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RUNCL · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
RUNCL Paddle Tail Swimbait, 4 in, Black Gold
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- 0.17 Kilograms
Quick take
Durable paddle tail swimbaits in sizes from 2 to 5 inches, designed to mimic natural baitfish movement in fresh or saltwater.
This pack holds 20 paddle tail swimbaits at 4 inches each, finished in a dark Black Gold pattern. Dark colors show up as a strong silhouette in stained or low-light water. Rig them on a jig head or a weighted swimbait hook and retrieve steadily for bass, trout or crappie.
Best for
- Bass and trout on jigs and swim techniques
- Saltwater sight casting from boats or shore
- Anglers seeking lifelike baitfish profile
Skip if
- You fish clear, shallow water where swimmers may spook fish
- You need topwater action or visible surface disturbance
Strengths
- Realistic paddle tail imparts natural baitfish motion
- Available in multiple sizes and quantity packs
- Works in both fresh and saltwater conditions
Trade-offs
- Plastic construction wears quickly with repeated casting
- Paddle tail design requires steady retrieve for best action
- Color variety may exceed what a specific water needs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Jelly, Dark Chartreuse, Orange Candy | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Silver, Green Shiner, Mist Shiner | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brown Flash, Brown Magic, Green Bean, Green Magic | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Candy, Red Magic | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Gold, Blue Gold, Gold Shiner, Shadow GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black Blue, Dark Pumpkin | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUNCL Paddle Tail Swimbait, 2 in, Green Shiner | Length:2 in | Color:Green Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| RUNCL Paddle Tail Swimbait, 2 in, White Pearl | Length:2 in | Color:White Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| RUNCL Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 in, White Pearl | Length:3 in | Color:White Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| RUNCL Paddle Tail Swimbait, 4 in, Black Gold | Length:4 in | Color:Black Gold | Suits:Stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| RUNCL Paddle Tail Swimbaits, 2 to 5 in, Multiple Packs | Length:4 in | Color:White Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
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 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 20 |
| Color | Black Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Trout, Crappie and Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Gold.
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