About this piece
The Smith Bottom Knox Swimmer II is a compact 30mm hard lure designed for trout, especially those that have become conditioned to horizontal presentations. Featuring a high-density tungsten weight concentrated at the front and a buoyant tail, this plug offers unique behaviors: it stands upright on the bottom, darts side-to-side on a bottom pump, vibrates on retrieve, and darts when twitched in the mid-layer.
Key features
- High-density tungsten weight forward for stable bottom-standing posture
- Buoyant tail keeps the lure upright on the bottom for ideal tapping
- Darts side-to-side or up-and-down with line slack twitching
- Slow horizontal swimming with gentle tail wobble on straight retrieve
Best for
- Native trout in streams and rivers
- Trout that are neutral or reluctant to chase horizontal lures
- Bottom fishing and finesse presentations in clear, flowing water
