Blind Squirrel Baits Baby Gilley 1.5" Gilley Soft Plastic Finesse Bait
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Blind Squirrel Baits Baby Gilley 1.5" Gilley Soft Plastic Finesse 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
Ned Rig
When/Where: Clear to lightly stained water, pressured fish, rock, gravel, and sparse grass.
How: Rig on a light mushroom-style head and keep bottom contact with subtle shakes.
Why: The compact ribbed body traps water and the tiny tail pulses even when barely moved.
Drop Shot
When/Where: Vertical finesse or short casts on edges, holes, and suspended fish.
How: Nose-hook for maximum freedom or lightly Texas-rig for cover.
Why: The ribs and tail work with minimal rod movement—ideal for neutral fish.
Hover Jig
When/Where: Clear water where fish are tracking small forage off bottom.
How: Rig straight and use short lifts to let the bait glide and settle.
Why: The shad-like shape gives a convincing horizontal fall in a finesse profile.
Wacky Rig
When/Where: Shallow cover, docks, and calm conditions.
How: Wacky rig with a light wire hook; let it fall on slack line.
Why: The ribs exaggerate movement on the fall despite the short length.
Standard (Ball) Jig Head
When/Where: Open water or along clean bottom transitions.
How: Swim slowly or hop with short drags.
Why: Turns the Baby Gilley into a micro swimmer that still feels finesse-appropriate.
Weightless Rig
When/Where: Ultra-shallow water or when fish are spooky.
How: Rig weedless and let it glide naturally with subtle twitches.
Why: Soft entry and slow fall with surprising movement for such a small bait.
With finesse baits, visibility and contrast matter more than flash. Choose colors that fish can track without overpowering the presentation.
- Clear water: Translucent and natural shades
- Stained water: Slightly brighter or higher contrast bodies
- Low light: Darker silhouettes that outline clearly
- Pressure: Downsize color first before changing rigs
- Length: 1.5"
- Profile: Micro ribbed shad with finesse tail
- Material: Soft plastic
- Species: Bass, panfish, and other finesse-oriented predators
- Best Pairings: Ned rig, drop shot, hover jig, ball jig head
- Availability: Ships within 48 hours from Houston, Texas.
- Care & Storage: Store flat in the original bag to preserve shape. Keep dark colors separate to avoid bleeding. Compatible with most gel scents.
- Plastics Recycling: Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: https://qwikfishing.com/recycling/
On-the-Water Notes
- Excels when fish are pressured or feeding on tiny forage.
- Downsizing to the Baby Gilley often gets bites without changing locations.
- Works especially well when paired with light line and small terminal tackle.
Q&A
Why pick the Baby Gilley 1.5"? It gives you real movement and water displacement in a true finesse size—perfect when standard plastics feel too big or too aggressive.
