Plastic Worms

The Yamamoto 6" Senko Worm gives bass anglers a larger stickbait profile while retaining the simple presentation that makes a Senko useful. Fish it weightless around shallow cover, rig it wacky over open pockets, or add a Texas-rig weight when you need more depth control. Each package contains 5 baits in your selected color.

Why choose the 6-inch Senko?

• A step up in size: Choose this model when you want more length than the standard 5-inch bait without stepping up to the 7-inch version.
• Salt-impregnated soft plastic: The bait's body contributes to its weightless fall, with subtle movement as it sinks.
• Several rigging options: Switch between Texas and wacky presentations to suit cover and how you want the worm to move.

Specifications

Choosing a color and rig

Green Pumpkin Black Flake is a useful natural-color starting point. Consider Natural Shad when matching pale baitfish, or Black with Large Blue Flake when you want a darker profile. Let water clarity and local forage guide your choice; no color is best everywhere.

Use a Texas rig with the point protected when working through cover. Wacky rigging leaves both ends free to move but can expose the hook to snags. Match the hook gap to the thicker body and check your rod's lure rating for the complete rig. For a smaller presentation, compare the 5-inch Senko.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Give the first fall time. After the cast, let the worm sink before adding action. Watch for the line jumping or moving sideways, then take up slack before setting the hook.
2. Keep a Texas-rigged worm straight. Mark the hook exit point against the body before threading it. A bowed or twisted worm can spin instead of falling cleanly.
3. Check your wacky-ring fit. Choose a ring or sleeve sized for this larger body. It should hold securely without cutting deeply into the plastic; inspect it after each fish.

Frequently asked questions

How many 6-inch Senkos are in a pack?

Each package contains five 6-inch soft baits in the selected color.

Can I fish it without a sinker?

Yes. A weightless presentation lets the bait sink on its own. Add weight when wind, current, or depth makes that presentation difficult to control.

Does the larger size guarantee larger bass?

No. The 6-inch size changes the profile you offer. Fish response depends on conditions, forage, location, and presentation.

What hook size does it need?

Choose a hook for your rig and check the actual gap against the bait. The plastic must clear the point during the hookset; size numbers vary between hook designs.

The Yamamoto 7" Senko is a large soft plastic stickbait for bass anglers who want a substantial profile and a simple presentation. Use it to offer more bait length than the 5- or 6-inch models, whether you are pitching a Texas rig around cover or letting a wacky rig sink through an open pocket. Each pack contains 5 baits in one selected color.

Why choose the 7-inch Senko?

• Large stickbait profile: A deliberate step up in size when you want a bigger offering; it does not guarantee bigger fish.
• Salt-impregnated body: Supports a weightless sinking presentation with subtle movement on the fall.
• Flexible rigging: Fish it Texas rigged around cover or wacky rigged where an exposed hook is practical.

Specifications

Match the size to your fishing

Choose the 7-inch model when profile size is part of your plan, rather than assuming a bigger worm is always better. If bass follow without committing or you want a smaller offering, compare the 6-inch Senko. Check your rod's lure-weight rating against the complete rig, and choose a hook with enough gap to clear the thick plastic.

Green Pumpkin Black Flake and Watermelon Black Flake are natural-color starting points. Black with Large Blue Flake offers a darker silhouette to try in reduced visibility, including low light. Adjust color and retrieve to what you observe rather than treating one combination as universal.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Use a controlled casting motion. A smooth lob can place a large soft bait accurately without the abrupt acceleration that may tear it off a wacky hook. Check the bait after hard casts.
2. Keep the hook gap clear. On a Texas rig, make sure the body can compress enough to expose the point. Reposition bunched plastic before fishing it again.
3. Pause near the target. After the initial fall, make a short lift and let the bait settle again. This gives you a way to work an open pocket without immediately pulling the worm out of it.

Frequently asked questions

How many 7-inch Senkos come in a pack?

There are five soft baits per package, all in the selected color.

Is the 7-inch Senko only for night fishing?

No. Low light is one situation to try it, but profile size, cover, forage, and fish response matter during daylight too.

Can I wacky rig this size?

Yes. Match the hook and any ring or sleeve to the larger body, and use that presentation where an exposed hook is suitable.

Do I need an added weight?

Not always. Start weightless when you can control the fall, then add weight if depth, current, or wind requires it. Added weight changes the presentation.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Sensei Worm?

The Yamamoto Sensei Worm is built for anglers who know that finesse wins when the bite gets tough. This 6.5" straight tail worm features a custom soft plastic formula engineered for a slow, shimmying fall that keeps it in the strike zone longer — with a unique head-to-tail balance that creates natural, lifelike movement on drop shots, wacky rigs, and shakey heads without any extra effort. 10 per pack at $6.43.

Main Use & Benefit

A 6.5-inch finesse straight tail worm designed for slow, shimmying presentations that trigger strikes from pressured largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass — effective from shallow water to deep structure across a wide range of finesse rig styles.

Problem It Solves

Standard straight tail worms fall too fast and lack the subtle, balanced action that triggers finicky fish. The Sensei's custom formula and unique head-to-tail balance create a slow, natural shimmy on the fall that keeps the bait in the strike zone longer — turning cautious fish into committed biters in clear water, post-frontal conditions, and heavily pressured fisheries.

Advantages

• ✅ Custom soft plastic formula engineered for a slow, shimmying fall
• ✅ Unique head-to-tail balance creates natural action with zero angler input
• ✅ 6.5" profile — substantial enough for big fish, subtle enough for finesse presentations
• ✅ Versatile across drop shot, wacky, shakey head, and weightless Texas rig
• ✅ 10 per pack at $6.43 — excellent value
• ✅ 5 proven color patterns matched to real forage
• ⚠️ Finesse-focused — not designed for power fishing or heavy cover applications

When to Choose It

Reach for the Sensei Worm when bass are post-frontal and finicky, you're fishing clear or heavily pressured water, standard worms are getting short-strikes or ignored, or you need a longer profile finesse worm that stays in the strike zone on the fall. It's equally effective from shallow docks to deep offshore structure.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop Shot — nose-hook with a #1 or #2 hook, 12–24" above the weight; the Sensei's balanced formula creates a natural shimmy on the shake with minimal rod movement
• Wacky Rig — hook through the middle for maximum shimmy and slow fall; use an O-ring to extend bait life; deadly around docks, laydowns, and suspended fish
• Shakey Head — thread onto a 3/16–1/4 oz shakey head for a slow drag on hard bottom and rock; the tail quivers naturally on the pause
• Weightless Texas Rig — slow-glide through open water and sparse cover; the Sensei's formula creates a natural sinking action without added weight
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; excellent on rock and hard structure

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water (visibility 2ft+)
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Heavily pressured tournament lakes
• Shallow docks, laydowns, and suspended fish (wacky rig)
• Deep summer structure (15–40ft) on drop shot and shakey head

Best For

Key Features

• 6.5" straight tail profile — substantial finesse worm with natural shimmy action
• Custom slow-fall formula — engineered for a slow, balanced descent that keeps the bait in the strike zone
• Unique head-to-tail balance — creates natural shimmying action with zero angler input
• Versatile rigging — drop shot, wacky, shakey head, weightless Texas, and Neko rig
• 5 proven color patterns — matched to real forage across water clarities
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 6.5" | Count: 10 per pack | Weight: 2 oz | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging — Slide an O-ring to the center of the Sensei and hook through the ring instead of the bait. You'll get 3–5x more casts per worm and the action is identical.
2. Go natural in clear water — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) and Watermelon W/ Black & Red Flake (#208) are your top clear-water picks. Switch to Black W/ Large Blue Flake (#021) on overcast days or in low light.
3. Slow down on the drop shot — The Sensei's best action is a subtle, barely-there shake. Less is more — try shaking with just your wrist rather than your whole arm, and let the bait sit for 5–10 seconds between movements.

FAQ

Q: What makes the Sensei Worm different from a standard straight tail worm?
A: The Sensei features a custom soft plastic formula and unique head-to-tail balance engineered specifically for a slow, shimmying fall. Standard straight tail worms fall faster and lack the natural shimmy that triggers finicky fish — the Sensei stays in the strike zone longer and moves more naturally with less angler input.

Q: What hook size works best for wacky rigging the Sensei?
A: A #1 or #1/0 Owner Mosquito Hook or Gamakatsu Wacky Hook works great. Use an O-ring at the center of the worm to extend bait life significantly.

Q: Is the Sensei Worm good for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — the Sensei is excellent for smallmouth on drop shot and Neko rig over rock, gravel, and hard bottom. The 6.5" profile is a great match for the larger forage smallmouth key on in clear lakes and rivers.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Flappin' Hog Large?

The Yamamoto Flappin' Hog Large takes the proven design and action of the original Flappin' Hog and scales it up to 4.5" to attract bigger bites from bigger bass. Four types of appendages are positioned close to the body so the Large Flappin' Hog can still penetrate tight cover with ease — no fouling, no tangling, just maximum action in the strike zone. A hollow section near the tail allows for easy hook penetration and secure rigging, making it one of the most hookup-friendly large creature baits in the Yamamoto lineup. 5 per pack, 3 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 4.5-inch large-profile creature bait with four appendage types and a hollow tail section for easy hook penetration — designed for flipping and pitching into heavy cover where you need a bigger profile to attract bigger bites, without sacrificing the ability to penetrate tight cover that smaller creature baits can reach.

Problem It Solves

Large creature baits often have too many appendages spread too wide to penetrate tight cover cleanly, and their thick bodies make hook penetration difficult. The Flappin' Hog Large solves both — appendages positioned close to the body allow it to slip through heavy cover, and the hollow tail section makes hook penetration and rigging fast and secure, even on heavy flipping hooks.

Advantages

• ✅ 4.5" large profile — attracts bigger bites from bigger bass than the standard Flappin' Hog
• ✅ Four types of appendages — maximum action and disturbance in the strike zone
• ✅ Appendages positioned close to body — penetrates tight cover without fouling
• ✅ Hollow tail section — easy hook penetration and secure rigging on heavy flipping hooks
• ✅ Yamamoto soft plastic formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• ✅ 3 proven color options
• ✅ 5 per pack
• ⚠️ 4.5" large profile — for standard cover and finesse applications, consider the original Flappin' Hog

When to Choose It

Reach for the Flappin' Hog Large when you're targeting big bass in heavy cover and need a larger profile to attract quality fish, when you want maximum appendage action in the strike zone without sacrificing cover penetration, or when you've been fishing the standard Flappin' Hog and want to upgrade to a bigger profile to target the largest fish in the area.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Flipping & Pitching — Texas-rig on a 5/0–6/0 EWG or straight shank hook with a 1/2–3/4 oz bullet weight; the appendages kick and flutter on the fall and the hollow tail section makes hook penetration fast and secure
• Punching — rig on a 5/0–6/0 straight shank hook with a 1.5–2 oz tungsten punch weight; the close-body appendages allow it to punch through matted grass cleanly
• Jig Trailer — pin onto a 1/2–3/4 oz flipping jig for maximum bulk and appendage action on every hop; the 4.5" profile adds significant presence to a large flipping jig
• Carolina Rig — thread onto a 4/0–5/0 hook, 18–24" behind a 3/4–1 oz Carolina weight; drag slowly along the bottom for a large, fluttering presentation over hard structure

Best Conditions

• Heavy grass, matted vegetation, and thick cover where punching is required
• Docks, laydowns, brush piles, and wood cover for flipping and pitching
• Stained to murky water where a large profile with maximum action is most effective
• Warm water (summer and early fall) when big bass are buried deep in heavy cover
• Pre-spawn and spawn when large bass are holding tight to cover and structure

Best For

Key Features

• 4.5" large profile — bigger version of the proven Flappin' Hog design
• Four types of appendages — maximum action and disturbance in the strike zone
• Close-body appendage positioning — penetrates tight cover without fouling
• Hollow tail section — easy hook penetration and secure rigging
• Yamamoto soft plastic formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• 3 proven color options
• 5 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 4.5" | Count: 5 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater | Target Species: Largemouth Bass

Tackle Express Tips

1. Go heavy on the hook — The 4.5" Flappin' Hog Large needs a 5/0 or 6/0 EWG hook for the best hook gap and hookset performance. The hollow tail section makes rigging fast — push the hook point through the hollow section and out the back for a perfectly centered, weedless presentation every time.
2. Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake for most situations — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear to lightly stained water. Switch to Black w/ Large Blue Flake (#021) in dark or muddy water for maximum silhouette visibility, and use Watermelon Copper Flake & Orange Red Flake (#956) in clear water with a natural bottom for a more subtle, natural presentation.
3. Slow the fall for bigger fish — The 4.5" profile and four appendage types create significant water resistance on the fall — use a lighter bullet weight (1/4–3/8 oz) than you'd normally use for flipping to slow the fall and give big bass more time to track and commit to the bait. Most strikes happen on the initial fall, so a slower fall means more time in the strike zone.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the Flappin' Hog Large and the standard Flappin' Hog?
A: The Large is a 4.5" version designed to attract bigger bites from bigger bass — it has the same four appendage types and close-body positioning as the original, but the larger profile produces more disturbance and targets quality fish in heavy cover. Choose the Large when you're specifically targeting big bass and want to upgrade your profile; use the standard Flappin' Hog for more versatile applications across a wider range of fish sizes.

Q: What hook size works best for the Flappin' Hog Large?
A: A 5/0 or 6/0 EWG hook works best for Texas rig flipping and pitching. For punching through matted grass, use a 5/0 or 6/0 straight shank hook with a 1.5–2 oz tungsten punch weight. The hollow tail section makes hook penetration fast and easy — push the hook through the hollow section for a perfectly centered, weedless presentation.

Q: How many come in a pack?
A: 5 per pack.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Fuzzy Senko?

The original Senko is already the most proven soft plastic in bass fishing history. The Fuzzy Senko takes it further — adding a micro-textured outer surface that holds scent deeper, displaces water differently, and feels unmistakably alive on the fall. When pressured fish have seen every trick in the box, this is the one you tie on.

Main Use & Benefit

A finesse stick bait designed for slow, shimmying falls that trigger strikes from largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear water, high-pressure fisheries, and post-frontal conditions. Available in 4" and 5" to match forage size and rig preference.

Problem It Solves

Standard Senkos are already deadly — but when fish have seen thousands of them, the subtle difference of the fuzzy texture changes the equation. The micro-surface creates unique water displacement and scent retention that gives pressured bass something they haven't felt before.

Advantages

• ✅ Micro-fuzzy texture retains scent longer than smooth-body Senkos
• ✅ Unique water displacement triggers reaction strikes on the fall
• ✅ Same iconic slow-fall, shimmying action as the original Senko
• ✅ Two sizes (4" & 5") cover finesse and standard presentations
• ✅ Versatile across weightless, wacky, Texas, and Neko rigs
• ⚠️ Not ideal for power fishing or heavy cover where a bulkier bait is needed

When to Choose It

Reach for the Fuzzy Senko when bass are post-frontal and finicky, you're fishing clear or heavily pressured water, fish are short-striking standard Senkos, or you need a subtle upgrade to your finesse stick bait game.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Weightless Wacky Rig — hook through the middle for maximum shimmy and slow fall; deadly around docks, laydowns, and suspended fish
• Weighted Wacky Rig — add a small nail weight or wacky jig head to get deeper faster while retaining the flutter action
• Texas Rig (weightless) — slow-roll through grass edges and open water for a natural gliding presentation
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; excellent on rock and hard structure
• Drop Shot — nose-hooked for a subtle, hovering presentation in deep water or over structure

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water (visibility 2ft+)
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow bite days
• Heavily pressured lakes and tournament circuits
• Warm summer finesse fishing (docks, shade, deep structure)
• Calm, windless conditions when subtle presentations shine

Best For

Key Features

• Micro-fuzzy texture — retains scent longer and creates unique water displacement
• Iconic Senko slow-fall action — proven shimmying descent that triggers finicky bass
• Two sizes: 4" & 5" — match forage size and rig style
• Heavyweight salted Yamamoto formula — controlled fall rate, natural feel
• 5 proven color patterns — matched to real forage across water clarities

Models & Specs

Material: Salted soft plastic with micro-fuzzy texture | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use a wacky tool — Protect your Fuzzy Senkos by using an O-ring and wacky tool instead of hooking directly through the body. You'll get 3–5x more casts per bait.
2. Go natural in clear water — Green Pumpkin Black Flake (#297) and Watermelon (#208) are your best clear-water choices. Switch to Black with Large Blue Flake (#021) on overcast days or in low light.
3. Size down in cold or post-frontal conditions — The 4" is your go-to when fish are finicky; the 5" shines when bass are actively feeding or you need to cover water faster.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the Fuzzy Senko and the regular Senko?
A: The Fuzzy Senko has a micro-textured outer surface that retains scent longer and creates subtle water displacement on the fall. The action is the same iconic Senko shimmy, but the texture gives pressured fish something they haven't felt before.

Q: What hook size works best for wacky rigging the Fuzzy Senko?
A: A #1 or #1/0 Owner Mosquito Hook or Gamakatsu Wacky Hook works great for both the 4" and 5". Use an O-ring to extend bait life significantly.

Q: Can I use the Fuzzy Senko for smallmouth bass?
A: Absolutely — the Fuzzy Senko is deadly on smallmouth, especially on a Neko rig or drop shot over rock, gravel, and hard bottom. The 4" is particularly effective for finicky smallmouth in clear water.

Why Buy the Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Fat 4"?

The Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Fat 4" brings the proven Daiwa × Yamamoto Neko Fat formula into a more compact, finesse-friendly size. Combining Daiwa's precision detailing with Yamamoto's legendary salt-impregnated soft plastic, the 4" Neko Fat features a thick Senko-style body and a unique bulbous tail that produces a quivering, head-down action that bass can't resist. Fished weightless or on a Neko rig with a nail weight in the nose, it's one of the most versatile finesse baits in the lineup. 10 per pack, 10 proven Yamamoto colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 4-inch compact thick-body Neko rig worm combining Yamamoto's salt-impregnated soft plastic with a Senko-style body and bulbous tail — the nail weight in the nose creates a head-down, quivering presentation that triggers strikes from finicky bass at any depth, while the shorter profile excels in clear water and finesse situations where the 5" is too large.

Problem It Solves

The 5" Neko Fat is a proven fish-catcher, but its larger profile can be too much for ultra-clear water, finicky smallmouth, and spotted bass that key on smaller forage. The 4" Neko Fat delivers the same thick-body action and bulbous tail quiver in a more compact package — ideal for downsizing without sacrificing the unique action that makes the Neko Fat series stand out.

Advantages

• ✅ Compact 4" profile — ideal for clear water, smallmouth, and finesse situations where the 5" is too large
• ✅ Thick Senko-style body — more bulk and presence than a standard Neko worm
• ✅ Bulbous tail — unique quivering action that differentiates it from standard stick baits
• ✅ Nail weight compatible — reach fish at depth on heavier gear
• ✅ Yamamoto salt-impregnated formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• ✅ Daiwa precision detailing — consistent quality and action
• ✅ 10 proven Yamamoto color options
• ✅ 10 per pack
• ⚠️ Thicker body requires a slightly larger O-ring for wacky rigging than a standard stick bait

When to Choose It

Choose the 4" Neko Fat over the 5" when you're fishing ultra-clear water, targeting smallmouth or spotted bass, or when you need to downsize to get more bites without giving up the Neko Fat's unique thick-body action. It's equally effective weightless on a wacky rig for shallow presentations and on a Neko rig with a nail weight for deeper structure.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Neko Rig — insert a 1/32–1/16 oz nail weight into the nose; hook through the center with a #1 or #2 wacky hook; the head-down fall and quivering tail action triggers strikes on the drop and at rest on the bottom
• Wacky Rig — hook through the center with a #1/0 wacky hook; use an O-ring to extend bait life; the thick body produces a pronounced, symmetrical wiggle on the fall
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above the weight; the bulbous tail quivers naturally in the strike zone
• Shaky Head — thread onto a 3/16 oz shaky head for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom; the thick body and bulbous tail quiver on the pause
• Weightless Texas Rig — rig on a 2/0–3/0 EWG hook for a slow-falling presentation through sparse cover

Best Conditions

• Ultra-clear water where a compact, natural profile is most effective
• Smallmouth and spotted bass fisheries where a smaller profile gets more bites
• Deep structure (15–35ft) on Neko rig where weightless worms can't reach
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Docks, laydowns, and open water on wacky rig
• Year-round — especially effective in summer (deep Neko) and spring (shallow wacky)

Best For

Key Features

• 4" compact thick Senko-style body — more bulk than a standard Neko worm in a finesse-friendly size
• Bulbous tail — unique quivering action on the fall and at rest
• Nail weight compatible — reach fish at depth on heavier gear
• Yamamoto salt-impregnated formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• Daiwa × Yamamoto collaboration — precision detailing meets legendary soft plastic
• 10 proven color options
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 4" | Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater | Brand: Daiwa × Yamamoto

Tackle Express Tips

1. Start with a 1/32 oz nail weight — The 4" Neko Fat's thick body is heavier than a standard finesse worm, so a 1/32 oz nail weight is usually enough for presentations up to 15ft. Move to a 1/16 oz nail weight for deeper water (15–35ft) or when you need a faster fall to stay in contact with the bait in current or wind.
2. Green Pumpkin for clear water, Electric Shad for reaction — Green Pumpkin (#297) is your go-to in clear to lightly stained water where a natural bottom-matching color is critical. Switch to Electric Shad (#973) or Smoke w/ Black, Blue & Chartreuse Flake (#214) when you need a reaction color or when bass are keying on shad in open water.
3. Downsize to the 4" when bites slow on the 5" — If you're fishing the 5" Neko Fat and bites slow down, switch to the 4" before changing colors or techniques. The smaller profile often triggers strikes from fish that have seen the larger bait — especially in clear water and post-frontal conditions.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 4" and 5" Neko Fat?
A: Both use the same Daiwa × Yamamoto thick Senko-style body and bulbous tail formula. The 4" is the compact, finesse-oriented version — ideal for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and situations where a smaller profile gets more bites. The 5" has more bulk and presence for largemouth in deeper water and situations where a larger profile is more effective. Start with the 4" when conditions are toughest or when targeting smaller bass species.

Q: What nail weight size works best for the 4" Neko Fat?
A: A 1/32 oz nail weight works best for shallow to mid-depth presentations (under 15ft). Use a 1/16 oz for deeper water (15–35ft) or when you need a faster fall. Insert the nail weight into the nose (blunt end) of the worm for the best head-down fall angle.

Q: Is the 4" Neko Fat good for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — it's an excellent smallmouth bait on Neko rig and drop shot over rock and hard bottom. The compact 4" profile matches the smaller forage smallmouth key on in clear lakes and rivers. Natural Shad (#306) and Baby Bass (#305) are top smallmouth color picks.

The Yamamoto Slinko Floater features a ribbed body that adds bulk while preserving the classic Senko shape, enhancing hooksets and releasing subtle bubbles for a natural presentation. Crafted with the innovative Mega Floater Formula, it excels on a jighead, performs lively vertical dances on a Neko rig, and floats effectively on a Carolina rig.

Designed for versatility and unmatched action, this bait delivers the performance expected from Yamamoto Baits, making it a valuable addition for serious anglers.

The Z-Man Big TRD is an upsized, 4-inch version of the original Finesse TRD, designed to provide a larger profile for targeting bigger bass while maintaining the "magic" of the Ned rig. Made from Z-Man's proprietary 10X Tough ElaZtech material, it is incredibly durable and naturally buoyant, allowing it to stand straight up on the bottom to mimic a defensive baitfish or craw.

Key Features

• Upsized Profile: Features the same dimpled body and stickbait shape as the original but elongated to 4 inches to trigger bites from larger fish.

• Extreme Buoyancy: The ElaZtech construction ensures the bait stands vertically at rest, creating an irresistible presentation on a Ned rig.

• Unmatched Durability: Designed to withstand dozens of strikes and catches without tearing, outlasting standard plastisol baits.

• Versatile Rigging: While built for the Ned rig, its larger size also makes it effective for wacky rigging, Texas rigging, and Carolina rigging.

The Z-Man Giant TRD is a supersized 6-inch soft plastic stickbait designed to take the effective Ned Rig profile and optimize it for targeting large-caliber bass and other gamefish. While traditional Ned baits are small and subtle, the Giant TRD offers a thick, magnum profile that commands attention in deeper water or heavy cover.

Key Performance Features

• 10X Tough ElaZtech: Constructed from Z-Man’s proprietary superplastic, this bait is extremely durable and can withstand dozens of bites without needing to be replaced.

• Maximum Buoyancy: Unlike standard PVC plastics that sink, ElaZtech is naturally buoyant, allowing the Giant TRD to stand vertically off the bottom at rest.

• Salt-Impregnated Texture: Features a dimpled surface and heavy salt impregnation, providing a lifelike feel that encourages fish to hold on longer for more successful hooksets.

• Versatile Rigging: While optimized for a "Mega Ned Rig," it also excels when used for flipping, pitching, Texas rigging, Carolina rigging, and wacky rigging.

The Zoom Finesse Worm 4.25" is a compact, slim-profile soft plastic worm purpose-built for finesse presentations in clear water, post-frontal conditions, and high-pressure situations where subtle action is the key to getting bites. The straight-tail profile produces a gentle, natural quiver with the slightest movement — on a shaky head, drop shot, or wacky rig, the tail quivers and shimmies with minimal rod input, presenting a realistic worm profile that finicky bass can’t resist. Made from Zoom’s soft, salty plastic that bass hold on to longer. 20 per pack in 7 colors.

Key Features

• Compact 4.25" Finesse Profile — The 4.25" length is sized for finesse applications where a smaller worm profile is needed to match the hatch or trigger strikes from bass that are ignoring larger presentations; compact enough for light wire finesse hooks, small shaky head jig heads, and drop shot rigs without sacrificing the natural worm action that makes finesse presentations effective.
• Straight-Tail — Subtle Quivering Action — The straight tail produces a gentle, natural quiver with the slightest rod movement or current; the action is most pronounced on a shaky head (where the tail quivers on the shake), drop shot (where the tail shimmies on the fall and at rest), and wacky rig (where both ends flutter on the fall); the subtle action is most effective in clear water and post-frontal conditions when bass are inspecting baits closely and rejecting anything with unnatural movement.
• Salty Zoom Plastic — Natural Feel, Longer Hold — Made from Zoom’s soft, salt-impregnated plastic; the salt taste triggers a natural hold response that keeps bass on the bait longer, giving you more time to detect the subtle bites that finesse presentations produce; the soft plastic also compresses naturally on the hookset for better hook penetration on light wire finesse hooks.
• Versatile Finesse Rig Compatibility — Effective on shaky heads, drop shots, wacky rigs, finesse Texas rigs, and light Carolina rigs; the slim profile threads easily onto light wire hooks and small jig heads used in finesse applications.
• 20 Per Pack — 7 Colors — Twenty worms per pack across 7 colors.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Shaky Head — Primary Finesse Application — Thread on a 1/8–3/16 oz shaky head jig head and work slowly along the bottom with subtle shakes; the tail quivers on each shake and the buoyancy causes the tail to float up off the bottom in a natural, upright position; most effective in clear water on rocky points, ledges, and hard bottom areas where bass are holding tight.
• Drop Shot — Nose-hook or wacky-hook the Finesse Worm on a drop shot rig and suspend it above the bottom in the strike zone; the tail shimmies naturally on the fall and at rest with minimal rod input; most effective for suspended bass and bass holding tight to vertical structure (dock pilings, bridge columns, steep bluffs).
• Wacky Rig — Hook through the middle on a wacky rig hook for a slow, fluttering fall; both ends quiver and flutter on the descent, triggering strikes from bass at all depths; most effective on a slow drop from the surface to the bottom in clear water around docks and shallow cover.
• Clear Water & Post-Frontal Conditions — The Finesse Worm’s subtle action is most effective when bass are finicky — in clear water where they can inspect the bait closely, and in post-frontal conditions when aggressive action turns fish off; downsize to the Finesse Worm when the Trick Worm or larger presentations are getting follows but no bites.

The Zoom Trick Worm is one of the most versatile soft plastics ever made — a straight-tail worm with a slightly buoyant design that floats just enough to stay in the strike zone longer and produce a natural, quivering action with the slightest line movement. The buoyancy is the key: on a weightless rig, the Trick Worm sinks slowly and horizontally, hovering in the strike zone with a subtle quiver that triggers bites from bass that won’t commit to a faster-falling bait. Made from Zoom’s soft, salty plastic that bass hold on to longer. 20 per pack in 11 colors.

Key Features

• Buoyant Design — Slow Horizontal Fall & Strike Zone Hover — The Trick Worm’s slightly buoyant plastic causes it to sink slowly and horizontally on a weightless rig, hovering in the strike zone far longer than a standard sinking worm; the horizontal fall and subtle quiver on the descent trigger bites from bass that are following the bait down and committing on the pause; the buoyancy also causes the tail to float up on a wacky rig, producing the characteristic up-and-down flutter that makes wacky-rigged worms so effective.
• Straight-Tail Profile — Subtle Quivering Action — The straight tail produces a natural, subtle quivering action with the slightest line movement or current; the action is most pronounced on a weightless rig, wacky rig, and shaky head where the tail is free to move independently; the subtle action is most effective in clear water, post-frontal conditions, and when bass are pressured and won’t commit to baits with more aggressive action.
• Salty Zoom Plastic — Natural Feel, Longer Hold — Made from Zoom’s soft, salt-impregnated plastic; the salt taste triggers a natural hold response that keeps bass on the bait longer, giving you more time to detect the subtle bites that finesse presentations produce.
• Versatile Rig Compatibility — Effective weightless (Texas-rigged with no weight), wacky-rigged, on a shaky head, and on a light Texas rig; the 6.5" length is ideal for skipping under docks and overhanging cover on a weightless rig.
• 20 Per Pack — 11 Colors — Twenty worms per pack across 11 colors.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Weightless Rig — Skipping Docks & Shallow Cover — The primary application; rig weightless on a 3/0–4/0 wide gap hook and skip under docks, overhanging trees, and shallow cover; the buoyant design produces a slow, horizontal fall that triggers strikes from bass holding tight under cover; retrieve with subtle twitches and pauses to maximize the quivering action.
• Wacky Rig — Hook through the middle of the worm on a wacky rig hook; the buoyancy causes both ends to flutter up and down on the fall, producing the characteristic wacky worm action that triggers strikes from bass at all depths; most effective on a drop from the surface to the bottom in clear water.
• Shaky Head — Thread on a shaky head jig head for a bottom-contact finesse presentation; the straight tail quivers on the shake and the buoyancy causes the tail to float up off the bottom, presenting the worm in a natural, upright position that triggers strikes from pressured bass.
• Clear Water & Post-Frontal Conditions — The Trick Worm’s subtle action is most effective when bass are finicky — in clear water where they can inspect the bait closely, and in post-frontal conditions when aggressive action turns fish off; the slow fall and subtle quiver trigger bites when more aggressive presentations fail.