I am looking for a finesse type creature bait to add to my arsenal.  I am thinking of throwing it after a cold front or in particular at slack tide.  

 

Anything you like that fits the bill?  I was thinking a twin tail grub at its simplest form.  

The YUM Baby Christie Critter has been a good one for me. 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yum_Christie_Critter_45/descpage-YUMCRC.html?from=basres

I generally do well with a smallie beaver or 3 inch SK rodent texas rigged with a 3/16 oz weight. Not sure if this is finesse enough but it tends to work pretty well when there is a need to downsize. 

A 4" Yamamoto Double Tail Hula Grub on a 1/4 ounce jig head. The bass were acting funky with the cold front that came through this weekend. This finagled me a few bites.

 

 

Try one of these j-rigged or dropshot. It's a FYAO devil bug 

On 4/24/2017 at 5:51 AM, kickerfish1 said:

I generally do well with a smallie beaver or 3 inch SK rodent texas rigged with a 3/16 oz weight. Not sure if this is finesse enough but it tends to work pretty well when there is a need to downsize. 

 

After some recommendations last year I really love the 4" SK Rodent, never tried the 3" but I certainly will.  The 4" is just a little bulky at time.  

On 4/24/2017 at 5:56 AM, Turtle135 said:

A 4" Yamamoto Double Tail Hula Grub on a 1/4 ounce jig head. The bass were acting funky with the cold front that came through this weekend. This finagled me a few bites.

 

 

 

This is one bait I have been meaning try forever and for whatever reason never have.  Might have to change that.  

On 4/24/2017 at 5:50 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

The YUM Baby Christie Critter has been a good one for me. 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yum_Christie_Critter_45/descpage-YUMCRC.html?from=basres

I was thinking about a baby brush hog, so this looks to be just as nice.  

1 minute ago, Dypsis said:

This is one bait I have been meaning try forever and for whatever reason never have.  Might have to change that.  

 

I have become a jig addict and when I just can't talk the bass into eating a manly sized jig this presentation keeps me happy and the bites coming.

Love me some baby brush hogs.

I have packs and packs of the GY hula grubs.... They're killer weightless too. So if you go that route be sure to try them weightless before you give up on them. 

http://www.strikeking.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=662&Itemid=1061

 

The Cabin Creek Spider Parts has been a winner for me. The skirts are separate so you can mix/match colors. My best combo has been a GP body with the Tennessee Orange skirt. Use a 1/8 - 1/4 oz jig head - 1/8 being the best for me. The thick tentacle is to use as a weed guard.

1 hour ago, ThePolkFolk said:

Love me some baby brush hogs.

This all day

3 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

http://www.strikeking.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=662&Itemid=1061

 

Probably my favorite creature bait to be honest, but looking for something with a slightly smaller profile.  

hmmm my go to 

1 minute ago, Bobby Uhrig said:

hmmm my go to 

Is that the 3" version?  With only one set of the top appendages?  

yup little 3 incher- on my shakey head-  These smoke them   -killer action for such a tiny bait

 ya can get the at Seiberts or TW

 

1 hour ago, Bobby Uhrig said:

yup little 3 incher- on my shakey head-  These smoke them   -killer action for such a tiny bait

 ya can get the at Seiberts or TW

 

 

Can I get straight from u?

depending on how small you want to go, I have been using the tiny brush hogs on a 1/10 shroom head and working it similar to a ned rig. They do great in tough conditions for smallies.

I like the Gambler little otter. Lots of choices out there for post frontal conditions. This has served me well. 

 

Zoom 3.0" Tiny Brush Hog

(green pumpkin)

True Finesse Creature

(not a wannabe)

             Roger

I have a bag or three of the Tiny Brush Hogs but have never found a hook or jighead I really liked for them.  They are so thin that they seem to rip after a few casts without even a little tap or peck from a sunfish.  

The R.I. Smallie beaver on a Sibert Outdoors Zenith shakey head is a real fish catcher!

10 hours ago, kickerfish1 said:

I generally do well with a smallie beaver or 3 inch SK rodent texas rigged with a 3/16 oz weight. Not sure if this is finesse enough but it tends to work pretty well when there is a need to downsize. 

If you can't catch fish on a Smallie Beaver or similar bait in the state of Maryland then take up a new hobby.  

15 hours ago, Bobby Uhrig said:

hmmm my go to 

I've done well with the 3" Megabug on a 1/8oz swinghead too, killer smallmouth bait.

I really like the 3" Havoc Pit Boss