Standard (Ball) Jig Head

When/Where: The classic grub deal—panfish, walleye, and bass around weeds, rocks, docks, and current seams.

How: Thread straight and let the curl tail do the work. Swim slow, or lift-drop and let it pendulum back on semi-slack.

Why: The chubby body pushes water and the tail thumps at low speed—simple, reliable, and easy to repeat.

Tuning: If bites are light, slow down first before changing weight.

Ned Rig

When/Where: Pressured fish, calm conditions, and rocky flats where subtle bottom contact shines.

How: Thread onto a Ned head and drag with short shakes and frequent pauses.

Why: The curl tail adds movement without needing speed—great when fish want “alive” but not aggressive.

Tuning: If you’re snagging, lighten the head and shorten your drags.

Drop Shot

When/Where: Cold fronts or suspended/neutral fish that won’t chase.

How: Nose-hook or lightly thread; shake slack so the tail flutters in place.

Why: Continuous tail action without pulling it out of the strike window.

Tuning: Too much movement? Calm the shake and lengthen pauses.

Tip: this bait catches fish when you do less—if the tail is just ticking, you’re usually in the zone.

Clear water

Keep it subtle: lower contrast and cleaner transparency help the bait blend naturally. Long pauses and light heads shine here.

Stained water

Increase silhouette so fish can track it. A steady swim (instead of hops) often gets more committed bites.

Muddy / low light

Go high contrast. Fish it slower and tighter to cover so fish can home in without chasing far.

Qwik Color recommendations (no-nonsense)

Clear + calm: reduce contrast and slow down.
Stained + wind: increase visibility before adding speed.
Low light: silhouette matters more than detail.
Short bites: soften the look before changing action.
Active fish: steady swim beats aggressive hops.

Specs & build

Length: 2.0"
Profile: Chubby curl-tail grub
Material: Soft plastic
Species: Crappie, bluegill, perch, walleye, finesse bass
Best pairings: Ball jig heads, Ned heads, drop shot hooks, micro jig trailers
Availability: All orders are poured to order and ship within 1–2 business days from Iowa.
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

Most bites come on the fall or the pause—especially when fish are neutral.
“Too fast” is the #1 mistake with grubs; slow down first, then pause longer.
A chubby body helps the tail thump even on lighter heads.

Q&A

Why pick a chub-style grub over a straight-tail minnow?
The curl tail adds built-in action at slow speed, so it stays effective even when you’re barely moving it—perfect for pressured fish and cold water.

Why pick the 2.0" size?
It stays compact for panfish and finesse bites, but still has enough body to carry tail action on light heads and slow retrieves.