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Delong Lures Tadpole Pre Rigged Lure, Red Bug
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Quick take
A 3-inch pre-rigged tadpole lure with scent and double hooks, ready to fish from the package for bass and crappie.
This is the Red Bug color of the Delong Lures 3-inch tadpole, sold six to a pack. Each bait comes pre-rigged with a double hook, so it goes straight onto the line. It suits bass anglers who want a small, lifelike soft plastic to work around lake and pond cover.
Best for
- Bass and crappie in lakes and ponds
- Beginners seeking pre-rigged convenience
- Fishing without separate jig heads
Skip if
- You prefer single-hook setups
- You fish saltwater
Strengths
- Pre-rigged arrives ready to fish
- Hand-poured construction is durable
- Anise scent adds attraction
Trade-offs
- Double hooks can foul vegetation
- Pre-rigged length is fixed at 3 inches
- Scent fades after repeated casts
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Beginner
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pumpkinseed | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red BugThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delong Lures Tadpole Pre Rigged Lure, Black | Length:3 in | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Delong Lures Tadpole Pre Rigged Lure, Red Bug | Length:3 in | Color:Red Bug | Suits:Stained water, bass |
| DeLong Lures Tadpole Pre-Rigged Soft Lure, 3 in, 6-Pack | Length:3 in | Color:Variety | Suits:Bass |
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 | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Red Bug |
| Color family | Craw and red |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Red Bug.
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