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Magnum Hardgill Red Ear

$110

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Description

Size: 7 3/8 inches long Weight: 4 oz

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

4 oz (113 g)

Length

7.375 in (187 mm)

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

swimming hardgill glide

Conditions

clear water, open water, vegetation, rocky

Field Notes

A large hardgill-style swimbait for targeting bigger bass around bluegill forage. Best worked with a steady retrieve or pause-and-go retrieve near cover, docks, and shoreline structure where bass ambush panfish. It can also be fished over open water when fish are feeding on larger bait profiles.

Pros

  • Large bluegill profile matches common bass forage
  • Heavy 4 oz build casts well and tracks steadily
  • Good for targeting trophy fish around cover or open water

Cons

  • Pricey compared with standard hard baits
  • Large size may be too much for smaller bass or light tackle
  • Not ideal for finesse situations

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