Stick baits are effective for bass fishing due to their natural, slow, and erratic action, which mimics a dying baitfish and triggers strikes from less active bass. Their weightless or lightly weighted presentation allows for a tantalizing fall, providing an easy-to-see, easy-to-attack meal. Furthermore, their versatile, weedless design allows them to be fished effectively around various cover, such as grass, docks, and wood, while their unpredictable movement makes them less likely to be recognized as a dangerous lure by pressured bass.
Product Specs:
Materials: Plastisol, colorant and glitter
Size: 7" Stick Baits
Color: Various or custom options available, just message me.
Quantity: 10 per pack
Handmade in Summerville, SC
Stick bait rigging methods include Texas (weedless), wacky (natural shimmy), Neko (bottom "stand-up"), and shaky head for vertical presentation. Choice depends on conditions like water depth, cover, and fish aggression.
Weightless Texas Rig
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Best for: Shallow cover.
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How to: Thread a weedless offset hook into the bait.
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Action: Natural, slow shimmy.
Weighted Texas Rig
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Best for: Deeper water/thicker weeds.
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How to: Add a pegged bullet weight to the line.
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Action: Faster sink, longer cast.
Wacky Rig
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Best for: Open/shallow weedless areas.
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How to: Hook or O-ring in bait's center.
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Action: Tantalizing wiggle on fall.
Neko Rig
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Best for: Finicky bottom bass.
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How to: Insert small weight/ nail weight in bait's tail.
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Action: Unique "stand-up" action.
Shaky Head
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Best for: Finesse fishing on flats/rocky areas.
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How to: Attach bait to a shaky head jig.
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Action: Stands upright on bottom, tail twitches.