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Dr.Fish Soft Plastic Tadpole Lures, 3.2 in, 6-Pack
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Six three-inch soft plastic tadpoles with realistic forelimbs and a wide tail for swimming action.
A six-pack of 3.2-inch soft plastic tadpole baits with a long, wavy tail, in the Watermelon color. At about 1/8 ounce, they suit bass, crappie and panfish anglers who like to swim a bait, drop shot it or pair it with a jig. The spear-point hook and offset gap make them a natural fit for working around mats and vegetation.
Best for
- Topwater presentations on shallow ponds and lakes
- Drop-shot rigs in vegetation and shallow cover
- Panfish and small bass over grass beds
Skip if
- You fish deep structure
- You need heavy lures for distance casting
Strengths
- Realistic tadpole appearance triggers strikes from bass and panfish
- Wide tail waves enticingly even on slow retrieves
- Versatile rigging works for multiple techniques
Trade-offs
- Small size limits hook choices and hookup rates
- Soft plastic tears easily in dense cover
- 1/8 oz weight limits casting distance on light line
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Drop shot
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | soft frog lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.2 in |
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Count | 6 |
| Color example | Watermelon |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Flash | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown, Green, Green Pumpkin, WatermelonThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Flash, Red Shad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue | 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 | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.Fish Soft Plastic Frog Baits, 1/8 oz, Green | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:3.2 in | Color:Green | Suits:Clear water, bass, crappie and panfish |
| Dr.Fish Soft Plastic Tadpole Lures, 3.2 in, 6-Pack | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:3.2 in | Color:Watermelon | Suits:Clear water, bass, crappie and panfish |
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
| Lure weight | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.2 in |
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Watermelon |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass, Crappie and Panfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Watermelon.
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