TX 10 Top Water Inline Bone Mini B

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 The 2025 Inline Topwater Lure Innovation! 

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Why Not Try Something Different?

In the world of fishing lures, especially those designed for dynamic action, stability and true tracking are paramount. While external fins are common on boats, the concept of ballast – strategically placed weight or design elements that provide stability and a low center of gravity – is profoundly relevant to lure performance, particularly in preventing line twist on lures with a large rotating blades.

For inline topwater lures featuring propellers, like the innovative TX10, a specialized form of "ballast" or stabilizing element is absolutely essential to counteract the inherent forces that cause line twist.

The Problem: Propeller Spin and Line Twist

When a lure features a spinning propeller, such as the large cup-face prop on the TX10, that rotation, while attractive to fish, can impart a constant twisting force onto the fishing line. Without a counteracting mechanism, this leads to:

Weakened Line: Constant twisting fatigues and compromises the integrity of your fishing line, leading to unexpected break-offs.

Reduced Casting Distance & Accuracy: Twisted line coils off the spool inefficiently, causing friction and hindering performance.

Tangles and Backlashes: Kinks and twists in the line are magnets for knots and frustrating tangles.

Impaired Lure Action: A line full of twist can negatively impact the lure's intended action, making it less appealing to fish.

The Solution: The "Ballast" Concept in Inline Lures

For the TX10 and similar inline propeller topwater lures, the most effective "ballast" equivalent for preventing line twist is achieved through its Offset Wire Frame..

How the Offset Wire Frame with added weight Ballast Work to Prevent Line Twist:

The wire frame that runs through the body of the TX10, to which the propeller and hooks are attached, is not perfectly straight. Instead, it features a subtle but critical offset or bend. This offset performs the function of a specialized ballast:

Counter-Rotational Force: As the lure is retrieved and the propeller spins, the offset in the wire frame creates a slight, opposing resistance in the water. This built-in counter-rotation actively fights against the twisting force generated by the propeller, forcing the lure body to track straight.

Directional Stability: The offset essentially acts as a tiny rudder or precisely balanced ballast, ensuring the lure maintains its intended orientation and doesn't rotate on its own axis. This keeps the lure's action consistent and prevents the transfer of rotational energy to your main line.

Optimized Weight Distribution (Ballast): Beyond the wire frame, the TX10's internal design likely includes strategically placed weights or components that The weighted ballast contribute to a low center gravity. This ballast is crucial for preventing the lure from rolling or flipping over, especially at higher retrieve speeds.

Broader Benefits of "Ballast" for Lures:

Beyond line twist prevention on inline propeller baits, the general concept of strategically placed ballast offers numerous benefits for various lure types:

1. True Tracking and Consistent Action: Properly designed ballast ensures a lure swims or moves consistently without rolling, spiraling, or veering off course. This predictability makes the lure appear more natural and easier for fish to intercept.
2. Enhanced Realism: A lure that tracks true and maintains its orientation better mimics the natural swimming motion of baitfish or other prey, increasing its allure.
3. Versatility in Retrieve Speeds: Lures with good ballast stability can often be retrieved at a wider range of speeds without blowing out or losing their action.
4. Improved Hook-Up Ratios: A stable lure is more likely to be properly engulfed by a striking fish, leading to a cleaner and more secure hookset.
5. Targeted Presentation: Ballast helps a lure stay in the desired water column or maintain a specific depth, ensuring it stays in the strike zone.
6. Optimized Sound/Vibration: By maintaining stable movement, the lure's integrated sound chambers, rattles, or other vibration-producing elements can function optimally, sending out consistent fish-attracting signals. 
   

Why You'll Love the TX 10 Ballast:

✅ Big Action: The hollow-body design with its integrated, large cup-face propeller  creates a powerful splash and irresistible tumbling action that triggers aggressive strikes.

✅ Built-in Sound-Making Stainless Steel Ball Bearings: Engineered to generate a high-frequency rattle and vibration that grabs the attention of nearby predators, even in a small profile.

✅ Dual-Size Sound Bearings: This unique feature covers a wider frequency range, appealing to a broader spectrum of fish and increasing your chances of a bite in various conditions.

✅ Always on Top: The TX 10 floats from the moment it hits the water, ensuring you are fishing on the surface—perfect for drawing reaction strikes from finicky fish.

✅ Versatile Inline Wire Frame: This innovative design allows for both slow and fast retrieves, giving you the flexibility to adapt to the conditions and fish behavior on the fly.

The Advantages of a Ballast Topwater Bait:

1. Ideal for Finicky Fish: When fishing pressure is high or when fish are being shy, a smaller bait is less intimidating. The TX 10 Ballast presents a subtle, easy-to-eat meal that triggers bites when larger lures get ignored.

2. Matches Smaller Forage: In many lakes and rivers, baitfish like shad, shiners, and other fry are small. The TX 10 perfectly "matches the hatch," making it an incredibly realistic presentation that predators can't resist.

3. Perfect for Clear Water: In high-clarity water, fish can be more cautious. The smaller profile and natural bone color of the TX 10 blend seamlessly, providing a lifelike target without spooking wary fish.

4. Versatile Applications: The compact size is perfect for targeting smaller streams, ponds, and tight spaces around docks or lily pads where a larger lure would be too cumbersome.

5. High Hook-Up Ratio: The streamlined inline design and the included hook hinge connection give a hooked fish less leverage to throw the lure, ensuring a secure hookset and helping you land more fish, even with a smaller bait.

Whether you're chasing bass in a highly pressured lake or targeting panfish and other smaller predators, the TX 10 Inline Bone Ballast is built to deliver heart-pounding action.  

Try the TX 10 Ballast today and experience the thrill of topwater fishing like never before!

Specifications:

• Length: 3.25 inches (approx.)
• Weight: 0.70 oz (approx.)
• Color: Bone
• Hooks: 2 Treble Hook