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WILLEE WANNA BE

$6

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Description

Cold water temps below 45 degrees usually require smaller presentations. The 2.25” WILLIE WANNA BE is the choice when smallmouth bass get picky and won’t take typical soft-bait presentations. This is a very popular small and micro jig trailer. The solid body permits various rigging durable plastic to catch multiple bass before needing to be replaced. Size - 2.25" Pack of 10 Featured in BASSMASTER Magazine 2023, one of the best unknown finesse techniques! All writen content and photos in this article are that of Bassmaster and their affilaites FITT is not related or resonsible for the content here.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass, Smallmouth
Presentation
Variable
Techniques
Finesse, Jigging
Conditions
Cold Water, Pressured Fish
Size2.25 in (57 mm)
SeasonWinter
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use in cold water (below ~45°F) when smallmouth bass become selective and won’t commit to typical soft-bait presentations. Rig it as a micro jig trailer and fish finesse presentations, often with smaller hooks and lighter line to keep the presentation natural.

Pros

  • Designed for cold-water finesse when bass are picky
  • Small 2.25" size works as a micro jig trailer
  • Solid body allows durable rigging and multiple fish before replacement

Cons

  • Best suited to smallmouth finesse situations rather than general-purpose use

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