BEARKING 185mm Jointed Swimbait with Soft Kicking Tail
BEARKING 185mm Jointed Swimbait with Soft Kicking Tail
This BEARKING jointed swimbait combines a hard ABS body with a soft, paddle-style tail for a swimming action that mimics a fleeing baitfish. The multi-segment build flexes through an S-curve on the retrieve while an internal rattle adds sound to draw strikes from a distance, and the reflective finish throws flash in both clear and stained water.
At 185mm and 65g it has the profile and casting weight to target larger largemouth and smallmouth bass, plus pike and other big predators that key in on sizeable forage. It works well on a steady retrieve through open water, along drop-offs, or worked past cover where a big meal triggers reaction strikes.
Specifications
| Type | Jointed swimbait, minnow profile |
| Length | 185mm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 65g (2.3 oz) |
| Depth | Shallow to mid-depth, adjustable with retrieve speed |
| Action | Segmented S-curve swim with kicking soft tail |
| Hooks | Treble hooks, front and rear |
| Best for | Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike |
How to fish it
- Cast past cover or along drop-offs and let the lure settle for a second before starting your retrieve.
- Use a steady, moderate retrieve to let the joints and tail create a natural swimming action.
- Add occasional pauses or twitches to trigger reaction strikes from following fish.
- Slow the retrieve in cold water and speed it up when bass are actively feeding in warmer conditions.
Frequently asked
At 185mm and 65g, it is sized for larger largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and pike, making it a good choice when targeting bigger fish rather than finesse presentations.
Choose brighter, more reflective patterns in stained or murky water so the flash and silhouette stand out, and switch to more natural, translucent patterns in clear water.
A medium-heavy to heavy baitcasting rod paired with 15 to 20 lb fluorocarbon or braided line handles the weight and swimming action well, especially around cover.
It performs well in open water and along structure during warmer months when bass and pike are actively chasing larger baitfish, and can also draw strikes from big fish year-round with a slower retrieve.