Yum Lures · Straight-Tail Worms
Yum Mighty Worm Soft Plastic Bait, Watermelon Red
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Options
Color: Watermelon Red
- Watermelon Red
- Plum
- Red Bug
- Green Pumpkin
- Junebug
- Ultimate Craw
- Item weight
- 4.54 g
Quick take
Large bulky worm with tapered tail that produces subtle swimming action on rigs.
Watermelon Red adds a classic-looking option to the 10.5-inch Mighty Worm, a straight-tail soft plastic for bass. Its tail tapers and then flares back out to writhe when fished on a Texas rig or jighead. A Carolina rig or a weightless presentation works too, and each pack holds five.
Best for
- Texas-rigged presentations for flipping thick cover
- Wacky rigging when you want a unique body profile
- Big bass hunters preferring large profiles on heavy line
Skip if
- You fish clear water where large worms spook fish
- You need smaller profiles for finesse fishing
Strengths
- 10.5-inch length and bulk attracts attention of large bass
- Ribbed body creates slight movement without active retrieves
- Tapered tail before the bulge adds unique swimming action
Trade-offs
- Large size is overkill for small or finicky bass
- Soft plastic material tears easily on repeated casts and strikes
- Color selection is limited to what YUM produces
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Pumpkin, Watermelon RedThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Bug, Ultimate Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| 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 Mighty Worm Soft Plastic Bait, Plum | Length:10.5 in | Color:Plum | Suits:Muddy water |
| YUM Mighty Worm, 10.5 in, 5-Pack | Length:10.5 in | Color:Red Bug | Suits:Stained water |
| Yum Mighty Worm Soft Plastic Bait, Watermelon Red | Length:10.5 in | Color:Watermelon Red | 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 | 10.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | Watermelon Red |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 10.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Watermelon Red.
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