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MIZUGIWA · Swimbaits
MIZUGIWA Pike Musky Dawg Swimbait, 8-12 in, Hand-Poured, 6-Pack
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Options
- Item weight
- 45 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 11.46 x 7.64 x 3.27 inches
Quick take
A 6-piece swimbait assortment with 8 in and 12 in soft bodies and jig heads, designed to mimic natural forage for pike and musky on both fast and slow retrieves.
This set bundles six soft-plastic swimbaits from MIZUGIWA, a mix of 8-inch and 12-inch bodies, made for big pike and muskellunge. A jig-head design lets the bait sink at an angle on the fall and run level on the retrieve. It suits anglers who want a range of sizes in the box for casting or trolling toothy fish.
Best for
- Casting and trolling for pike and musky
- imitating young bluegill, herring and shad
- Vertical jigging presentations in weedy and deep water
Skip if
- You target smaller species like bass and walleye
- You prefer swimbaits without jig heads included
Strengths
- Large 8 in and 12 in sizes target trophy pike and musky
- Included jig head balances for proper 45-degree fall angle
- Multiple colors allow quick pattern matching
Trade-offs
- Large size requires heavy line and sturdy rod
- Soft body is prone to shredding on aggressive strikes
- Most effective only for pike and musky, not multi-species
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft swimbait |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 8 in and 12 in |
| Weights | 45 g and 115 g |
| Count | 6 total: 4 at 8 in, 2 at 12 in |
| Colors | 4 color options |
What can I catch with this?
- Pike & musky
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 12" Orange Tail - 1PC, 8" Orange Tail - 1PC, 8" Yellow Tail - 1PC | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 12" White Tail - 1PC, 8" Blue Back White Tail - 1PC, 8" White Tail - 1PC | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 8" Green Tail - 1PC | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 8" Red Tail - 1PC, 8" White Belly Red Tail - 1PC | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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
| Pack count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Target species | Pike & musky |
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