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Backwater Minnows Paddle Tail – Bay Runner (3.35 in / 10 Pack)

$2.24

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Description

Backwater Minnows paddle tail swimbaits deliver lifelike swimming action and flash that draw strikes from inshore gamefish. Measuring 3.35 inches and 0.07 oz, these soft plastics are ideal for light tackle setups when targeting redfish, snook, and trout. The Bay Runner color presents a natural baitfish profile with subtle flash—perfect for bays and grass flats where fish are feeding by sight. Its muted, realistic tones excel in clear to lightly stained water and match common forage like pilchards and bay anchovies. These swimbaits can be rigged on jig heads, weighted hooks, or fished under a popping cork. Each pack includes ten paddle tails so you’re ready when the bite turns on.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Redfish, Snook
Presentation
Variable, Lifelike Paddle Tail Swimming Action
Techniques
Swimbaiting, Casting, Finesse
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water, Vegetation
Size3.35 in (85 mm), 0.07 oz (2 g)
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Rig on a jig head or weighted hook for casting to sight-feeding fish, or fish under a popping cork to keep the bait in the strike zone. Works especially well on bays and grass flats where redfish, snook, and trout are keyed on small baitfish.

Pros

  • Lifelike paddle-tail action with flash
  • Natural baitfish profile suited to sight-feeding inshore species
  • Versatile rigging options (jig head, weighted hook, popping cork)

Cons

  • Best results depend on clear/lightly stained conditions and forage match
  • Soft plastic requires appropriate jig head/rigging to fish effectively

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