{"product_id":"whack-em-5-inch-glide-bait","title":"Whack Em Glide Bait 5\" – Hard Glide Swimbait","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWork Shallow Water for Bass with a Wide-Gliding Swimbait\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen bass are feeding on baitfish in shallow water, a lure that moves broadly from side to side offers a different presentation from a conventional straight-swimming swimbait. The \u003cstrong\u003eWhack Em Glide Bait 5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a realistic baitfish profile with a wide gliding action, detailed body features, and a replaceable brush tail. Fish it with a slow, steady retrieve or increase the pace to change how the lure moves through the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Whack Em 5\" Glide Bait?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWide side-to-side glide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces sweeping lateral movement that imitates a swimming baitfish rather than relying on a tight wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eShallow-water application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for presentations in shallower depths when bass are feeding on baitfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible retrieve speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports slow, steady retrieves and faster, choppier presentations without rolling over, according to the product description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDetailed baitfish profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-dimensional eyes, molded scales, and gill plates add realistic visual features to the lure's body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable brush tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a replaceable tail component, allowing the tail to be changed without replacing the entire lure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTreble-hook equipped:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes fitted with sharp treble hooks for fishing straight from the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pescador-specs\" style=\"margin:16px 0;border:1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#77C6EF;color:#1f2937;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\n    Product Specifications\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d5db;background:#f8fafc;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d5db;background:#f8fafc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eBrand \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eWhack Em Glide Bait\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eLure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eHard Glide Swimbait\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSwimming Action\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eWide side-to-side glide\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eTail\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eReplaceable brush tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eBody Details\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e3D eyes, scales, gill plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eTreble hooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eShallow-water bass fishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn shallow water, begin with a steady retrieve to establish the lure's broad swimming pattern. Change the pace when you want a more aggressive presentation: the 5-inch Glide Bait is described as maintaining its swimming orientation during faster, choppier retrieves. That gives anglers two distinct retrieve options with the same lure, making it useful when experimenting with how bass respond to moving baitfish imitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd a Shallow-Water Glide to Your Bass Tackle Rotation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReach for the Whack Em 5\" Glide Bait when you want a hard baitfish imitation with a wider swimming path and the flexibility to change retrieve speeds. Its replaceable brush tail also makes it a practical option for anglers who want to maintain the lure's original presentation over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;border:1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#1f2937;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eIs the Whack Em 5\" Glide Bait designed for shallow water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eYes. The product description specifically identifies shallow depths as an intended application. It does not establish a precise running-depth range or buoyancy classification, so those characteristics should not be assumed from the shallow-water description alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;border:1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#1f2937;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I retrieve this glide bait quickly without it rolling over?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe product description states that the lure can be worked with either a slow, steady retrieve or a faster, choppier retrieve without rolling over. Anglers can use those different retrieve styles to change the baitfish presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;border:1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#1f2937;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan the brush tail be replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eYes. The 5-inch Glide Bait features a replaceable brush tail. Replacement-tail availability, included spares, and the replacement procedure are not specified in the referenced product listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;border:1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#1f2937;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow does the 5\" Glide Bait differ from the 7\" sinking version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe 5-inch model is described as effective in shallow depths and features a replaceable brush tail. The separately listed 7-inch model is identified as a sinking glide bait. The 5-inch model's buoyancy is not specified, so the two should not be assumed to have the same sinking behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Just Lures Fishing","offers":[{"title":"Bass","offer_id":48603723235546,"sku":"GB132F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chartreuse","offer_id":48603723268314,"sku":"GB137F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":48603723301082,"sku":"GB133F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":48603723333850,"sku":"GB134F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lite Green","offer_id":48603723366618,"sku":"GB138F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Real Fish","offer_id":48603723399386,"sku":"GB136F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":48603723432154,"sku":"GB131F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Zebra","offer_id":48603723464922,"sku":"GB135F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9732\/1627\/files\/4862040436_1.jpg?v=1789448910","url":"https:\/\/pescadorfishing.com\/products\/whack-em-5-inch-glide-bait","provider":"Pescador Fishing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}