So Good Baits Hand Poured Soft Plastic 4.25" inch "Leech" Bait
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So Good Baits Hand Poured Soft Plastic 4.25" inch "Leech" Bait
Use as a trailer on:
Standalone Rigs:
How, where, and why it excels
Ned Rig (1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Clear–stained water, rock/gravel edges, pressured fish.
How: Cast, let settle, then small shakes and 3–6" drags. Long pauses—let the tail breathe.
Why this rig: Flat, buoyant profile hovers at rest and teases in place—crack for smallmouth and post‑front largemouth.
Drop Shot (nose‑hook)
When & where: Vertical targets, rock spines, deep weed edges, and fish seen on electronics.
How: 8–16" leader; soft shakes in place; 1–2 ft micro‑swims forward; re‑drop to the mark.
Why this rig: Leech tail quivers without traveling—perfect for smallmouth/walleye and trout in rivers/reservoirs.
Hover (Strolling) Jig Head
When & where: Suspended fish over points/humps and channel edges—forward‑facing sonar friendly.
How: Glide on semi‑slack with micro shakes; keep the bait eye‑level to the target and avoid big sweeps.
Why: Presents a dying leech/minnow with a tight quiver—deadly in clear water and for sight‑fishing on screen.
Bladed Jig / Finesse Jig Trailer (situational)
When & where: Smallmouth on flats and edges, especially with wind or low light; largemouth around grass lanes.
How: Slow‑roll with quarter‑turn pops; or finesse jig short hops and long pauses.
Why this trailer: Slim trailer stabilizes the blade/jig, adding subtle quiver without extra drag; unique look when fish have seen paddletails.
Neko / Wacky (finesse)
When & where: Calm high‑pressure windows, docks, shade pockets.
How: Light head or nail weight; lift‑drop with slack to let the tail shimmy; skip under cover.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Buoyancy: If the bait nose‑dives on Ned, trim a touch off the head to expose more buoyant body.
- Line choice: 6–10 lb fluoro or braid‑to‑fluoro leader to keep the quiver honest.
- Scent/lock: Garlic base—refresh with gel and use a dot of super glue at keeper if threading.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Natural/translucent leech tones; subtle flake.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Darker solids or coreshot contrasts; slower pulls and longer hangs.
- Low light: Opaque darks or glow‑accent heads; hover or drop shot with pauses.
- Cold front: Downsize movements; add pauses; let the tail do the work.
Specs & Build
- Length: 4.25" (108 mm)
- Profile: Slim leech / minnow with flat sides for natural quiver
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic — Hand‑poured
- Scent: Garlic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM), Walleye, Trout
- Best Pairings: Ned Head (1/16–1/8), Drop Shot (nose‑hook), Hover/Strolling Head, Finesse/Bladed Jig Trailer (situational), Neko/Wacky
- Availability: Ships from Iowa in 1–3 days.
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
- Electronics: Hover on marks; keep it level and breathing—many bites on the pause.
- Bottom contact: Ned slow‑drag with long pauses; watch for pressure bites.
- Vertical: Drop shot on deep edges; micro‑shake and hang.
Species Notes
- Bass: Ned/Drop shot/Bladed‑jig trailer (situational). Natural/translucent in clear; darker solids in stain.
- Walleye: Ned or drop shot on breaks/seams; long pauses; add a small stinger if short‑biting.
- Trout: 1/16–1/8 oz jig in rivers; swim through seams and tailouts; hover over deep pools.
Q&A
Q: Why pick a leech over a paddletail or creature?
A: It stays subtle and suspends in place—perfect for clear water, high pressure, and fish tracking on sonar. It also doubles as a unique bladed‑jig trailer when fish have seen everything else.
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