Product Review: Infeet Metal Vibe

By Mitch Taylor

When the water cools down, one of the biggest changes I notice is where the fish sit. They’re not up high in the water column anymore, and they’re definitely not chasing like they do in summer. Most of the time, they’re holding deep—right down the base of pylons, sitting in current breaks.

That’s where I start leaning heavily on metal vibes—especially the Daiwa Infeet Metal Vibe. It’s one of those lures that just makes sense for this style of fishing. The biggest thing is how quickly it gets down. You don’t waste time. You’re straight into the zone where the fish are sitting, and you can keep it there.

When I’m fishing bridges or deeper structure, my whole approach changes. I’m not covering water quickly—I’m working small areas properly. Usually I’ll position myself slightly up-current and let the lure sink down naturally along the face of the pylon. That initial drop is important.

From there, it’s all about keeping things subtle. Short lifts, nothing aggressive. Just enough to get the lure vibrating, then letting it fall back down again. What I like about the Infeet vibe is that it doesn’t need much to work. Even small movements give off enough vibration to get a reaction.

A lot of the better fish I’ve caught in winter have come doing exactly this—working deep structure slowly and staying patient. For me, once that water cools off, the metal vibe doesn’t leave the deck.