SMITH SWINGER SP Suspending Lure - 13 cm

Product benefits

The SMITH SWINGER SP suspending jerkbait was designed to provide an effective and versatile solution for demanding predator anglers. This model combines the responsiveness of a jerkbait with the glide of a skating minnow, allowing it to quickly cover wide prospecting areas while remaining highly attractive during pauses. Its suspending behavior holds the lure in the targeted water layer so it stays longer in the strike zone.

Developed by SMITH for the European market, this lure takes into account the feeding habits of predators such as sea bass and pike, as well as the conditions found along our coasts and inland waters. It pairs excellent casting ease with intuitive action, making it accessible to novice anglers while meeting the expectations of specialists.

Its internal low-frequency sound produces vibrations that help trigger strikes, especially when the water is stained or fish are inactive. This tuned acoustic signature attracts predators without spooking them, imitating the vibrations of an injured baitfish. Thanks to its balanced design, the SWINGER SP remains stable at different retrieval speeds and keeps an appealing swim even in strong currents.

Technical specifications

• Hard lure of the suspending jerkbait minnow type for a natural presentation during pauses.
• Skating minnow swim that produces a pronounced lateral glide during pulls and jerks.
• Action engineered for cast-and-retrieve, steady retrieves punctuated with pauses, twitching and more pronounced jerks.
• Internal weighting provides excellent trajectory control and high casting accuracy, even in windy conditions.
• Low-frequency acoustic signature to attract predators without over-exciting wary fish.
• Profile and finish designed to realistically imitate common forage fish targeted by European predators.
• Designed and developed by SMITH, a specialist in technical hard lures specifically adapted to European anglers' needs.

Benefits and highlights

The primary advantage of the SMITH SWINGER SP lies in its great versatility. By combining the qualities of a jerkbait and a minnow, it adapts to many fishing contexts, from shore to boat. It handles both slow, subtle animations and faster retrieves, allowing immediate adaptation to fish activity without changing lures.

Its suspending nature is a real asset for targeting a precise water layer. During pauses, the lure remains suspended instead of rising or sinking quickly, giving hesitant predators time to decide. This feature proves deadly on educated fish or on follow situations, where an extra provocation is needed to trigger a strike.

The SWINGER SP’s skating minnow swim offers an irregular lateral movement that mimics an injured baitfish trying to escape. With each rod tip, the lure drifts left and right, creating visual flashes and vibrations that stimulate the predatory instincts of sea bass, pike and other predators. This ability to provoke opportunistic bites makes the SWINGER SP an excellent choice for prospecting large areas in search of active fish.

Another strong point is the low-frequency sound, particularly effective in slightly stained water, low light or on deep marks. Where silent or overly loud lures become less efficient, the SWINGER SP finds a balance that keeps it natural while still being noticeable. Anglers thus get a technical yet easy-to-handle lure that integrates into many prospecting strategies.

Usage advice

To get the most from the SMITH SWINGER SP suspending jerkbait, pair it with a responsive rod capable of precisely transmitting tip actions. For both spinning and casting, a fast or regular-fast action rod makes it easy to perform twitchs and controlled jerks without excessive fatigue.

On coastal areas, use it for sea bass fishing along rocky edges, ledges, drop-offs or rock heads. Alternate slow linear retrieves with a few rod twitches to create an erratic swim, then mark pauses of one to several seconds to fully exploit its suspending nature. In estuaries or calmer zones, a more discreet animation with small, spaced twitches can convince wary fish.

In freshwater, the SWINGER SP is especially effective for pike fishing and other predators positioned near weedbeds, structure or edges. Cast along structure, swim the lure at slow speed, then add firmer pulls to provoke sudden direction changes. When a fish follows without attacking, a prolonged stop followed by one or two sharp twitches often triggers the strike.

Do not hesitate to adapt pause frequency and animation intensity to water temperature and fish mood. In cold water, favor slow retrieves and pronounced stops. During high-activity periods, opt for faster, more aggressive animations to provoke reflex strikes.

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FAQ

Question 1 : How does the SMITH SWINGER SP suspending jerkbait differ from a standard crankbait?

Answer: The SWINGER SP combines a skating minnow type swim with suspending buoyancy, allowing it to remain in the targeted water layer during pauses. It responds strongly to twitches and jerks, offering a livelier and more irregular action than a standard crankbait, while benefiting from a low-frequency sound signature designed for technical predator fishing in both salt and fresh water.