Daiwa Bait Junkie Risky Critter

Daiwa Bait Junkie Risky Critter

The Bait Junkie Risky Critter is the brainchild of Daiwa’s Tom Slater and Kris Hickson. Furthermore, it was developed over two years. The Risky Critter is everything that you want, merged into a compact creature bait. This extravagant lure is designed with not just bream fishing in mind. The Risky Critter is just big enough to be a bite-sized meal for Australian Bass or Yellowbelly in our freshwater rivers & lakes. Moreover, it can also be trimmed down to turn it into a deadly trout nymph!

The combination of forward & rear-facing legs gives the perfect ‘quivering’ action whilst sinking on light jigheads. It has claws and wings which also provide that subtle kick to draw bites. The two main curl tail legs off the back of the body are designed to work as the bait is hopped off the bottom. This acts as a signal to nearby predators that there is something to eat nearby.

As with all Bait Junkie lures, the Daiwa Bait Junkie Risky Critter is made from Elastomax material. This formulation is a little bit firmer than the original. However, both Tom & Kris felt this improved the ‘quivering’ action of the legs on a light jighead. On a separate note, the material is impregnated with AMINO-X. Thus, a natural flavour and scent are given to the baits to maximise bites in tough conditions. There are twelve colours in the range to suit both fresh & saltwater. This includes a couple of new colours to the Bait Junkie range. The Risky Critter is a deadly creature bait profile ready to catch a host of estuary species throughout Australia.

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What Is A Soft Plastic Lure?

A soft plastic lure refers to a type of fishing bait made from flexible, pliable materials such as silicone or rubber. These lures are designed to mimic the appearance and movement of various aquatic creatures, such as worms, fish, frogs, or insects. Soft plastic lures come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colours, and patterns to imitate different prey species and attract fish. Anglers commonly use soft plastic lures in both freshwater and saltwater fishing. They rig them on hooks, jig heads, or weighted setups to entice fish to bite. The soft and lifelike texture of these lures makes them highly effective in fooling fish into striking. They can be used to target a wide variety of game fish species.