Sammy's Bait Shop

Skitter Skat

$12.99

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Description

This bait skims across the surface of the water like a fleeing baitfish. Predator fish cannot resist a chance to attack. A fleeing baitfish triggers an natural instinct to attack. If the bass are not hungry you have to go for that reaction strike and this will do it. I have found this lure to be especially fun top fish in rivers. I just cast it up to the shore and erratically retrieve it back to me. I have caught fish this way at lakes and ponds too but I just love throwing it in the river for some reason. If you give it a try let me know how you like to fish it. More color options coming soon.

Specifications

Category

Topwater Baits

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting, topwater

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0 ft

Action

skimming surface glide

Conditions

open water, current, low light

Field Notes

This is a surface bait meant to be cast and retrieved erratically to imitate a fleeing baitfish. It is especially suited to rivers, but can also be worked over lakes and ponds when bass are feeding near the surface or reacting to movement. Best used for reaction strikes with a steady or twitchy retrieve near shorelines and open surface water.

Pros

  • Skims the surface and triggers reaction strikes
  • Good for rivers and shoreline casting
  • Realistic baitfish profile

Cons

  • Likely less effective when fish are deep or inactive
  • Surface presentation can be limited by heavy wind or chop

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