Dougs Custom Lures 5" inch Core Shot Stick Baits

Doug’s Custom Lures 5-Inch Core Shot Stick Baits are the perfect blend of versatility and realism, designed to mimic a wide variety of forage species and deliver results in any fishing situation. The unique “core shot” design combines a transparent outer layer with vibrant, contrasting core colors, creating an irresistible visual appeal. Whether you’re finesse fishing or power fishing, these stick baits will perform with precision and durability.

How to Rig Them:

• Wacky Rig: Hooked through the middle for a tantalizing, fluttering action on the fall.
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for fishing heavy cover or structure.
• Neko Rig: Add a nail weight to the nose for a vertical, precise presentation.
• Weightless: Cast it out and let the natural shimmy do the work.
• Drop Shot: Nose hook it for a subtle, suspended action that drives fish crazy.

These baits imitate a variety of forage including shad, bluegill, crawfish, perch, and even leeches, depending on the color.

How to Fish Them:

• Slow Fall: Let it shimmy down naturally—this is where most strikes happen.
• Hop-and-Drag: On the bottom to mimic a fleeing or injured baitfish.
• Dead-Stick: Leave it still for finicky bass that won’t chase fast-moving presentations.
• Skipping Under Cover: Perfect for docks, overhanging trees, or lily pads.

Baby Bass

The Baby Bass color is a subtle yet deadly choice with its muted green core, accented by gold glitter, encased in a clear outer layer. Its natural and understated profile perfectly matches the appearance of juvenile bass or bluegill, making it an incredibly realistic offering. This color is ideal for lakes and ponds with a strong bass forage base and is particularly effective when fishing around grass edges, docks, or laydowns. The Baby Bass color thrives in sunny or partly cloudy weather, performing well in both clear and slightly stained water. When you need a bait that blends into the environment while still standing out enough to draw a strike, this is the one to tie on.

Bar-B

The Bar-B color boasts a vibrant hot pink core that is perfectly encased within a translucent, shimmery outer shell. This striking combination is further enhanced by glitter that sparkles like sunlight on water, creating an irresistible presentation. Its bold and flashy design makes it stand out in any setting, instantly grabbing the attention of bass. This color mimics small, flashy baitfish and also functions as an attractor color, triggering reaction strikes when fish are aggressive. It excels in sunny conditions where its bright hues can cut through clear water or on days when fish seem to respond better to eye-catching presentations.

Fireworks

The Fireworks color truly lives up to its name with its dazzling combination of red, blue, and silver glitter suspended in a translucent core. This design explodes with visual appeal, creating a baitfish-like flash that is impossible for predators to ignore. While it doesn’t imitate a specific forage, its flashy and erratic pattern works wonders in triggering reaction strikes from curious or aggressive bass. It excels in bright conditions when the sun enhances its glitter, creating a show-stopping effect in the water. When bass are actively chasing bait or when you’re looking for something to grab their attention fast, Fireworks is your ace.

Orange Crush

The Orange Crush color features a bold and vivid orange core surrounded by a translucent body speckled with black flakes, giving it a sunburst-like effect. This color mimics crawfish in their molting season or brightly colored panfish, making it irresistible to bass hunting in heavy cover. Its vibrant core contrasts beautifully with the natural environment, making it ideal for clear to stained water. Orange Crush is most effective on sunny or partly cloudy days when its brightness can pierce through the water and draw aggressive strikes, especially in areas with rocky bottoms or dense vegetation.

Perch

The Perch color is an exquisite combination of a fiery orange core and a translucent greenish-clear shell, accented by subtle black speckles. Together, these elements create a near-perfect imitation of a juvenile perch darting through the water. Its natural color profile makes it a favorite for bass looking to ambush smaller panfish. The Perch color thrives on sunny days in stained or slightly murky water, where its bright orange core and contrasting outer shell create just enough visibility to provoke strikes. Whether you’re fishing shallow or targeting suspended bass, this color is a surefire option.

Purple Nurple

The Purple Nurple is a showstopper with its rich purple core encased in a crystal-clear outer layer adorned with reflective purple glitter. It strikes the perfect balance between subtlety and vibrancy, making it a fantastic option for finesse situations or deeper water. This color mimics the dark hues of leeches, small baitfish, or even crawfish, depending on how it’s fished. Its effectiveness shines in overcast or low-light conditions, particularly when targeting bass holding in shaded areas or along weed edges. If you’re fishing deeper water and need a bait that stands out just enough to draw interest without being overly flashy, Purple Nurple is the go-to choice.

Super Blue

The Super Blue color features a rich, deep blue core wrapped in a crystal-clear body with holographic glitter that reflects shades of silver and purple. This elegant yet effective design mirrors the subtle glint of bluegill or shad as they swim, making it an ideal choice in lakes or rivers where these baitfish dominate. Its reflective glitter works wonders in sunny or partly cloudy weather, flashing in the water column and drawing in fish from a distance. The Super Blue is particularly deadly when fish are actively chasing bait near the surface or holding around cover.

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