Sammy's Bait Shop

Madness Balam 245 Style

$85

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Description

The Madness Japan Balam 245 style is a swimbait designed for big-bait anglers. It has a soft silicone tail for realistic swimming and fluttering when dead-sticking. It also has four joints for an enticing swimming action. Action: The Balam 245 has "three superpowers": Great action at high speeds Complete stillness when dead-sticking Perfect bait to utilize the “Eight-Trap Method” This lure is 245mm long and weighs 3.7 ounces. It is tuned for ultra fast retrieves and is the perfect lure for the Trap-8 method. In fact the Trap-8 was designed using this lure. NOTE: Each bait is hand painted in the order they are received. I make every effort to ship the baits within 3 days of receiving the order, however during the busy season it can take up to 5 to 8 business days to ship the baits. In most cases they do ship within 3 days, I never want to make anyone wait but I do need to maintain quality so it can take time sometimes.

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

3.7 oz (105 g)

Length

9.65 in (245 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

multi-jointed swimming glide

Conditions

open water, clear water, low light

Field Notes

This is a big-bait swimbait for targeting larger bass, especially when fish are feeding on bigger forage. It is tuned for fast retrieves but also excels when dead-sticked to let the soft tail flutter and trigger followers. The Trap-8/Eight-Trap style approach makes it a good choice for covering water and then pausing around active fish.

Pros

  • Large profile for big bass
  • Four-joint body for realistic swimming action
  • Soft silicone tail adds flutter on the pause
  • Works at high speed or dead-sticked

Cons

  • Requires specialized big-bait gear
  • Pricey compared with standard bass lures
  • Can be intimidating for beginners

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