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Baby Hardgill Crappie

$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

realistic swimming action

Conditions

clear water, vegetation, open water

Field Notes

A hardgill-style swimbait is best for imitating bluegill or crappie around bass-holding cover. Cast it near docks, weed edges, laydowns, or shallow flats and retrieve steadily or with pauses to trigger reaction strikes.

Pros

  • Realistic bluegill/crappie profile
  • Good size for targeting bigger bass
  • Versatile around cover and open water

Cons

  • Pricey compared with standard hard baits
  • May be too large for pressured fish

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