T Tail Soft Bait – 5 Piece Rainbow Finesse Pack (7–9cm, 1.7–2.7g) for Bass and Predators

Real talk – when a t tail soft bait does the quiet job

Some days bass want a full marching band – blades, rattles, the lot. Other days they want something that just looks like a tiny panicking fish minding its own business. That is where this little rainbow t tail soft bait pack comes in. Five slim soft lures, 7cm, 7.5cm and 9cm long, each weighing between 1.7g and 2.7g, ready to do a subtle little shimmy that nervous baitfish look famous for.

These Atriptime soft lures are sold as “sequin swing” spinner bait companions, but in practice they are just tidy t tail minnows you can throw on light jig heads or finesse hooks. The multicolour finish and built in sequin style flash give you that extra twinkle on the fall, while the t shaped tail gives a tight kick instead of a big thumping paddle. Ideal when fish are pressured, the water is clear and anything too loud just gets followed and sniffed.

If you are the weekend angler who wants something that casts easily on light tackle, looks like real food and does not need a degree in rod twitching, this t tail soft bait setup deserves a corner of your box.

Why you will love this t tail soft bait pack

• Handy mixed sizing: approximate lengths of 7cm, 7.5cm and 9cm cover small fry, average baitfish and slightly bigger snacks in one t tail soft bait pack.
• Easy casting weights: around 1.7g, 2.3g and 2.7g per lure work nicely on light spinning outfits and finesse baitcasters.
• Rainbow multicolour finish: bright baitfish style patterns with sequin like flash to catch light in clear or lightly stained water.
• Soft, flexible body: that “flexible, simple sense” material lets the t tail kick even on slow retrieves.
• Subtle t tail action: tighter wiggle than a big paddle tail, perfect when bass are sulking or just nipping.
• Five pieces per pack: enough t tail soft bait bodies to get through bites, rocks and one or two ambitious trees.
• Salt or fresh friendly: listed as seawater bait and ocean rock fishing ready, but just as happy in lakes, rivers and dams for bass and perch.

How to fish this t tail soft bait

Good news: you do not need to be Jacob Wheeler to fish these. A t tail soft bait is basically a micro swimbait with a more subtle wiggle. Rig it straight, get it in front of fish and let that tail do its thing.

1. Light jig head cast and wind

1. Pick a small round or swimbait style jig head that suits the size you are using.
2. Thread the lure on dead straight so the t tail soft bait does not roll.
3. Cast past your target – weed edges, rock seams, bridge pilings, boat hulls.
4. Let it sink for a couple of seconds, then wind slowly so it just ticks along.

Wired2Fish’s paddle tail guides bang on about matching jig head weight to body size so the bait runs straight and engages at slow speeds, which translates perfectly to this more subtle tail style too. The same logic applies here – straight rig, right head, slow enough that the tail still kicks without spinning. You can see that thinking in their beginner swimbait breakdown where they stress straight rigging and slow retrieves for natural action (Wired2Fish paddle tail guide).

2. Finesse hopping on the bottom

1. Choose either the 7.5cm or 9cm t tail soft bait on a slightly heavier jig head.
2. Cast over points, ledges or slight drops where fish sit and watch food go by.
3. Let it hit bottom, then lift the rod tip just enough to hop it and let it fall again.
4. Most bites will feel like a small “tick” or just extra weight – wind into them.

Bassmaster’s soft plastic lessons talk about how a simple lift and drop with soft plastics on Texas or jig rigs is still one of the easiest ways to get bites, especially around cover and transitions (Bassmaster essential soft plastics). Same deal here, just with a little t tail flicking as it falls.

3. Under a float or as a trailer

1. Rig the smallest t tail soft bait on a light jig head.
2. Hang it under a float or behind a small spinner or blade for extra flash.
3. Let the float wave or the spinner pull do the work while the tail shimmies.
4. Ideal for kids, bank fishing or when you want to keep it super simple.

If you like metal and flash, a compact blade bait like the Walk Fish VIB is a handy partner. When they want something softer with a similar flash and vibration vibe but more finesse, swapping to this little t tail gives them a subtler look straight away; you can see how the blade side of things is handled in the write up on the Walk Fish VIB Lure.

When to throw a t tail soft bait

• Clear or lightly stained water: the rainbow sequin finish is made to flash when fish can see a bit.
• Pressured fish: when they have seen every spinnerbait and crank in the county, a tiny t tail soft bait looks a lot less suspicious.
• Cooler water or post front: when they still want to eat but will not sprint after something huge.
• Banks, rocks and light grass: perfect for picking along the edges with light jig heads.
• When bait is small: fry, yearling fish or tiny minnows getting chased – match that size rather than forcing a big snack.

Small swimbaits and subtle plastics are a recurring theme whenever big sites talk about tough fishing. Bassmaster even have specific tips for small swimbaits, focusing on dragging and slow presentations when bass are shy in clear water (Bassmaster small swimbait tips). A t tail soft bait like this fits that job nicely.

Does this t tail soft bait really catch bass?

You still have to put it in the right place, but yes, it will. These little shad style soft baits are designed as general predator lures, which means bass, perch and any other fish that hoovers up small baitfish will have a crack at them. You are basically offering them a tiny rainbow sweet that kicks just enough to look alive.

Wired2Fish and Bassmaster are both pretty clear that soft swimbaits and boot tails are one of the best starting points for anglers wanting a consistent, year round option. Swap that boot tail for a t tail and you get the same long, fish shaped profile with a slightly more nervous, less thumpy movement. That is often the deal closer when fish have been bumped around by bigger baits all week (Bassmaster big baits for beginners).

What gear to throw this t tail soft bait on and other lures to pack

The nice thing with a t tail soft bait this size is you do not need beefy kit. Your normal light bass or perch setup will be perfect.

• Rod: light to medium light spinning rod around 6’6” to 7’ with a soft tip.
• Reel: 2000 to 2500 size spinning reel with a smooth drag.
• Line: six to ten pound braid with a fluorocarbon leader, or straight fluorocarbon if you prefer the simple life.

In the same box, it is worth carrying a couple of other options that cover you when they want the same snack sized idea but a different feel:

• When they want more thump, a classic paddle tail like the Meredith Paddle Tail Swimbait gives you a fatter tail kick and more vibration.
• If they move out and start chasing in open water, a slightly bigger hard swimbait such as the Multi Jointed Swimbait lets you show them a bigger meal.
• When they hug bottom and sulk, pairing the 9cm t tail soft bait with a slightly heavier head lets you crawl along rocks and drops without going full jig worm mode.

Specs at a glance

• Lure type: t tail soft bait fish style soft lure
• Brand: Atriptime
• Lengths: about 7cm, 7.5cm and 9cm
• Weights: about 1.7g, 2.3g and 2.7g per piece
• Colour: multicolour rainbow finish with sequin style flash
• Body profile: slim soft fish shape with t style tail
• Material: soft plastic
• Category: seawater fishing bait (also very usable for freshwater predators)
• Position: ocean rock fishing listed, plus lakes, rivers and dams
• Pack contents: 5 pieces of t tail soft bait per pack
• Model number: TY-S1BA58

FAQ – t tail soft bait questions your mates actually ask

Ready to let a t tail soft bait do the sneaky work?

If you are tired of showing them big noisy hardware and fancy something that just looks like an easy meal, this little rainbow t tail soft bait pack is a cracking option. Tie one on, keep it near the fish and let the tail and sequin flash do the talking. It is the kind of lure you forget about until the rod suddenly lurches and you remember why you packed it in the first place.

Tie on a t tail soft bait, aim it where the bait is nervous and just wind slow – when the rod folds and your mate starts swearing, try not to look too smug.