# The Phat Paddle - Soft Plastic Paddle Tail Swimbait for Bass

> WM Bayou · $6.99 · In stock

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![The Phat Paddle - Soft Plastic Paddle Tail Swimbait for Bass](https://d1us074mrxfudh.cloudfront.net/products/7788447727702/62b1e5ccd5b263ad.png)

## Description

Bro, when you need to cover water and find active fish, the Phat Paddle is your search bait.

That wide paddle tail creates a thumping vibration you can feel through your rod. Bass feel it too - and when they're in feeding mode, they hunt it down.

How I Fish It:

• Weighted Swimbait Hook - Steady retrieve, vary your speeds
• Jighead - 1/4-1/2oz depending on depth
• A-Rig - Multiple Phat Paddles imitating a school of shad
• Scrounger Head - That lip makes it swim with a hard wobble

Real Talk About Paddle Tails:
The key is retrieve speed. Start fast (bass will tell you if they want it), then slow down until you find what triggers them. Some days they want it burning, other days slow-rolling is the deal.

Best Situations:
\- Covering flats looking for schooling fish
\- Points and ledges in summer
\- Grass lines - burn it over the tops
\- Windy days when bass are active and feeding

Color Call:
Match local baitfish. Around here in Texas/Louisiana, that's usually shad (White/Pearl) or bluegill (Green/Chartreuse). Stained water? Go bright.

Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass

Why Choose WM Bayou?

Custom American-made soft plastic hand-poured in Texas by WM Bayou. Every lure is crafted with premium materials and proven fish-catching action.

Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Recommended Techniques: Swimbait, Jig Head, Spinner Bait Trailer, Buzz Bait Trailer, Bladed Jig Trailer

Made in USA • Premium Materials • Proven Performance

## Options

| Color | Price | Available | SKU | GTIN |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost Shad | $6.99 | Yes | PPWhiteshadow | 00850063602518 |
| Oil Slick | $6.99 | Yes | PPOilSlick | 00850063602525 |
| Mr. Natural | $6.99 | Yes | PhatMrNat | 00850063602549 |
| Silver Fish | $6.99 | Yes | PhatSF | 00850063602556 |
| Night Sky | $6.99 | No | PhatNS | 00850063602570 |
| Holo Fish | $6.99 | Yes | PhatHF | 00850063602587 |
| Guacamole | $6.99 | Yes | PhatGuac | 00850063602594 |
| Honey | $6.99 | Yes | sku-47282722046166 | 850075857630 |
| Tilapia Magic | $6.99 | Yes | PP-TMagic | 850075857791 |
| Black and Blue | $6.99 | Yes | Phat-BB | 850075857616 |
| Old Earl | $6.99 | No | PhatPaddle-OE |  |
| Green Pumpkin | $6.99 | Yes | sku-47976699298006 |  |
| Ghost Green | $6.99 | Yes | PP-GhostGreen | 850063602457 |
| Ghost Blue | $6.99 | No | PP-GhostBlue | 850063602471 |

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