Swimbait
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Swimbait
3.8" Hand-Crafted Paddle Tail (6-Pack)
The Butchers Baits Swimbait is a 3.8-inch soft plastic paddle tail built to imitate real baitfish with a tight, natural swim at any retrieve speed. Hand-crafted in the USA by a small family business, it pairs premium durability with a realistic body profile—deadly on a jig head by itself or as a trailer behind your favorite moving bait.
Key Features
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Realistic paddle tail action – Consistent side-to-side kick that mimics fleeing shad and minnows.
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Rigging versatility – Excels on A-rigs, jig heads, spinnerbait trailers, Texas rigs, and Carolina rigs.
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Premium hand-poured plastic – Durable yet supple to maintain action after multiple fish.
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Balanced 3.8" size – Compact enough for pressured water, big enough to draw quality bites.
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Color options for any condition – Forage-matching naturals and high-vis laminates for stained water.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.8 inches |
| Quantity | 6 baits per pack |
| Action | Natural swimming motion via paddle tail |
| Material | Hand-crafted, premium soft plastic |
| Best Rigging | A-rigs, jig heads, spinnerbaits, Texas/Carolina rigs |
| Buoyancy | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Salt / Scent | Not specified by manufacturer |
Best Use & Conditions
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Clear to stained water: Match local shad/minnow forage; use bolder laminates in stain or low light.
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Covering water: Ideal for searching along points, grass edges, rock transitions, and flats.
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Schooling fish: Shines on umbrella/A-rigs when predators pin bait mid-column.
Rigging & Tips
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Jig Head: 1/8–3/8 oz with a 2/0–3/0 hook; slow-roll, pause, and yo-yo over points and ledges.
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Spinnerbait Trailer: Add to 3/8–1/2 oz spinnerbaits for extra thump and a natural profile.
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A-Rig (Umbrella): Mix natural and high-vis shades; 1/16–1/8 oz heads to keep the school compact.
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Texas/Carolina Rig: 2/0–3/0 EWG hook; swim through grass or drag along hard bottom for roaming bass.
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Color cues: Natural shad/green pumpkin in clear water; chartreuse/laminate pops in stain or shade lines.
Origin & Maker
Hand-crafted in the USA by Butchers Baits, a family-owned, small-batch maker focused on dependable, fish-ready action and clean color pours.
Care & Storage
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Store flat in the original bag to preserve tail alignment and finish.
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Keep away from heat and direct sun to prevent warping.
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Avoid mixing with heavily dyed plastics to reduce color transfer.
