Willie Pete's Custom Baits

OG Willie 7” “American Shad”

$125

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Description

The OG Willie is a 7" glidebait that glides, chops, and swims extremely well! This bait is a workhorse, doesn't blow out, and is super stable due to its profile and thickness. Painted by Christa Mazich of Colorado Custom Lures. She is one of the best bait artists in the country! Hand poured resin swimbait with rotating hook hangers, life-like brush tail, and custom paint. Removable stainless steel hinge pin that allows you to adjust the swim and tune to your liking. The OG comes tuned and ready to catch giant bass right out of the package. 7 inches 2.5 ounces Owner #1 hooks Slow sink

Specifications

Category

Glide Baits

Weight

2.5 oz (71 g)

Length

7 in (178 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

glide

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

Use this glidebait for targeting big bass around open water, points, and other areas where a wide, controlled glide can trigger reaction strikes. It is especially effective when fish want a larger profile and a slower, more deliberate retrieve with occasional chops and swims to vary the cadence.

Pros

  • Stable glidebait profile that resists blowing out
  • Slow-sinking and tunable for different swim cadences
  • Hand-painted custom finish with realistic brush tail

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Large profile may be overkill for smaller fish or pressured waters

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