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Rico Mamba

$20

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Description

Premium blank Alternative to a Rio Rico 2 7/8" 1/2 oz Premium Red Devil eyes Red Lazer treble in front Hand tied Red Lazer treble with black squirrel tail and red feather in back

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass
Presentation
Surface, 0 ft, Surface Chugging, Floating
Techniques
Casting, Topwater
Conditions
Low Light, Open Water
Size2.875 in (73 mm), 0.5 oz (14 g)
SeasonSummer
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a surface plug/popper-style bait designed to be worked on top with short pops, chugs, or a steady walk-and-pause retrieve. It fits calm to lightly rippled water and is especially effective around low-light periods when fish are feeding near the surface.

Pros

  • Compact 2 7/8" profile is easy to cast and work
  • Topwater presentation can trigger aggressive strikes
  • Feathered rear treble adds extra movement and flash

Cons

  • Topwater-only presentation can be less effective in rough water
  • Treble hooks and feather dressing can pick up weeds and debris

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