In this video I unbox, test, and review a handmade swimbait made by FZ Baits. I was sent this swimbait by the lure maker as a kind gesture so I decided to give it the full Engineered Angler once over…underwater video and all.
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how to repair the swim bait? Mine can easily bind each other jointš¢
how to repair the swim bait? Mine can easily bind each other jointš¢
Looks like a nice swimbait
They both looks really good and swam about the same I think both would be a good fish catcher
Hey buddy I want your channel religiously and then run out and buy everything you have in your videos but then when my bait fails I wish I could reach out and ask questions. So have you ever thought about offering live bait building sessions? Because I would be willing to pay for that I'm going crazy I do everything you say epic fail. Polyacrylic? Boiled my bait please help
Loved seeing one of Franciscos lures being discussed in the detailed and informative that only Mr. Frank can do. Super awesome.
love this segment! As a bait maker we can always use constructive criticism and insight no matter how long we've been doing it. Outside perspective is always a huge asset.
Really great lure. I like the slow retrieve. Is there any chance you might do your version of the Rapala Ripstop?
Little gill looks and swims fantastic š š š
That's my my friend, Francisco Vasquez of FV Baits. He makes some really quality glides as well.
Havenāt got to where I can try making a jointed bait yet. But Iām sure having fun making and using the stuff I am making. Great video.
That is a very nice lure FV Baits, I would like a glossy clear coat!
Still looking forward that you tackle the jerkbait,, position the way it moves, the flanking motion, motions
I think it needs a more glossy finish, it looks to dark. Maybe a couple of epoxy layers would do the job. Other than is wow, weldone
Thank you so much Frank ! Amazing review. The thickness of the bait was created to push more water at the beginning of the swim and to have more of natural action when it got to the end of the bait . Great observation on the hinges to the reason why I done that it was bc I wanted it to have a twitch action also. Over all the bait was created to slow sink and work as a glider . Thank you so much for the review I truly appreciate your hard work and awesome knowledge sir .
The most critical test is whether it catches fish or not!
That's I nice swim bait I would buy it for Pier fishing š£ šš£ I would add more weight to it so it can senk down
I would assume the thickness is to push more water and cause a bigger presence as a wake bait.
I think the slow retrieve action is outstanding, nice job to the bait maker
Dang I need to send you one of my wake rats – I just canāt get the action rightā¦
Great looking lure there!
People often love slow sinking or slow float lures in the swimbait community.
It gives them opportunities to upgrade hook size, or add weights to the belly and/or the hooks, to get their desired sink rate for the conditions at that time. Well done!
Good looking lure! Really nice action! Glad you had a good trip and good to see you back on YT with a Friday video!
This was awesome, kudos to the bait maker! I appreciate the critique while also giving suggestions for possible solutions.
I normally don't care for lure reviews and will only watch one occasionally. Most reviews seem more like paid endorsements or advertisements, more than a true critique. However, you dissected this lure pretty well and quite fairly. The good was pointed out, improvements were suggested, and it was compared side-by-side in a function test. The best part for me was the information provided that will help me improve my designs. So, although this was a video outside my norm it was well worth watching. Kudos to FV for sending this lure. It is both beautiful and functional.
Great having you back Frank! Hope you are refreshed.
Great looking bait. Has a nice swim to it and sinks really nice. Only thing I can think is maybe something different for the fins and tail and maybe some thicker gloss clear coating. Thanks you guys.
I love how thorough you was! This confirmed my decision and I will be sending you one of my lures!
Franko, with the lure having that mainly flat front section, why would that not help push it down in the water column?
I enjoyed the video and look forward to sending you a lure soon!
That was cool, nice looking lure. That was fun, would be keen to see some more like this for sure. Glad you are back too Franco, hope you had a good break š
That's a fine looking bait. I would fish that when the bluegills are spawning . I could see a huge LMB crushing that.
Now it isnāt coincidental anymore, every time I am on the toilet one of my favourite lure making channels uploads.
I canāt be the only one watching this on the toilet thoš