Phat Pak Baits
2.8" Phat Swimmer
2.8" Phat Swimmer
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Our 2.8" ribbed Phat Swimmers are known as the "Keitech Killer" due to being our most popular seller and our buyers claiming higher catch rates than using the popular Keitech swimbaits.
It's the perfect little morsel for weary bass, or if you're just looking to get bit. It's ribbed body puts off maximum water displacement triggering the bass's lateral lines and the the paddle tail gives it an awesome side-to-side wobble, bringing the bait to life.
We use a medium grade plastisol providing maximum action but enough durability to allow multiple fish catches per bait.
Rigging
Rigging
The ideal rigging option for maximum casting distance and maximum action is drop swimming. Tie a 1/4 to 3/8oz drop shot sinker and a 12" leader up-to a drop shot hook. Nose hook the bait.
Additional Rigging Options:
Wobble Head
Flipping/Pitching
Tokyo Rig
Chatterbait Trailer
Swim Jig Trailer
Ball Head Jig Trailer
A-Rig Trailer
Underspin Trailer
Spinner-bait Trailer
Swimbait Jig Head
Texas Rig EWG Weedless
Weedless Swimbait Head
Free Rig Trailer
Retrieve
Retrieve
When drop swimming, cast and allow the bait to hit the bottom. Begin a slow steady retrieve with occasional rod twitches, this allows the bait to dance as the rod is twitched and when the weight clicks on rocks or brush below, the bait will erratically pop and move, triggering the reaction strike. Another option on this rig is the lift and fall technique. Instead of swimming the bait back, rip your rod tip up high and let it fall on slack line, the bite will usually come as the bait drops.
Rod/Reel/Line
Rod/Reel/Line
Use a 7' medium action spinning rod, with a 2500 series spinning reel, with 12lb braid to a 6 or 8 pound fluorocarbon leader.
Design & Dimensions
Design & Dimensions
Durability:Â Medium, 3-5 fish/bait
Length: 2.8"
Bait Design:Â The body shape starts with a rounded nose, moves back into a ribbed body, and tapers off into the paddle tail.
Other Characteristics
Other Characteristics
Scent: Like all our baits they are heavily scented with our Phat Juice which is a Craw/Leech/Shad combination.
Salt:Â None
Floating: No
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I recently used the 2.2 and 3.3 swimmers and the Beasty Bug Jrs on a small mouth trip on a major river in PA. These baits are amazing. Caught so many fish I lost count. All catch and release. I have to give a shout out to phatpak baits company including Jennifer. I placed an order before this trip and I received the wrong order 5 days prior to me leaving. Jennifer and her team made sure I got the right order and received it before I left. They also added a few packs of baits I didn't order. I plan on trying them for largemouth in the spring. All I can say is phatpak company is legit. There costumer service is number one and I I'm a customer for life!!!
We are anglers ourselves and know the stress of preparring for a big fishing trip, with making sure all your gear is prepped, including the most important part your rods, reels, line, terminal tackle, hard baits, and soft plastics. When we heard about the missing paks, we immediately sent em over priority ASAP. glad they arrived in time. For others reading these reviews, please reach out to us if you need your order prioritized for a fishing trip. thanks and Tight Lines!!
Love these for AZ trout fishing. We love Phat Pak products
Great looking baits..caught fish right of the get go
Once I switched to a 7' M spinning rod I started getting bit. Here in So Cal reservoirs the largemouth are striking at the Phat Swimmer 2.8" yellow perch nose. I would love to see a Keitech Easy Shiner option. The largemouth are destroying the 2" to 5" in Copperfield color.
I have been using the 2.8 Phat Swimmer for several months. They are a quality bait and I will be trying some of their other baits. I am very impressed with their customer service. I had a problem with a recent order, the problem was with the Postal Service, When I contacted Phat Pack baits they assured me that I would get my baits even if the had to replace the lost ones. It is great to find a company that takes care of their customers. I will continue to do business with them and recommend them to my friends.