Rigging Poop Style Baits

Poop style baits, also known as heavy baits or gravity baits, are a new and innovative category of bass fishing lures that have quickly gained popularity in recent years. 

These baits are designed to fall quickly through the water column and mimic the natural movement of crayfish, baitfish, and other small prey that bass love to eat.

There are a few different ways to rig poop style baits for bass fishing, but the most common and effective method is a weightless rig using a heavy duty EWG (extra wide gap) hook. EWG hooks are designed to penetrate the hard mouths of bass more easily, and they also provide a wider gap to accommodate the thicker bodies of poop style baits.

To rig a poop style bait weightless on an EWG hook, start by threading the hook through the lure's nose. Then, run the hook point out through the bottom of the bait, leaving about 1/4 inch of the hook shank exposed. Finally, bend the hook point back slightly to create a small barb.

Once your bait is rigged, you can fish it in a variety of ways. One popular method is to simply cast it out and let it fall to the bottom. Then, give it a few gentle shakes or twitches to get the attention of nearby bass. 

You can also rig a poop style bait on a jig head, which will allow you to swim it through the water column or hop it along the bottom, especially when fishing a crawfish bite.

A third way to fish a poop style bait is to use a technique called the "free rig." When you cast out a free rig, the weight will sink to the bottom first, followed by the bait. The bait will then float freely above the weight, which gives it a very natural and erratic movement. The free rig is a great way to fish poop style baits in areas with heavy cover, such as weed beds and fallen trees.

Want more details on these rigging methods and when to use them? 

Take a few minutes and watch the following video from the folks at Missile Baits on rigging their Bomba dense plastic bait…