Best swimbaits

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Best swimbaits

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**Best swimbaits toolbox for early fall fishing**

- **All-around swimbaits**:
  - [Berkley Nessie Glide Bait, 5 in](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJCNZZR3?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - [Goture Glide Baits, Jointed Swimbait](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN389JMD?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - [TRUSCEND Easy Catch Swimmax](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GP1DL4K?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- **Budget-friendly paddletail swimbaits**:
  - [KJEIM Paddle Tail Swimbaits, 50 PCS](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHNVNY3D?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- **Weed/cover-friendly options**:
  - [Dovesun Weighted Swimbait Hooks Underspin](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJC7KHC9?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- **Smaller, finesse swimbaits for finicky days**:
  - [Strike King Rage Swimmer 3 3/4-Inch](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N79VKKX?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

**Key techniques for early fall**:
- Retrieve: steady, then pause-twitch-pause to trigger lethargic fish.
- Depth control: as temps drop, go deeper; target 6–12 ft first, then drop to 15–25 ft on structure with steeper banks.
- Gear: 14–20 lb fluorocarbon or copolymer line; 7 ft 2 in to 7 ft 6 in heavy/moderate-fast rod; reel around 6.8–7.5:1.
- Color: use natural shad or bone/chartreuse depending on forage.

**Weather note for early fall**: water temps start cooling; fish feed up before winter. Use faster cadence on warm days, slower with cooler days; around weedlines and creek channels you’ll find ambush setups.

**Learn more with a few videos**:
- [The Berkley Gilly #urbanflorida fishing tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAnwRFz2gVo)
- [This Swimbait was only SEVEN DOLLARS?!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5868W5DgkkE)
- [This ELECTRONIC Swimbait Is INSANE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bydvsHoEM7g)
- [The BEST Swimbait out there?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIilC5-aZi4)
- [Cory Johnston's GO-TO Dropshot Bait (Unmatched Finesse Swimbait Action)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQ06XtYlfo)

**Shopping options to build your lineup**:
- [Berkley Nessie Glide Bait - Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJCNZZR3?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [KJEIM Paddle Tail Swimbaits - Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHNVNY3D?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dovesun Weighted Swimbait Hooks Underspin - Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJC7KHC9?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Strike King Rage Swimmer 3 3/4-Inch - Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N79VKKX?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [TRUSCEND Easy Catch Swimmax - Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GP1DL4K?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Goture Glide Baits - Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN389JMD?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait - Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJCNZZR3?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

**Bottom line**: there are solid, affordable options that cover shallow weedlines, mid-depth points, and deeper structure. Get a couple of different profiles (a straight-body paddle, a jointed version, and a glide) and mix in a few underspins for cover. Practice some steady retrieves, add a pause to trigger bites, and adjust depth with weights and line choice as we roll into cooler early-fall days. You’ve got this—go fill the livewell! 🐟💪

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