Your link has been automatically embedded. Whether it's a 2 pound largemouth or a 7 pounderthey have held up great for me. Even though my lake doesnt have shad, the white color gets bit. Poured with an innovative rib design, the Strike King Rage Swimmer improves texture and vibration for more fish-catching performance. google_color_text = "000000"; Switching over to baits like the Rage Swimmer or D Walker will complete change the way the bait moves. Maybe I got a few bad batches but if you reel to fast the tail won't kick, reel to slow, tail won't kick. When targeting bigger fish, the Skinny Dipper (4) is my go to size and will get you bigger bites. When throwing the D Walker on a swimbait, I will use both the 100 and 200 size depending on the size of swim jig Im using. with more than 43 pounds of smallmouths for two days. Strike King recently introduced their interpretation of this bait type and their Rage Swimmer is the subject of our article today. You can post now and register later. I glue mine on the heads but even then you can get a slight rotation in the tail that makes the hook angle off to one side or the other on the hook groove on the back of the Rage Swimmer and just that little bit off being off keel will reduce the number of bites. This material may not be posted on another website. I like the strike king. Googan Baits Saucy Swimmer Swimbaits. I love them. Way more durable than keitech so I use them a lot for smallies. Those Berkleys sounds interesting and I may have to give them a shot. Green Gizzard shad has produced the most fish for me in local canals. Interviews | Events | The pulse is poured with slightly stiffer plastic, you see (but not as stiff as a 6th Sense swimbait). Usually when you get to 3/4 ounce on a weighted swimbait hook, the hook is gigantic and much too large for a lot of regular paddle . I have been fishing with this for about a month now i have to say that i'm very impressed. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. The belly has a shallow slit to help guide hook placement. Check out Strike King Squadron Heads here: Check out Strike King Rage Swimmers here: Strike King Squadron Head and Rage Swimmer Review, Behind the Scenes: A Real Look at Designing a Bass Fishing Lure, 6 Choices for Weighted Hook vs. Jighead on Swimbaits, Optimum Baits Baby Boom Boom Swimbait Review. When this happens, dont throw it away, you can use it on a dropshot and it would look similar to the yoto worm.From: Gavin: Bellevue, WA 9/17/20, Comments: This bait is very good for the money i swim it on owner flashy head underspins and this had really good crazy action and it has a few pigment issues and such but foe the money its just fine. Strike King Rage Swimmers. The first is the size and shape popularized by, I first started fishing Strike King's Rage Swimmer as a brand matching swimbait tail attached to the company's. On the Rock no comparison Keitech 100 %. These appendages generate a ton of vibration and action that will easily draw the attention of any nearby bass. I think these are better than keitechs for heavier swim jigs as they will get the whole jig to rock back and forth more due to the harder plastic. And now the 3.25 inch and and 1/8 ounce head is a hot little morsel on lakes with suspending spotted bass as I found on Table Rock last summer. The tail kick is what really makes these trailers shine. Ive had a lot of success on the California 420 and the Watermelon Candy. I love Rage products. That is not a bad thing, it just means you are showing the fish something different. google_ad_width = 120; This type of trailer gives of a subtler, yet effective secondary action and can trigger some big time strikes. This bait has unique and slender body made to create vibration in the water and does a great job at enticing fish to strike. The Rage Swimmers are definitely more durable, tho. I was also learning the nuances of my LiveScope setup. From: Unknown: 2/6/22. (?/10), Strike King's Rage Swimmer is yet another effective option in the 2 3/4": 9 per pack 3 1/4": 8 per pack Pro Blue Red Pearl with a Glimmer Blue head is pretty sexy. The Exoswim, this bait is one of my favorites. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Offered in a range of rod-bending colors, the Strike King Rage Swimmer delivers industry-leading performance that is out-rage-ously effective. Extremely versatile, the Rage Swimmer is superb when paired with a plain jighead, a swim jig or bladed jig, on a dropshot rig, or schooled up on an Umbrella Rig. $7.19 - $7.99. I will admit I was a Keitech guy always using a light wire jighead. I like the 3.75-inch on a 1/4-ounce Squadron Head the most. Paste as plain text instead, No equal to the Keitech for sure. The most impressive feature of these great new swimbaits is the ability to maintain a perfect swimming motion at . I do have a good bit more of the rage swimmers due to being readily available locally. Comments: Dcided to try them in a few different colors down here in South Louisiana. * Price comparisons are based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price ("MSRP") or Original Selling Price. People love them and I'll try them soon, read these if you haven't. Its equally important to check after every fish that its straight. Specifications, Introducing Strike King's Rage Swimmer paddletail. These baits are best at a quicker retrieve. The most popular swimbait hooks are in the range of #02 to #06. In recent years, most swim jig fishermen have begun to use a keitech as their trailer. That got me throwing the combination of the Strike King 3.75-inch Rage Swimmer on a 1/4-ounce Squadron Head a lot last year. Below is a breakdown of the jigs, jig trailers, and equipment we use for swim jig fishing. Monster Fishing Tackle - http://www.Monsterfishingtackle.com. Poured with an innovative rib design, the Strike King Rage Swimmer improves texture and vibration for more fish-catching performance. Size 02 is good for swimbaits that are around two inches long. I pretty much only fish these in green gizzard shad. Comments:I fish both the Keitechs and the rage swimmers. I was pretty blown away at how you could just run water and get bit with that little rig. This Googan bait is a killer option and is one that will help you catch a lot of fish. But also has a better rolling action on a light texas rig when swimmed through the water. Strike King's Rage Swimmer comes in a very familiar paddletail swimbait profile. Back Fishing Lures. These rage tails are exactly as advertised. Plus, the thin body is a perfect baitfish imitator. Swimbait challenge- Strike King vs Keitech, Re: Swimbait challenge- Strike King vs Keitech, Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Comments: Pairing this swimbait as a trailer with a Z-man jackhammer will catch you MORE fish every season of the year. Rage swimmers are far more durable. Comments:Like other reviews state, they are very similar to Keitech swimbaits. 10/10. Feeding the line through the nose can be a frustrating part. They are not quite as good in my opinion. The Rage Swimmer features a shallow channel on both the top and bottom of the bait to assist you with hook placement. A lot of shad and other baitfish are in that size range and it looks very natural without being obtrusive. all around another great bait from strike king i wont be buying any more keitechs, Exclusive offers sent right to your inbox. Scented PaddlerZ 4" Swimbait by Z-Man. I have confidence that you could use this trailer and catch bass anywhere in the country. Design & Ergonomics: I'm a little surprised for a company as large as Strike King is that they only offer the Rage Swimmer in eleven (11) colors. Lure slaps the water, tail falls off. The back end of the bait is very pliable lending itself well It just gets bit. Strike King Rage Swimmer Salt Water 3.75", Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Blade Minnow, Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Caffeine Shad 5" 8pk, Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Swim'n Caffeine Shad. Or do you empty them all into Plano/Flambeau boxes and keep them all loose and together? There are two that currently dominate the market. You'll be amazed how different they really are! Again, the key is selecting the right trailer. You also don't need a huge variety of colors, the ones available are really the ones you need with the addition of a dark color for muddy or dirty water situations. This giant size swimbait still maintains the "Perfect" Keitech swimming action. Tail really thumps side to side plus it smells like coffee. Delivering advanced versatility and a wide-reaching attraction, the Strike King Rage Swimmer provides anglers with universal appeal that can be utilized with a wide-range of tactics. Conclusion: Paddletail Swimbaits sharing this same profile continue to pop up with each passing year as manufacturers scramble to grab their piece of the pie. I use a weighted swimbait hook and reel at a slower pace than normal. Comments:I don't get the negative reviews. The Rage Swimmer These features give the bait a unique swimming action that is a proven fish catcher. (Big Bass Eats A Spinnerbait) . With each passing year it seems more and more paddletail swimbait options hit the market and more and more anglers use them to tip their spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, 'bama rigs, vibrating jigs, underspins, etc. The two sizes tend to give you the most action that will catch both big and small fish. There are two that currently dominate the market. Comments:This are Awesome! The best way to fish this swimbait is with a 1/8oz. Once rigged, casting and retrieving of course, moves much like any other paddletail swimbait. The PB Red, Green Pumpkin Red Flake and the Shamrock Shad are some of my favorites. The menace grub is my single favorite soft plastic. You cannot paste images directly. I have a ton of confidence in these baits and would encourage you to pick one of these up and try if for yourself. When combined with the proper trailer the baits come to life with amazing movement and flash that bass can't resist. Whether you are a seasoned angler or just starting out, understanding the importance of fishing leaders can greatly improve your success How Often Should You Change Fishing Line? Fantastic on an underspin. When the bass are targeting crayfish a craw or creature style of swim jig trailer is the way to go. 1/8 seems to be a good weight when I throw a swimbait. google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; This bait will flat out catch them. Copyright Tackle Warehouse. My favorites are the Sprayed Lettuce, Natural and Pearl. Keitechs are the way to go. Lavender shad also works well in the 2.75" when fish are finicky or if fishing for panfish on a propeller-head jig or just jigged on a small regular head. You can also easily go up to a 1 ounce or 1 1/2 ounce jighead easier than you can a 1 ounce weighted swimbait hook. One of the all-time best swimbaits is the Keitech Easy Shiner. I'd say it's about the same. A properly balanced swim jig with the right trailer will have head bob/roll, body rock, and skirt movement/flash without you imparting any outside action to the bait. This jig will flat out catch them.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-leader-1','ezslot_9',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-leader-1-0'); My go to size is the 3.75 and 4.75. The ideal size for this bait when paired with a swim jig is the 3.8 and 4.3 depending on the size of your jig. The Keitech Super Round Tungsten Jig Heads are high performance, professional-grade lures from Japan, designed to give anglers an edge in any tournament. The ridged design increases vibrations and water displacement, which helps draw strikes in all conditions. It comes in a lot of great colors making it easy to match the forage and your home lakes. It is the latter which is now subject of the fishing industry's sincerest form of adulation and flattery. Terminal Tackle | Another fantastic paddle tail style swim bait is the D Walker by River2Sea. Ive fished with Garmin Panoptix quite a bit with other anglers but was getting familiar with it all on my boat. It definitely shares some similarities to the Keitech. With this bait, you'll get the "rolling" benefits of a soft swimbait with even more fish-enticing thumping action. It attracts bass as well was saltwater trout and red drum. This bait is a close second to the Rage Swimmer and might even give your swimbaits an even bigger role and rock action than any other bait. Best Creature Baits Compared! You can skip it. While this can be effective (and we often do it) its not the ideal swimbait trailer for a swim jig. There are colors, sizes and combinations that will fit whatever water youre fishing. Very similar action, but they seem to hold up much better. Color selection is also behind, but I imagine it will improve with time. it did nothing! The one thing I can say is Strike King's Rage Swimmer works and sometimes, it's nice to have options. I also like them better for spinner bait and chatter bait trailers due to the tougher material, I've even rigged the 5.75 on a treble hook on the back of a double 8 musky bucktail. So he tied on a Squadron Head that has a meaty hook, put it on baitcasting gear and went to working on them. Looks very nice. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; The bait's consistency is soft enough to let the bait swim in what appears to be a natural motion but dense enough to where it will usually last more than one bait per fish. He ended up with a top-10 finish. However, there are a lot of great trailer options out there and some that simply arent as effective and are a waste of time.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'tiltfishing_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-medrectangle-3-0'); For that reason, I have tested a ton of different swim jig trailers over the years and have put together the following list of my top choices. This "New" editions to the Fat Swing is the "Gran-Daddy" of swimbaits. You can bomb it. Out fished kitechs 3-1 on a recent trip to beaver lake in AK and even caught a 6lber on these swimbaits on A-rigs. Underwater Footage!! The Keitech FAT Swing Impact redefines swimbait performance. The Strike King Rage Bug has been a staple for many bass fishing anglers and is a proven tournament bait that works great when paired with a swim jig. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. One of the reasons why the swim jig can be such an effective and efficient way to catch bass is because of its versatility. I haven't used them yet, still using keitechs. They will just kill it when they hit. Both brands catch fish, there's no doubt about it. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_10',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); The D Walker doesnt come in a ton of different colors, but the ones they do have are killer. Selecting the right swim jig and trailer combination makes a huge difference and will contribute to your overall success. Comments:They are more durable than Keitechs and they thump great on a slow retrieve! What makes a swim jig more effective at times than other techniques like a swimbait is that you can get secondary action with the skirt and a body rock or roll when paired with the right trailer. Its affordability, effectiveness and versatility make it a must have trailer to pair with your swim jigs.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'tiltfishing_com-leader-3','ezslot_16',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-leader-3-0'); The Z Craw comes in a Jr which is 3.5 and a Standard size 4.25. I loved the thump action they produced. The Rage Swimmer's tail performs very nicely at all speeds so you can slow crawl it or burn it customizing your retrieve depending on how the fish are behaving on any particular day. This bait will flat out put fish in the boat and is a trailer that is definitely worth trying out. WARNING:Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. I caught 7-9 fish on the same bait absolutely no issues. Comments:Amazing swimbait love the action! The popular round head with an extra slender collar never tears your worms and keeps various soft plastic baits secure. I talked about it with Todd Castledine last year, and he told me about going up to St. Clair and playing with small swimbaits and having the same problem with lighter jigheads and those big feisty smallmouths pulling like mad and flexing the hook and getting off. The Rage Swimmer, with its backwards facing ribs, is an interesting option with very good swimming action and a limited, but nicely executed color pallet. Strike King is the latest to join the Send me some and I'll do a review for you. This bait features a slender profile with two unique shaped craw/grub style tails. Ok, today i'm going to go over 3 small swimbaits that i throw on a regular basis. The Rage swimmer is a great bait by itself and an awesome trailer as well. The number of baits per pack varies depending on the bait size you're purchasing. I was wrong! It has also become my favorite cold water chatterbait trailer. Rods | Lures | With that said, feel free to experiment and find which ones work best for you. The Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Flake, Bama Bug and June Bug are my go-to colors.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_12',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); The Keitech Fat Swing Impact is another one of my favorite swim jig trailers. But I got tired of losing fish from the lighter jigheads flexing all the time. Do you bring a handful of packs in their original packaging? A swim jig is one of the most versatile and effective ways to catch bass all year round. I was able to catch some bass out of brush I found. 45 degree dark water and East wind and the fish hit them. And I think a swimbait out deep just acts better with the weight on the nose than on the belly. The bait intrigued me well enough to try it on its own so I also fished it on an underspin and on Owner's bladed swimbait hook, the Flashy Swimmer. The Keitech uses injection-molded plastics that are . google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. //-->. We fished with the Strike King Rage Swimmer and the Keitech Fat Swing Impact. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search-tackle.html?sort=no&start=0&count=30&searchtext=rage+swimmers#customer_reviews. Make sure to check outMy RecommendedBass Fishing Gear and Tackle Guideto ensure you have the right gear for your next fishing adventure. If I could only choose one swim jig trailer the Rage Swimmer by Strike King would easily be my number one choice. Whats unique about this bait compared to the other creature baits in its category is the two big appendages on the back. This trailer creates a ton of vibration in the water and comes through the water more aggressively. I agree. Aaron Warner is an avid angler with over 15 years of experience. It might help to widen the hole in the nose plastic just a hair by "drilling" a little with a toothpick. If you are looking for a more subtle, yet still effective creature style bait than the Rage Twin Tail Menace Grub by Strike King is pretty hard to beat. But the moment you up the pace any, it starts to not swims right. $3.99 . Of course, results vary depending on the fish and how they hit it. And when a fish bites it, its usually out of sight, down their throat. Hey guys, Just thought I'd drop by to give you a heads up on a new little swimbait, the Strike King Rage Swimmer. Then I started just scanning up and down banks looking for isolated suspended fish and seeing if I could catch fish I saw on the screen. The rage swimmer caught them just as well and I'd have to say were a bit more durable than the competition.From: Conor: Rochester 9/17/19, Comments:Crap? Like all of the company's soft plastic baits, the Rage Swimmer is infused with a coffee scent more of a way to mask human scents and oils than as a fish attractant. Personally, I haven't liked either of those methods well enough.So today I show you a slightly different solution for how to store and carry your smaller solid body paddle tail swimbaits that come in clamshell packaging. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. A bass fishing video blog dedicated to teaching and helping bass fisherman grow. Another great paddle tail swim bait is the Skinny Dipper by Reaction Innovations. This bait has very good durability and excellent action. Currently available in four sizes and infused with the masking scent of coffee, the Rage Swimmer shares a similar profile to the Swing Impact FAT, but the rings around the bait are less like rings and more like ribs. This time of year you can get a lot of bites on the baits but you can also catch GIANT fish! I catch just about as well on a pulse as a swim jig trailer as I do with a rage swimmer. Tiltfishing.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Comments:My first experience with these was great. of Salt & Squid infused plastic. The big keeper size bucks where up and smash'em like crazy. 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The ultimate search bait tool for hungry bass, the Strike King Rage Swimmer has the action to hunt down big bass and kick away the competition! If you're a spinnerbait or chatterbait guy, the swim jig is the next step. With a jerkbait and a Squadron Head with a Rage Swimmer I was able to catch fish I was seeing on my screen relatively easily. These baits have a superior action and the slaunch sauce gives the fish something else to taste besides plastic. Comments: Great baits. You cant give rage swimmers away here . I'll not buy any more of these without first putting my eyes on the thickness of the paddles. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'tiltfishing_com-box-3','ezslot_8',106,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-box-3-0'); There are literally hundreds of jig trailers out on the market these days, but if I could only pick one, I would say the Rage Swimmer is the best overall swim jig trailer. I have had some issues with the tail being bit off of keitechs by perch. I actually prefer the rage swimmer's over the keitechs but they are both good it's personal preference. . It just seemed like the thing to do. Comments:The tails fall off easily. By This is definitely a flaw in the pouring process as one pack will be much thicker than the other. Choose Options. Keitech's come in over 50 colors! Upload or insert images from URL. If that's enough to get you switch brands, or if you're brand loyal and have been waiting for Strike King to offer something similar, all those options and scenarios are out there. They will obviously still catch fish, but the tail doesn't wobble with a slow retrieve. If these came in a bright perch color like keitechs sun gill or electric gill I would use them so much more, sadly I don't have that option as the only good perch colors are ayu(which isn't as bright in real life as it is in the picture) and kvd magic. Comments:Here in Minnesota some of the bluegill in Clearwater get very silvery/blueish in the summer and the 3.75in kvd magic is a perfect match with a 1/8oz under spin head (look up coolbaits) and I have been SMASHING the bass. They are for sure more durable then Fat Impacts and are stiffer with less action at a given speed. Go figurFrom: Jim: Pittsburgh, PA 1/29/21, Comments:love these lures on swimbait heads in the fall, less colors and sizes than keitechs but they are a bit more durable, the white ones didn't get bit by anything besides snapping turtles (which will destroy these things) but the green pumpkin ones caught a ton of fish for me, plus they are better swim jig trailers as the give the jig more body roll (tip from tactical bassin) and they're cheaper!From: Unknown: Durham, NC 9/24/20, Comments:These are my favorite bait. You can pretty much throw this bait around any structure and have success.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'tiltfishing_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_20',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-narrow-sky-1-0'); Here is some of the key areas I look to target with a swim jig: Fishing a swim jig can be straight forward, but there are some key strategies and tips you can implement that will increase your odds of success and help you get more bites. The Ghost Rainbow Trout, Houdini, Perch and Sexy Shad are some of my top choices.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'tiltfishing_com-leader-2','ezslot_15',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-leader-2-0'); The Spicy Beaver by Reaction Innovations is another solid bait that excels on a swim jig. It will simply catch bass when others wont. I think the amount of bites is basically the same, and now I mostly use Keitechs only when the water temps get below 45 Fahrenheit. Comments: I really like these. hook, so if you want to fish the bait weedless, a wide gap hook of some sort News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! Comments: Have used both these and Keitechs and will say that these don't have as strong as a kick but are more durable and still catch fish. I use the Keitechs as well, but they are too oily. An individual 6.8 weighs 1.2 oz. This weekend I was playing around with the settings on my Garmin Echomap Ultra units, getting them configured for fishing. The hooks are designed with a specific bend, which increases strength . Comments:Awesome swimbait or chatterbait trailer! Keitechs significantly outperform the others in my experience whenthe bite is neutral to off, but since they can be 1-2 fish per bait and nearly a buck apiece I gladly use Rage when the bite is on for the increased durability. While this can be effective (and we often do it) its not the ideal swimbait trailer for a swim jig. I do like the rage swimmers color selection better though. Impressions: Strike King's Rage Swimmer comes in a very familiar paddletail swimbait profile. Yeah, they're strong. It also comes in a variety of colors and patterns allowing you to pick your favorites. The one thing I can say is Strike King's Rage Swimmer works and sometimes, it's nice to have options. That being said though, I prefer the keitech swing impact fat over any other swimbait in it's class. The ringed body moves more water to get a fishes attention, and gives it a texture that fish will hold onto after the bite. Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. They are very similar in their action too. It is suitable as a standalone bait or as a trailer on any of your moving bait rigs - spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, swim jigs, 'bama rigs, buzzbaits, etc. The way I view grubs is that they are a more finesse trailer. When finesse fishing the Little Dipper (3.5) is the way to go.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'tiltfishing_com-leader-4','ezslot_17',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tiltfishing_com-leader-4-0'); This bait comes in some great colors as well and gives the bass a different look than other paddle tail swimbaits do. $2.69 . $4.99 . Paddletail Swimbaits sharing this same profile continue to pop up with each passing year as manufacturers scramble to grab their piece of the pie. Some are ultra subtle, some vibrate wildly, and others have wide wobbling tails. Yet effective secondary action and can trigger some big time strikes Skinny Dipper ( 4 is. Just means you are showing the fish something else to taste besides plastic how they it... A Z-man jackhammer will catch you more fish every season of the industry. Comments: like other reviews state, they are more durable then Fat and... 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