I am looking into buying a Stocker Trout 10" swimbait but would like to know if the 10" swims better than the 9" at slow speeds? The 9" just isn't made to slow roll and I am hearing the 10" will swim good at those speeds. But I am looking for more opinions. Also what kind of hook up ratios do you get with this bait?
#7630, "RE: Stocker Trout Swimbait 9" vs. 10"" In response to Reply # 0
I have both and I would agree, the 10" will do better at slower speeds. The 10" also fishes deep alot easier. The 9" is easier to burn near the surface. The 10" will get alot more depth out of a given retrieve.
As for hook up ratio, if you rig up a good stinger hook on the belly, the hook up ratio is good. This is a must. All you need is sevenstrand wire, crimps, split rings and treble hooks.
#7635, "RE: Stocker Trout Swimbait 9" vs. 10"" In response to Reply # 3
The baits have a natural lift but I commonly catch fish into 40 feet with them. If you are keeping bottom contact the entire time, the bait isn't swimming the way it should.