Sammy's Bait Shop

Real Deal Glide Bait

$37

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Description

Finally back in stock and upgraded. Now with a beefier body and swivel hook hangers! The Real Deal is new to the lineup for 2024. This is a 7" (nose to tail) glidebait with incredible detail. It weighs in at 2 ounces before hooks and split rings and is a slow sinking glidebait. If you want a glidebait that performs like the pricey ones without the big price tag this glidebait is for you. EDIT: 1/14/2025, today I had to increase the price of this bait. I will put up a new picture but it won't really show the reason for the increase. The cost to produce this bait has increased and therefore my cost to purchase has gone up also. At least this time it isn't just soem arbitrary decision to raise prices and in some situations give you less for more cost. I went through a span of about 6 months where I could not get my hands on this lure. Before tooling up the line and just producing a bunch more baits time was taken to address several issues. The issues were kind of minor as issues can go but at times the lure did want to raise up as it was moving forward. After trying several different locations and amount of lead. The new nose weighting is completely new and field tested. The second change is the addition of heavy duty swivel hook hangers. This is a decent tized bait and two ounces can give a fish more leverage to throw a lure. The swivel hook hangers are there to take away some of the leverage a fish can gain on a hook set up without swivel hook hangers. 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

Glide Baits

Weight

2 oz (57 g)

Length

7 in (178 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

glide

Conditions

open water, clear water, low light

Field Notes

Use this glide bait for covering water and targeting bigger bass that are feeding on baitfish. It shines with a steady glide-and-pause retrieve, especially around open water edges, points, and other areas where fish can track a larger profile. The slow-sinking design lets you work it just under the surface or slightly deeper depending on cadence.

Pros

  • Large 7-inch profile for big-bass appeal
  • Slow-sinking glide action for versatile retrieves
  • Beefier body and swivel hook hangers improve durability and hookup security

Cons

  • 2-ounce size requires heavier tackle
  • May be too large for numbers-focused fishing
  • Glide baits can be technique-sensitive for beginners

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