RX Slug

The RX Slug is a handcrafted soft plastic swimbait that does a lot with a little. No gimmicks, no kick… just a clean shimmy on the fall and that side-to-side slash that SoCal spotted bay bass, calicos, and sand bass can’t ignore. When fish are pressured or holding tight to structure, this is the one I reach for. What It’s Best For The RX Slug shines when fish are keyed in on bait profile over vibration . It’s especially effective: In SoCal harbors and back bays Around dock pilings, rock walls, and structure For spotted bay bass, calico bass, and sand bass When fish are pressured or not committing to reaction baits When to Use It This is a go-to bait when: There’s visible bait in the water Fish are following but not committing You need a slower, more controlled presentation If faster-moving baits aren’t getting bit, this is the one to slow things down with. How I Fish It I fish it weightless, nose-rigged, drop shot, on an underspin, behind the A-rig — honestly, I’ve fished this thing every way possible and it keeps producing. It’s also the one I cut up when I want a split-tail Ned rig presentation on the RX Firecracker Ned . Durable enough to survive being bitten in half and still catch fish. Conditions Guide Water type: Harbors, back bays, inshore saltwater Best around: Structure (docks, rocks, pilings) Water clarity: Clear to moderately stained Presentation: Slow, controlled, close to structure Key trigger: Subtle shimmy and natural baitfish profile Size Guide 4″ — Go-to for MDR spotties 6″ — When I want a bigger profile or I’m slow-rolling deeper structure 8″ — Pure presence when I want something that moves water and gets noticed How to Rig It The RX Slug can be fished a variety of ways depending on conditions. Drop shot on a 2/0 EWG hook for finesse around pylons and dock structure Weightless or nose-rigged on a 3/0 for a slow fall Jig head or RX Roll Head for a standard swim retrieve with added action on the pause I run Blacktail Fishing EWG hooks across all setups. For a full breakdown of setups and when to use each, see the full drop shot inshore bass guide . Pro Tip Setup Press an RX Belly Weight into the underside, clip a small Colorado blade off the back, and slow-roll it along the wall just above the rocks. That side-to-side wobble on a slow retrieve gives a different look than a standard swim—and it’s been productive when fish are less aggressive. Quick Comparison vs. Paddle Tail: More subtle, better when fish want profile over vibration vs. Worm: More baitfish profile, especially when matching small bait vs. Hard Baits: Slower, more precise, better for working tight structure vs. RX Spike: Bigger profile and more versatile setups — the RX Spike is the smaller ned-first option when you want to downsize Learn How to Rig & Fish It Drop Shot Inshore Bass Guide SoCal Inshore Structure Fishing Guide Spotted Bay Bass Fishing Guide Soft Plastic Color Guide Built for SoCal Conditions The RX Slug was designed and tested specifically for Southern California inshore fishing. Made in Los Angeles in small batches and proven in real harbor and back bay conditions. Sold individually.