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Charlie's Worms · Ribbon-Tail Worms
Charlie's Worms Ribbon Tail Swimming Worms, 6 in, 12-Pack
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Color: Black
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Six-inch ribbon tail worms with undulating curly tails that mimic live baitfish movement.
This 6-inch ribbon tail swimming worm comes in black and suits anglers working bass, walleye and pike. Its curly tail gives a swimming action on a slow retrieve, and it can be rigged Texas-style or on a Carolina rig. A 12-pack in black keeps the look simple across a tackle box.
Best for
- Bass fishing in shallow cover
- Pike and musky in northern lakes
- Walleye on jigs or drop-shot rigs
Skip if
- You need a weedless option
- You prefer straight-tail worm designs
Strengths
- Realistic undulating tail action on slow retrieves
- Works rigged weedless or on jigs
- Durable soft plastic withstands repeated casting
Trade-offs
- Ribbon tails can wrap around rod guides
- Larger size difficult to cast on light line
- Multiple colors sold separately
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Finesse
- Flipping & pitching
Specifications
| Type | ribbon tail worm |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Count | 12 |
| Tail type | Ribbon with 3D curly action |
| Material | Soft plastic |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| JW Black Grape Green Red Glitter | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| BlackThis one | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Worms Ribbon Tail Swimming Worms, 6 in, 12-Pack | Length:6 in | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Charlie's Worms Ribbon Tail Swimming Worms, 6 in, Black Grape Green Red Glitter | Length:6 in | Color:JW Black Grape Green Red Glitter | Suits:Stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 | 6 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Pike & musky, Walleye and Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black.
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