The Slug-Go soft plastics have been around for a long time and with good reason, they work. They're very versatile in terms of species, a wide range of species have been caught on them, the more regularly targeted ones include pelagics like kingfish, salmon and tailor. Depending on what species you're chasing on the day and how they're feeding, you should change up the way you fish these plastics. Long sweeping actions with a slight pause between sweeps works well, but if that's not working you can always try a jerkier, twitchier retrieve to really get some erratic action out of the lure. Sometimes even a straight retrieve with a constant wind can work too. The Lunker City Slug-Go's can be thrown around with a simple unweighted hook or twin hook setup (one at the front one 3/4 along), or used with standard jig heads if you're planning on fishing deeper. The smaller 6" Slug-go's will normally need a jig head of some sort to add extra casting weight, but anything bigger like the 7.5", the 9" or the 12" can be cast quite far without any extra weight added so unweighted hooks work well.
The Slug-Go soft plastics have been around for a long time and with good reason, they work. They're very versatile in terms of species, a wide range of species have been caught on them, the more regularly targeted ones include pelagics like kingfish, salmon and tailor. Depending on what species you're chasing on the day and how they're feeding, you should change up the way you fish these plastics. Long sweeping actions with a slight pause between sweeps works well, but if that's not working you can always try a jerkier, twitchier retrieve to really get some erratic action out of the lure. Sometimes even a straight retrieve with a constant wind can work too. The Lunker City Slug-Go's can be thrown around with a simple unweighted hook or twin hook setup (one at the front one 3/4 along), or used with standard jig heads if you're planning on fishing deeper. The smaller 6" Slug-go's will normally need a jig head of some sort to add extra casting weight, but anything bigger like the 7.5", the 9" or the 12" can be cast quite far without any extra weight added so unweighted hooks work well.
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The lowest price we last saw for Lunker City Slug-Go Soft 9" Plastics Golden Shiner was $19.99 at Fergo's Tackle World (last seen 11 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $18.99 on 13 Oct 2024.
Prices last updated 11 May 2026.
Lunker City Slug-Go Soft 9" Plastics Golden Shiner
The Slug-Go soft plastics have been around for a long time and with good reason, they work. They're very versatile in terms of species, a wide range of species have been caught on them, the more regularly targeted ones include pelagics like kingfish, salmon and tailor. Depending on what species you're chasing on the day and how they're feeding, you should change up the way you fish these plastics. Long sweeping actions with a slight pause between sweeps works well, but if that's not working you can always try a jerkier, twitchier retrieve to really get some erratic action out of the lure. Sometimes even a straight retrieve with a constant wind can work too. The Lunker City Slug-Go's can be thrown around with a simple unweighted hook or twin hook setup (one at the front one 3/4 along), or used with standard jig heads if you're planning on fishing deeper. The smaller 6" Slug-go's will normally need a jig head of some sort to add extra casting weight, but anything bigger like the 7.5", the 9" or the 12" can be cast quite far without any extra weight added so unweighted hooks work well.
The Slug-Go soft plastics have been around for a long time and with good reason, they work. They're very versatile in terms of species, a wide range of species have been caught on them, the more regularly targeted ones include pelagics like kingfish, salmon and tailor. Depending on what species you're chasing on the day and how they're feeding, you should change up the way you fish these plastics. Long sweeping actions with a slight pause between sweeps works well, but if that's not working you can always try a jerkier, twitchier retrieve to really get some erratic action out of the lure. Sometimes even a straight retrieve with a constant wind can work too. The Lunker City Slug-Go's can be thrown around with a simple unweighted hook or twin hook setup (one at the front one 3/4 along), or used with standard jig heads if you're planning on fishing deeper. The smaller 6" Slug-go's will normally need a jig head of some sort to add extra casting weight, but anything bigger like the 7.5", the 9" or the 12" can be cast quite far without any extra weight added so unweighted hooks work well.
Last updated at 11/05/2026 11:04:28
Lunker City Slug-Go 6" Soft Plastics GOLDEN SHINER
Delivery between 14–21 May $14.99
originally posted on basspro.com
This was the first lure of this type on the market and still the best. The random action is irresistable for any bass. I have caught more bass over 10 lbs. on these lures than any other bait except live shiners. Use a soft rod such as a Fenwick 5 power. Allow bait to sink to the desired depth and give a short but sharp twitch. Repeat until you see or feel a bass. Set the hook as quickly as possible or you might have the hook deep in the guts of your fish. With some practice you can skip under docks and limbs for exciting action.
originally posted on basspro.com
The Lunker City Slug-Go is an appropriately named bait. While it catches all sizes of fish it is a Go-To bait for Lunkers in the springtime. It can be rigged many different ways; however, going weightless is an extremely effective way to draw in the big strikes. Either fished as a darting minnow sub-surface or allowing the bait to flutter downward with subtle twitches. It's only a matter of time before you too will be hooked on and hooked up using this bait... Tight lines!
originally posted on basspro.com
Have been fishing the 6" alewife version of this lure on 3/0 - 5/0 worm hooks with some success - it's a bit of a default choice for me if I'm not sure what's going on.Hook-point coming up through the first "notch" in the slug seems to be about right, but make sure you bury the eye (and crimp if you are using wire) in the slug and tuck the hook point lightly into its back for best performance in weed. This may affect your choice of hook size. I also put one of the smallest bass-pro glass worm rattles in the tail section; not sure if that helps, but it doesn't appear to hinder.It sinks quite slowly and I fish it by casting out waiting a minute or so to let it sink then retrieving very slowly, punctuated with a couple of quick slashes before waiting to let it sink ... MoreHave been fishing the 6" alewife version of this lure on 3/0 - 5/0 worm hooks with some success - it's a bit of a default choice for me if I'm not sure what's going on.Hook-point coming up through the first "notch" in the slug seems to be about right, but make sure you bury the eye (and crimp if you are using wire) in the slug and tuck the hook point lightly into its back for best performance in weed. This may affect your choice of hook size. I also put one of the smallest bass-pro glass worm rattles in the tail section; not sure if that helps, but it doesn't appear to hinder.It sinks quite slowly and I fish it by casting out waiting a minute or so to let it sink then retrieving very slowly, punctuated with a couple of quick slashes before waiting to let it sink again. When you slash it, it shoots up in the water like a panicked fish and then tail-slides back down like an injured one. If you rig it up correctly you can fish it through heavy weed -- I find your swivel normally catches more weed than the lure.For a soft bait it is durable, the thing I find that goes first is the top of the slug where you tuck the hook-point in, but that's not much of a problem at all if you're not fishing in weed.
Lunker City Slug-Go 6" Soft Plastics GOLDEN SHINER
Delivery between 14–21 May $14.99
This was the first lure of this type on the market and still the best. The random action is irresistable for any bass. I have caught more bass over 10 lbs. on these lures than any other bait except live shiners. Use a soft rod such as a Fenwick 5 power. Allow bait to sink to the desired depth and give a short but sharp twitch. Repeat until you see or feel a bass. Set the hook as quickly as possible or you might have the hook deep in the guts of your fish. With some practice you can skip under docks and limbs for exciting action.
The Lunker City Slug-Go is an appropriately named bait. While it catches all sizes of fish it is a Go-To bait for Lunkers in the springtime. It can be rigged many different ways; however, going weightless is an extremely effective way to draw in the big strikes. Either fished as a darting minnow sub-surface or allowing the bait to flutter downward with subtle twitches. It's only a matter of time before you too will be hooked on and hooked up using this bait... Tight lines!
Have been fishing the 6" alewife version of this lure on 3/0 - 5/0 worm hooks with some success - it's a bit of a default choice for me if I'm not sure what's going on.Hook-point coming up through the first "notch" in the slug seems to be about right, but make sure you bury the eye (and crimp if you are using wire) in the slug and tuck the hook point lightly into its back for best performance in weed. This may affect your choice of hook size. I also put one of the smallest bass-pro glass worm rattles in the tail section; not sure if that helps, but it doesn't appear to hinder.It sinks quite slowly and I fish it by casting out waiting a minute or so to let it sink then retrieving very slowly, punctuated with a couple of quick slashes before waiting to let it sink ... MoreHave been fishing the 6" alewife version of this lure on 3/0 - 5/0 worm hooks with some success - it's a bit of a default choice for me if I'm not sure what's going on.Hook-point coming up through the first "notch" in the slug seems to be about right, but make sure you bury the eye (and crimp if you are using wire) in the slug and tuck the hook point lightly into its back for best performance in weed. This may affect your choice of hook size. I also put one of the smallest bass-pro glass worm rattles in the tail section; not sure if that helps, but it doesn't appear to hinder.It sinks quite slowly and I fish it by casting out waiting a minute or so to let it sink then retrieving very slowly, punctuated with a couple of quick slashes before waiting to let it sink again. When you slash it, it shoots up in the water like a panicked fish and then tail-slides back down like an injured one. If you rig it up correctly you can fish it through heavy weed -- I find your swivel normally catches more weed than the lure.For a soft bait it is durable, the thing I find that goes first is the top of the slug where you tuck the hook-point in, but that's not much of a problem at all if you're not fishing in weed.
I want to point out here that I stink at finesse baits. That said, I watched my fishing buddy pulling out quite a few fish (mostly bass) while I was using lures & getting nothing.I had already pre-hooked this up in thoughts of maybe using this sometime during this trip. I rigged it exactly as the instructions were written. The action is exactly as the video shows it. It's erratic & moves everywhere.The bass really wanted something not as fast. I slowed down & the movement caught 3 bass within 30 minutes including one 3+ pounder! The bait works really well & I recommend everyone who likes finesse baits to try this out & experiment with it.I don't know about how many strikes you should get before the bait falls apart but mine was almost completely off after the ... MoreI want to point out here that I stink at finesse baits. That said, I watched my fishing buddy pulling out quite a few fish (mostly bass) while I was using lures & getting nothing.I had already pre-hooked this up in thoughts of maybe using this sometime during this trip. I rigged it exactly as the instructions were written. The action is exactly as the video shows it. It's erratic & moves everywhere.The bass really wanted something not as fast. I slowed down & the movement caught 3 bass within 30 minutes including one 3+ pounder! The bait works really well & I recommend everyone who likes finesse baits to try this out & experiment with it.I don't know about how many strikes you should get before the bait falls apart but mine was almost completely off after the third bass. that's the only disadvantage.
I recently "Discovered" my slug-gos after them being clouded by the senko type baits which I had been throwing on a large pond/small lake, along with kreatures, and a few crank/spinners. threw it a few times and landed the biggest fish yet out of that spot. Not saying it was due completely to that lure, may have been a right place right time as most note worthy catches are, but it was enough to make me order more and a few more different colors.Not to mention, this thing just define juerk baits with its action. the tail follows dramaticaly wherever the head is pulled. nice fluid action. Will continue to use/ recomendA little light, does not cast very far when weightless which is the way a lot like to fish it
I think the more natural colors are the best. On my first cast I caught a 4 pound large,out with the rainbow trout 4.5 inch. I also caught about 20 bass with the three inch golden shiner. Great lure. I would recommend Texas rigging them. Only problem is they tear easily.
The Slug-O has been around since the early 90's (at least that's when I started using them) and it's still the best soft jerk-bait on the market to day....The 6" is deadly from early spring thru fall for Large-mouth.... One of my tricks and about the only way I fish them is to insert a small nail (picture hanging nail) in the front right beside the hook running in all the way in, down the back. This give the Slug-O better casting distance and control, plus more erratic action then if used unweighted .... Cast , let it sink for 2-3 seconds then give it a sharp jerk or 2 moving it 1-3 ft before letting it sink/flutter back down for a couple seconds and repeat....I use a .05 worn hook and bring it all the way thought Texas rigged.and barely put the hook point back ... MoreThe Slug-O has been around since the early 90's (at least that's when I started using them) and it's still the best soft jerk-bait on the market to day....The 6" is deadly from early spring thru fall for Large-mouth.... One of my tricks and about the only way I fish them is to insert a small nail (picture hanging nail) in the front right beside the hook running in all the way in, down the back. This give the Slug-O better casting distance and control, plus more erratic action then if used unweighted .... Cast , let it sink for 2-3 seconds then give it a sharp jerk or 2 moving it 1-3 ft before letting it sink/flutter back down for a couple seconds and repeat....I use a .05 worn hook and bring it all the way thought Texas rigged.and barely put the hook point back into the back of the Slug-O instead of have the point exposed. Makes it weedless and stop most hangups if fishing around bush...The Slug-o is also a great bait to get a second strikes with, if you miss a fish on a spinner-bait, top-water or crank-bait, most of time they will not hit those again. But if you have a Slug-O tie on another rod you can get a lot of those missed fish to hit the Slug-o if you drop it on the spot that you miss him ...I use the Arkansas Shiner or Rainbow Trout.
I use this lure every time I go fishing. No matter the time of the year, or conditions; its the BEST lure you can buy. I rig it weightless on a 1/O Gamakatsu G lock hook. twitch and pause over and over. Its a gaurenteed bass catcher. I have caught big bass on it, Ive caught brook trout, Pike, Perch, Crappie.. the species you can catch is endless. Its awesome. Stop reading and buy it.
If you like fishing soft plastic jerk baits this is the one I highly recommend. I have been fishing this bait since it’s inception in bass fishing and it still catches fish. The one that started it all.
been looking for these for a while. had some a few years ago and they really caught fish. the erratic action when fished as a jerk bait really triggers aggressive strikes. rig them texas style on a 5/0 hook and hold on. have produced quite well so far.
