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Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 4.4 Inch Scorpion Tail Dangler Soft Plastic Bait
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Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 4.4 Inch Scorpion Tail Dangler Soft Plastic Bait
How, where, and why it excels
Arky / Flipping Jig (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Grass clumps, wood, and mixed rock—swim, contact, then pause.
How: Thread as a compact trailer; swim–stop over cover, then give slack. The scorpion tail pulses on the pause.
Why: Adds life and stability without over‑bulking the jig, ideal in clear to stained water.
Football Jig (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Hard‑bottom points, humps, and ledges.
How: Long pulls 2–3 ft, then tight shakes on slack; the tail flicks during micro‑hops.
Why: Streamlined body tracks straight; tail movement triggers on bottom contact.
Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz) — situational
When & where: Coontail/milfoil lanes; wind‑rippled banks.
How: Slow‑to‑medium retrieve; add kill‑and‑restart. Thread perfectly straight for tracking.
Why: Natural kick at low speed; stabilizes the jig in chop without adding drag.
Texas Rig (1/8–1/4 oz • pegged)
When & where: Brush, docks, grass edges—anywhere you want weedless control.
How: Short hops with brief soaks; semi‑slack line to let the tail breathe.
Why: Compact profile slips in/through cover while keeping the scorpion tail animated.
Ned / Midwest Finesse (trim 1/4–1/2")
When & where: Clear to stained, pressured fish, post‑front.
How: Trim to ~3–3.25"; drag‑drag‑pause with tiny shakes. Bites often on the deadstick.
Why: Defensive tail quiver gives you a finesse look from a bigger blank.
Carolina (Finesse C‑rig, 1/8–3/16 oz)
When & where: Points/flats with scattered grass or rock.
How: Slow pull‑pause with 18–36" leader; feed a touch of slack so the tail stays animated behind the weight.
Why: Excellent search rig that keeps the bait moving naturally.
Bladed Jig Trailer (3/8–1/2 oz) — situational
When & where: Stained water + wind; rock/grass transitions.
How: Medium retrieve with occasional pops; ensure perfect alignment to avoid roll.
Why: Adds lift and a subtle tail kick without overpowering the blade.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Trim 1/4–1/2" from the head for compact finesse jigs.
- Dye the tail tip for stained water (chartreuse/orange); keep body natural.
- Round the nose for better jig‑keeper bite; a dot of glue prevents slip.
- On buzzbaits, remove ~1/4" of tail to help it plane at slower speeds.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Baby Bass for juvenile‑bait cues; Silver Bullet when shad roam; Watermelon w/ Red Flake for sunny grass flats.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Bluegill around vegetation and docks; Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake as all‑purpose natural; Green Pumpkin w/ Gold Flake when you want flash in sun.
- Muddy / Low light: Black Sapphire for max silhouette; Fire Craw in wind/chop over rock in spring/fall.
Qwik Color recommendations
- Baby Bass: Clear water, shade skipping, or weightless rigs.
- Black Sapphire: Night, mud, storm fronts—great on bladed/buzz baits.
- Bluegill: Stained water near grass; prime for swim jigs/spinnerbaits.
- Fire Craw: Cold water & wind; bladed/football jigs over rock.
- GP w/ Black Flake: Day‑in/day‑out natural on Texas/Carolina/finesse jig.
- GP w/ Gold Flake: Sunny stain when you want a touch of sparkle.
- Silver Bullet: Clear, bright days—underspin or weighted swimbait hook.
- Watermelon w/ Red Flake: Clear grass lakes; swim jig and Carolina flats.
Specs & Build
- Length: 4.4" (112 mm)
- Profile: Streamlined creature/trailer with scorpion‑style tail for movement on slack
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic; tuned for tail kick at slow–medium speeds
- Buoyancy: Balanced for natural fall on weightless/Texas; lively on jigs
- Best Pairings: Arky/Flipping (3/8–1/2), Football (3/8–1/2), Swim Jig (1/4–3/8), Texas (1/8–1/4), Ned (trim), Carolina finesse (1/8–3/16), Bladed Jig (3/8–1/2)
- Availability: Inventory varies by color/production cycle; see in‑stock options above.
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag to preserve shape. Keep dark colors separate to avoid bleeding. Compatible with most gel scents. 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
- Wind + moving baits: Tail stabilizes swim/buzz/bladed presentations; track straight in chop.
- Clear water: Weightless skips or trimmed Ned—movement without bulk for pressured fish.
- Rock/wood contact: Brief slack after deflection makes the tail breathe and triggers follows.
Q&A
Q: Why pick the Scorpion Tail Dangler over a single‑cut grub?
A: More life on the fall and during pauses, plus better tracking around grass where grubs can spin.
Q: What hook sizes pair best?
A: Flipping/football jigs with 3/0–4/0; Texas with 2/0–3/0 EWG; Ned trim with #1–1/0 light‑wire; bladed jig standard keeper hook.
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