So Good Hand Poured Pro Series "Quads" 4" and 4.5" inch Soft Plastic Stick Bait Mix
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So Good Hand Poured Pro Series "Quads" 4" and 4.5" inch Soft Plastic Stick Bait Mix
How, where, and why it excels
Carolina Rig (finesse, 1/8–1/4 oz • 18–36" leader)
When & where: Points/flats with sparse grass/rock; roaming fish.
How: Slow pull‑pause; feed a touch of slack so the stick glides and settles naturally.
Why: Covers water while preserving the subtle stick‑bait quiver.
Drop Shot (nose‑ or wacky‑hooked)
When & where: Vertical edges, brush lines, and deep marks.
How: Hold on the spot with slack‑line shakes; dead‑stick to let it quiver.
Why: Money in clear water and pressure; smallmouth love it.
Ned Rig (trim to 2.5–3.25" • 1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Cold fronts, ultra‑clear, or high pressure.
How: Cut the tail; drag‑drag‑pause with micro shakes. Bites often on the deadstick.
Why: Compact defensive posture from a familiar profile.
Neko Rig (nail 1/32–3/32 oz • O‑ring)
When & where: Docks, grass holes, and rock seams.
How: Pitch, shake in place, pull 6–8", then kill it; maintain bottom contact.
Why: Nose‑weighted fall + stand‑up posture seal the deal for followers.
Standard (Ball) Jig Head (1/16–3/16 oz)
When & where: Rock transitions and current seams.
How: Slow hop‑and‑soak; add micro‑hops after deflections.
Why: Simple bottom‑contact delivery for year‑round bites.
Texas Rig (1/16–1/4 oz • texposed)
When & where: Brush, docks, and grass edges.
How: Short pitches; semi‑slack falls; shake in place to make the stick breathe.
Why: Weedless control with natural glides and tail wag.
Wacky Jig Head (1/16–3/32 oz)
When & where: Windy banks and deeper shade lines.
How: Long casts; sink on semi‑slack; lift 12–18", then kill it.
Why: Adds fall rate and control while preserving the wacky wobble.
Wacky Rig (O‑ring)
When & where: Docks, inside weed edges, and spawning pockets.
How: Skip; count to 3–5; subtle twitches; long pauses.
Why: Iconic shimmy on the fall; hard to beat for quality bites.
Weighted Swimbait Hook (1/16–1/8 oz keel)
When & where: Sparse grass lanes and swim‑through cover.
How: Slow grind with brief stalls; keep it straight for tracking.
Why: Keel weight steadies the glide and keeps the stick in the zone.
Weightless Rig (EWG 2/0–3/0)
When & where: Calm pockets, overhanging trees, and shade seams.
How: Twitch‑twitch‑pause; let it glide and wag; watch your line.
Why: Silent entry + natural shimmy for ultra‑pressured water.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- O‑ring placement: center for fall shimmy; offset 10–15% toward the head for more nose‑down action.
- Neko nail: start light (1/32 oz) and increase only to maintain bottom contact.
- Shorten 1/2–1" for Ned or when fish nip the tail.
Color Classes
Pick by clarity first, then rotate inside the class. Keep one Natural, one Contrast, and one Flash/Signal rigged. (Descriptions aligned to So Good’s official palette.)Naturals (Greens/Browns) — clear, pressured, sunny
Shad / Pearl / Silver — baitfish, bright days, suspended
Craw / Reds / Browns — rock, wind, spring/fall
Dark / Silhouette (Black/Purple) — mud, low light, night
Hybrids / Flakes (Natural + Flash) — clear→stained with sun
Specs & Build
- Lengths: 4" and 4.5" (mix)
- Profile: Hand‑poured finesse stick with balanced salt for shimmy on the fall
- Material: Premium hand‑poured plastisol
- Buoyancy: Tuned for weightless/wacky glide; stands up with light Neko nails
- Best Pairings: Carolina (finesse), Drop Shot (nose/wacky), Ned (trim), Neko (nail 1/32–3/32), Standard Ball Head, Texas (light), Wacky Jig Head, Wacky, Weighted Swimbait Hook, Weightless
- Availability: Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA.
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
- Pressured water: Weightless/wacky with long pauses—watch your line for ticks on the drop.
- Docks & shade: Skip wacky; O‑ring + weed guard if needed; count 3–5 before first twitch.
- Grass holes/rock seams: Neko with a light nail; shake in place; pull 6–8" and kill.
Q&A
Q: Why pick a hand‑poured stick over a factory stick?
A: Hand‑pours typically shimmy slower on the fall and stay supple longer in cold water, which converts more pressured bites.
Q: What hook sizes pair best?
A: Wacky/wacky‑jig with #1–1/0; Texas/weightless with 2/0–3/0 EWG; Neko with #1–1/0 finesse straight‑shank.
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