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BASSDASH · Multi-Jointed Swimbaits
PopularBASSDASH SwimPanfish Multi Jointed Swimbait, Natural Bluegill
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- Item weight
- 24.09 g
Quick take
A 6-jointed bluegill swimbait that side-to-side swimming action and topwater crankbait depth.
Best for
- Casting to structure for largemouth and pike
- Targeting panfish and bluegill-eating bass in spring
- Topwater presentations in 1-3 feet of water
Skip if
- You need a jerkbait or subsurface presentation
- You fish deep offshore waters
Strengths
- Multi-joint design creates lifelike side-to-side swimming motion
- 3D bluegill profile mimics natural forage fish
- Treble hooks reduce leverage that allows fish to shake the lure free
Trade-offs
- ABS plastic is noisier than soft plastic; some fish find it unnatural
- Multiple joints mean more places for failure after hard hits
- Topwater depth limits depth control; best in shallow cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink/Silver, Yellow Mackerel | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black/Silver, Emerald Shiner, Green/Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Fluorescent White Shad, White Shad | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Blue/Gold Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Green Pumpkinseed, Green/Orange Pumpkinseed, Natural Bluegill, Pink Bluegill, Redbreast PumpkinseedThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Fish, Blue Mackerel | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASSDASH SwimPanfish Jointed Bluegill Swimbait, 3.5 in, 0.85 oz | Lure weight:0.85 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass and pike & musky |
| BASSDASH SwimPanfish Multi Jointed Swimbait, Green/Orange Pumpkinseed | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:Green/Orange Pumpkinseed | Suits:Clear water, bass and pike & musky |
| BASSDASH SwimPanfish Multi Jointed Swimbait, Natural Bluegill | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:Natural Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass and pike & musky |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Color | Natural Bluegill |
|---|---|
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass and Pike & musky |
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