Effective but less expensive swimbaits and glidebaits?

[DAnderson]

I am going to venture into fishing large swimbaits and glidebaits this year. I will appreciate recommendations regarding baits that are less expensive (up to $30) but effective. Thanks!!!

[Mr.Bass]

Biovex 176 is about the only cheap bait that works

The S-Waiver is second to this one for under $30

[PaRiverRat]

Jerry Rago cha cha glide is another cheap one that will actually catch some fish

[Phrog Phil]

s waver

[Mike Thompson]

The s waver 168 is really all you need unless you want to go down the rabbit hole. You can throw it on a jig rod also which most people already have.

[Weekndwarriorfishing]

BPS Swerve glide bait has some decent reviews and is around $20. I’ve had luck with it but I am not what I would consider a swimbait expert.

[DrewFlu33]

I agree that the BPS Swerve is a good one to check out. They just released a 6" version ($18) which looks a lot more manageable than the 7", especially for those just getting into bigger baits.

I've caught a LOT of fish on the Jackall Gantarel Jr.. It was the first "bigger" bait I threw that I felt gave me some confidence in throwing these bigger glide baits. It is slightly out of your price range at $40 but can often be found on sale. Its bigger brother, the Gantarel runs $50.

Another fish catcher that's easier to throw on conventional gear that's just slightly out of your price range is the Black Dog Shellcracker. They're my go-to wake bait these days. They run something like $37 and work extremely well!