So Good Baits Hand Poured Soft Plastic 5" "Single Tail (ST) Grub" Bait
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So Good Baits Hand Poured Soft Plastic 5" "Single Tail (ST) Grub" 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
Use as a trailer on:
Standalone Rigs:
How, where, and why it excels
Ball / Round Jig Head (1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Points, outside weed edges, rip‑rap, and mid‑depth breaks.
How: Count‑down and slow‑roll; drag‑pause across rock; add two quick handle pops after cover contact.
Why this rig: Single tail creates steady thump and body lift at slow–medium speeds—classic multi‑species getter.
Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Grass edges, docks, wind‑blown banks.
How: Steady retrieve just ticking tops; brief kill after contact; occasional quarter‑turn pops.
Why this trailer: Adds lift and flash without overpowering the skirt; great when fish want a slimmer look.
Spinnerbait Trailer (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Wind, stain, shad pushes.
How: Medium retrieve; brief stalls on cover; target shade seams and lanes.
Why: Tail thump increases lift and tracking at slower speeds—excellent draw in wind/stain.
Weighted Swimbait Hook (2/0–3/0 • 1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Shallow grass lanes and wood where you need weedless glide.
How: Slow‑medium retrieve with soft twitches; kill beside targets.
Why: Natural fall and clean cover navigation; preserves the curl‑tail action.
River Jig (1/16–1/8 oz) — trout/smallmouth
When & where: Seams, tailouts, and current breaks.
How: Cast quartering upstream; let it swing; add short lifts to pulse the tail; feed slack to glide.
Why: Tight curl‑tail pulse triggers trout and river smallmouth without needing speed.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Tail tune: Taper tip slightly for cold water; leave full for max thump.
- Speed window: Riding up? bump head weight one size. Feels dead? lighten one step.
- Scent/lock: Garlic base—refresh with gel; dot of super glue at keeper when threading.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Smoke/pearl/natural with subtle flake; longer glides and slower speeds.
- Stained (2–6 ft): White/dark back contrasts, black/blue, junebug; steady grind with brief stalls.
- Low light: High‑contrast heads or glow accents; slow‑roll and kill after cover bumps.
- Cold front: Tighten movements; lighten head for more hang time; avoid big sweeps.
Specs & Build
- Length: 4" (101.6 mm)
- Profile: Classic single‑tail grub with lift + steady thump
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic — Hand‑poured
- Scent: Garlic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM), Walleye, Pike
- Best Pairings: Ball/Round Jig Head (1/8–3/8), Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8), Spinnerbait Trailer (3/8–1/2), Weighted Swimbait Hook (2/0–3/0 • 1/16–1/8), River Jig (1/16–1/8)
- 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
- Covering water: 3/16–1/4 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: Weighted hook; slow‑medium with soft twitches; kill next to posts and laydowns.
Species Notes
- Bass: All rigs apply. Natural smoke/green pumpkin in clear; white/black‑blue for stain/wind.
- Walleye: 1/8–1/4 oz ball head along breaks/current seams; pause over rock tops; add stinger if short‑biting.
- Pike: Same rigs with a short wire/40–60 lb fluoro leader; upsize hook if needed.
Related Products
- So Good 5" Single‑Tail Grub — upsized option for more displacement and lift.
- So Good 4" Dual‑Tail (DT) Grub — added lift and flash; great as a swim‑jig/spinnerbait trailer.
- Parsons 3" Garlic Grub — compact multi‑species jig grub; trout & walleye friendly.
- Barracuda 3.5" Bomber Grub — beefier single‑tail for more thump.
- Barracuda 3.5" Curly Tail Grub — classic clear‑water profile.
- Barracuda 3.5" Twin Tail Grub — compact twin‑tail when fish key on short profiles.
Q&A
Q: Why pick a single‑tail over a twin‑tail or paddletail?
A: It adds lift and steady thump without excess drag, stays clean at slower speeds, and doubles as a great spinnerbait/swim‑jig trailer for wind and stain.
