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True Bass 3.5" Swimbaits
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SKU: 3.5 99 PROBLEMS-TRUE SWIMBAITS LLC
Overview
Built to imitate small baitfish, this compact swimbait is aimed at situations where fish are feeding lightly and a subtle profile still needs to draw attention. Its rounded body and oversized boot tail create a pronounced thump on the retrieve, giving it a strong vibration without the traditional side-to-side roll. It can be fished on its own or rigged with a jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, or umbrella rig, offering flexibility for different presentations. The lifelike airbrushed finish adds a realistic look that suits a range of freshwater setups.
Why Hunters Choose the Tru Turn
Rounded Baitfish
Profile closely matches the look
Large Boot
Tail delivers a hard thumping
Produces Strong
Vibration without relying on a
Works Well
Fished alone or on a
Lifelike Airbrushed
Paint job adds realistic visual
Key Features
- 3.5-inch swimbait designed to mimic the appearance and movement of small baitfish.
- Rounded profile with a large boot tail for hard-thumping action on retrieve.
- Produces strong vibration without relying on a traditional side-to-side roll.
- Can be fished alone or paired with a jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, or umbrella rig.
- Lifelike airbrushed paint job for a realistic presentation.
- Compact profile with big action.
Best Used For
- Anglers targeting light-feeding fish with a compact baitfish profile and strong vibration
- Users fishing a jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, or umbrella rig setup
- Situations calling for a hard-thumping swimbait without a traditional side-to-side roll
- Hunters and anglers wanting a small-profile lure with lifelike airbrushed paint
Specifications
| Action | Hard thumping backside |
|---|---|
| Design | Rounded baitfish profile with large boot tail |
| Effective On | Jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, umbrella rig |
| Mimics | Small baitfish |
| Packaginguse | Can be fished alone or paired with a jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, or umbrella rig |
| Paint Job | Lifelike airbrushed paint job |
| Profile | Rounded |
| Size | 3.5" |
| Tail Type | Large boot tail |
| Vibration | Produces a lot of vibration without relying on a traditional side-to-side roll |
Pros
- Rounded baitfish profile closely matches the look of small forage fish.
- Large boot tail delivers a hard thumping action on retrieval.
- Produces strong vibration without relying on a side-to-side roll.
- Works well fished alone or on a jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, or umbrella rig.
- Lifelike airbrushed paint job adds realistic visual detail.
- Compact 3.5-inch size offers big action in a smaller profile.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The 3.5" size is a compact baitfish profile, so it may be less suited to situations calling for a larger swimbait presence.
- Its action is described as hard-thumping rather than a traditional side-to-side roll, which may be a preference-based trade-off for anglers targeting a specific retrieve style.
- The product is presented as effective on a jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, or umbrella rig, so choosing the right setup matters to get the intended action.
- The lifelike airbrushed finish adds realism, but the listing does not provide details on color options or how the finish holds up over time.
Suggested Comparisons
- Soft plastic swimbaits
- Jighead rigged swimbaits
- Umbrella rig bait options
- Small baitfish imitation lures
Suggested Accessories
- Jighead
- Screw-lock EWG hook
- Umbrella rig
Frequently Asked Questions
What are True Bass 3.5" Swimbaits designed to imitate?
They are designed to mimic the appearance and movement of small baitfish, which makes them a fit for light-feeding fish.
What kind of action do these swimbaits produce?
They have a large boot tail that creates a hard thumping action on the retrieve. The design is meant to generate vibration without relying on a traditional side-to-side roll.
How can these swimbaits be rigged?
The product description says they are effective fished alone or paired with a jighead, screw-lock EWG hook, or umbrella rig.
What size are these swimbaits?
They are listed as 3.5" swimbaits.
Does the product description specify the material, hook, or weight?
No. The provided product data does not include blade steel, weight, or other detailed material specifications for the swimbait.