Hard baits
Glide bait fishing lure
A wide-gliding hard bait for big, lazy predators.
Characteristics
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Body
Hard
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Sink
Sinking
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Action
Glide
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Depth
Mid-water
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Spinning
Line tie
Metal ring on the snout connects the fishing line securely to the lure.
Joint
Hinged connection between body segments creates a wide swimming glide action.
Tail
Soft or hard fin at the rear stabilizes the glide trajectory during retrieves.
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How to fish a glide bait
Long pulls, then a pause that lets the lure hang and turn. Figure-eight at the boat if a fish follows.
When to fish a glide bait
Clear lakes and slow current, especially cold water and post-frontal days when fish want a large, easy meal.
What is a glide bait lure?
Glide baits sweep side to side on a pull-pause retrieve. They are trophy lures for pike, muskie, and oversized bass that follow without committing to a small swimbait. The Glide bait is a Hard lure with a Glide action. It is Sinking, fished Mid-water, for Spinning in Freshwater, Saltwater.
Glide bait lure sizes
Common sizes and weights of this fishing lure.
- 30 g 15 cm
- 50 g 18 cm
- 80 g 22 cm
- 120 g 25 cm