Yamamoto 5" Single Tail Grub

Why Buy the Yamamoto 5" Single Tail Grub?

Few soft plastics have stood the test of time like the Yamamoto Single Tail Grub. A timeless curly tail design that catches fish year-round, in any conditions, on virtually any rig — the 5" version is the go-to size when you want a bigger profile to target medium to large bass, pike, walleye, and inshore saltwater species. Crafted with Yamamoto's signature soft plastic formula, the body is supple enough for excellent hook penetration while still holding up through multiple fish. 20 per pack, 5 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch classic curly tail grub that delivers a natural, lifelike swimming action with subtle vibration and flash on every retrieve — equally effective fished solo on a jighead or as a trailer on spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and swim jigs to add bulk, action, and a slower fall.

Problem It Solves

Many soft plastics require specific techniques or conditions to be effective. The Yamamoto Single Tail Grub is the opposite — its curly tail produces natural swimming action at any retrieve speed, in any water clarity, on any rig. It's the bait you reach for when you want something proven, versatile, and consistently effective without overthinking the presentation.

Advantages

• ✅ Classic 5" curly tail profile — proven fish-catcher for decades across multiple species
• ✅ Natural swimming action — subtle vibration and flash at any retrieve speed
• ✅ Versatile — jighead, spinnerbait trailer, buzzbait trailer, swim jig trailer, Carolina rig
• ✅ Yamamoto soft plastic formula — supple for great hook penetration, durable through multiple fish
• ✅ Effective in clear and murky water
• ✅ Multi-species — bass, pike, walleye, inshore saltwater
• ✅ 20 per pack — excellent value for a high-use trailer and jighead bait
• ⚠️ 5 color options currently available — focused on proven natural and reaction shades

When to Choose It

Reach for the 5" Single Tail Grub when you want a bigger profile grub for medium to large bass, when you need a versatile trailer that adds bulk and action to a spinnerbait or buzzbait, or when you want a simple, proven jighead presentation that works in any conditions. It's the go-to when you want to keep it simple and let the bait do the work.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Jighead — thread onto a 1/4–3/8 oz round or football jighead for a simple, deadly swimming presentation; the curly tail pulses and flutters on a slow, steady retrieve or on the fall
• Spinnerbait Trailer — pin onto a 3/8–1/2 oz spinnerbait to add bulk, a slower fall, and extra tail action that triggers strikes on the pause
• Buzzbait Trailer — pin onto a buzzbait to add a kicking tail action that keeps fish committed on the bite and improves hookset ratios
• Swim Jig Trailer — pin onto a 3/8–1/2 oz swim jig for a natural swimming presentation through grass edges, laydowns, and open water
• Carolina Rig — thread onto a 1/0–2/0 hook, 18–24" behind a 1/2–3/4 oz Carolina weight; drag slowly along the bottom for a natural, swimming presentation over hard structure

Best Conditions

• Year-round — the curly tail produces action in any water temperature and clarity
• Clear to murky water — natural colors for clear, reaction colors for stained
• Open water, grass edges, and structure on jighead and Carolina rig
• Any depth — equally effective shallow on buzzbait and deep on Carolina rig
• Multi-species — bass, pike, walleye, and inshore saltwater species

Best For

Key Features

• 5" curly tail profile — proven fish-catcher for decades across multiple species
• Natural swimming action — subtle vibration and flash at any retrieve speed
• Yamamoto soft plastic formula — supple for great hook penetration, durable through multiple fish
• Versatile rigging — jighead, spinnerbait, buzzbait, swim jig, Carolina rig
• 5 proven color options
• 20 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 5" | Count: 20 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater & Inshore Saltwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Match jighead weight to depth — Use a 1/8–1/4 oz jighead for shallow presentations (under 10ft) where you want a slow, natural fall. Move to a 3/8–1/2 oz jighead for deeper water (10–25ft) or when you need to cover water faster. The 5" curly tail produces action at any retrieve speed — the slower the better in cold water.
2. Green Pumpkin for natural bottom, Cream White for shad — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear water over natural bottom. Switch to Cream White (#036) or Smoke w/ Large Black Flake (#150) when bass are keying on shad in open water, and use Cinnamon w/ Black Flake (#176) in stained water for a natural crawfish-matching color.
3. Slow down on the spinnerbait — The 5" Single Tail Grub adds significant bulk and a slower fall to a spinnerbait — use this to your advantage by slowing your retrieve speed. The extra bulk causes the spinnerbait to helicopter and flutter on the pause, which is often when fish commit. If fish are short-striking, slow down before switching colors.

FAQ

Q: What jighead size works best with the 5" Single Tail Grub?
A: A 1/4 oz round jighead is the standard starting point for most presentations. Use a 1/8 oz for a slower fall in shallow water or when fish are finicky, and a 3/8–1/2 oz for deeper water or when you need to cover water faster. A 3/0–4/0 hook is the right size for the 5" body.

Q: Is the 5" Single Tail Grub good for walleye and pike?
A: Yes — the 5" profile is an excellent size for walleye on a jighead and for pike on a larger jighead or as a spinnerbait trailer. Cream White and Smoke w/ Large Black Flake are top walleye colors, while Baby Bass and Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake work well for pike in clear water.

Q: How does the 5" compare to smaller grub sizes?
A: The 5" is the go-to when you want a bigger profile to target medium to large bass or multi-species. It adds more bulk and a slower fall as a trailer compared to smaller sizes, and produces more water displacement on a jighead. Choose the 5" when you want to target larger fish or when a bigger profile gets more bites in your conditions.