5 Inch Swimbait

Discover the versatility of 5-inch swimbaits, designed to mimic the natural movement of baitfish in the water. Perfect for attracting a variety of freshwater and saltwater species, these lures feature realistic colors and lifelike action that entice even the most finicky fish. Crafted from durable materials, they ensure long-lasting performance and reliability on every fishing trip. Whether you're casting from the shore or trolling from a boat, our selection of 5-inch swimbaits will enhance your fishing experience and increase your chances of a successful catch.

Filter
Sort: Best Selling
Filter
brand
Top Brands
(6)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
View All brands +
Length
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(6)
(2)
View All Lengths +
Weight
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
size
ONE_SIZE(24)
1.5_OZ.(1)
1_OZ.(1)
2_OZ.(1)
5_IN.(1)
3_4_OZ.(1)
color
Price
26 products
View:  All|26 Products
Megabass Magdraft 5 in. Swimbait

Megabass Magdraft 5 in. Swimbait

$14.99

(7)

perfect for surf fishing ... You can see it very well in the water. ... This lure is realistic looking and is ideal for water with 3 feet visibility. ... Awesome

See all reviews

5 Jamie
Used these for couple years, work great for bass and walleyes

5 Bassassin
Swims really nice in the water. You can ’ t go wrong with the Megabass.

5 Tyeguy
I have many of these baits, not cheap but they work

5 John
Love the new size! Much better presentation for my local waters!

5 Angee
This is an awesome fishing lure! I would purchase this again. This lure is realistic looking and is ideal for water with 3 feet visibility. You can see it very well in the water. Also, Bass can track it from a distance.

On Sale
Megabass Magdraft Freestyle 5 in. Swimbait

Megabass Magdraft Freestyle 5 in. Swimbait

$8.97

WAS: $14.99*

(1)

These are so versatile and can rigged as trailers or just swim them

See all reviews

5 b2_fishing_adventures
These are so versatile and can rigged as trailers or just swim them submerged

Big Joshy Swimbaits J5 Premium Baitfish

Big Joshy Swimbaits J5 Premium Baitfish

$16.99

(3)

Havent bought from dsg yet but ive used them and you can reel reslly slow but it maintains a slight wobble and powerful tail kick. ... Really great at keeping it in stike zone as long as possible and would 100%

See all reviews

5 Zbassman
[ Swimbait has realistic bait fish colors and looks real..

5 EthanG_33
Havent bought from dsg yet but ive used them and you can reel reslly slow but it maintains a slight wobble and powerful tail kick. Really great at keeping it in stike zone as long as possible and would 100% reccomend.

5 Bob44
[ I bought this bait and it catches all the fish like it should!!

6th Sense Panorama Plump Swimbait
  • Live Bluegill
  • Pro Blue
  • Live Gizzard Shad

6th Sense Panorama Plump Swimbait

$9.99

(3)

Phenomenal as a drop shot bait! ... Very realistic ... Heard good things about theses baits and wanted to give them a try. ... It looked well made though ... Lived up to the

See all reviews

4 Asrod
Heard good things about theses baits and wanted to give them a try. Lived up to the hype. Phenomenal as a drop shot bait! Just wish they were a bit more durable.

6th Sense Fishing Flow Glider Swimbait
  • Shad Scales
  • Bluegill

6th Sense Fishing Flow Glider Swimbait

$24.99

(6)

There are many lures like like this but this one is one this is for fishing and this is for fun. ... Sweet bait ... Its decent size and does what its suppose to

See all reviews

5 Fisherman424242
Purchased for fishing Muskie off of points when fishing in Canada.

5 Neil
This is a great little Glide bait for the price point

4 Bobbendhooksonbigfish
Its a wigglure it. There are many lures like like this but this one is one this is for fishing and this is for fun.

4 Arig
Great lure with great action. I will definitely be buying more.

4 Rbg1010
bought for my 13 year old. He was very happy with it

Big Hammer Swimbaits

Big Hammer Swimbaits

$5.99-$11.99

(7)

They are reasonably durable and they have a great color selection. ... I really like the keeled body because it helps it get down to the bottom quick, rather than round body swimbaits that might suspend in comparable situations with a ton of line out or in moving

See all reviews

5 MrT
Fish chokem. get this bait in front of a fishes nose and it's gon na eat it!

5 Crimson Ghost
I use 3in and 4in Big Hammers as my go to swimbait on 1/4th and 3/8th ounce swimbait heads. They have a great tail thump/ body wobble that it just right, not too little and not too much. The tail swims on the fall and does it's thing on the slowest of retrieves. I really like the keeled body because it helps it get down to the bottom quick, rather than round body swimbaits that might suspend in comparable situations with a ton of line out or in moving current. They are reasonably durable and they have a great color selection. They are literally the only swimbait I use on a swimbait jighead!

5 Mike7
I bought these Big Hammer Swim Bait because they are one best I have used!

4 James16
It was very good. But sometimes it would n't stay on the hook. But it's good and catches fish. Caught a 5 pound striper on it

4 Mike82
Works well with the big hammer jig head love them for bass

On Sale
6th Sense The Option Swimbait

6th Sense The Option Swimbait

$9.47-$19.99

WAS: $12.99-$19.99*

(15)

I love the option of two different places to tie on line. ... Great sale, hard not to buy stuff at these prices ... Just bought the option from 6th sense and I ’ m looking forward to using it this

See all reviews

5 Skates 95
Just bought the option from 6th sense and I ’ m looking forward to using it this spring

5 Jm1967
The 6th Sense lures never disappoint… can ’ t wait to try this out!

5 Bassassin
Pretty nice swim bait does have a strong plastic smell, but I ’ m sure it ’ ll go away overall nice swim bait

5 Avaj
Used it a few times now and I like the action. Will buy again.

5 Gabe
i saw this lure demonstrated at an outdoor show in NY. It really does move differently than similar lures. I love the option of two different places to tie on line.

YUM Swim'n Dinger Soft Bait

YUM Swim'n Dinger Soft Bait

$3.99

(11)

Crawling it on bottom and as a swimbait with GREAT RESULTS. ... They even work great for trailers on spinnerbaits and swimjigs. ... It's perfect for your 3/8 and 1/2

See all reviews

5 Jesse
hard to find had to drive hour to basspro but it was worth it, used on 3/16 jig as swim bait bass loved it, need more.

5 Basstex
Fantastic bait... I 've used it in several different ways. Crawling it on bottom and as a swimbait with GREAT RESULTS. Just wish better color selection.

5 Bucky
Bass love these!!! I just wish that you could buy in bulk, and would like to see a 8 inch version.

5 Elijah
I wasn ’ t sure if I would like these because the tail is just like a swimbait but it turns out it ’s actually it ’s strength. The bait has a good body roll and the tail has a good kicking movement. They even work great for trailers on spinnerbaits and swimjigs. I ’ ve even heard they make a great wacky rig bait! Haven ’ t tried that yet but I can imagine it works.

5 LTown Bucky
Simply put... these baits will catch you some bass. Ca n't go wrong!

Mike Bucca 5" Bull Shad Lure
  • Ghost Gill
  • Pearl Bone
  • Matte Shad

Mike Bucca 5" Bull Shad Lure

$29.99

(1)

It ’s so realistic looking that Bass can not resist!! ... So realistic that Bass go

See all reviews

5 SlammySammy
This lure moves through the water like a wounded bait fish. It ’s so realistic looking that Bass can not resist!!

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Chunk Soft Bait
  • Green Pumpkin

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Chunk Soft Bait

$6.99

(3)

I put it on a swimming jig and was so surprised at the motion it added to the jig and how the bass found it so attractive and appetizing. ... Great trailer for jigs and spinning

See all reviews

5 Bamafever
I 've been using Zoom products for several years now and use the swimmin chunk as a trailer on a 1/4 ounce jig and also a 3/8 ounce jig. i usually dip the legs in a chartreuse garlic dye, and most of my jigs are a shade of green( usually a green crawfish) not sure if the bass see this as a bluegill or crawfish; only that it catches fish!! i fish an extremely clear, fairly deep lake so detail is very important.

5 Gary
Give yourself a better chance at catching that fish. Add one of these to your jig or spinning lure for some extra action. Get that fishes attention!

5 Grandpa78
I had Zoom chunks before but hadn ’ t thrown the zoom swimming Chunk before. I put it on a swimming jig and was so surprised at the motion it added to the jig and how the bass found it so attractive and appetizing.

Strike King MachShad 120mm Jointed Swimbait

Strike King MachShad 120mm Jointed Swimbait

$12.99

(1)

Nice ... Good for

See all reviews

5 Lee94
Good for fishing. Like the color. Always in my tacklebox

Zoom Bait Swimmin Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait
  • White Pearl

Zoom Bait Swimmin Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

$6.99

(70)

This bait having a paddle tail paired with weighted gamakatsu hooks makes some serious action in the water. ... They can be very effectively fished as a surface bait in very thick aquatic vegetation and are extremely effective when fished that way for largemouth

See all reviews

5 johnny
I think these are excellent swim baits. Bass cant seem to resist them

5 RJ
The best all around lure i have used. It has great action with the flip tail. Purchased at Dicks because of grand opening and had a coupon. Their normal prices are about$ 1. 00 more than other retailers in the area. Will continue to purchase at other outlets until Dicks lowers their prices to meet the competition.

5 Marc
Long- lasting product, bass do LOVE EM. Zoom does make good fishing products.

5 catch12
Been using swimming flukes since they came out... have caught bass, snook, reds and speckled trout. Use them as a swimbait Texas rigged with a pegged bullet weight. Use them weightless worked real slow and easy, just twitch them or bring to the top and let them sink back down to the bottom or buzz them on top. You can go fishing with only this bait and always catch fish. Houdini is my favorite color... What a bait!!

5 BogMountain
I have switched to the Zoom Swimmin' Super Fluke as my `` go to '' bait for both small and largemouth bass fishing. They can be very effectively fished as a surface bait in very thick aquatic vegetation and are extremely effective when fished that way for largemouth bass. They can also be fished as a `` wake bait '' or fished more slowly as a subsurface bait. My favorite colors are Baby Bass, Pearl, and Houdini. You need to have several bags of these in your arsenal!

Tsunami Holographic Swim Shad Soft Bait- Deep

Tsunami Holographic Swim Shad Soft Bait- Deep

$11.99

(1)

Just in time for the bass run. ... Went to Dicks in Melville and they had the large swim shads in stock and I was able to get some. ... Great swim

See all reviews

4 MikeS
Went to Dicks in Melville and they had the large swim shads in stock and I was able to get some. Just in time for the bass run.

On Sale
Z-Man Swag LT Lures
  • Sight Flash
  • Threadfin Shad
  • Gizzard Shad

Z-Man Swag LT Lures

$11.97-$13.47

WAS: $15.99-$17.99*

(3)

Awesome swimbait for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. ... Great Swimbait ... These new swimbaits have great action. ... Great swimbait with great action! ... I like that they have the option to rig the hook on the top or the...

See all reviews

5 Woo300
Awesome swimbait for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Very durable and good action on the boot tail. highly recommend this bait. Make sure you use braided line and at least a medium heavy rod.

5 Bladehop
These new swimbaits have great action. I like that they have the option to rig the hook on the top or the treble on the bottom. Price is a bit steep, but worth it for the quality

4 Moonme88
Great action on the bait, multiple rigging options are awesome. Only negative is that it melted in my box while other plastics did not, not sure what the cause was.

Zoom Bait Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

Zoom Bait Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

$6.49

(98)

Caught my personal best of 8 lbs on one of these 4. 5 inches. ... It ’s a very durable soft plastic swimbait and I have caught so many fish using it Texas Rigged I highly

See all reviews

5 Nathan161987
Caught my personal best of 8 lbs on one of these 4. 5 inches. I 'm new to flukes and I love them for ponds and schooling bass.

5 rayq
bought for my son fishing for stripe fishing in spring

5 boomer34
this is a great product. So far this has gotten some hits, but I have n't had a chance to snag a lunker yet!!!!

5
I buy this product frequently and it ’s anazing. It ’s a very durable soft plastic swimbait and I have caught so many fish using it Texas Rigged I highly recommend.

5 bowlerx
This soft jerk bait is right beside plastic worms or senko style worms as the most productive bass bait in South Florida. I prefer the watermelon family of colors. Use with 3/0 or 4/0 EWG worm hook. Great fishing

Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ

Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ

$5.49-$9.99

(12)

Good swimbait for repeated catches with the same bait. ... Awesome soft plastics that hold up through constant action! ... z- man makes a very tough bait good action on the

See all reviews

5 The S
These work great for the striped bass. Great for the ocean.

5 Njbuild22
Bought these because they are a great addition to any tackle bag or box worth the money

5 Greatwhite fisher
Awesome soft plastics that hold up through constant action!

5 JL 66
Bought for a redfish trip to North Carolina, great bait for he salt marsh

5 Blackdog12
I use these on my drop shot rig. Great action. Glides nicely.

Strike King Rage Swimmer Swimbait

Strike King Rage Swimmer Swimbait

$4.97-$7.99

WAS: $6.99-$7.99*

(33)

hold up well perfect for winter bass ... Very versatile lure ... Great Swim bait ... Took them out in the kayak and they definitely got the job done! ... great roll ... Great

See all reviews

5 Rondo773
First tried these a few months ago at Pistakee Bay my buddy caught a nice walleye. Used the Sexy Shad Saturday evening and nailed 2 bass in less than 15 minutes.

5 tbone fish
use all the time great bait.... hold up well perfect for winter bass

5 Jedediah260
Nice material and color. I will be using them soon.

5 Jnnie
I bought these baits with high expectations. Took them out in the kayak and they definitely got the job done!

5 Hud fisherman
I have bought these for the last couple of years and they work great. One of my top go to swim baits

On Sale
Z-Man Shadtron LT Swimbait

Z-Man Shadtron LT Swimbait

$8.97-$12.97

WAS: $12.99-$17.99*

(9)

Great swimming action, weighted for good long casting! ... Definitely keeping these tied on this winter and spring. ... Has good action and casts well. Seems very durable that should last a long time catching

See all reviews

5 Swimbaitcaster26
I have been casting this bait for a couple weeks now in the 4. 5 and 6 inch size. No catches on the 6 inch but have had many followers. The 4. 5 gets crushed even by 1. 5 pounders! My favorite retrieve is slow and steady. Definitely keeping these tied on this winter and spring.

5 ReXfrom559
This swimbait have a great action and is a line thru bait. Can ’ t wait for the spawn to start.

5 Jayfree22
My grandson loves this lure, caught his first fish with it.

5 Jh12hg
Great lure, very realistic, bought 2 just to have an extra one

5 oldmanfishing
I pick up 3 due to all the reviews and i ’ m happy with it. I haven ’ t caught anything on it yet but will be buying more and the bigger size.

Chaos Posseidon Swim Bait
  • White
  • Hot Perch

Chaos Posseidon Swim Bait

$34.99

(1)

Worth picking up. ... Great

See all reviews

5 Brichards22
This is a 12 inch swim bait for big pike and musky. The price is pretty standard for affordable big baits. Worth picking up.

Storm WildEye Swim Shad

Storm WildEye Swim Shad

$4.47-$16.99

WAS: $5.99-$16.99*

(83)

Great for when bass are bedding ... Amazing action ... Excellent rock fish bait ... Awesome movement and colors ... Great shad for striped Bass ... Great shot for fishing striped bass in Atlantic Ocean from charter

See all reviews

5 Drewglenn
The storm- wildeye swin shad bait has been my goto trolling rock fish bait..

5 Fisherman from Bensalem
Great shot for fishing striped bass in Atlantic Ocean from charter boat.

5 Oden16
I bought a pack of these with my 3 year old son just because he liked how they looked. We took them back to our small pond and the bass just went crazy. We had 3 casts and 3 bass. It was nuts, when you wind them in they move like live fish.

5 tph4
i bought this six weeks ago and have used it several times.

5 Nelson45
Used this after the chatter bait could n't pull them off the bed. About three casts in pulled this guy out

You may also like...

5 Inch Swimbait

On this page...

  • What are the benefits of using a 5 inch swimbait for fishing?
  • What materials are commonly used in 5 inch swimbaits?
  • In what fishing conditions are 5 inch swimbaits most effective?
  • How do I choose the right color for a 5 inch swimbait?
  • What types of fish can I catch using a 5 inch swimbait?
  • What are the differences between various styles of 5 inch swimbaits?

Frequently Asked Questions For 5 Inch Swimbait

5 inch swimbaits are versatile lures that mimic the movement of baitfish, making them effective for attracting a variety of freshwater and saltwater species. Their size is ideal for targeting both smaller and larger fish, providing a balance between visibility and subtlety. Additionally, they can be used in various fishing techniques, including casting, trolling, and jigging.

5 inch swimbaits are typically made from durable materials such as soft plastics, rubber, or hard plastic. Soft plastics offer a lifelike feel and action in the water, while hard plastics can provide added durability and a different swimming action. The choice of material can affect the swimbait's buoyancy, flexibility, and overall effectiveness in attracting fish.

5 inch swimbaits are effective in a variety of fishing conditions, including both calm and turbulent waters. They can be used in freshwater lakes, rivers, and saltwater environments, making them a versatile choice for anglers. Additionally, they perform well during different seasons, especially in warmer months when fish are more active and feeding on smaller baitfish.

Choosing the right color for a 5 inch swimbait depends on several factors, including water clarity, light conditions, and the natural prey in the area. In clear water, more natural colors that mimic local baitfish tend to be effective, while brighter colors can be useful in murky conditions to attract attention. Observing the local environment and experimenting with different colors can help determine what works best.

5 inch swimbaits are designed to attract a wide range of fish species, including bass, pike, trout, and various saltwater fish. Their realistic swimming action and size make them appealing to both predatory freshwater and saltwater species. Depending on the fishing location and technique used, anglers can target specific species effectively with this versatile lure.

Different styles of 5 inch swimbaits can vary in design, action, and intended use. Some swimbaits are designed for a more erratic, darting motion, while others may have a smoother, more natural swimming action. Additionally, some may feature added elements like rattles or unique tail designs to enhance attraction. Understanding these differences can help anglers select the right swimbait for their fishing strategy.