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Dr.Fish · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Dr.Fish Paddle Tail Swimbait, Brown
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Quick take
Soft swimbaits with realistic 3D eyes and flash foil, sized from 2.7 to 4.75 inches with a paddle tail that creates enticing action.
Best for
- Drop shotting and finesse presentations
- Weightless and weedless rigs
- Bass and panfish in open water
Skip if
- You need extreme durability in heavy cover
- You fish heavy vegetation or wood
Strengths
- Realistic details including scale patterns and 3D eyes attract fish
- Hard-pounding paddle tail creates enticing kicks and wiggles
- Works effectively on drop-shot rigs and lightweight setups
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic can tear in snags or sharp shells
- Multiple variants means you need to track which color/size works best
- Smaller sizes limit use against larger predatory fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Drop shot
- Finesse
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Pike & musky
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Panfish
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Brown, Pumpkinseed, WatermelonThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue, Purple | 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.Fish Paddle Tail Swimbaits, 2.7-4.75 in, 6-Pack | Length:2.76 in | Color:Watermelon | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, pike & musky, catfish, crappie and panfish |
| Dr.Fish Paddle Tail Swimbait, Brown | Length:3.15 in | Color:Brown | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, pike & musky, catfish, crappie and panfish |
| Dr.Fish Paddle Tail Swimbait, 4.75 in, Watermelon | Length:4.75 in | Color:Watermelon | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, pike & musky, catfish, crappie and panfish |
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
| Length | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Brown |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass, Crappie, Panfish, Trout, Pike & musky and Catfish |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.15 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Brown.
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