LIVETARGET Lures

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.

Specifications

Category

Walleye Crankbaits

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

walleye, salmon-steelhead, trout, bass

Techniques

trolling

Water Column

variable

Action

S-shaped swimming action

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

This jointed bait is built to imitate rainbow smelt and is especially suited to trolling with downriggers, side planers, or lead core. The hinged tail gives it an S-shaped swimming action that can draw strikes from suspended or roaming fish in northern lakes and reservoirs.

Pros

  • Realistic forage profile for northern game fish
  • Jointed body creates an S-shaped swimming action
  • Effective for trolling presentations

Cons

  • Best suited to trolling rather than versatile casting
  • May be less effective in very shallow water

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