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Chovie Death RX Paddle Tail

$1.5 - $3.5

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Description

The RX Paddle Tail is a handcrafted paddle tail swimbait built for SoCal inshore bass. That thumping tail kicks from the first second of the retrieve and doesn’t stop. Tight enough to stay composed under pressure, wide enough to push water when the current picks up. When I need to cover water or get a reaction bite, this is the one I reach for. These are the same handcrafted paddle tails — just a colorway you won’t find anywhere else. The Chovie Death drop started at a fuel dock after seven hours fishing Spotty Bowl. I cracked open a Dr. Death, took a sip, and thought that’s a color. Three colorways, all gold body bait fish variations. Chovie Reaper is your black back with gold — classic bait fish profile. Bluechovie Buzzsaw brings in the blue and gold and kicks a Dorado hue depending on the light. Dr. Chovie is purple and gold. If you know you know. These colorways are inspired by Liquid Death, not affiliated with them. Available in 3.5″, 4.5″, and 5.5″. Start with the 4.5″ and let the fish tell you whether to size up or down. 3.5″ — when fish are keyed in on smaller bait 4.5″ — my starting point in most conditions 5.5″ — when I want a bigger profile or more presence Sold individually. How to fish it: lead head or RX Roll Head for a standard swim retrieve with tail action on the pause. Texas rig on a 4/0 or 5/0 EWG for a weedless approach around structure. Cheapskate trailer when you want extra kick and water displacement. Add an RX Belly Weight when you want extra depth control without switching to a jig head. I run Blacktail Fishing hooks across all setups. For a full breakdown of weights, hook sizing, and rigging setups see the paddle tail rigging guide . More on fishing it: Spotted Bay Bass Fishing Guide · Soft Plastic Color Guide . Shop the full Chovie Death drop: RX Slug · RX Skeleton Craw · RX Dragon Tail · Crankbait · Slow Pitch Jig Limited run. Made in Los Angeles. When they’re gone they’re gone.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Bass, Largemouth
Presentation
Variable, Thumping Paddle Tail Action; Kicks From First Second Of Retrieve And Continues On Pause
Techniques
Swimbaiting, Finesse, Jigging
Conditions
Current, Open Water, Vegetation
SeasonYear Round
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Use for SoCal inshore bass when you need to cover water and trigger reaction bites with consistent paddle-tail thump. Retrieve steadily for tail action on the pause, or rig on a lead head/roll head for swimming and on a Texas rig for a weedless presentation around docks, fuel docks, and structure.

Pros

  • Thumping paddle-tail action starts immediately and stays consistent
  • Stays composed under pressure while still pushing water in current
  • Works on multiple rigs (lead head, roll head, Texas rig) for both open-water and structure fishing

Cons

  • Requires matching head/rig choice (lead head vs Texas rig) to control depth and weedlessness
  • Size selection (3.5/4.5/5.5 in) may require trial to match local bait size

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