What Is The Most Expensive Swimbait? – Our Top 7 Picks

Why chose the most expensive swimbait?

We know that big swimbaits will catch big bass, but can the same be true about an expensive swimbait? Would it be safe to say that expensive swimbaits catch bigger fish? Not necessarily.

Then why buy a lure that is going to cost me more money? Why would anybody want to buy the most expensive one?

The answer is simple. More expensive swimbaits tend to be produced with better quality materials. These premium materials in turn, hopefully, will last much longer and in the end catch more fish.

So we could say that expensive swimbaits catch more fish, and since big swimbaits catch big bass we could theoretically conclude that big expensive swimbaits will catch more big fish than inexpensive ones.

For that reason I have put together this post to try to find the most expensive swimbait on the market. I hope you enjoy!

What is the most expensive swimbait?

Here is a quick preview of our top 7

• Deps Slideswimmer 250
• ABT Lures Suicide Glide
• MegaBass I-Slide 262T
• Deps BullShooter 160
• Imakatsu Gillroid
• Imakatsu Bassroid Nonkee

Let’s take a closer look at each one….

Features

• Length: 250mm
• Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Type of swimbait: Slow-sinking
• Pieces: 2

The first lure to add to our list of the most expensive swimbait is the Deps Slideswimmer 250. It is a slow sinking, single jointed, two piece swimbait that is 250mm (just under 10 inches) long and weighs in at 6.2 ounces. It has a hard body with a rubber-like sleeve that covers the body. This lure is a Japanese import that is available in a number of different colors. The one pictured above is the Wild Carp Pattern.

At first glance, the overall look doesn’t have much to offer when compared to other lures on this list. However, what this lure lacks in design it makes up in action. Once in the water, it makes that beautiful wide s-pattern action as it glides across the water. This action has proven to be lethal in driving fish crazy and catching big bass.

One feature that I really like about this swimbait is the 180-degree turn. This can prove to be very effective in helping a fish to commit to taking the bait. If you see a fish following your lure, simply stop retrieving your lure and it will completely turn around and look the trailing fish right in the face. Bass can’t resist, but to take the bait.

Watch the Deps Slideswimmer 250 in action in the following video:

Features:

• Length: 9.25 inches
• Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Type of swimbait: Slow-sinking
• Pieces: 2

If you are looking to catch a big bass, you have got to give the ABT Lures Suicide Glide a try. This is a single jointed, hard body swimbait that is 9.25 inches long and it weighs 4.6 ounces.  Each lure is individually poured and perfectly balanced so each time it hits the water it will make that sweet glide action. It is available in a number of different colors. The one pictured above is the clear lake hitch pattern.

One thing that really makes this swimbait stand out from the competition is the high-quality hardware. This bad boy is equipped with #6 Owner Hyper wire split rings and 2/0 Owner Premium treble hooks. That means that once you get that big bass hooked up, he is hooked! No more losing the trophy fish at the boat.

Let’s take an up-close look at the ABT Lures Suicide Glide in action in the following video:

Features

• Length: 262 mm
• Weight: 6 ounces
• Type of swimbait: Slow-sinking
• Pieces: 2

The next one on the list is not only one of the most expensive swimbaits, but possibly one of the biggest. It is the MegaBass I-Slide 262T. This lure is 262mm long (just over 10 inches) and weighs 6 ounces. This lure is huge! With a lure as big as this one, you can expect (almost guarantee) to catch nothing but big fish.

Once in the water, this lure has that appealing s- pattern that fish crave, but my favorite part is the amount of water this lure covers. This lures will glide between 18 and 24 inches per stride. That is simply amazing! That is going to give this lure great action and cover a lot of territory.

Another impressive feature is the overall construction. Without a doubt, this swimbait was built to last. Constructed with a double jointed hinge and the durable treble hooks help ensure that you increase your hook up ratio and land more fish.

Lastly, the paint job. Overall I think MegaBass did a nice job with the finish. The 3-D eyes and the realistic finish will make even the fisherman do a double take.

Overall it looks like a good lure, but can it catch fish? See the MegaBass I-Slide 262T catch several fish in the following vido:

Features

• Length: 160 mm
• Weight: 3 3/4 ounces
• Type of swimbait: Slow-sinking Bluegill Swimbait
• Pieces: 2

Bass love bluegill, if only there was a swimbait on the market that imitated a bluegill perfectly. Well now there is with the Deps BullShooter 160.

This is a hard body plastic swimbait that is 160 mm long ( just over 6 inches) and weighs 3 3/4 ounces. Its singled jointed body is designed to give it a tight gliding motion much like a bluegill.

As you can see from the picture, what makes this lure stand out from the competition is the finish. It has very life-like 3-D eyes, a natural finish, and rubber fins. Couple the overall appearance with that deadly s-pattern action and you have yourself a bass slaying machine.

Features

• Length: 140 mm
• Weight: 2.6 ounces
• Type of swimbait: Slow Float
• Pieces: 2

Another swimbait to add to our list of the most expensive swimbait is the Imakatsu Gillroid. It is a hard body swimbait that is 140 mm long (about 5 1/2 inches) and weighs 2.6 ounces.

There are two features that I really like about this lure. First, the finish. The finish on this lure is so realistic that it almost makes it too easy for us as fishermen. The second feature that I would like to highlight is the tail. This swimbait comes with two tails that allow it to be fished in two completely different ways.

The flat tail is design for a tight s-pattern much like you would find on other bluegill swimbaits. The second tail looks much like a boot. When you retrieve the lure with this boot tail it tends to stay at the surface and the boot gives it a wake. More commotion, more chances of getting hit.

Check out more features of the Imakatsu Gillroid  in the following video:

Features

• Length: 170 mm
• Weight: 3 ounces
• Type of swimbait: Slow Float
• Pieces: 2

It is a fish eat fish world out there, when bass aren’t feeding on bluegill they are feeding on…well…smaller bass. That is what makes the next expensive swimbait so effective. It is the Imakatsu Bassroid Nonkee. Much like the gillroid, this is an ultra-realistic looking swimbait.

It is 170mm long and weighs 3 ounces. It is classified as a slow float swimbait which means when you stop reeling this lure is designed to come to the surface. However, it does have the option to add weight to your lure so that you can get it to that perfect depth.

Final Thoughts…

While the most expensive swimbait may or may not catch you more fish, one thing holds true. You can catch any size fish on any lure. It all depends on you. So instead of spending hours looking for the best bass fishing lure the best thing to do is get out there and start fishing.