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Baby Hardgill Cotton Candy

$60

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Description

4.5" Length, Weight .95 oz and 1.10 oz

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

0.95 oz (27 g)

Length

4.5 in (114 mm)

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

natural swimming

Conditions

clear water, open water, rocky

Field Notes

A hardgill-style swimbait is best fished with steady casting retrieves around cover, points, and baitfish schools. The segmented body gives it a natural swimming motion that can draw reaction strikes from bass, especially when fish are feeding on bluegill or other panfish. The heavier 1.10 oz version can also help when you need a little more casting distance or a slightly deeper swim.

Pros

  • Realistic hardgill profile
  • Good casting weight for its size
  • Natural baitfish/bluegill presentation

Cons

  • Can be too large for pressured fish
  • Not ideal for very heavy vegetation

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