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Yum Lures · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Yum Swim'N Dinger Paddle Tail Bait, 5 Inch, Watermelon/Pearl Laminate
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Options
- Item weight
- 2.24 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 5 x 0.7 inches
Quick take
A heavily salted paddle-tail swimbait that swims with an exaggerated side-to-side action on a straight retrieve or Texas rig.
Best for
- Bass fishing with a Texas rig
- Weighted retrieves in open water
- Drop-shot and light jigging
Skip if
- You want a fast-sinking lure
- You fish in heavy cover without weights
Strengths
- Paddle tail creates visible movement on any retrieve
- Heavily salted sinks slowly for a natural presentation
- Effective as a stand-alone lure or jig trailer
Trade-offs
- Slow sink rate requires weight for depth control
- Available in two sizes only
- Exaggerated action works best in clear water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl/Silver Flake | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Watermelon/Pearl Laminate, Watermelon/Red FlakeThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Bug | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black, Black/Blue Flake, Black/Blue Laminate | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Swim'N Dinger, 4-5 in, Paddle Tail, 10 Colors | Length:4 in | Color:Watermelon/Pearl Laminate | Suits:Clear water |
| Yum Swim'N Dinger Paddle Tail Bait, 5 Inch, Watermelon/Pearl Laminate | Length:5 in | Color:Watermelon/Pearl Laminate | Suits:Clear water |
| Yum Swim'N Dinger Paddle Tail Bait, 5 Inch, Watermelon/Red Flake | Length:5 in | Color:Watermelon/Red Flake | Suits:Clear 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 | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Watermelon/Pearl Laminate |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Watermelon/Pearl Laminate.
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