Jiggin' Johnsons' 3.6 inch U.F.O. Urchin soft plastic bass bait

Jiggin' Johnsons' 3.6" U.F.O. Urchin Soft Plastic Bait

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Description
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Size
3.6 inches overall — a full-size urchin profile built to create a much larger presence than a traditional finesse worm or minnow.
Pack size
2 baits per pack. The U.F.O. is a larger specialty soft plastic designed for deliberate presentations where one bait can cover a lot of water and situations.
Profile
Full-size urchin-style soft plastic with a compact center body, center opening, and long radiating appendages extending in every direction.
Best for
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass around suspended fish, docks, points, brush, open water, and other situations where fish have seen the usual offerings.
A completely different look for pressured bass: The 3.6" U.F.O. Urchin does not try to look like another worm, craw, or baitfish. Its center body gives the fish a defined target while the long appendages create movement and presence in every direction. Small twitches, a slow fall, or even simply holding the bait in the strike zone can keep the entire profile alive.

Big profile without a bulky body

At 3.6 inches overall, the U.F.O. looks substantial in the water, but much of that size comes from its long radiating arms rather than a thick chunk of plastic.

That combination gives bass something they can notice from a distance while still presenting a relatively compact center target when they close in.

Urchin-style baits have become especially effective around pressured and suspended fish because the profile is difficult to categorize and does not require aggressive rod movement to look alive.

360-degree presence Appendages extend around the entire center body, so the bait maintains a visible profile regardless of which direction a fish approaches.
Center opening The center opening gives you additional rigging options when using insert weights or experimenting with different urchin-style presentations.
Minimal-input action The long, thin appendages respond to small rod movements, changes in direction, and water movement without requiring an aggressive retrieve.

Top 3 ways we fish it

Full-size urchin profile for bass

Center-weighted urchin rig

Our starting point for suspended fish
  • Use a light insert or nail-style weight to control the bait's fall rate and depth.
  • Rig a stout single or wacky-style hook through the center body.
  • Cast past the fish, let the bait fall into position, and work it with short twitches followed by long pauses.
This is an especially useful presentation for suspended bass, forward-facing-sonar fishing, standing timber, points, and open-water targets where keeping the bait at a specific depth matters.

Drop shot

Hold the profile in the strike zone
  • Rig the U.F.O. above your drop-shot weight with the center body securely attached to the hook.
  • Use enough leader to position the bait above grass, rock, brush, or the fish themselves.
  • Shake it lightly and give the appendages time to move before advancing the rig.
A drop shot is a good choice when bass are relating to a specific depth or piece of cover and you want the bait to stay in front of them instead of constantly moving forward.

Weightless or lightly weighted

Docks, shallow cover, and slow falls
  • Rig it with as little added weight as conditions allow.
  • Skip or pitch it beside docks, overhangs, grass edges, laydowns, and isolated cover.
  • Let the bait fall naturally, then use small shakes or short pulls instead of constantly reeling it.
Around cover, match the hook and rigging style to the situation. Open water lets you expose the hook more; heavier cover may call for a more protected setup.

Choosing a color

Natural greens, browns, translucent shades, and subtle flake patterns are strong starting points in clear water. Darker or more solid colors can create a stronger silhouette in stained water, while brighter accents and contrasting flake can help the bait stand out when visibility is reduced. With an urchin bait, the overall silhouette is already unusual, so color can be used to either make that profile more natural or make it impossible to miss.

Optional scent

The U.F.O. can also be ordered with added scent. Choose your preferred scent option when selecting your bait. Because scent is incorporated with the finished bait, it can cause a slight change in the appearance or shade of some colors.

U.F.O. Urchin FAQ

What is an urchin bait?

An urchin bait is a soft plastic built around a center body with multiple arms, legs, or tendrils radiating outward. Rather than copying one specific forage species, the bait creates a three-dimensional profile with subtle movement from nearly every direction. You may also hear this general category described as Coike-style or dice-style bait.

How big is the Jiggin' Johnsons U.F.O. Urchin?

The U.F.O. measures approximately 3.6 inches overall and is substantially larger than the Jiggin' Johnsons Galaxy Mini Urchin. It is intended as a full-size urchin presentation for bass rather than a micro panfish bait.

How many U.F.O. Urchins come in a pack?

Each pack contains 2 U.F.O. Urchin soft plastic baits.

How should I rig a 3.6" urchin bait?

There is no single required rig. Good starting points include a center-weighted urchin rig for suspended fish, a drop shot for holding the bait at a specific depth, or a weightless or lightly weighted presentation around docks and shallow cover. Experiment with weight until you get the fall rate and action you want.

Is a 3.6" urchin bait still considered finesse fishing?

It can be. The U.F.O. creates a large overall silhouette, but the actual center body remains compact and the bait can be worked with very little movement. That makes it useful as a crossover between traditional finesse fishing and a larger, more visible specialty presentation.

What bass species will eat an urchin bait?

Urchin-style soft plastics are especially well suited to largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. They can be particularly useful when bass are suspended, following traditional baits without committing, or receiving heavy fishing pressure.

Profile: Full-size 3.6" urchin-style soft plastic with a compact center body, center opening, and long appendages radiating in every direction.
Made for: Bass anglers looking for a different presentation for suspended fish, forward-facing-sonar fishing, docks, open water, points, cover, and heavily pressured fish.
Additional Information
Package Quantity::
Package contains 2 baits