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East Rain · Bucktail Jigs
East Rain Artificial Octopus Swimbait, 6.35 oz, 7.87 in, White
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- Item weight
- 6.72 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.3 x 4.8 x 1.3 inches
Quick take
A soft PVC octopus lure with a sinking jig action, designed for ocean boat and rock fishing.
This 7.87-inch white octopus swimbait is a sinking skirt-tail jig made from soft PVC. Its skirt arms and body flex independently as it falls and is worked through the water column. It suits anglers fishing ocean boat, rock or beach spots for bottom-oriented species.
Best for
- Ocean boat fishing for bottom-dwelling species
- Rock and structure fishing in saltwater
- Vertical jigging in deeper water
Skip if
- You fish in freshwater or shallow areas
- You need a faster-sinking or topwater profile
Strengths
- Soft PVC body creates multi-point flex and lifelike movement
- 9.45 inch size targets larger saltwater fish
- Treble hook secures baitfish and reduces lost fish
Trade-offs
- Heavy weight at 280g requires substantial rod and reel
- Soft plastic body may not hold up to sharp rocks and shells
- Primarily an ocean fishing lure with limited versatility
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Orange 3.54inch/0.81oz, Orange 7.87inch/6.35oz, Orange 9.45inch/8.47oz, Yellow 3.54inch/0.81oz | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| white 3.54inch/0.81oz, white 7.87inch/6.35oz, white 9.45inch/8.47ozThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brown 7.87inch/6.35oz, Brown 9.45inch/8.47oz | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black 3.54inch/0.81oz, Black 9.45inch/8.47oz, Blue 7.87inch/6.35oz, Purple 3.54inch/0.81oz, Purple 7.87inch/6.35oz, Purple 9.45inch/8.47oz | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rain Artificial Octopus Swimbait, 6.35 oz, 7.87 in, White | Lure weight:6.35 oz | Length:— | Color:white 7.87inch/6.35oz | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| East Rain Artificial Octopus Swimbait, 9.45 in, 280g | Lure weight:— | Length:9.45 in | Color:Brown 9.45inch/8.47oz | Suits:Clear 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
| Lure weight | 6.35 oz |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | white |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 6.35 oz.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is white.
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