About this piece
The Smith Bottom Knock Swimmer 35, designed by Hiroyuki Motoyama, is a groundbreaking trout lure that targets even fish that have become unresponsive to horizontal presentations. This innovative plug stands upright on the bottom, swings side to side with a bottom-pumping retrieve, vibrates on a steady retrieve, and delivers a wide swing when twitched.
Key features
- New genre trout lure that triggers strikes from pressured fish
- Stands upright on the bottom for a unique vertical presentation
- Sways left and right on a pump retrieve to mimic escaping prey
- Vibrates steadily on a straight retrieve for constant attraction
- Excellent swing action on twitches to trigger reaction bites
Best for
- Trout fishing in streams and still waters
- Breaking lethargic or pressured trout into striking
- Slow, subtle presentations that imitate injured baitfish
