Alternatives To The Popular Basstrix Paddle Tail Lure

Back on October 22nd I wrote about the popularity of the Basstrix paddle tail tube. It continues to be very popular to the point that production can't keep up with the demand. The Basstrix popularity along with the fact that it takes longer to produce than other similar products have made it difficult to purchase. Let me suggest two alternatives.

The first is Treats Swimbaits available from the Kamakazee Bait Company. They offer a 4" and a 6" swimbait in a variety of colors and patterns. Kamakazee Bait Company has been producing soft plastic baits since 1994 and they have a very similar product to the Basstrix. Their new online store was launched today. Click here to go Kamakazee Bait Company.


Another alternative is a product just being introduced by Berkley called the Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly. As a matter of fact it is so new that it may not be available yet, if not it will be available soon. The Hollow Belly is a 5" swim bait that is hollow in the center like a tube. With the hollow center, the bait is designed to easily collapse around the hook when bitten by a fish for a better hookset. The Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly comes in a pack of three with a couple of different hooks, a bullet weight, and a few other items helpful for rigging. Proper rigging instructions are on the back of the box. Learn more and by clicking here.