Donkey Bay Swimbaits

Donkey Bay Swimbaits Donkey Bay Swimbaits was born out of an idea to target the biggest fish in the waters I fish in.

06/13/2026

I used to wonder what fish think about certain colors or patterns on a lure. Sometimes it takes years to discover the answers. Anyone care to guess what this one is? .and who would want this color on a croaker crankdown?
Leviathan Rods
Daiwa Corporation - USA
SITKA Gear
Yamaha Outboards

06/04/2026

1.5 OZ Herring

Where’s all the herring lake anglers?
This is a half size version of my 8” herring with a redesigned profile.
If you think this may match the hatch in your waters, this little 6.5-Inch version is gonna be a really sweet weapon!

This is not just for bass. Herrings are an anadramous species that spends part of its life in freshwater rivers and part in the salty bays and estuaries.

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Here’s some cool artwork by my daughter. Made with Louisiana oysters.SaraBelle’s Boutique
06/02/2026

Here’s some cool artwork by my daughter. Made with Louisiana oysters.
SaraBelle’s Boutique

05/21/2026

Croaker Swimmers
Many of you have requested this one. I’m finally making it happen. During croaker season at that!
Follow me here for updates.

05/04/2026

Always a treat to see Smallmouth Bass getting whacked on a Donkey Bay Swimbaits pogey.
I hear SMB love loud colors.
Owner Hooks
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One of my favorite things about being a lure builder is taking part in someone catching the biggest fish of their life.T...
05/03/2026

One of my favorite things about being a lure builder is taking part in someone catching the biggest fish of their life.
Trey O'Neill did just that on a recent trip using an OG Pogey in a greenback color.
Trey smashed his PB by about 2.5 lbs!
Congrats Trey and thank you for sharing your catch pics with a Donkey Bay Swimbait!!
Donkey Bay Swimbaits
Owner Hooks

04/21/2026

The most important part of a swimbait, by far!!

04/20/2026

I lost the biggest trout of my life… twice… before finally figuring this out.

4 days. Multiple blown chances. One adjustment that changed everything.

This one ended up being my personal best (for now)… but it almost didn’t happen.

Full breakdown in the comments.

Berkley Fishing

Changed the channel this weekend and went sunfish cranking. My buddy George nailed a good one this evening. Back at it ...
04/18/2026

Changed the channel this weekend and went sunfish cranking. My buddy George nailed a good one this evening. Back at it tomorrow.

Owner Hooks
Donkey Bay Swimbaits
Waterland
Yamaha Outboards
Tim's Marine

Had a blast fishing the Release Over 20 trout tournament in Hopedale, LA on Saturday at Hopedale Marina. I teamed up wi...
04/13/2026

Had a blast fishing the Release Over 20 trout tournament in Hopedale, LA on Saturday at Hopedale Marina. I teamed up with Courtland Vice and we pretty much grinded all day for a few bites!
It was nice to gather with like minded big trout anglers, even though the fishing was tough.
This was the third year this event was held in Hopedale.
Definitely a great organization centered on trout conservation with a focus on improving the trophy trout fishery. Right up my alley!! Definitely recommend checking them out and their events.

Donkey Bay Swimbaits
Daiwa Corporation - USA
Yamaha Outboards
Owner Hooks
Leviathan Rods
Speckled Truth
Waterland
Tim's Marine

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