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Original Optimum

$9.25 - $11.75

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Description

The Original Optimum (Magnum Optimum) is considered a middle of the road workhorse. This bait was built from the shorelines of Lake Casitas and Lake Castaic in Southern California. It didn’t take long for the rest of the world to realize its potency! These swimbaits have the ability to cover a relatively wide spectrum of the water column, especially with a little practice and familiarizing yourself with how these baits fall. The Original Optimum swimbaits stand out as the best swimbait because they produce rapid, drastic changes in direction, and quick flaring when pulled off structure or cover. Specs Length: 3.5”, 5”, Weight: 1/2oz, 1 1/8oz Lure Type: Sinking Depth Range: Bottom & Mid Range Action Type: Tight Rolling & Vibrating Kick Tail Hook: Mustad Lazer Sharp

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass
Presentation
Variable, Tight Rolling And Vibrating Kick Tail, Sinking
Techniques
Casting, Swimbaiting
Conditions
Open Water, Rocky, Structure/cover (pulled Off Structure)
Size5 in (127 mm), 1.125 oz (32 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

A versatile swimbait for covering water and working around shoreline structure or cover. It can be retrieved through the mid-depth zone or allowed to fall toward bottom, then pulled free to trigger abrupt direction changes and flaring action.

Pros

  • Covers a wide range of the water column
  • Produces quick, drastic direction changes
  • Good for structure and cover

Cons

  • Requires some practice to control the fall and retrieve
  • Sinking profile may not suit shallow surface presentations

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