Meredith Trout Swimbait Soft Plastic Paddle Tail 120mm/150mm
Meredith Trout Swimbait Soft Plastic Paddle Tail 120mm/150mm
The Meredith Trout Swimbait is a soft plastic paddle tail bait molded in a realistic trout profile, complete with detailed scale texture and natural fin placement. Built on a PVC body with an internal weighted head, it swims true right out of the package and casts easily on standard bass gear. Available in 120mm and 150mm sizes to match different forage profiles and water conditions.
The T-tail design kicks hard on a steady retrieve and pulses even at slow speeds, making it effective for covering open water or working along drop-offs and points. It shines when bass are keyed on baitfish in reservoirs, deep clear lakes, or river systems where a trout or shad imitation gets noticed. Rig it on a jighead or swimbait hook and let the tail do the work.
Specifications
| Type | Soft plastic paddle tail swimbait |
| Length | 120mm / 150mm |
| Weight | Varies by size, PVC construction with weighted head |
| Depth | Subsurface to mid-depth, adjustable by retrieve and rigging |
| Action | Steady paddle tail kick with natural tail wobble |
| Hooks | Rigs on weighted swimbait jighead, sold unrigged unless noted |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water, reservoirs, and clear lakes |
How to fish it
- Rig on a swimbait jighead sized to match the bait for a natural swimming action.
- Cast past target areas like points, drop-offs, or suspended baitfish schools and let it settle before starting the retrieve.
- Use a steady, moderate retrieve to keep the paddle tail kicking consistently through the strike zone.
- Slow down or add subtle pauses when bass are following but not committing, especially in clear water.
Frequently asked
The 120mm works well for finesse presentations and pressured fish, while the 150mm suits bigger bass and larger forage profiles. Many anglers carry both to match conditions.
Natural trout patterns with visible scale detail perform best in clear water where bass get a good look. In stained water, look for versions with more contrast or brighter belly tones to help bass locate the bait.
A medium-heavy to heavy rod with 12-17 lb fluorocarbon or 30-50 lb braid handles the 120mm and 150mm sizes well, giving enough backbone for solid hooksets on bigger bass.
Yes, the trout profile and swimming action appeal to both species, especially in lakes and rivers where trout or shad are part of the natural forage base.