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Berkley · Multi-Jointed Swimbaits
Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 5 in, 3/4 oz, Chrome
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Large jointed swimbait designed for maximum forward buoyancy and lifelike swimming action.
This 5-inch Chrome Magic Swimmer weighs 3/4 ounce and sinks, with a tapered nose and a humped head that cuts through the water. Its chrome finish suits anglers who want a sinking swimbait with a silver look for bass.
Best for
- Casting to shallow bass in structure
- Trolling reservoirs and lakes
- Imitating large forage fish
Skip if
- You need small finesse lures
- You fish saltwater
Strengths
- Multiple sink options for different depths
- Jointed body creates lifelike swimming motion
- Available in many realistic color patterns
Trade-offs
- Large size difficult to cast on light tackle
- Best results with stout rod and heavy line
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| Chrome/Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fire Tiger Gold | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost White, Greenback Ghost, Perfect Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| American Shad, Chrome, Morning Dawn Chrome, Nat Golden Shiner, Natural Golden Shiner, Natural Shiner, Silver MulletThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone, Olive Bone, White Liner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Dark Sardine, Blue Vapor | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3 3/4in - 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 4.4 in - 5/8 oz, 5 in - 3/4 oz, 5in - 3/4 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 5 3/4in - 1 5/8 oz, 6 1/2in - 1 5/8 oz, 7 1/2in - 3 3/8 oz, 9in - 4 1/2 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 3 3/4 in, 3/8 oz, Purpsicle | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3.75 in | Hook size:6 | Color:Purpsicle | Suits:Muddy water |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 4.4 in, 5/8 oz, Perfect Ghost | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.4 in | Hook size:4 | Color:Perfect Ghost | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 5 in, 3/4 oz, Bone | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:4 | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 5 in, 3/4 oz, Chrome | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:4 | Color:Chrome | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 5 in, 3/4 oz, Natural Golden Shiner | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:— | Color:Natural Golden Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 5 in, 3/4 oz, Natural Shiner | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:— | Color:Natural Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 7 1/2 in, 3 3/8 oz, Bunker | Lure weight:3 3/8 oz | Length:7.5 in | Hook size:— | Color:Bunker | Suits:— |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer Swimbait, 7 1/2 in, 3 3/8 oz, Fire Tiger Gold | Lure weight:3 3/8 oz | Length:7.5 in | Hook size:— | Color:Fire Tiger Gold | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley Magic Swimmer, 9 in, 4.5 oz | Lure weight:4 1/2 oz | Length:9 in | Hook size:— | Color:Holo Greenie | Suits:— |
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
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | 4 |
| Color | Chrome |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome.
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