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A.M. Fishing Curly Tail Jerkshad, 4 in, Midnight Mullet, 8-Pack
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- Item weight
- 8 ounces
Quick take
Garlic-infused 4-inch soft plastics with curly tails and UV coating for versatile saltwater and freshwater rigging.
This 4-inch curly tail jerkshad comes in an 8-pack in the Midnight Mullet color. It suits Texas and Carolina rigs, drop shot and wacky setups, and targets bass, redfish, snook and trout in fresh or salt water. The plastic is garlic scented and carries UV-reflective pigments.
Best for
- Saltwater reds, snook, and spotted trout
- Rigging on jig heads, drop shot, or Texas rig
- Low-light fishing with glow-in-dark coating
Skip if
- You fish only clear water sight-casting
- You prefer unscented plastics
Strengths
- Garlic scent masks negative odors like sunscreen
- UV reflective and glow features increase visibility
- Curly tail creates erratic action that triggers strikes
Trade-offs
- Garlic scent may attract unwanted panfish bites
- Harder plastic body has less movement than soft worms
- Erratic tail works best with active retrieve
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Redfish
- Snook & tarpon
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Punch | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Pearl, Pearl Treuse | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Watermelon Red Chartreuse | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Glow | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| OG Purple Haze, Purple Haze | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.M. Fishing Curly Tail Jerkshad, 4 in, Mansfield Magic, 8-Pack | Length:4 in | Color:Mansfield Magic | Suits:Bass, trout, redfish and snook & tarpon |
| A.M. Fishing Curly Tail Jerkshad, 4 in, Midnight Mullet, 8-Pack | Length:4 in | Color:Midnight Mullet | Suits:Bass, trout, redfish and snook & tarpon |
| A.M. Fishing Curly Tail Jerkshad, 4 in, Garlic Scented, 8-Pack | Length:4 in | Color:Watermelon Red Chartreuse | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, redfish and snook & tarpon |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 8 |
| Color | Midnight Mullet |
| Target species | Bass, Redfish, Snook & tarpon and Trout |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Midnight Mullet.
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