Culprit Surf · Ribbon-Tail Worms
Culprit Soft Plastic Worm, 7.5 Inch, Ribbon Tail, 18-Pack
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Options
Color: Blue Moccasin Shad,
- Blue Moccasin Shad,
- Pearl
- Tomato
- Red Shiny Shad
- Watermelon Pepper
Size: 7.5 Inch
- 7.5 Inch
- Item weight
- 2.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7.5 x 4.25 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
7.5 inch soft plastic worms with ribbon tails and laminate two-color designs that originated the modern soft plastic worm.
This 7.5-inch worm comes in an 18-count bag, with a ribbed front half and a kicking ribbon tail. It is commonly rigged on Texas, Carolina and shaky-head setups, and can be flipped or pitched into cover. The blue moccasin shad finish adds a shad-pattern option to the line's color range.
Best for
- Bass fishing with Carolina rigs and Texas rigs
- Panfish presentations with small jigs
- Anglers seeking classic tested worm designs
Skip if
- You prefer straight tail worms
- You only fish saltwater
Strengths
- Ribbon tail provides extra swimming action and vibration
- Laminate two-color design improves visibility to bass
- Seven colors in 18-pack cover most conditions
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic durability limited to 5 to 6 bass
- 7.5 inch length limited to standard sized hooks
- Laminate color can wear off after heavy use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic worm |
|---|---|
| Count | 18 worms per pack |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Moccasin Shad,This one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
|
| Watermelon Pepper | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Shiny Shad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culprit Soft Plastic Worm, 7.5 Inch, Ribbon Tail, 18-Pack | Length:7.5 in | Color:Blue Moccasin Shad, | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Culprit Surf C 720 Worm, Pearl | Length:7.5 in | Color:Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Culprit Surf C 720 Worm, Tomato | Length:7.5 in | Color:Tomato | Suits:Stained water |
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 | 7.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 18 |
| Color | Blue Moccasin Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 7.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Moccasin Shad.
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