Small Pox

  SMALLPOX  2.5" Outer Diameter 3/4" ball QTY: 1 container (2 baits)

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When to Throw the Smallpox

The Smallpox is built for those tough-bite situations when bass need something different. Its compact body and wild action make it a strong choice for clear water, pressured fish, suspended bass, and pre-spawn through spawning conditions. It also shines around deep docks, ledges, brush, and structure down to around 20 feet.

Best Conditions

Clear water
High-pressure fish
Suspended bass
Pre-spawn and spawning bass
Deep docks, ledges, and structure up to 20 feet

Best Rigging Options

Neko Rig — Use a 1/16 to 1/8 oz nail weight
Drop Shot — Great for suspended fish and vertical presentations
Weightless — Let the bait glide, fall, and move naturally

How to Work It

Dead Stick — Let it fall slowly and let the bait do the work.
Bottom Hop — Pop, shake, or drag it across the bottom.
Twitch/Jerk — Use sharp rod-tip pops, then pause and let it settle.
Mid-Column Scope Fishing — Work it through the water column to trigger reaction strikes from suspended fish.

For best results, pair the Smallpox with a medium-heavy casting rod or spinning setup and fluorocarbon line. Its subtle profile, slow fall, and unpredictable movement make it a deadly bait when fish are finicky and ordinary presentations are getting ignore