Anyone use glide baits

[drew03cmc]

Probably not, but does anyone use glide baits on the rivers of the Ozarks? I'm referring to the S-Waver and things of that ilk. Thanks.

[evilcatfish]

I've fished the Deps 175 and S Waver a little bit on the Eleven Point, Current and Mac.  Caught a few but nothing of serious size.  The main issue with fishing glides in rivers (at least in my opinion) is that most don't do well in much current on account of their slower sink rates. Also, it seems that the bigger glides just have a better swim to them, and stuff like a 250 or Hinkle are just a little much for Ozark river smallies. Truth be told, I've sold off all my glides with the exception of a HPH, they really just aren't my style for some reason.

 

Now, if you are really interested in throwing swimmers for smallmouth, I suggest getting a couple Triple Trouts. They'll smoke em

[drew03cmc]

Interesting, I'll have to look into a few Triple Trout. Any suggestions on colors?

[evilcatfish]

On 9/10/2016 at 5:02 AM, drew03cmc said:

Interesting, I'll have to look into a few Triple Trout. Any suggestions on colors?

Sorry for the delay. I like most all the colors that resemble a shad. He does several patterns that fit the bill (purple back, sexy, etc) Tackle Warehouse and Last Chance are good sources for them, or also check out tripletrout.com  where you can sometimes find unique sizes and color patterns.  Scott the owner is a good dude and makes a great product

[drew03cmc]

Thanks!

[Moswimb8slinger]

I have used the S-waver 168 and 200 in Beaver Creek, but like evilcatfish said, they're not that great in current because of the slow sink rates. Now if you have a big slough and some cover (logs/boulders), that's where you what to throw it.