Real talk: the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait is built for proper grown fish
You know those days when small cranks and tiny plastics are just getting pecked to death by rats? That is when you reach for something like the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait and basically say to the lake, “Right, show me the adults.”
This thing is a slow sinking, hard ABS, multi jointed swimbait with a proper S-shaped swimming action. You have three sizes to play with – 11 g, 16 g and 27 g – with lengths of 11 cm, 12.5 cm and 14 cm. That covers everything from “decent bite” to “hope your drag works.”
The body is built from hard ABS plastic with internal steel wire, quality split rings and GOBAIT strong treble hooks hanging underneath. There is a built in rattle and 3D eyes with a pearl style finish, so as it swims it throws flash, vibration and a bit of noise. In other words, it looks and sounds like an actual wounded baitfish blundering along looking for trouble.
Colour wise you get A, B, C and a clear version, so you can go more natural, brighter or almost ghost like depending on your water. The GOBAIT multi joint swimbait is classed as a sinking lure and a swimbait and joint bait style hardbait, which means you can count it down and run it anywhere from just under the surface to proper mid depth lines, rather than being stuck with a fixed diving bill.
Why you will love this GOBAIT multi joint swimbait
- Three useful sizes: 11 g, 16 g and 27 g cover light tackle work, standard casting gear and heavier swimbait setups, all in one family.
- Slow sinking control: listed as a sinking lure, so you can count the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait down and choose your depth instead of guessing what a bill will do.
- Multi joint S-curve swim: the segmented body gives you that classic S-shaped swimming action that makes swimbaits look like wounded baitfish rather than just wobbling blocks.
- Hard ABS construction: built from new brand ABS plastic with internal metal components and steel wire, so it can cope with toothy or angry customers.
- 3D eyes and coated body: 3D realistic eyes and a pearl style coating help the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait look like the real thing when it rolls and flashes.
- Internal rattle vibration: the internal rattle gives off bass vibration style sound waves as you retrieve, helping fish find it in stained water.
- Two strong trebles: fitted with GOBAIT strong treble hooks so when something does smoke it, you have serious bite hooking power.
- Fresh and salt friendly: rated for both saltwater and freshwater and for species from bass and perch through to pike, muskie, trout and more.
- One lure per pack: quantity is one piece, so you know exactly what size and colour GOBAIT multi joint swimbait you are getting.
How to fish the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait
Swimbaits have grown from weird niche cult to “every serious bass angler owns a few” for a reason. When you move up in size and go realistic with a GOBAIT multi joint swimbait, you stop playing with dinks and start talking about proper fish.
1. Count it down and slow roll
- Pick your size. The 11 g GOBAIT multi joint swimbait is lovely on lighter casting or spinning gear, the 27 g suits a more serious swimbait rod.
- Cast past your target area – a point, weed edge, rock line or timber field.
- Engage the reel and count as it sinks. Every count is a rough depth step in your head.
- Start a steady, slow retrieve so you feel that heavy, rolling S-curve. You should not be burning it like a spinner, just creeping it along.
Bassmaster have talked about swimbaits and the “drop swim” plenty of times – getting the bait down then reeling just slowly enough to keep contact and tick cover now and then. That is exactly how you want to work the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait when fish are holding deeper around structure.
2. Mid-depth wandering baitfish
When fish are chasing suspended bait, a realistic jointed lure becomes a proper cheat code. Field and Stream and Wired2Fish both push the idea that swimbaits excel when bass are keyed on baitfish in that awkward middle of the water column.
- Count the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait down to mid depth, not all the way to the bottom.
- Wind slowly for a few metres, then add a little half-crank burst to speed it up and swing wider.
- Drop your rod tip slightly and pause the handle for a second or two so it slowly sinks and wobbles down.
- Repeat that “swim, burst, glide, sink” rhythm back to the boat or bank.
You are trying to look like a slightly confused baitfish drifting under the main school, which is exactly the one predators pick off first.
3. Burn and kill over cover
Sometimes big swimbaits are all about reaction. Outdoor Life and Bassmaster both talk about big baits for big bites – especially in warmer water when bass are more than happy to ambush something fleeing over their heads.
- Position so you can cast over submerged grass, timber tops or shallow points.
- Make a long cast and let the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait sink just a couple of counts.
- Wind quickly for three or four turns to get the segments clacking and the tail thumping hard.
- Then kill it and let it slowly sink and sway for a couple of seconds.
The strike often comes right as you stop or just as you start again, so be ready. If the line jumps or suddenly goes heavy, lean into it and hope it is your new PB.
When to throw the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait
The GOBAIT multi joint swimbait is not just a summer toy. Swimbaits show up in almost every serious seasonal guide now because they offer a big, realistic meal in a single cast.
- Pre-spawn and spring: work slowly around staging points, creek mouths and migration routes. Bass are hungry and looking for easy baitfish meals.
- Summer offshore roaming: use the heavier 27 g GOBAIT multi joint swimbait to reach deeper humps, ledges and channel swings where bigger fish sit under schools.
- Autumn feeding binges: this is big swimbait season. Wind the lure along windy banks, around bait pods and down current seams.
- Winter grinding: if your water stays clear enough, you can still get bit by slow rolling the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait near bottom and pausing often.
In short, if your lake has baitfish and predators, the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait has a job to do at some point in the year.
Does it really catch bass or is it just pretty?
Swimbaits started as big, niche tools for chasing freak fish, but now they are mainstream because they just keep catching. Wired2Fish have full guides literally titled “swimbaits for bass fishing,” covering rods, reels and when to throw them. Field and Stream have recently tested the best swimbaits of the year and still come back to the same idea – realistic swimmers catch fish consistently, from shallow to 50 foot deep.
Bassmaster also have pieces on swimbaits in spring and fishing them deep, all hammering the same message: throw them where bass expect to see bait, retrieve them like a real fish and hold on when it suddenly feels like the lure has been hit by a bus.
The GOBAIT multi joint swimbait ticks all the right boxes: slow sinking, multi joint body, strong trebles, realistic eyes and flash, plus sizes that are big enough to matter but not so giant that you only get one bite a month. It is designed for bass, perch, pike, muskie, trout and more, so any predator with a thing for injured baitfish will have a swipe at it sooner or later.
Gear pairing and internal links
A lure like the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait deserves a sensible setup. You do not need a full-on giant bait rod, but you do want gear that can handle the weight and the hookset.
- Rod: for the 11 g and 16 g sizes, a medium or medium-heavy casting rod in the seven-foot range with a moderate-fast action works well. For the 27 g GOBAIT multi joint swimbait, step up to a dedicated swimbait or heavier casting rod.
- Reel: a mid-speed baitcaster with a gear ratio of around 6.3 to 7.3 lets you slow roll or speed up without feeling rushed.
- Line: fluorocarbon in the 14- to 20-pound range gives you a nice mix of sink, abrasion resistance, and stretch control. In nasty cover, braid with a fluorocarbon leader is also fair game.
If you want to build a proper swimbait line up around it, have a nose through the dedicated swimbait collection on Bass Fishing Tips US: Swimbaits collection. You can also pair the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait with another jointed hardbait option here: Multi Jointed Swimbait Review – 6-Segment 10cm Sinking Hardbait.
For more general hardbait choices, the wider hardbaits category is worth a scroll: Hardbaits on Bass Fishing Tips US. And of course, you can always come back to the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait product page when you want another colour or size: GOBAIT Swimbait product page.
Specs at a glance
- Product name: GOBAIT Swimbait 11 g 16 g 27 g Multi Joint Lure Slow Sinking Bionic Segment Hard Bait
- Lure type: swimbait and joint bait style hardbait
- Buoyancy: slow sinking
- Action: lifelike S-shaped swimming action, effective at different retrieve speeds
- Body profile: multi segment, multi jointed hard ABS fish body
- Weights: 11 g, 16 g, 27 g
- Lengths: 11 cm, 12.5 cm, 14 cm
- Hooks: two GOBAIT strong treble hooks
- Materials: ABS plastic, metal components, steel wire, rattle, 3D eyes
- Target fish: bass, perch, walleye, pike, muskie, roach, trout and other predators
- Water: freshwater and saltwater
- Colours: A, B, C and clear
- Quantity per pack: one swimbait
- Store category: Fishing Lures → Hardbaits → Popper and in the swimbaits collection.
GOBAIT multi joint swimbait FAQ
Which size GOBAIT multi joint swimbait should I start with?
If you are swimbait curious rather than fully obsessed, start with the 16 g option. It sits nicely in the middle, casts well on normal bass gear and still looks like a proper meal. Once you are comfortable, you can add the 11 g for more finesse days and the 27 g for “big bait or nothing” missions.
How do I know how deep my GOBAIT multi joint swimbait is running?
Because it is a slow sinking lure without a big diving bill, you control depth with the countdown and retrieve speed. Cast, engage the reel, count as it sinks, then start reeling. If you bump bottom too often, shorten the count or speed up slightly. If you never feel anything, add a few extra counts and slow down.
Can I use the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait from the bank?
Absolutely. Bank swimbaiting is a thing, and this lure is perfect for it. Use it to cover points, channel swings and the outside edges of weed beds. Just be mindful of where you stand when you cast so you can work it past likely ambush spots rather than dragging it over dead water.
Is the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait only for trophy hunters?
No, but it does tend to bring better-than-average fish. Swimbaits, in general, often cut out the tiniest fish because of the bigger profile. You will still get plenty of normal bass and other predators, but the ones that really smoke it are usually the better class.
Do I need a special swimbait rod for the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait?
For the lighter sizes, you can get away with a standard medium-heavy rod as long as it handles the casting weight. For the 27 g version, a dedicated swimbait or heavier casting rod is a nicer, safer option, especially if you are throwing it all day.
Final word
If you want to dip your toes into the big bait, big bite game without remortgaging the house, the GOBAIT multi joint swimbait is a cracking place to start. It is slow-sinking, realistic, jointed, noisy in a good way, and sized to tempt quality fish in normal-sized venues. Tie it on when you are bored with numbers and fancy something with shoulders.
Mate, give this GOBAIT multi joint swimbait an honest session – one proper thump on it and you will suddenly “need” three more colours.
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