Jointed Soft Swimbait - Sinking Multi-Segment Bass Lure
Jointed Soft Swimbait - Sinking Multi-Segment Bass Lure
This jointed soft swimbait is built to swim with the kind of side-to-side roll and tail kick that big bass key on. The segmented PVC body flexes at each joint, giving it a lifelike, wounded-baitfish wobble even on a slow, steady retrieve. The sinking design lets you work it through the water column at different depths, from just under the surface down to mid-depth structure.
It shines when bass are keyed on shad or baitfish patterns, especially around points, drop-offs, and open water where a horizontal swim beats a vertical presentation. The soft, segmented tail moves naturally at rest and on the pause, making it a strong choice for largemouth working suspended baitfish or smallmouth cruising deeper flats.
Specifications
| Type | Jointed soft plastic swimbait |
| Length | 170mm or 220mm |
| Weight | 31g or 67g |
| Depth | Adjustable, mid-depth to deep depending on retrieve and rig |
| Action | Segmented swim with side-to-side roll and tail kick |
| Hooks | Rig with weighted swimbait hook or internal weight system (sold separately) |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water and around structure |
How to fish it
- Cast past the target area and let the bait sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use a slow, steady retrieve to let the joints work naturally, this is the primary way the bait comes alive.
- Pause periodically to let the tail continue swimming and to trigger reaction strikes from following fish.
- Work it along points, drop-offs, and over submerged structure where baitfish schools typically hold.
Frequently asked
The 170mm/31g size is a versatile starting point for most largemouth situations. Step up to the 220mm/67g version when targeting larger fish or fishing deeper, more open water.
Yes, the joints let the body flex more naturally through the water, producing a more pronounced swim action, especially at slower retrieve speeds.
A medium-heavy to heavy casting rod paired with 15-20 lb fluorocarbon or braid handles the weight and gives you the backbone to work it through structure.
It performs well in clear to moderately stained water where bass can visually track a swimming profile, and is especially effective during baitfish migrations in fall and pre-spawn periods.