
So Good Hand Poured 4" Inch Soft Plastic Single Tail Grub
So Good BaitsBall Head / Swimming (1/8–1/4 oz)
When & where: Points, rip‑rap, outside grass edges; smallmouth rock and mixed gravel.
How: Count down, then slow‑roll or drag‑pause. Add quick twitches to flash and kick the tail.
Why this bait: Classic single‑tail thump reads as baitfish or big grub—covers water efficiently.
Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Grass lanes, docks, stained flats.
How: Steady retrieve ticking tops; mix in quarter‑turn pops; one‑count kill after contact.
Why this trailer: Adds lift and tail pulse without jumping to a paddle tail; keeps a slimmer silhouette in stain.
Spinnerbait / Buzzbait Trailer
When & where: Wind lanes, bank grass, stained water.
How: Slow‑roll or buzz‑and‑kill near ambush points and stalks.
Why this trailer: Bulks skirt, stabilizes the bait, and adds a consistent tail pulse the whole way in.
Underspin / Scrounger (1/8–1/4 oz)
When & where: Clear to lightly stained water; bait chasing on points and over brush.
How: Slow to medium retrieve; rod‑tip down to track; brief stalls to let the tail pulse in place.
Why this rig: Blade/head provides flash; the grub adds body roll and thump without overpowering.
Texas / Light Carolina
When & where: Wood corners, lanes in sparse grass, sand/rock transitions.
How: 1/16–3/16 oz Texas for targets; 1/4–3/8 oz Carolina for long pulls and pauses along contours.
Why this choice: Weed‑friendly presentation that still lets the single tail swim on the move and hover on pauses.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Straight matters: Rig dead‑center; a kink kills the natural thump.
- Speed vs. lift: If it rises too high, go one weight heavier; too dead, lighten up one step.
- Scent/lock: Garlic base; a gel top‑off and a dot of super glue at the keeper extends life.
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Green pumpkin / watermelon; translucent with subtle flake.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Black/blue flake, black/cherry flake; leverage tail thump and skirt contrast.
- Muddy (<2 ft): Solid darks or high‑contrast coreshots; rely on silhouette and displacement.
- Sunny: Subtle movements; longer pauses when dragging.
- Cloudy/Windy: Speed up retrieve slightly; consider more opaque colors.
- Cold front: Trim 1 rib off the nose or step down one jig weight for more stall.
- Length: 4.0" (102 mm)
- Profile: Single‑tail grub with ribbed body; smooth, steady tail thump
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic — Hand‑poured
- Scent: Garlic
- Best Pairings: Ball Head (1/8–1/4), Swim Jig (1/4–3/8), Spinnerbait/Buzzbait Trailer, Underspin/Scrounger (1/8–1/4), Texas (1/16–3/16), Light Carolina (1/4–3/8)
- Availability: Ships from Iowa in 1–3 days.
- SKU: SGB-SGT400-PE-1
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag to preserve tail shape and scent. 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: Soft Plastics Recycling.
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Covering water: Ball head slow‑roll along rock/grass edges; pause on contact points.
- Wind/stain: Swim jig or spinner/buzz trailers for added lift and visibility.
- Suspended bait: Underspin/scrounger count‑down and steady—tail pulses even at slow speed.
Q&A
Q: Why pick the 4" Single‑Tail Grub over a twin‑tail or paddle tail?
A: You get classic, efficient thump with a slimmer body that swims on light gear, bulks jigs without drag, and shines as a spinner/buzz trailer.
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