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MIZUGIWA · Soft Jerkbaits
Mizugiwa Unicorn Dawg Soft Plastic Swimbait, 8in, 1.6oz
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- Item weight
- 1.6 Ounces
Quick take
Eight-inch soft plastic swimbait with realistic swimming action for large pike and musky.
This is an 8 inch soft plastic swimbait that arrives pre-rigged with 2/0 treble hooks, in a pack of 4. At 1.6 ounces it is a big-fish lure aimed at northern pike and musky. Anglers can crank it, twitch it or jig it over weed edges and structure, or troll it across deeper water.
Best for
- Pike and musky in weedy lakes
- Slow jigging over structure
- Trolling near weed edges
Skip if
- Panfish and small species
- Crystal-clear water where 8 inches may seem bulky
Strengths
- Soft plastic feels real to predators and allows longer hooksets
- Jig-head balanced design creates a 45-degree fall angle
- Durable design resists tears from aggressive fish
Trade-offs
- Eight-inch length limits casting distance on light tackle
- Pre-rigged hooks may not suit all jigging presentations
- Heavy lure works best in deeper water or during jigging
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Weight | 1.6 oz |
| Hooks | Two 2/0 trebles, one single dorsal |
| Count | 4 |
What can I catch with this?
- Pike & musky
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 8" Orange 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
| Lure weight | 1.6 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Hook size | 2/0 |
| Pack count | 4 |
| Target species | Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.6 oz.
How long is it?
It is 8 in long.
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