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Keitech · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Keitech Swing Impact Swimbait, 4.5 in, Silver Flash
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- Item weight
- 2.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.5 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
Downsized paddle tail swimbait designed for finesse bass fishing and panfish on light line.
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
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 | Silver Flash |
|---|---|
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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