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LUCKY CRAFT · Walking Baits
LUCKY CRAFT Sammy 100 Topwater Lure, 4 in, 1/2 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A 4 inch floating topwater lure with internal glass rattles, designed for easy walk-the-dog action that creates popping and spitting effects.
The Sammy 100 is a 4-inch floating walking bait that weighs half an ounce and moves side to side on the surface with a walk-the-dog retrieve. Internal glass rattles add sound when bass are feeding near the top, which suits anglers working shallow cover on lakes and reservoirs. Its tapered body and weighted tail keep the head riding high on the water.
Best for
- Bass schooling or feeding at the surface early and late
- Shallow lake and reservoir cover
- Tournament bass fishing
Skip if
- You need a sinking topwater lure
- You fish areas where glass rattles are not allowed
Strengths
- Tapered body creates effortless side-to-side motion
- Internal glass rattles add aggressive sound
- 1/2 oz weight allows long casting for coverage
Trade-offs
- Floating design keeps lure at surface depth only
- Walk-the-dog action requires active rod manipulation
- Glass rattles can break if hit rocks
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | walking-bait topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Sound | Internal glass rattles |
| Hooks | Treble |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 250 Chartreuse Shad, 380 Silver Cheek Chartreuse ShadThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 190 Ghost Bone, 238 Ghost Minnow, 528 Golden Ghost Minnow, 538 NC Ghost Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 254 MS MJ Herring - Aurora Wakasagi | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 445 French Pearl OB | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 884 Aurora Gold Northern Perch | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCKY CRAFT Sammy 100 Topwater Lure, 1/2 oz, 190 Ghost Bone | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:190 Ghost Bone | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| LUCKY CRAFT Sammy 100 Topwater Lure, 4 in, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:250 Chartreuse Shad | Suits:Stained and muddy water, 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
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | 250 Chartreuse Shad |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is 250 Chartreuse Shad.
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