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The Keitech Little Spider 2" is a finesse spider jig made from a PVC rubber compound that adds elasticity and buoyancy for greater durability and lifelike action. Impregnated with Keitech's strong squid scent, the Little Spider is ideal for wary bass in high-pressure conditions — a subtle, natural presentation that gets bites when other baits won't.
Key Features
- 8 per pack
- PVC rubber compound — elasticity and buoyancy for durability and action
- Squid scent infused — strong fish attraction
- Ideal for high-pressure, finesse bass fishing
- 10 colors available — Black 001, Sahara Olive 309, Scuppernong 008, Green Pumpkin Pepper Blue 207, Green Pumpkin Pepper 101, Blue Back Cinnamon, Brown Purple 001S, Natural Craw 35T, Watermelon PP Red Flake 208S, Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake 38S
Recommended Jig Head Pairings
Pair the Little Spider with a Keitech Fine Guard Jig Head, Keitech Mono Guard Jig Head, or Keitech Super Football Jig Head for a proven finesse combination.
The Keitech Little Spider 3" is a finesse spider jig made from a PVC rubber compound that adds elasticity and buoyancy for greater durability and lifelike action. Impregnated with Keitech's strong squid scent, the Little Spider is ideal for wary bass in high-pressure conditions — a subtle, natural presentation that gets bites when other baits won't.
Key Features
- 8 per pack
- PVC rubber compound — elasticity and buoyancy for durability and action
- Squid scent infused — strong fish attraction
- Ideal for high-pressure, finesse bass fishing
- 8 colors available — Black 001, Sahara Olive Flake 309, Green Pumpkin Pepper 101S, Green Pumpkin Blue 207, Blue Back Cinnamon, Brown Purple 001, Green Pumpkin Jelly 534T, Watermelon PP Red Flake 208S
Recommended Jig Head Pairings
Pair the Little Spider with a Keitech Fine Guard Jig Head, Keitech Mono Guard Jig Head, or Keitech Super Football Jig Head for a proven finesse combination.
The Keitech Little Spider 3.5" is a finesse spider jig made from a PVC rubber compound that adds elasticity and buoyancy for greater durability and lifelike action. Impregnated with Keitech's strong squid scent, the Little Spider is ideal for wary bass in high-pressure conditions — a subtle, natural presentation that gets bites when other baits won't.
Key Features
- 5 per pack
- PVC rubber compound — elasticity and buoyancy for durability and action
- Squid scent infused — strong fish attraction
- Ideal for high-pressure, finesse bass fishing
- 6 colors available — Scuppernong 008, Green Pumpkin PP Blue 207, Black 001, Green Pumpkin Pepper 101, Brown Purple 001, Blue Back Cinnamon 434T
Recommended Jig Head Pairings
Pair the Little Spider with a Keitech Fine Guard Jig Head, Keitech Mono Guard Jig Head, or Keitech Super Football Jig Head for a proven finesse combination.
Why Buy the Yamamoto 2.5" Double Tail Hula Grub?
When bass are lock-jawed and nothing else is working, the 2.5" Double Tail Hula Grub is your secret weapon. This micro-sized evolution of Gary Yamamoto's iconic Hula Grub — a tournament staple since the 1980s — delivers the same proven three-part action (body shimmy, skirt flutter, twin tail kick) in a bite-sized profile that finicky bass, smallmouth, and panfish simply can't resist. 10 per pack at $6.43.
Main Use & Benefit
A 2.5-inch micro finesse soft plastic grub designed for ultra-light presentations targeting pressured bass, smallmouth, spotted bass, and panfish in clear water and tough conditions — effective on Ned rigs, drop shots, light jig heads, and shakey heads.
Problem It Solves
When the 4" and 5" Hula Grubs are too large for finicky fish, the 2.5" steps in with the same proven action in a profile that matches the smallest forage — perfect for post-frontal conditions, ultra-clear water, heavily pressured fisheries, and situations where downsizing is the only way to get bit.
Advantages
- ✅ Micro 2.5" profile — matches the smallest forage and triggers finicky fish
- ✅ Same three-part action as the larger sizes: body shimmy + skirt flutter + twin tail kick
- ✅ Salt-infused formula — natural feel, controlled sink rate, fish hold on longer
- ✅ Effective for bass, smallmouth, spotted bass, and panfish
- ✅ 8 proven color patterns — more color options than the 4" size
- ✅ 10 per pack at $6.43 — best value in the Hula Grub lineup
- ⚠️ Not a power fishing bait — designed exclusively for finesse and ultra-light presentations
When to Choose It
Reach for the 2.5" when bass are post-frontal and refusing larger baits, you're fishing ultra-clear water where big profiles spook fish, targeting smallmouth and spotted bass that prefer micro presentations, or fishing panfish and crappie on ultra-light tackle. It's the smallest tool in the Hula Grub lineup — and often the most effective when conditions get tough.
Best Fishing Techniques
- Ned Rig — thread onto a 1/16–3/16 oz Ned head for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom; the skirt and tails flutter naturally on the lightest shake
- Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above a drop shot weight; hover and shake over structure for maximum skirt and tail action
- Shakey Head — slow drag on rock, gravel, and hard bottom; deadly on smallmouth in rivers and highland reservoirs
- Light Jig Head (1/16–1/8 oz) — swim or hop through open water and sparse cover for a baitfish or insect imitation
- Wacky Rig — hook through the body for a fluttering fall around docks and laydowns on ultra-light tackle
Best Conditions
- Ultra-clear water (visibility 3ft+) where larger profiles spook fish
- Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
- Heavily pressured tournament lakes
- Smallmouth rivers, rocky highland reservoirs, and clear natural lakes
- Panfish and crappie on ultra-light tackle
Best For
| Technique | Species | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Ned Rig | All bass species, Panfish | Hard bottom, rock, finesse open water |
| Drop Shot | Smallmouth, Spotted Bass | Deep structure, clear water, post-frontal |
| Shakey Head | Smallmouth, Spotted Bass | Rivers, rocky lakes, gravel bottom |
| Light Jig Head | Bass, Crappie, Panfish | Open water, sparse cover, baitfish imitation |
| Wacky Rig | Largemouth, Smallmouth | Docks, laydowns, ultra-light finesse |
Key Features
- 2.5-inch micro profile — Senko-style body + pulsating skirt + twin curly tails in the smallest Hula Grub size
- Salt-infused Yamamoto formula — natural feel, controlled sink rate, fish hold on longer
- Versatile rigging — Ned, drop shot, shakey head, light jig head, and wacky rig
- Durable soft plastic — resists tearing through multiple fish and casts
- 8 proven color patterns — matched to small forage across all water clarities
- 10 per pack
Models & Specs
| Color | SKU |
|---|---|
| Baby Bass | YAM-HULA25-10-305 |
| Green Pumpkin / Black Flake | YAM-HULA25-10-297 |
| Black / Large Blue Flake | YAM-HULA25-10-021 |
| Blue Craw / Green Pumpkin | YAM-HULA2510-700/297 |
| Cinnamon / Black Purple Flake | YAM-HULA25-10-221 |
| Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake | YAM-HULA25-10-330 |
| Smoke With Black and Hologram Flake | YAM-HULA25-10-238 |
| Watermelon Black and Red Flake | YAM-HULA25-10-208 |
Size: 2.5" | Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater
Tackle Express Tips
- Go ultra-light on the jig head — The 2.5" shines on 1/16 oz Ned heads in shallow water and 3/16 oz in deeper presentations. The lighter the head, the more the skirt and tails flutter on the fall.
- Blue Craw for stained water — Blue Craw / Green Pumpkin is a standout color in stained or tannic water. Baby Bass and Watermelon are your top picks in clear water conditions.
- Target panfish too — The 2.5" Hula Grub on a 1/16 oz jig head is a deadly crappie and bluegill bait. Don't overlook it as a multi-species finesse option when bass aren't cooperating.
FAQ
Q: How does the 2.5" compare to the 4" and 5" Double Tail Hula Grub?
A: The 2.5" is the micro finesse option — designed for ultra-light tackle, pressured fish, smallmouth, and panfish. The 4" is the all-around finesse size for bass, and the 5" is the big-fish, offshore power option. Use the 2.5" when downsizing is the only way to get bit.
Q: Can I use the 2.5" Hula Grub for crappie and panfish?
A: Absolutely — it's one of the best panfish baits in the Yamamoto lineup. Rig it on a 1/16 oz jig head and swim or hop it through brush piles, docks, and open water. Baby Bass and Smoke colors are especially effective for crappie.
Q: What hook size works best for drop shotting the 2.5" Hula Grub?
A: A #1 or #2 Gamakatsu Octopus Hook or Owner Mosquito Hook nose-hooked works perfectly. Keep the hook light to allow maximum skirt and tail movement on the shake.
The Yamamoto 4" Double Tail Hula Grub is a middle size creature bait but still catches big largemouth bass. This simple bait is tailored for finesse fishing in pressured waters but is effective at caching bass in any water. When bass fishing gets tough, this plastic paired with a football jig head, can make the difference and catch you lots of bass.
This bite-sized grub combines a Senko-style body for subtle undulation, a free-flowing skirt for lifelike pulsation, and twin curly tails that thump and flutter to mimic small forage like baitfish or insects.
Infused with salt for buoyancy and natural sink rate, it excels in clear or stained water, drawing strikes from finicky bass, smallmouth, or panfish. Available in 8 proven colors, it's a go-to for light tackle setups, delivering unmatched action without added weight.
Key Features:
- Versatile Design: Skirt adds vibration and realism; double tails kick vigorously on retrieve or hop; salt-loaded for weightless rigging.
- Finesse Focus: Compact profile imitates small prey; stays on hooks well during slow drags or deadsticking.
- Durable Formula: Yamamoto's proprietary soft plastic resists tears; floats subtly for bottom-hugging presentations.
- Proven Performance: Wins tournaments on Ned rigs or shakey heads; ideal for rivers, ponds, or deep structure.
Why Buy the Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Hula Grub?
Few soft plastics have the tournament pedigree of the Yamamoto Double Tail Hula Grub. This 5-inch workhorse combines a Senko-style body, a pulsating skirt, and twin curly tails that thump and kick on every hop — mimicking crawfish, baitfish, and insects with a multi-action profile that triggers bass year-round. Salt-infused for natural feel and bite-holding power, it's a proven big-fish bait that belongs in every serious angler's box. 10 per pack.
Main Use & Benefit
A versatile 5-inch multi-action soft plastic grub designed to trigger strikes from largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass through a combination of body shimmy, skirt flutter, and twin curly tail kick — effective from shallow flats to deep offshore structure year-round.
Problem It Solves
Single-action baits only trigger fish one way. The Double Tail Hula Grub's three-part action — body wiggle, skirt pulse, and tail thump — creates a complex, lifelike profile that triggers reaction strikes and feeding responses simultaneously, making it effective across a wider range of conditions and retrieve styles than a standard grub or creature bait.
Advantages
- ✅ Three-part action: body shimmy + skirt flutter + twin tail kick
- ✅ Salt-infused formula — natural feel, controlled sink rate, fish hold on longer
- ✅ Extremely versatile — Carolina, Texas, shakey head, Ned, football jig, and trailer applications
- ✅ Proven tournament bait with decades of big-fish history
- ✅ 10 per pack — excellent value at $7.35
- ✅ 15 proven color patterns across all water clarities
- ⚠️ 5" profile is best for largemouth and bigger fish — downsize to the 4" or 2.5" for finesse or smallmouth applications
When to Choose It
Reach for the 5" Double Tail Hula Grub when you're fishing offshore structure, deep Carolina rigs, football jig trailers, or any situation where a bulkier, multi-action profile outperforms finesse baits. It's equally effective in shallow grass and around cover on a Texas rig. A year-round producer that shines in both clear and stained water.
Best Fishing Techniques
- Carolina Rig — the classic application; drag slowly across bottom transitions, points, and humps for maximum skirt and tail action
- Texas Rig — weedless presentation through grass, brush, and laydowns; hop and drag for crawfish imitation
- Football Jig Trailer — thread onto a football jig for a bulkier, more aggressive profile on hard bottom and rock
- Shakey Head / Ned Rig — stand-up presentation on hard bottom; subtle tail action on the shake triggers finicky fish
- Swimming / Swim Jig Trailer — trim the tails slightly and swim it as a trailer for a baitfish profile through open water and grass
Best Conditions
- Clear to stained water across all seasons
- Offshore structure: points, humps, ledges, and rock piles (15–40ft)
- Shallow grass and laydown cover on a Texas rig
- Post-spawn and summer when bass push to deeper structure
- Fall feeding patterns when bass are chasing baitfish
Best For
| Technique | Species | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Rig | Largemouth, Smallmouth | Offshore structure, points, transitions |
| Texas Rig | Largemouth | Grass, brush, shallow cover |
| Football Jig Trailer | Largemouth, Smallmouth | Rock, hard bottom, deep structure |
| Shakey Head | All bass species | Hard bottom finesse, open water |
| Swim Jig Trailer | Largemouth | Grass edges, open water baitfish imitation |
Key Features
- 5-inch multi-action profile — Senko-style body + pulsating skirt + twin curly tails
- Salt-infused Yamamoto formula — natural feel, controlled sink rate, fish hold on longer
- Versatile rigging — Carolina, Texas, football jig, shakey head, Ned, and swim jig trailer
- Durable soft plastic — resists tearing through multiple fish and casts
- 15 proven color patterns — matched to crawfish, baitfish, and forage across all water clarities
- 10 per pack
Models & Specs
| Color | SKU |
|---|---|
| Green Pumpkin w/ Large Green | YAM-97-10-301 |
| Smoke w/ Large Black Flake | YAM-97-10-150 |
| Smoke w/ Black & Hologram Flake | YAM-97-10-238 |
| Black w/ Large Blue Flake | YAM-97-10-021 |
| Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake | YAM-97-10-297 |
| Cinnamon w/ Black & Purple Flake | YAM-97-10-221 |
| Cinnamon w/ Black Flake | YAM-97-10-176 |
| Green Pumpkin w/ Purple Copper | YAM-97-10-330 |
| Dark Pumpkin w/ Large Black Flake | YAM-97-10-286 |
| Purple w/ Emerald Flake | YAM-97-10-213 |
| Cream White | YAM-97-10-036 |
| Smoke w/ Black & Purple Flake | YAM-97-10-157 |
| Watermelon w/ Black Flake | YAM-97-10-194J |
| Natural Shad | YAM-97-10-306 |
| Clear w/ Large Black Flake | YAM-97-10-187 |
Size: 5" | Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater
Tackle Express Tips
- Match the bottom — Green Pumpkin (#297, #301) and Cinnamon (#176, #221) are your best crawfish-imitating colors on natural bottom. Switch to Watermelon or Natural Shad when bass are keying on baitfish.
- Trim for a trailer — Cut the tails shorter when using as a football jig or swim jig trailer to reduce drag and tune the action to the retrieve speed you need.
- Slow down on the drag — On a Carolina rig, most strikes happen on the pause after a drag. Let the bait sit for 3–5 seconds before moving — the skirt and tails settle naturally and trigger reaction bites.
FAQ
Q: What's the difference between the 5", 4", and 2.5" Double Tail Hula Grub?
A: The 5" is your big-fish, offshore, and power-fishing option — best for largemouth on Carolina rigs and football jigs. The 4" is a great all-around size for both largemouth and smallmouth. The 2.5" is a finesse option for pressured fish, drop shots, and light jig heads.
Q: Can I use the Double Tail Hula Grub for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — the 5" works well on smallmouth on Carolina rigs and football jigs over rock and gravel. For finesse smallmouth applications, consider the 4" or 2.5" size for a more subtle presentation.
Q: What jig head weight works best with the 5" Hula Grub?
A: For shakey head and Ned-style presentations, 3/16 to 1/4 oz works well in shallow to mid-depth water. For football jig applications in deeper water (20–40ft), 3/4 to 1 oz football heads are standard.