Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 3" Inch NED Paddle Tail Soft Plastic Bait
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Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 3" Inch NED Paddle Tail Soft Plastic Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
How, where, and why it excels
Ned / Midwest Finesse (1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Clear–stained water; rock/gravel; pressured fish.
How: Cast, let settle, then slow drag‑shake with long pauses; occasional glide on semi‑slack.
Why this rig: Paddle tail adds a tight baitfish thump at Ned speeds—perfect when craw Neds get ignored.
Tuning: If fish short‑nip, trim 1/8–1/4" off the head for a shorter profile.
Hover / Strolling Head (1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Suspended bass/smalls over points, humps, and channel edges; forward‑facing sonar friendly.
How: Glide on semi‑slack with micro shakes; keep eye‑level with the mark; avoid big sweeps.
Why: Slim body + small paddle = ultra‑tight quiver that holds fish tracking on screen.
Ball / Round Jig Head (swim or drag, 1/16–3/16 oz)
When & where: Rip‑rap, edges of grass, and transitions; rivers and reservoirs.
How: Slow‑roll near bottom or drag with 6–12" pulls; pause on rock tops and contour lips.
Why: Compact shad profile that gets bites from bass and walleye when bigger swimmers are too much.
Drop Shot (nose‑hook)
When & where: Deep edges, rock spines, vertical targets, fish seen on electronics.
How: 8–16" leader; soft shakes in place; micro‑swim forward 1–2 ft, then hang.
Why: Tight tail kick sells a tiny baitfish—LM/SM, walleye, and trout all eat it when suspended.
Micro Underspin (1/16–1/8 oz) — situational
When & where: Wind, low light, or stain across flats and grass edges.
How: Steady retrieve with brief stalls after contact; keep it in the lane.
Why: Adds flash to the tight kick—great search presentation for smallmouth and walleye.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Keep it straight: Any kink kills the hover and causes roll; re‑thread if needed.
- Tail control: If the kick is too strong in cold water, square off the paddle corners slightly.
- Line: 6–10 lb fluoro or braid‑to‑fluoro leader keeps the cadence honest.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Natural shad/smoke, translucent hues; slower cadences.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Whites/opaque pearls, high‑contrast back; steady grind with brief stalls.
- Low light/Wind: Opaque lights or subtle glow heads; underspin for extra flash.
- Cold front: Lighten the head to keep it higher and slow the thump; longer hangs.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3" (76.2 mm)
- Profile: Ned‑style paddle‑tail minnow; tight kick
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM/Spots), Walleye, Trout
- Best Pairings: Ned (1/16–1/8), Hover/Strolling (1/16–1/8), Ball/Round Head (1/16–3/16), Drop Shot (nose‑hook), Micro Underspin (1/16–1/8)
- Availability: Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA.
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag. Separate darks/lights to avoid dye bleed. Bagged (no clamshell).
Plastics Recycling
Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Electronics game: Hover/stroll on marks; many eats on the hang or slow glide away.
- Edges & transitions: Ball head slow‑roll along rip‑rap/grass lines; pause on rock tops.
- Pressured fish: Ned drag‑shake with long pauses; trim head to shorten when they nip.
Species Notes
- Bass: Ned, hover, drop shot, or micro underspin. Natural/translucent in clear; whites/pearls in stain.
- Walleye: Ball head or underspin along breaks and current seams; slow‑roll just off bottom.
- Trout: 1/16–1/8 oz heads in rivers; swing through tailouts and seams; hover over deep pools.
Related Products
- Barracuda 2.5" Ned Finesse — subtle stick‑style Ned for tight action in clear water.
- Barracuda 3.5" Ned Split Tail — finesse split tail when you want flash without thump.
- Snoopy’s 3" Medusa Ned (pre‑rigged) — convenient pre‑rig for quick deployment.
- Snoopy’s Medusa Replacement Reaper Tails (3") — fresh tails to refresh your pre‑rig.
Q&A
Q: Why pick the Ned Paddle Tail over a Ned craw or stick?
A: When fish are tracking baitfish, the tight paddle kick adds visual/tactile cues without the bulk of a full swimbait—and it still fishes perfectly on Ned, hover, or drop shot.
