WHAT IS IT?
YUM Scottsboro Swimbait
WHAT SETS IT APART?
Scottsboro Tackle Company partnered with YUM to create an injection-molded swimbait featuring the highly-sought action of its legendary hand-poured baits. You get the same signature boot-kicking action with a subtle roll that shows body contrast, allowing the colors to flash in the same lifelike action of the hand-poured models. Add it all up, and this swimbait has the realistic action that is ideal, especially in cold water. Tested for over a year by Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jason Christie, the new bait is available in sizes from 3 inches to 4.5 inches and in 10 forage-based color patterns.
HOW DO I USE IT?
This swimbait is designed primarily to match up with the YUM Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella rig. It’s also ideal for a traditional swimbait setup, rigged on a ball-shaped jig head, which is Christie’s preference. He likes to fish it in the 40- to 50-degree water temperature range, slow rolling the bait in deeper water. He’ll also use it on the BOOYAH Covert Spinnerbait and the BOOYAH Mobster Swim Jig.
HOW MUCH?
$5.99 (pack of six baits)
MORE INFORMATION:
ANGLER’S INSIGHT:
I produced a video about this new bait for our website, allowing me to get to know Tim Evans, owner of Scottsboro Tackle. It’s so refreshing to know there are still entrepreneurs in this industry with such a passion for producing quality products. Evans chose YUM because its parent company, PRADCO, historically aligns itself with brands that begin in a garage. Evans was hands-on in every step of the process involved in maintaining his high expectations for matching the design and action of his hand-poured models in an injection bait. Christie was also involved, too, which meant there would be no shortcuts in the process. By all accounts, this bait meets those expectations, and in a budget-friendly price.
