
Let's goooo. I like the big baits as well. I'm glad I can support a few bucks to see the sweet baits and awesome gear reviews and appreciate you, Debo 👊🎣🎣
"It's just to sell baits" - Guy who buys a million zillion plastic worms every year probably.
@@PythonDad hahahaha so true!
Yes. The big ones are a waste of time if you don’t have big bass to throw to. It’s one of those big risks, big rewards type of things like
Musky fishing, but if the big fish aren’t there, you’re wasting your time.
Very cool Devon, I'm just dipping my toe into the swimbait pool, Glides & Swimmers, I'm starting small, I think I sent you the link to teamcaliglide, some killer patterns, and at a very reasonable starting point 19.99