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Keitech · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Keitech Swing Impact 2.5 in Paddletail Swimbait, 12-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.9 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
Downsized paddle tail swimbait designed for finesse bass fishing and panfish on light line.
This 2-inch Keitech Swing Impact in Sexy Shad is a small paddle-tail swimbait built for finesse fishing. Its two-tone body is made from different types of salted plastic to help it swim with balance and action. It suits bass, crappie and panfish in cold water or around small forage, and it can ride as a trailer on a jig.
Best for
- Finesse bass in clear water
- Crappie and panfish on jigs
- A-rig applications
Skip if
- You need a lure that works in heavy cover
- You prefer larger swimbaits
Strengths
- Small size matches natural forage in shallow water
- Two-tone color injection balances the body for better casting
- Soft plastic construction provides natural swimming action
Trade-offs
- At 2.5 in it works best on ultralight tackle
- Requires precise rigging to achieve optimal action
- Small size limits effectiveness in windy conditions
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Count | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Silver FlashThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill Flash, Green pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Pp | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Pro Blue Red Pearl | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| #417 Gold Flash Minnow | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Keitech Swing Impact 2.5 in Paddletail Swimbait, 12-Pack | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Keitech Swing Impact Swimbait, 4.5 in, Silver Flash | Color:Silver Flash | 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
| Color | Sexy Shad |
|---|---|
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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