D-Squid Sinking Hard Bait Jerkbait with Feathered Tail Hook
Specifications
| Type | Sinking hard bait with feathered tail hook |
| Length | 110mm (approx. 4.3 in) |
| Weight | 26.7g (approx. 0.94 oz) |
| Depth | Mid to deep, depending on retrieve and pause |
| Action | Slow horizontal fall with subtle roll |
| Hooks | Feathered assist hook cluster, rear-mounted |
| Best for | Smallmouth in clear water, finesse bass presentations |
Product description
The D-Squid is a slow-sink hard bait built with a weighted body and a cluster of feathered assist hooks trailing off the tail. Originally designed for egi-style jigging, its slim profile and subtle roll give off a lifelike baitfish flash on the drop and during slow retrieves. The internal weighting keeps it stable and horizontal in the water column instead of tumbling.
For bass anglers, this bait shines as a finesse alternative to a traditional jerkbait or hair jig. Work it with a slow lift-and-fall retrieve along deep points, ledges, or clear-water smallmouth flats. The soft feather tail adds extra pulse on the pause, which can trigger bites from fish keying in on subtle movement rather than a hard vibrating action.
How to fish it
- Cast beyond the target zone and let the bait sink on a controlled slack line to feel the fall.
- Use a slow lift-and-drop retrieve, pausing several seconds on the fall to let the feathered tail pulse.
- Work it along deep ledges, points, or clear rock flats where smallmouth suspend or hold tight to structure.
- Watch your line on the fall since most strikes come as the bait glides down, not on the retrieve.
Frequently asked
It was originally built for squid jigging but works well as a slow-sink finesse bait for smallmouth and largemouth, especially in clear water.
A medium-light spinning setup with 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon lets the bait fall naturally and gives good feel for subtle bites.
Bright colors like this pink pattern show up well in clear to lightly stained water; darker patterns are better for heavy stain or low light.
It performs best in cooler water or clear conditions when bass are holding deep and responding to a slow, subtle fall rather than fast reaction baits.