Clyde's Cranks

Bream Slide Style - "Simple Gill"

$20

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Description

Alternative to a Bream Slide Premium blank 6" 3 oz Floating US made stainless steel split rings VMC 9626 trebles Jettson eyes This pattern is "Simple Gill"

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

3 oz (85 g)

Length

6 in (152 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting, topwater

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0-2 ft

Action

glide

Conditions

clear water, vegetation, open water

Field Notes

This is a floating glide-style swimbait meant to imitate a bluegill/bream profile. Fish it with steady retrieves, pauses, and short twitches around shallow cover, docks, and bedding areas where bass are feeding on panfish. The floating design makes it useful for working over vegetation and around wood without digging too deep.

Pros

  • Realistic bluegill profile
  • Floating design helps avoid snags
  • Good for shallow cover and sight-fishing

Cons

  • Heavier, more specialized bait
  • Can be overkill in very clear or pressured water
  • Requires a baitcasting setup and some skill to work well

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