The Latest Swimbait from Mattlures : Code Name "Bo"

Total Score: 8.08 - GREAT

Introduction: If you're a big bait enthusiast, you're already aware there are several paths manufacturers take to accomplish the same goal of presenting large as life bait products to tempt big bass. Some focus their efforts on realistic action, others on appearance, some concentrate on soft bait options, while others specialize in hardbaits. Matt Servant, owner and creator at Mattlures cut his big bait making molds on the soft product then made his way into the hard bait side where his background in taxidermy really set him apart. Many of his baits rival in realism, fish you could actually catch out of the water. Today we take a look at his latest creation, a yet to be named big bait, I'm going to refer to as Bo.

Introducing the latest from Mattlures, a yet to be named bait mimicking a threadfin shad, TackleTour code name "Bo."

Impressions: Our history with Mattlures dates back to 2005 when we published our review of their then, brand new, Baby Bass Swimbait series. At the time, Matt Servant was kind of the new kid on the block having just ventured out on his own bait making business two years prior. Now he's a grizzled old veteran at the practice, but from the very start, his signature has always been very realistic looking baits.

Bo is made with concealed joints

It's been some time since we've written up one of his products, but he certainly has not lost his touch. This yet to be named, hard bodied, threadfin shad swimbait, code name Bo, is meticulous in every detail from the very realistic eyes to the highly detailed head, to the scale pattern along the body, to the translucent, soft plastic fins.

Though concealed, Bo's joints still allow for a lot of flexibility

Servant then takes things to the next level with a simple, yet extremely well executed paint job with subtle changes in color from head to tail and top to bottom. Lastly, the coup de gras, of this bait is Servant's use of concealed joints to disguise the transition between the bait's four pieces. This is the first bait of his I can remember with this feature and certainly the first I've held in my hand.