Im looking for info about interest in swimbaits in Texas. This seems to be a big California bait. Would five and 7" baits do well this time of year? Looking for the big bite! Any suggestions?

I'm throwing the Storm 9" swim bait on Fork.......it's about a 7oz bait...little hard to chunk but the bite is Good

5 and 7" are considered small in most cases.

7 oz! Dang! I thought the Huddleston Deluxe 68 was heavy, i just started throwing it the other day, we'll see how it does tomorrow.

Yep! This is true. I guess the better question to ask is if anyone is familiar with Fringe Baits? https:// [img]http://www.dropbox.com/s/xji3klw9lv7lywh/2014-10-28%2020.33.51.jpg?dl=0 [/img] www.dropbox.com/s/xji3klw9lv7lywh/2014-10-28%2020.33.51.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/lfjk47falih0mt4/2014-11-04%2020.23.46.jpg?dl=0 [img]http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/lfjk47falih0mt4/2014-11-04%2020.23.46.jpg?dl=0[/img]

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Are you referring to the Storm bait with 2 hooks on the back.If so, I have had a couple of those for a while...you're right tough to throw and definitely a big bite. I have not thrown it in a while but after your comment I think I will tie it on...

Can anyone see the pictures I posted? Having trouble uploading them.

Typical line thru swimbaits, tons of them on tackle warehouse. They have a time and place like everything else

I thought so too, but the pourer says not to rig as a line thru. Suppose to use a 9/0 belly weighted hook. BTW, these baits are made in Austin.

Yes sir..... Deep water chunk it out.....let it hit bottom....10 cranks....free spool back to the bottom....repeat

This was my go to bait on Fork this year....caught several 3-4 pounders on this.....go figure

Jeff at Fringe makes awesome baits. I have thrown his 5" version for years and caught lots of fish on them. They were rigged with an 8/0 Owner belly weighted beast hook. These new 7" will require a 10/0 weighted beast hook. I've held them and have a few on the way. They will be another great bait with lots of action. His 5" version has great tail kick and is pretty durable. You won't find anything else out there more realistic and allowing you to match the hatch.

Pick a few up.....you won't be disappointed. I have a few crappie headed my way.

here's the 7" baby bass......

In regards to the Storm baits, which already have a hook in them, do they sink to the bottom, or do they have a max depth on their own without help?