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REAL FISH · Glide Baits
REAL FISH 10in RF Glider Glide Bait, Rainbow Trout Profile, Sinking
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- Item weight
- 6.75 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 10.99 x 3 x 2 inches
Quick take
A 10-inch sinking glide bait with side-to-side swimming action and realistic trout profile for trophy bass and pike.
The 10-inch RF Glider is a glide bait that weighs 6.75 ounces and sweeps side to side on the retrieve, with a trout-style profile and a shad-tone finish. Its size and weight suit anglers after bass, musky, striper and pike, and its slow sinking action lets it work shallow beds and steep drop-offs. Soft-feeling fins and wrapped scale detail add to the way it looks in the water.
Best for
- Shallow spawning areas where large fish hunt schooling baitfish
- Rocky drop-offs and structure where big fish ambush prey
- Anglers targeting trophy bass and pike in spring
Skip if
- You fish open water where smaller lures are standard
- You need a fast-sinking bait for deep structure
Strengths
- 10-inch size and 6.75 oz weight attract large predatory fish
- Glide action on retrieval triggers reaction strikes
- Photo wrap and realistic profile fool sight-feeding fish
Trade-offs
- Heavy lure requires medium-heavy casting rod and strong line
- Sinking action limits topwater presentations
- Large size and weight make casting in wind difficult
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | glide bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 inches |
| Weight | 6.75 oz |
| Profile | Rainbow trout |
| Sink rate | 12 inches per second |
| Material | ABS plastic |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Hitch | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Gizzard Shad, Threadfin ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| YELLOW PERCH | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | 6 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 in |
| Color | Threadfin Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 6 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 10 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Threadfin Shad.
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