When & where: Gravel points, saddles, and outside grass edges.
How: Slow pull‑pause; feed a touch of slack to let the stick settle horizontally.
Why: Subtle shimmy on the fall mimics wounded bait.
When & where: Vertical targets, shade lines, and docks in clear water.
How: Hold in place with micro shakes or slow swim‑backs.
When & where: Rock transitions and isolated hard spots.
How: Short pulls; let it “nose stand”; pause 2–4 seconds between moves.
Why: Nail weight drives bottom contact; tail quivers on slack.
When & where: Brush, docks, shallow grass lanes.
How: Skip; let it fall on semi‑slack; gentle twitches to trigger the shimmy.
Why: Weedless control with a natural horizontal fall.
When & where: Points, bluff ends, marina walls.
How: Count‑down; lift 6–12"; let it pendulum and fall back on a semi‑slack line.
Why: Balanced fall with a tighter “U” swim than weightless.
When & where: Docks, overhanging shade, and calm pockets.
How: Skip, count to 5–8, then lift 6–8" and let it fall again.
Why: Classic shimmy on the drop; crushes pressured fish in clear water.
When & where: Calm mornings and tight cover where quiet entry matters.
How: Cast past the target; glide; subtle shakes near the strike zone.
Store flat in the original bag. Separate darks/lights to avoid dye bleed. If highly salted, avoid prolonged heat in boats/trucks to preserve the shimmy.
Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Q: Why 5.25" instead of 4.75" or 6"?
A: It’s the do‑all size—casts easily on 6–10 lb line, shimmies on the fall without overpowering finesse hooks, and appeals to both numbers and quality fish.
Q: What hook sizes pair best?
A: Wacky #1–1/0 (O‑ring recommended). Texas with 2/0–3/0 EWG or finesse straight‑shank. Neko with #1–1/0 and 1/32–3/32 oz nail weights.
Ghost Custom Baits
Ghost Custom Baits
Ghost Custom Baits
Ghost Custom Baits
