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1 storm original deep wiggle wart |
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$ 7.99 | rapala . com |
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The Wiggle Wart needs no introduction , but we ’ ll give it one anyway : a fabled crankbait with aggressive , tantalizing action that flat-out catches big bass . It ’ s hard to improve on that resumé .
Thankfully , Storm didn ’ t have to improve the Wiggle Wart when it introduced the Deep Wiggle Wart . It simply created a deeper-running model with all the bass-catching power of the original that runs up to 20 feet deep ( depending on line size and retrieve ) and allows anglers to target fish in deeper depths than the original ( 7 to 12 feet ).
The bait ’ s wide wobble and aggressive hunting action are perfect for cold-water applications but can also be killer when fishing dirty and stained water in the summertime . With 25 colors to choose from at Tackle Warehouse , there simply isn ’ t a bad time to wield this new iteration of a bass fishing classic .
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creek craw |
phantom green crayfish |
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2 bill lewis mr-12 |
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$ 8.99 | rat-l-trap . com |
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The big brother to the MR-6 , the MR-12 – developed by Bass Pro Tour star Mark Daniels Jr . – is a 3 / 4-ounce crankbait designed to cast a mile and probe depths from 12 to 15 feet for bass keying on a bait , with a tight shimmy and low-pitch knocking sound .
The MR-12 employs a weight-transfer system that , paired with slim sides and a tapered tail end , enables anglers to get the most out of every cast to keep the bait in the strike zone for as long as possible . It also features Mustad Triple Grip trebles and ultra-realistic eyes and gill plates , which equates to more bites and fewer lost fish .
At $ 8.99 per bait with 12 stunning finishes to choose from , the MR-12 might just be the next go-to crankbait for mid- to deep-diving scenarios , especially in the summer months .
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green gizzard shad |
citrus shad |
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3 rapala ott ’ s garage tiny 4 |
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$ 9.49 | rapala . com
The beauty of summertime crankbait fishing is being able to find bass in the shallowest of water . For that task , you need a crankbait designed to run shallow – and run true – with the realistic look and feel of a baitfish or crawfish running for its life .
The Ott ’ s Garage Tiny 4 from Rapala ( and designed by Ott DeFoe ) checks all the boxes . Where the Tiny 4 really shines is in “ finesse ” cranking scenarios thanks to its tight wobble and silent approach , all due to a masterfully crafted flat balsa body and a rounded circuit board bill .
Equipped with VMC Black Nickel 1X Strong Hybrid trebles and available in 19 enticing colors , there ’ s nothing to not like about the latest creation from the flat-side master himself .
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red crawdad |
coosa special |