Jointed Swimbaits

[LennyB]

Has anyone tried using any 4" jointed swimbaits like the Spro BBZ-1 Shad or any other brand's smaller hard body jointed swimbait. I just ordered a couple of the Spro BBZ-1 4" Shad (fast sinking) to try on the deeper smallies next summer on LSC and hope I didn't waste my money. I watched their video on Youtube and it looks like a great bait.



Also, has any tried the H2O line of lures at Academy Sports. Their version of this bait is a fraction of the price. Just wondering if the quality is there? The spros sell for $20 and the H2O are only $4.

Any feed back is appreciated.

[Crankinsmallies]

If the Academy ones are like their RC1.5 imitations stay away from them they are garbage.

[T Dot]

Stay away from imitations period.

I've used those baits before.  As with all swimbaits I recommend changing out and upgrading the hooks and split rings.

[FishermanJohn]

I've used the Spro 4" with some success.  Never tried the knock-offs...don't know how they perform but they do not look as nicely built in the package.