Liquid Baits 3.8" Fat Swimmer Swim Bait
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Liquid Baits 3.8" Fat Swimmer Swim Bait
Use as a trailer on:
Standalone Rigs:
How, where, and why it excels
Swimbait Jig Head (1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Points, outside grass edges, rip‑rap, channel swings.
How: Count down to lane depth; steady retrieve with occasional rod‑tip pops. Pause after cover contact.
Why this rig: The 3.8" paddletail‘s ribbed body adds displacement; tail thump stays true from slow roll to medium burn. Productive for bass and walleye on edges/breaks.
Underspin (1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Wind lanes, bait pushes, clear‑to‑stained water.
How: Slow‑roll above grass or along breaks; one‑count kill after a tick to re‑engage the blade.
Why this rig: Blade flash + Fat Swimmer thump = search power that still looks natural for pressured fish; excellent for smallmouth/walleye.
Weighted Swimbait Hook (3/0–5/0, 1/16–3/8 oz)
When & where: Shallow grass, dock alleys, laydowns—anywhere you want a weed‑friendly swim.
How: Slow‑to‑medium retrieve; brief handle pops to clear grass and flare the body roll.
Why this rig: Weedless keel weight keeps the bait tracking straight while the tail drives lift and wobble. Good pike insurance with a short leader.
Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Sparse grass lanes, shade lines, stained flats.
How: Ticking the tops with a steady grind; add a one‑count kill when followers won’t commit.
Why this trailer: Bulks the skirt and adds a consistent thump without needing a bigger paddle tail.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Rig straight: Any kink causes roll and kills confidence—center the hook path.
- Speed window: If it rises too high, step up head weight; if it feels dead, lighten one step.
- Clear water tip: Pin a small nail weight in the belly to keep it in lane without speeding up.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Shad/pearl/smoke, ayu, natural baitfish. Subtle flake; lighter heads.
- Stained (2–6 ft): White/pearl belly with darker back, sexy shad, chartreuse accents; step up to 3/16–1/4 oz.
- Muddy (<2 ft) / Low light: Solid white or black/blue tones; Colorado‑style underspin for thump.
- Wind: Upsize blade on underspin or increase retrieve to keep tail engaged.
- Cold front: Count down longer, slow‑roll, and add micro‑twitches; avoid big rod sweeps.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3.8" (96.5 mm)
- Profile: Ribbed paddle‑tail swimbait with steady tail thump and body roll
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Pack Count: 7 baits
- Species: Bass (LM/SM), Walleye, Pike
- Best Pairings: Swimbait Jig Head (1/8–3/8), Underspin (1/8–3/8), Weighted Swimbait Hook (3/0–5/0), Swim Jig Trailer
- Availability: Ships in 1-3 Days From Minnesota or Iowa
- SKU: LB‑FAT‑SWIMMER‑PU
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag to preserve tail shape. Keep dark colors separate to avoid dye bleed. Compatible with most gel scents.
Plastics Recycling
Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Covering water: 3/16–1/4 oz head; slow‑roll along rock edges and grass seams; many bites on the kill.
- Wind/stain: Switch to an underspin for flash; keep cadence steady with brief stalls.
Species Notes
- Bass: All rigs apply. White/pearl in stain/wind; smoke/ayu in clear. Add a 1‑sec kill on followers.
- Walleye: 1/8–1/4 oz jig head or underspin; slow‑roll along breaks/current seams; pause on contact. Downsize to 3/16 when they’re nipping.
- Pike: Same rigs with a short wire/40–60 lb fluoro leader; upsized 4/0–5/0 weighted hook in weeds.
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