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YUM Baby Christie Critter Swimbait, 3.5 in
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A 3.5-inch soft plastic critter swimbait designed by Elite pro Jason Christie with lifelike creature profile and swimming action.
The green pumpkin and purple flake Christie Critter is a 4.5-inch creature bait designed with pro angler Jason Christie for flipping, pitching and casting on Texas or Carolina rigs. Its many appendages and large flappers push water, and the top swimming arms can be pulled loose at the bottom for extra swimming action. It gives bass anglers a bigger profile to work on a rig.
Best for
- Bass fishing around cover and structure
- Elite tournament anglers and serious bass anglers
- Creature-profile presentations
Skip if
- You prefer traditional worm profiles
- You fish open water mostly
Strengths
- Designed by professional tournament angler
- 3.5-inch size works for mid-sized bass
- Critter profile imitates natural prey
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic durability decreases with fish size
- Critter profile targets bass mainly
- Larger size limits technique versatility
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic creature bait |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Neon | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Flake, Green Pumpkin/Purple Flake, Watermelon Candy, Watermelon Green Pumpkin Laminate, Watermelon Red Flake, Watermelon SeedThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Blue Flake, Black Blue Shadow, Black/Blue Flake, Junebug | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUM Baby Christie Critter Swimbait, 3.5 in | Length:4.5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin/Purple Flake | Suits:Clear water |
| Yum Baby Christie Critter Swimbait, Watermelon Candy | Length:4.5 in | Color:Watermelon Candy | 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 | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Green Pumpkin/Purple Flake |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Pumpkin/Purple Flake.
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