TSUYOKI Balam 245 Jointed Swimbait
N / 245mm-105g-F
$39.99
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TSUYOKI Balam 245 Jointed Swimbait
$39.99
Sale price
$39.99
Regular price
$0.00
The Balam 245 is a multi-jointed swimbait built for anglers targeting big largemouth bass and pike. Its segmented body flexes through the water with a tight, lifelike S-curve that mimics a wounded baitfish, and the tail kicks even on a slow retrieve....
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Specifications
| Type | Multi-jointed swimbait |
| Length | 245 mm (approx. 9.6 in) |
| Weight | 105g or 118g depending on version |
| Depth | Shallow to mid-depth, varies by sinking or floating model |
| Action | Segmented S-curve swim with tail kick |
| Hooks | Two heavy-duty treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth bass, pike, big-bait presentations |
Product description
The Balam 245 is a multi-jointed swimbait built for anglers targeting big largemouth bass and pike. Its segmented body flexes through the water with a tight, lifelike S-curve that mimics a wounded baitfish, and the tail kicks even on a slow retrieve. Available in sinking and floating versions, it gives you control over depth and pause behavior depending on how the fish are feeding.
This is a search bait for covering water and drawing reaction strikes from quality fish. Work it over points, along drop-offs, or through open water near baitfish schools. The realistic scale pattern and joint action hold up under scrutiny, making it effective when bass are keyed in on shad or trout forage and want a bigger meal.
How to fish it
- Cast past your target zone and let the bait settle if fishing the sinking version, or start retrieve immediately with the floating model.
- Use a slow, steady retrieve to let the joints work naturally and keep the tail kicking without over-animating the bait.
- Pause the retrieve near cover or drop-offs to let the bait hang or rise, often triggering strikes from following fish.
- Work the bait parallel to structure like points, laydowns, or grass edges where big bass ambush baitfish.
Frequently asked
TSUYOKI offers the Balam 245 in both sinking and floating versions, so choose based on the depth and retrieve style you need.
The realistic scale finish performs well in clear to moderately stained water where bass can visually track the bait's action.
A medium-heavy to heavy casting rod with 15 to 20 lb fluorocarbon or braided line handles the weight and provides enough backbone for hooksets on big fish.
It excels for largemouth bass and pike, especially in spring and fall when big fish are actively feeding on larger baitfish.