Length
3.8" Gilley with a thicker body and longer tail for a bigger bite without a bulky profile.
Jiggin' Johnsons' 3.8" Gilley Soft Plastic Bait
$3.79
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Jiggin' Johnsons' 3.8" Gilley Soft Plastic Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
Best for
Crappie, perch, bass, and finesse-biting walleye—especially when fish are feeding but not chasing.
Style
Ribbed baitfish shape that holds scent, moves water subtly, and stays alive at slow retrieve speeds.
Where it shines
Weed edges, docks, brush, sand–weed transitions, riprap, and shallow structure where fish set up to ambush.
When to upsize: go 3.8" when you’re around better fish, deeper edges, or walleye that want something natural but won’t commit to fast or flashy baits.
Top 3 ways we fish it
Still finesse—just sized for real meals.
Weedline Swim & Kill
A slow, steady swim with controlled pauses to trigger following fish.
- Rig on a light jighead and swim it just outside the weed edge.
- Pause periodically and let it glide down on semi-slack line.
- Restart slow—most bites happen right after the fall.
Dock Skip & Pendulum
Skip it deep and let it swing naturally back out.
- Skip under shade or tight cover and allow a controlled fall.
- Lift once to free it, then let it pendulum back toward open water.
- Keep the rod still—let the ribs and tail do the work.
Bottom Glide for Walleye
Slow contact without snap-jigging or hopping.
- Use the lightest head that maintains bottom contact.
- Drag slowly, pause, and let the tail settle naturally.
- Lift just enough to slide it forward a few inches.
