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Excellent for bass, the Smithwick® Devil’s Horse Hard Bait is equipped with propellers at front and tail that can be adjusted to throw more water and work slower, or bent back for a quicker, quieter retrieve
REVIEWS
16 Reviews
Buck hunter
It works as it should caught several bass in Fla with it
Stephen G.
I've used this bait since 1968 and it still catches bass . One of my all time favorite top water baits. For me it's a must have in the tackle box.
Jaxbassguy101
I have been fishing these for years and it’s hard to beat a “horse” in the spring in Florida.
Mike B.
When in doubt, I go in with the horse! The action when the water is still is great!
Doug P.
It has always been my go to top water bait. Wish I could get the perch in 1/2 ounce size.
Michael W.
I have caught more bass using one of these than any other lure! It's an agitator! It enrages bass to where they want to take it out and eat it at the same time! They don't know what's in store for them when they strike! It has so many techniques available to lure them in! And I bought 5! I have back ups just in case and backups to back them up! Too many legendary fisherman have used them and sworn by them!
Gary
Often overlooked because of the many new modern lures on the market, this one should be included in your tackle box. The classics never go out of style because they catch fish. There's a reason that it has been on the market for so long, it works. Period. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
Lloyd W.
I fish smaller rivers for smallmouth bass and NEVER fail to have a couple of Devil's Horse with me. They cast well (allowing me to reach them beneath overhanging branches), float in a perfect profile and the prop noise makes big smallmouth nuts. I'll use them forever.
Steve
This is one of the greatest Florida baits of all times. You better have one tied on for spring and summer fishing. It's a killer!
Basski
Bad bad bad. Worst quality lure. Front blade won't turn in the water. Worthless.
Mkushski
This thing is awesome! The action it makes it crazy and it draws the fish in! Definitely recommend
Bobby
50 years ago I was introduced to the F 206 Floating Top Water lure made by Smithhwick. It was a fat bait with spinners on each end. The back was a light green, the belly was white with silver glitter. The underside throat was red, and the eyes were painted looking down. This lure for me was the all time without a doubt best Bass catching bait that I ever fished with. I fished lakes and marshes in Texas and Louisiana for years and it was the Top Bait, no doubt. Smithwick quit making them. They went to a dark green skinny bait, similar, but less effective.
Michael
These are great topwater lures for big fish.Work very well for Bass and Northerns.Can't Thank LureNet enough for having hard to find lures on hand.Again I Thank You.
Gibson B.
These are great lures for surface hits by big fish. Again LureNet comes through with hard to find lures. Fast shipping, again I Thank You
Anonymous
I have used this lure on most of the big lakes in central and south Florida. This is my go to lure and I tell everyone that I come across about it. This lure is easy to cast and the action really gets the fish's attention. I only fish topwater and only use two different lures, I wish this lure was carried everywhere and a little easier to purchase but it is worth the effort to find. My grandfather taught me how to topwater fish is in this lure when I was a kid, thank you smith wick for making a time tested, tried and true quality product!!!
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