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Baldy Baits

Baldy 11" Glide Bait

$240

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Description

We stand behind our products. If you encounter any defects beyond normal wear and tear, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. With our specialized materials and precision craftsmanship, We believe Baldy Baits offers a glide bait that outperforms where it matters most - Smooth, natural, and versatile swim action. Unlike other handcrafted lures made from resin or wood, we use a reinforced polycarbonate composite—an exceptionally tough plastic. For buoyancy, we rely on air chambers instead of microballoons typically used in resin baits. This allows us to achieve a lower internal density body which is critical to obtaining the most upright and responsive swim action. Materials Reinforced Polycarbonate Composite Body Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Hinge Pin Hand painted aspheric glass eyes Hand brushed high-gloss epoxy clear coat Urethane rubber tail Stainless steel hook hangers Owner Hyper Wire split rings Owner Stinger 2X or 3X hooks Approximate Specifications: Length 11", Weight 8.1 ounces, Moderate Sink - approximately 1 foot / 2.0 - 3.0 seconds. Slow Sink - approximately 1 foot / 3.0 - 5.0 seconds. Extra Slow Sink - approximately 1 foot / 5.0 - 8.0 seconds. (Sink rate is dependent on actual water conditions and rigging). Made in the USA WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov/

Fishing Profile

Best for
Bass, Pike & Musky
Presentation
Variable, 1 ft, Smooth, Natural, Upright Responsive Glide With Versatile Swim Action, Moderate Sink
Techniques
Casting
Conditions
Open Water, Current
Size11 in (279 mm), 8.1 oz (230 g)
SeasonYear Round
CategoryGlide Baits

Field Notes

Cast and retrieve with a steady cadence to let the glide bait track smoothly and stay upright. Use pauses or varied speed to trigger the most responsive glide, then adjust sink rate by changing rigging/conditions since sink timing varies with water and setup.

Pros

  • Smooth, natural, versatile swim action
  • Reinforced polycarbonate composite body for toughness
  • Air chambers for buoyancy and upright, responsive glide
  • Tight-tolerance stainless hinge pin and quality hardware

Cons

  • Sink rate is dependent on water conditions and rigging
  • Higher price point for a single lure

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