Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 3.2" inch RipRap Soft Plastic Bait
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Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 3.2" inch RipRap 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
Swimbait Jig Head (1/8–1/4 oz)
When & where: Rip‑rap banks, dam faces, rock edges, and wind lanes.
How: Cast parallel; slow‑roll so the tail ticks without rolling; brief stalls after cover contact.
Why this rig: Head‑true minnow with a tight, believable thump that tracks clean in current and along rock.
Colors: Rip‑rap + wind/stain → White Chartreuse, Silver Bullet. Sunny/clear → Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Gold Flake. Low light → Pearl.
Tuning: If it rides up, step one weight heavier; if it rolls, re‑thread straight and trim 1/8" off the head.
Ball / Round Jig Head (1/16–3/16 oz)
When & where: River current seams, transition banks, and edges of grass.
How: Slow drag with 6–12" pulls or a near‑bottom slow‑roll; pause on rock tops and contour lips.
Why: Compact baitfish signal that gets eaten by bass and walleye when bigger swimmers are too much.
Colors: Clear rivers → Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Gold Flake. Smallmouth over rock → Chartreuse Purple. Stain → Pearl or White Chartreuse.
Micro Underspin (1/8–1/4 oz)
When & where: Wind, stain, or low light across flats and grass edges.
How: Steady retrieve with brief stalls after cover contact; keep it in the lane.
Why: Adds flash to the tight kick—deadly search presentation for smallmouth and walleye.
Colors: Wind/low light → Silver Bullet, Pearl, White Chartreuse. Muddy/dawn → Hot Pink. Rocky smallmouth water → Chartreuse Purple.
Hover / Strolling Head (1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Suspended fish over points/humps and along channel edges; forward‑facing sonar friendly.
How: Glide on semi‑slack with micro shakes; keep the bait eye‑level; avoid big sweeps.
Why: Slim body + tight tail quiver holds fish tracking on screen.
Colors: Clear/suspended → Baby Bass, Pearl. Bright sun → Silver Bullet. Light stain → Green Pumpkin Gold Flake.
Drop Shot (nose‑hook)
When & where: Vertical targets, deep edges, and 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 eat it when suspended.
Colors: Vertical/clear → Pearl, Baby Bass. Stain or deeper → Silver Bullet. Wind lanes → White Chartreuse.
Swim / Bladed Jig Trailer (situational)
When & where: Smaller profile trailers for pressured fish, especially in stain or wind.
How: Slow‑roll; add quarter‑turn pops to re‑engage vibration after contact.
Why: Stabilizes the bait and adds subtle baitfish flash without extra drag. If the blade thump dulls, shorten 1/4–1/2".
Colors: Stain + wind → White Chartreuse, Silver Bullet. Clear water → Pearl, Baby Bass. Smallmouth rock → Chartreuse Purple.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Keep it straight: Any kink causes roll; re‑thread if needed.
- Tail control: If the kick is too strong in cold water, square the paddle corners slightly.
- Line: 6–10 lb fluoro or braid‑to‑fluoro leader keeps cadence honest.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Natural shad/smoke, translucent hues; slower cadences.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Pearls/whites with dark back; steady grind with brief stalls.
- Dirty (<2 ft) / Low light: Solid white or high‑contrast silhouettes; underspin for added flash.
- Wind/current: Step up head weight for tracking; use parallel angles along rip‑rap.
- Cold front: Lighten the head to keep it higher; longer hangs on pauses.
Stocked Colors (initial set)
- Baby Bass: clear water / mixed forage; natural green back over pearl belly.
- Black: dirty water, night, silhouette‑driven bites.
- Green Pumpkin Gold Flake: sun or light stain; rock/grass—adds micro flash without losing natural look.
- Silver Bullet: bright shad look for open water and sun.
- White Chartreuse: stain + wind; rip‑rap lanes and grass edges (high visibility).
- Pearl: low light or clear/stain hybrid; pairs well with micro underspins.
- Chartreuse Purple: smallmouth favorite; overcast/wind; contrast over rock.
- Hot Pink: reaction/visibility in mud, dawn/dusk, or when pressured fish snub naturals.
This is the initial set for this profile; additional colors will be added to high‑movement profiles as they expand.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3.2" (81.3 mm)
- Profile: Streamlined minnow with tight paddle kick
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM/Spots), Walleye, Trout
- Best Pairings: Swimbait Head (1/8–1/4), Ball/Round Head (1/16–3/16), Micro Underspin (1/8–1/4), Hover/Strolling (1/16–1/8), Drop Shot (nose‑hook), Swim/Bladed Jig Trailer (situational)
- 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
- Rip‑rap program: Parallel casts; slow‑roll; pause on rock tops. Many bites on the stall.
- Electronics game: Hover/stroll on marks; eats on the hang or the slow glide away.
- Edges & transitions: Ball head slow‑roll along grass/rock lines; tick cover, then kill for one count.
Species Notes
- Bass: Swimbait head, ball head, hover, drop shot, or underspin. Natural/translucent in clear; whites/pearls in stain.
- Walleye: Ball head or underspin along breaks and seams; slow‑roll just off bottom; lengthen pauses.
- Trout: 1/16–1/8 oz heads in rivers; swing through tailouts/seams; hover over deep pools.
Related Products
- Barracuda 3" Tracer Shad (FFS) — slim minnow for forward‑facing sonar work and hovering fish.
- Parsons 3.5" Paddle Tail Shiner — classic paddletail with more thump for stain and wind.
- Doug’s 3.75" Rippin’ Shad — elongated shad profile for covering water.
- Doug’s 3.75" Coreshot Rippin’ Shad — coreshot contrast for low‑light or stain.
- Doug’s 4" Pintail Shad — subtle pintail for ultra‑clear water and finesse retrieves.
- Barracuda 4" Tracer Shad (FFS) — upsized FFS minnow for longer reach and presence.
- Barracuda 4.4" Scorpion Tail Dangler — action tail option when you need extra flicker.
Q&A
Q: Why pick the Riprap Minnow over a bigger paddletail?
A: The 3.2" size keeps a tight, natural kick that shines on rock banks, in current, and with pressured fish—plus it cross‑trains on hover, drop shot, and micro underspins.
