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Rainbow Smelt Jointed Bait

$17.99

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Description

Rainbow Smelt are common forage to Northern game fish such as Walleye, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Smelt are mostly found in Northern reservoirs and in and around the Great Lakes. With its hinged tail, the Jointed Bait produces a unique ‘S’ like swimming action that is deadly when trolled using down riggers, side planners or lead core.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Walleye, Salmon, Trout
Presentation
Variable, Hinged Tail S Shaped Swimming Action, Floating (suspends/neutral Buoyancy Not Specified)
Techniques
Trolling
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water
SeasonFall
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This jointed bait is built for trolling and works especially well behind downriggers, side planers, or lead core line. The hinged tail gives it an S-shaped swimming action that imitates smelt and other baitfish, making it a strong choice when fish are keyed on forage in northern lakes and reservoirs.

Pros

  • Realistic smelt forage profile
  • Jointed body creates an S-shaped swimming action
  • Well suited for trolling presentations

Cons

  • Primarily a trolling bait, so it is less versatile for casting
  • No depth range provided

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