TRUSCEND Swimmax Jointed Swimbait J8A01

Overview

The TRUSCEND J8A01-03 is a 5.4 inch topwater lure made of ABS plastic, sold three to a pack and listed for species including bass, trout, pike, crappie, walleye and perch. It fits anglers looking to add a larger topwater bait to a mixed species tackle box.

At 5.4 inches and 0.9 ounces, this runs larger than typical panfish-sized plugs, which points it more toward bass and pike than smaller species despite the broad species list on the listing. Topwater lures work through surface commotion rather than depth, so results depend on calm water and low light as much as on the lure itself. Grouping a wide range of target species together is common on listings like this and is not a guarantee of results on every species named.

• 5.4 inch (13.7cm) topwater lure
• 0.9 ounce weight
• ABS plastic body
• Sold in packs of 3

Who it's for

Bass and pike anglers who fish topwater presentations in calm or low-light conditions. Anglers focused solely on small panfish may find the 5.4 inch size larger than needed.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Topwater lures depend on surface disturbance to draw strikes, so calm water and low light typically outperform chop or bright midday sun. Size and hook placement here point toward bass-class fish rather than the smaller species also listed.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Berkley Choppo Saltwater Topwater Lure 120

• Size 5.4 vs 4.7 inches (+15%)
• Item Weight 0.06 vs 0.11 pounds (-45%)

EXAURAFELIS Topwater Buzz Lure

• Size 5.4 vs 3.7 inches (+46%)
• Item Weight 0.06 vs 0.02 pounds (+200%)

Berkley Choppo 90 Topwater Lure

• Size 5.4 vs 3.5 inches (+54%)
• Item Weight 0.06 vs 0.03 pounds (+100%)