Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 4.4 Inch Scorpion Tail Dangler Soft Plastic Bait

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.