In this episode of **Alpha BassCast**, we sit down with **Josh Pladies**, founder of **Clutch Swimbaits**, to talk about the evolution of modern swimbaits and how advanced design is reshaping tournament fishing.Josh shares his journey from building **custom goose calls** to designing some of the most technically advanced **glide baits** in bass fishing. With a background in engineering, CAD design, and material science, Josh breaks down how modern bait manufacturing—from **ABS construction to 3D modeling**—is pushing swimbait performance further than ever.We dive into the art of **glide bait fishing**, including how to read fish behavior, select the right gear, and apply these baits effectively in **tournament situations**. If you want to understand what truly separates high-performance swimbaits from the rest, this episode is packed with insights.### 🎙 In this episode:* Josh Pladies’ journey into bait design and Clutch Swimbaits* The evolution of swimbait manufacturing and glide bait technology* Using **CAD and advanced materials** to improve bait performance* How glide baits are impacting **tournament fishing strategy*** Techniques for casting, retrieving, and reading fish mood* Choosing the right **swimbait rods and gear setups*** The story behind the **Mini Boss Glide Bait** and future innovationsJosh also shares lessons learned from years of experimentation, collaboration with anglers, and how paying attention to fish behavior can dramatically improve your success with glide baits.Whether you’re a **swimbait addict, tournament angler, or gear nerd**, this conversation dives deep into the craft and science behind some of the most exciting lures in bass fishing.👉 **Subscribe to Alpha BassCast** for more conversations with anglers, industry innovators, and the voices shaping West Coast bass fishing.—### 🔗 Guest LinksClutch Swimbaits – [https://clutchswimbaits.com/](https://clutchswimbaits.com/)Josh Pladies Instagram – [https://www.instagram.com/joshpladies/](https://www.instagram.com/joshpladies/)—### 🎯 Keywordsswimbaits, glide bait fishing, Josh Pladies, Clutch Swimbaits, tournament fishing, bait design, swimbait techniques, bass fishing swimbaits, glide bait rods, fishing gear review, CAD bait design, ABS swimbaits, bait manufacturing, fishing innovation, bass fishing techniques, reading fish behavior, swimbait fishing tips—