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Googan Baits · Creature Baits & Craws
Googan Baits Trench Hawg, 6 in, 7-Pack
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Options
Color: Watermelon Red Flake
- Watermelon Red Flake
- Green Pumpkin
- Black Blue Flake
- Blue Baby (Green & Blue)
- Natural (Green & Silver)
Quick take
Large 6 in creature bait designed for monster bass on heavy Carolina and Texas rigs.
The Trench Hawg is a 6-inch ribbed creature bait with a flanged shape, sold as a 7-pack in Watermelon Red Flake. It suits Texas rigging, and it is at home dragged along the bottom on a Carolina rig for bass. Pair it with a baitcasting setup, a medium-heavy to heavy rod and 10 to 20 pound fluorocarbon.
Best for
- Dragging on the bottom for big bass
- Monster-hunting presentations in large lakes
- Fishing deep with heavy rigs
Skip if
- You fish clear shallow water
- You want finesse presentations
Strengths
- 6-inch profile attracts large fish
- Unique flange shape creates distinctive water profile
- Raised ridge design adds action on the fall
- Effective for bottom dragging techniques
Trade-offs
- Large size requires heavier tackle and stronger line
- Better suited for aggressive rather than subtle presentations
- Flange can catch weeds more easily
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft creature bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Count | 7 |
| Hook | Hollow point |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural (Green & Silver) | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red FlakeThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Blue Flake, Blue Baby (Green & 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Googan Baits Trench Hawg, 6 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:6 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water |
| Googan Baits Trench Hawg, 6 in, 7-Pack | Length:6 in | Color:Watermelon Red Flake | 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
| Length | 6 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 7 |
| Color | Watermelon Red Flake |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Watermelon Red Flake.
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