Island X Lures

Sidewinder XL

$17.99

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Description

The newest addition to the iX family. The Sidewinder XL is the larger version of the original sidewinder but with single wire construction and a floating option available. With the floating (1.75 oz) option, you can work this spook style plug slowly across the surface of the water. With the suspending (2 oz) option, the sidewinder will slowly slip under the surface allowing for a slow controlled retrieve. Add light twitches and short pauses in the retrieve to work the sidewinder like a stick bait. Faster retrieves can keep the suspending option right near the surface for big topwater hits. Both variations demand a slower finesse stl

Specifications

Category

Inshore Plugs

Weight

1.75 oz (50 g)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting, topwater

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0-1 ft

Action

spook-style walk-the-dog

Conditions

clear water, low light, open water

Field Notes

Use the floating version as a slow surface spook for calm-water presentations and subtle walk-the-dog style retrieves. The suspending version can be worked just under the surface with light twitches and short pauses, or retrieved faster to keep it near topwater range for reaction strikes.

Pros

  • Floating option works slowly across the surface
  • Suspending option stays near the surface for controlled retrieves
  • Versatile spook-style presentation with twitches and pauses

Cons

  • Slower finesse retrieve is required
  • Not ideal when you want a fast, aggressive surface commotion

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