Parsons Lures 3 Inch "Garlic Grub" Soft Plastic Bait
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Parsons Lures 3 Inch "Garlic Grub" Soft Plastic Bait
Use as a trailer on:
Standalone Rigs:
How, where, and why it excels
Ball / Round Jig Head (1/16–1/4 oz)
When & where: Edges of grass, rip‑rap, points, and transitions; rivers and lakes.
How: Count‑down and slow‑roll; drag‑pause across rock; brief handle pops after contact.
Why this rig: Classic curl‑tail thump draws bass and walleye; garlic scent boosts hold time.
River Jig (1/16–1/8 oz) — trout/smallmouth
When & where: Seams, tailouts, and current breaks with bait present.
How: Cast quartering upstream; let it swing; short lifts to pulse the tail; feed slack to glide.
Why: Tight curl‑tail pulse triggers trout and river smallmouth without needing speed.
Underspin (1/8–1/4 oz) — clear to stained
When & where: Suspended bait over flats or brush; wind lanes; dawn/dusk.
How: Steady retrieve; one‑count stalls to re‑engage flash; rod‑tip down to track.
Why: Blade flash amplifies the grub’s tail pulse without extra size—multi‑species draw.
Swim Jig / Spinnerbait Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Grass lanes, docks, wind‑blown banks.
How: Steady retrieve just ticking tops; kill for one count after contact.
Why: Adds lift and steady thump to stabilize the skirt—great in stain and wind.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Tail tune: Taper tip slightly for cold water; leave full for max thump.
- Speed window: Riding up? go one head size heavier. Feeling dead? lighten one step.
- Scent/lock: Garlic base—refresh with gel; dot of super glue at keeper when threading.
Dial it in
- Glow / Low light: White Lightning (Glow), Ecto Glow (Glow) — charge with a flashlight; slow‑roll or swing with pauses.
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Smoke, Cosmic Crystal — natural/translucent; longer glides and slower speeds.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Mystique Mud, Red Devil — higher contrast; steady grind with brief stalls.
- Wind: Go one head size heavier or use spinnerbait trailer role for tracking.
- Cold front: Tighten movements; lighten head for more hang time; avoid big sweeps.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3" (76 mm)
- Profile: Classic single‑tail grub with lift + steady thump
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Scent: Garlic
- Colors: White Lightning (Glow), Ecto Glow (Glow), Cosmic Crystal, Mystique Mud, Smoke, Red Devil
- Species: Bass (LM/SM), Walleye, Trout
- Best Pairings: Ball/Round Jig Head (1/16–1/4), Underspin (1/8–1/4), Swim Jig/Spinnerbait Trailer (1/4–3/8), River Jig (1/16–1/8)
- Availability: Ships in 1–3 days.
Color‑Matched Combos
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag. Separate darks/lights to avoid dye bleed. Bagged (no clamshell). Compatible with gel scents.
Plastics Recycling
Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Covering water: 1/8–1/4 oz head; slow‑roll parallel to edges; many bites on the kill.
- River swing: 1/16–1/8 oz; quartering upstream cast; lift‑drop to pulse then glide.
- Weed lanes: Swim jig or spinnerbait trailer; steady with brief stalls next to cover.
Species Notes
- Bass: All rigs apply. Natural smoke in clear; Red Devil/Mystique Mud for stain/wind.
- Walleye: 1/8–1/4 oz ball head or underspin; slow‑roll along breaks/current seams; pause on rock tops.
- Trout: 1/16–1/8 oz river jig; swing through tailouts/seams; trim for smaller profile as needed.
Related Products
- So Good 4" Single‑Tail Grub — hand‑poured single tail for steady thump and lift.
- So Good 4" Dual‑Tail (DT) Grub — hand‑poured twin tail; extra lift/flash; great as a trailer.
- So Good 4.25" Leech — hand‑poured leech/minnow; Ned, drop shot, or hover.
- So Good 5" Single‑Tail Grub — hand‑poured upsized option for more displacement.
- Barracuda 3.5" Bomber Grub — beefier single‑tail for added thump.
- Barracuda 3.5" Curly Tail Grub — classic compact profile for clear water.
- Barracuda 3.5" Twin Tail Grub — short twin‑tail for pressured fish.
Q&A
Q: Why pick a 3" grub over a paddletail or twin‑tail?
A: It gives lift and steady tail thump at slow speeds, stays clean in current, and doubles as a compact trailer when you need subtle flash—not bulk.
