The Swimbait of My Dreams

[@bradevans2857]

Awesome - love the statement of wanting a swim bait to fish little bit faster, slow down and speed up like a spinnerbait.

[@Zaldaingerous]

🎯

[@jessewiggins6950]

@@Zaldaingerous looking good! did y’all figure out a way to keep it from fading color so fast like the magdraft. What’s your secret to keeping it clean? Besides putting it right back into some kind of air tight packaging after using?

[@paintingerstephan7188]

@@Zaldaingerous Hello, i am watching from Germany. Can i fish this line through system with a 1x1 Titanium Leader?

[@icefishing804]

​@@Zaldaingerous when does it come out

[@A1K3NFISHING]

@@Zaldaingerous lol you still copied an existing bait and want to pretend like that was “so original. That’s your dream” lmao making tweeeks of something existing doesn’t mean it’s your idea. Like you should get credit.. You did what berkley and other knockoffs do. You knocked it off. I’ll still buy it. But be honest about your 🐴 💩.

[@aaronthompson9210]

Can’t wait to give it a try. You should add a few colors for up north. A perch color would be great for my lake.

[@davidnewcomb2431]

This is the product of what the Magdraft could've been if Megabass would have listened and took advice from Zaldain...there I said it...most will come at me but it's the hard truth not many will say!!

[@austinholden2826]

💯🎯🎯

[@FlippinOkie]

Most intelligent comment thus far of 2023 lmao This bait is gonna get hated on by soo many people but thats ok because most of those same people will buy some.

[@davidnewcomb2431]

@@FlippinOkie haters will buy them of course

[@averageontarioanglers]

Agreed 👍

[@roddegraw6162]

Just facts!! No need for hate🤙🏼

[@wesleymarkham3343]

I cannot believe the quality of the editing in this video. Johnny you are a legend.

[@bradalanfoster]

he's basically fixing all the problems with the magdraft, most notably the retrieve speed. i can't wait to get my hands on a few of these.

[@KriticullCTRL]

Are they problems or just your problem? Every bait is to be fished a certain way, not your way.

[@bradalanfoster]

@@KriticullCTRL the magdraft can basically only be fished at one speed. IMO that is a limitation of the magdraft. the new daingerous swimbait can be fished slow/medium/fast so it is more versatile.

[@spencersmith6754]

Hey neighbor,I've lived in Roanoke TX all my 54 years and can't wait to try these bad boys out on my home lake. If I ever run into you guys on the water I will hook yall up on some awesome brush piles. I made 7 new ones this year and these swimbaits will be perfect. Good luck this year on the tour!!

[@jacobjohnson-hr2ip]

As an engineer who is an avid angler I love the thought put into the harness system. Having a "Hevi" version to fish deep and a standard to fish shallower designed the same way for continuity in manufacturing is very thoughtful. I love that the texture was covered in the video. I work in the plastics industry and seeing the understanding of the raw material characteristics in how they affect action is great. Looking forward to the final product 👍🏼

[@A1K3NFISHING]

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ engineers. Y’all are all the same

[@jacobjohnson-hr2ip]

@@A1K3NFISHING that couldn't be less true. We come in many different forms 😂. Appreciate your comment though. Not sure what the purpose was?

[@AVHobbies2011]

Can't wait to use whatever you design Zaldaingerous!!!!

[@DavidMccallister65]

Great job and salute to Isaac as well!

[@TheOuterRealmWithJoe]

Chris, Johnny, and Trait… thank you for gifting all of us REAL insight and an actual seat to the process of this build. 🔥

[@illinoispublicland4680]

Sold. Loved that you showed the behind the scenes build process. Most bait companies don’t spotlight the design team and individuals who put in all the hours to come up with the right way to make the bait work. Very cool product and looking forward to catching some tanks on it. Keep up the hard work man you are killing it.

[@colbylivingston4319]

This was an incredible video. I lose sleep thinking of new baits and how to make baits better.

[@kylecampbell3]

dang bro. I know there was alot of speculation of it being a magdraft.... but the amount of work and differences you show tells everyone its a completely different animal. cant wait!

[@NoFro-TL]

Shout out to Mr Paynes barber. That cut is super clean

[@ItsMike6399]

Thanks Chris Zaldain!!! The Swimbait Looks amazing! 👌

[@christophertanczos2612]

Love the hook hanger. I’ve been swimbait fishing exclusively for small mouth for the last few years and the fact that I can switch to a hook that is a tad bit smaller than the hook that comes stock is a game changer.

[@henrydavis896]

This why we get up at 2:30 to be at the lake by 4:30,Let’s go Cris💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@LoganAndersonFishing]

Can’t wait for this thing🔥

[@Zaldaingerous]

Thanks Logan 👊🏽

[@earniederboven5100]

Cant wait to trythis bait out...looks awesome... Congrats

[@mattwest6669]

I waiting patiently. I’m hoping soon I want some.

[@raidernai6646]

It's fascinating how much attention to detail goes into creating a bait like this. Can't wait to throw this alongside a grass edge and see what creatures show themselves. Nice job buddy!

[@kodawitdasoda_]

Lmaoooooooo you mean taking a design

[@forbiddencroisant]

They ripped off a Magdraft. Zero attention to detail was out into it

[@chonz1253]

​@@kodawitdasoda_ Right,talk trash about a company who supported you for years . Then still there design and claim it as your own. Definitely found the right home at googan squad lol

[@FreedomFishing]

Wow! Everything from size, color, density of plastisol, tail shape, weight distribution, hook mechanism. Thoroughly thought out! I've been saying I dislike Magdrafts because of how slow you have to fish them. And why would I want to slow fish a Magdraft with hooks on the bottom? If im slow fishing one, I'm fishing the bottom, and I dislike bottom hooks for that. Top hooks only!!! Way to go guys!

[@dustinharris8828]

I’m a huge megabass guy, I think they make some of the best products out there and don’t think anybody can deny the quality of their products. I hate I been seeing folks hate on you leaving megabass and then making a swimbait that looks like that magdraft but how I see it is that you seen a hole in the market for a line-thru swimbait that nobody else has done before. I mean at first look it might have the same sort of shape and look but the action and design is completely different. I’m from Fl and It would badass to see it in like a 8in weedless made in a golden shiner color, seems a missing color in the market😂 been fishing the working class zero citizen lately just cause how weedless it is. But congratulations on the new bait bro, I think its Really dope🔥🔥 I can’t wait to pick a few up and try them out!!!🤙🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dannymiller8956]

Awesome design. Best O Luck.

[@victorneville2289]

Man I’m soooo jacked to get one. Thanks for all the hard work you have put into this.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Appreciate it, Victor!!

[@bodaciousbass6218]

Bad ass! I appreciate all the work you fellas are putting in to help us all catch the fish of our families and friends dreams. 👊💪

[@atamagashock]

Very impressive… can’t wait to be able to get my hands on one. People want to say it looks like another bait out there, but it’s nothing like it. Congrats and nice work

[@raytubach8988]

Haha ok Chris. I just picked up a 8’ XH Black Omen SB rod w/A3 reel sportin 25#Big Game from your last vid and now you spring this on me?.. Duuuuude, this spring is going to be fun!.. 🤙🏻

[@aidenrinonos8252]

With the quality of this video I expected you to have a million subscribers. This is a VERY underrated channel, you deserve so many more subscribers than you have man. Keep up the great quality content!

[@KissmyBasss]

Loving it. It sounds perfect.

[@WaymanColemanFishing]

I know it's going to be right. With you and my boy Isaac involved its a winner already

[@parkeradair7197]

I love all the references to the flaws of the magdraft, can’t wait to get my hands on this bait going to be a lot of big bass coming on this thing!

[@rastasquidd]

the ability to retrieve this bait fast or slow will fix my #1 complaint with the magdraft.... cant wait to try it!

[@hunterlaird6628]

Congratulations! That removable hook feature is sick… I hope y’all can get that patented. The landing rate is going to increase significantly

[@Zaldaingerous]

😉

[@patrickcotter945]

Good Stuff!

[@squatchfishin9461]

🤯 that line thru design is next level

[@BPfishing728]

A kickass video! Awesome that you guys went in depth on showing us the design, testing, and manufacturing on this. I’ll definitely be picking some up.

[@bamadondon0495]

Who all froze it and PLAY/PAUSED, ▶️⏯️▶️⏯️▶️⏯️.. AND ZOOMED IN AN OUT FROM 10:50-11:00!!!!!!!??? 😬....🕺🏻🕺🏻🖐️🙋🏻‍♂️, I DID . I DID IT!!!!! Over an over an over! Saw a lot I've seen but think maybe I seen something I haven't! Idk but I'm excited about this swimbait.. I knew after he teamed up with the G/squad it'd be a matter of time b4 he had his OWN SWIMBAIT.. and I'm super pumped not eto just get my hands on some but for Chris cause I know how much he loves to throw that bait in particular, so he's gonna make sure it's a winner and as cloae to perfect b4 he stamps his name on it and puts it out there for everyone to get!!!! Super cool .. 💪💪💜🙏

[@DONT.BUY.MAJOR.CRAFT-BAD.RODS.]

Nice work. And very interesting to see.

[@Troopa337]

Amazing people and production, great work.

[@bryanfrazer1337]

Dope design bro! Can’t wait to get loaded up!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Thanks Bryan 👊🏽

[@TheMattyB]

Isaac’s the man! Dynamic duo making amazing baits 💪🏼

[@Zaldaingerous]

Coach Payne 👊🏽

[@bobbyswain7049]

Yes....faster without the rolling would be great....and the slow roll is a must.....can't wait to throw these. Good stuff 🐟🐟🐟

[@CookingandFishing]

Hopefully the medium sink version will swim flatter through the water - top hook line through fills a huge hole in the market!

[@kevinloper6551]

Awesome video Chris, very Cool!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ct9737]

Great job 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Can’t wait to try it !!!

[@kneaech405]

That swimbait looked amazing the editing of this video was amazing as well. The line through to removable hook design is very interesting. I definitely would like to get some of these when they get released.

[@JMON3Y0319]

You're the reason I'm gonna get into swimbaits this year finally. Will definitely be buying yours 1000%

[@chrislawson2103]

cool design, like that hook carrier, love the versatility

[@Zaldaingerous]

🙏👊🏽

[@jimmieglass1242]

Amazing looking swimbait cant wait to get a couple

[@davidhenderson1738]

The hook/harness system is pretty dope. I can’t wait to throw this thing. Good work Chris. Good luck this season!

[@rileyodonnellfishing]

Been waiting for this one🫡

[@Zaldaingerous]

👊🏽😎

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Absolutely stoked to get this swimbait in my hands on Lake Chickamauga!! Can’t wait to be able to burn a “Mag” style swimbait!

[@Zaldaingerous]

One of my FAVORITE lakes to throw a swimmer in this style 👊🏽

[@adrickvelasco570]

I've been slow to get on the big soft swimbait game, but this gets me excited. I definitely want to fish these.

[@devonmiller4689]

Excited to catch some big smallies on this!

[@troyrichardson4049]

Wow! Just wow! So happy you were able to build the perfect swimbait! Can't wait to try it!

[@mikeybalzz]

Just got mine and I'm stoked to play with this retrieve absolutely gonna slay for covering water!

[@austinwest8352]

Any idea when the fully rigged bait is gonna be released?

[@thatfishingnoob]

Black rifle, carbonated water, fishing, great camera shots. Great production and taste sir.

[@Joseph-ow8vq]

Brother that line through design...🔥🔥🔥🔥 my biggest beef with a certain bottom treble style bait, was not being able to bottom bump it. I can already tell that 7” is about to be a big player for me, once I can get it. I haven't been this stoked about a mass produced bait since Brandon P’s glide bait.

[@Zaldaingerous]

💯

[@trent5327]

I love the insert design man! Y'all should sell those inserts seperately as terminal tackle to customize other baits as well, I'd definetly buy some.

[@KobeBryantFan]

Honestly one of the best fishing videos I have ever seen, totally inspiring!

[@damienlilley5908]

I want to try this for walleyes. Bet it will work wicked good

[@marsn9897]

Been waiting for this one to release.

[@jeremyaslinger1808]

A top hook line thru swimbait, this thing is gonna be next level!! Can't wait to tie one on. That harness that holds the hook is an ingenious design, nothing else like it on the market, WOW!!!

[@Franny_the_Fisher]

Ordered a few from BPS online after you told me they weren’t in stores yet, they’re gonna slay pike and musky up in the north!

[@Zaldaingerous]

🙏👊🏽

[@maxcole3930]

Awesome bait. I fish swimbaits alot, have past 3 years now. Line through is where it's at with keeping them pinned. I'll definitely be getting some of those swimbaits when their available. Good job guys!

[@coty7228]

The passion Chris has for this astounding. This thing is gonna be a killer, awesome to be able to choose your hook size. Congrats bud.

[@MitchItch]

Ahhahaha😂😂😂😂 the passion!!

[@maxcole3930]

I fish ton of belly weighted swimbaits but line through is my favorite for sure. Been fishing the defiant line through a lot, great baits but exspensive. Savage gear has came along way past few years, they have few awesome line throughs I've been successful with

[@Zaldaingerous]

Unlike with wedge tail style swimbaits, this bait you can burn which was very important to me

[@maxcole3930]

@@Zaldaingerous that's awesome. Yeah the wedge tail's tend to fish on slower side. I'm looking forward to getting your new line throughs, being able to burn & change speed will definitely trigger more bites

[@nathanwilliams3839]

I neeeeeeeed some! Btw congratulations on these!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Thank you, Nathan! Been a long year of putting it together but pumped

[@PeterWFishing]

now that’s how you launch a bait! dope!

[@zachhargett4271]

Gonna be one crazy swimbait. Love the line through style too. Hopefully the pike don’t tear them up to bad up here

[@Zaldaingerous]

Wish there was insurance on baits against pike bites 😆

[@zachhargett4271]

@@Zaldaingerous did a great job on the bait tho. Can’t wait to have it in my hands

[@tommybrown3786]

@@Zaldaingerous When will it be available to us regular folk? Lol. I need this asap!

[@mike2687]

@@tommybrown3786 - they're available unrigged on bass pro and out of stock on tackle warehouse (it claims 2/27)... those are the only two sites I looked at... pretty sure I heard them say they were offering two styles: Loaded and Unloaded... that might simply mean the weight of them but the only differential listed was either 6" or 7". Not 100% sure what that means in term of weight.

[@mike2687]

@@tommybrown3786 - after scrolling through the comments, he answered the question--some of the unloaded ones are currently available on bass pro... don't know the release date for the loaded version and additional colors.

[@roberts.2413]

Exciting swimbait, can't wait to throw it .

[@troycote4503]

It looks good Chris, very similar to the Megabass but a flatter bottom.

[@Zaldaingerous]

They are in the same category of swimmer type for sure but they def aren’t the same bait and those that know and fish this style will see that

[@troycote4503]

@@Zaldaingerous I know you don't know my credentials and maybe they aren't close to yours but I have some experience with both the Mag Slowly and Magdraft and in 5 years in New England I'm at around 50+ 5 lbs fish in the last 5 years, 10 over 5 easy average and would love to help you endorse them. I can see in the Prespawn how they can put some weight in the live well. Yeah we fish out of aTracker175 with a 25 merc but I will stick some on that bait. If you're looking for any product pushers, please take me into consideration. I do Ok for the Northeast, and my pictures will show I'm worthy. I'm on all the Swimbait channels, and I can see how it's a no brainier on helping you. Thanks for your time. Good luck this weekend!

[@Ryuka1993]

This thing looks badass! Can't wait to pick a couple up!

[@stephenfishon9496]

Love it, absolute brilliant design.

[@LuckyLucky-bm1pg]

i looking forward to trying this bait. i have never used a swim bait before and seeing my go to rod just broke i guess a new bait for a new rod this Xmas. Good Luck on your tournament season Chris.

[@patriotmadness6231]

Wow great video. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to bring a bait to the people so that we can have a good time catching fish. can’t wait to get my hands on a few. Don’t listen to the haters and what they have to say.

[@acme9538]

I'll pick one up and chuck it around in the So Cal boilers this spring / early summer for calico's & report back. 1 question . . . did you put some thought into 'castability' when designing ???

[@Hmoob828]

I'll buy some to test PERIOD. It looks good and that top hook keeper looks like great design. I hope the durability of the nose and line thru is good and thought out also. Even the magdraft after a big bite or 2 is done. The harness system tears or the swimbait starts to swim off keel. Looking to buy and test. Great job on the design by you two.

[@Zaldaingerous]

It’s definitely taken a little more time for us to perfect the durability around the nose. Been some fine tuning 👊🏽

[@MoMan.88]

Badass man, hard work pays off!!🎣

[@timothykoopjr8702]

Love your new swim baits got everyone of them. I saved up awhile to buy the same big swim bait combo you use. Can't wait to use it and your swim baits.

[@Zaldaingerous]

That’s awesome, Timothy. I hope you smash a few giants this year on the setup 👊🏽

[@Lens660]

When will the swimbait and swimbait harness come out?

[@AJFishing]

Awesome video dude. Congrats on the final product. Looks like a top notch design!

[@caseymonagle4171]

That has to be the best swimbait design, I’ve ever seen. Congrats Chris this thing looks absolutely incredible

[@forbiddencroisant]

"the best swimbait design" yea I think you mean that they ripped off a Magdraft. They put zero effort into the design or colors

[@Zaldaingerous]

Show me where they make a Chartreuse blue bc I could have sworn I always had to hand paint mine? Also, the pink/green is actually a Strike King color ripped off that I personal asked them to make back in the day. Our black/blue back? Oh that was inspired by a color in the Basstrix line-up. Should I continue?

[@greghiday]

Looks great Chris. Like the line thru hook design. I can see why it took several revisions to get it just right. Will be ordering some from BPS.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Appreciate it, Greg 👊🏽

[@kenaddis2979]

Looks fantastic .when will it be available

[@janosczovek8524]

Fantastic video 👌👌👌👌

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

Love the hook concept, man that's awesome that you get to have the input and design it like you wanted it, can't wait to try it! Congrats bud, hope you have a great season this year!

[@Zaldaingerous]

It’s nice to have a company that lets me!

[@jaysonelam8321]

Can’t wait to see that bait for myself. Looks good!

[@gregkonecnik4850]

Congrats bro! Just bought 2 loaded and 2 unloaded. I haven’t even used them yet and I love the styles and choices you made to fish them. Looks like my mag drafts will be collecting dust for awhile. Just waiting for better weather here in the Midwest at LOTO to get some teeth marks on them. 🍻

[@dirkwhite9008]

Can't wait to try a few out !!!!

[@BassManDan_11]

Can’t wAit to get my hands on one. Pretty awesome to see what goes into making a bait from start to finish. Glad you put this video together! Collaboration is key!

[@ikrunic23]

Nice! Looks dangerous 😉 that looks like a well thought out swimbait! Can't wait to try it!

[@jackstein5486]

Terrific vid Chris! Thanks for sharing the process of prototype to production. I have a preorder for 4 of them. Your input and experience sold me on this and the innovation of the hook releasing is fabulous.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Thanks Jack 🙏👊🏽

[@jacobstiller5648]

As a fellow Engineer and bass fisherman, bravo, well thought out design. I'll buy some!

[@Everydayfishing]

Excited to give this swimbait a try - it's always cool to see high level guys focus in on a specific bait or technique and put so much effort into making it even better.

[@rdollaz6173]

I can’t wait to get my hands on one

[@BrianWilemanFishing]

That is sweet, and can't wait to buy some.

[@highdefinition3529]

Super pumped to try these out! I fish lake ontario so I don't have to many big largemouth, but I will definitely try the smaller model for some big smallies!!!

[@secure152]

This is awesome! Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next!!

[@travischilcot8730]

@zaldaingerous fantastic innovation with the new hook options. Thrilled you have moved to pursue your dreams and like we talked about at last years BMC do what you need to do to make your dreams happen and f*** the haters. I will be buying this product!

[@jessebrock7574]

Hey Chris when is the loaded version going to come out. if I'm not mistaken I've only seen the unloaded one.