Keitech · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Keitech Fat Swing Impact Paddle Tail Swimbait, 2.8-6.8 in
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- Item weight
- 2.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
Multi-size paddle tail swimbait with balanced action and weedless Texas rigging capability.
This is the 4.3 inch Fat Swing Impact in Electric Shad, a paddle tail swimbait that comes as a six-piece set. Its tapered ringed body is meant to slip through cover when Texas rigged, and the center rigging line helps you seat the hook straight. A good fit for bass anglers who want a larger swimbait profile for the same rigs.
Best for
- Flipping thick cover for bass
- Casting open water for pike
- Panfish on light tackle
Skip if
- You need maximum castability in wind
- You fish shallow water requiring floating baits
Strengths
- Two-tone injection process creates natural coloration and consistent balance
- Tapered ringed body slides through weeds when Texas rigged
- Center rigging line marks correct positioning for optimal action
Trade-offs
- Larger sizes lose some of the finesse feel on ultralight tackle
- Salted plastic requires replacement after heavy use
- Multiple sizes mean inventory management for tackle boxes
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.8-6.8 in |
| Material | Salted plastic |
| Colors | 9 variants |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Multi,Electric Blue,Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Multi,Ghost Rainbow Trout | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Electric Shad, Pro Blue Shiner, Silver FlashThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill Flash | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keitech Fat Swing Impact Swimbait, 3.8 in, Multi,Sungill | Lure weight:0.31 oz | Length:3.8 in | Color:Multi,Sungill | Suits:— |
| Keitech Fat Swing Impact Paddle Tail Swimbait, 2.8-6.8 in | Lure weight:— | Length:4.3 in | Color:Electric Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 | 4.3 in |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Electric Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Electric Shad.
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