Well guys, Jim Lanza is back at it, this time producing soft plastics under his new company Razor Baits. Jim is well known in the South Florida bait manufacturing industry and he has introduced a new line of premium hand injected soft plastic baits. Presently the line includes 11 styles and over 20 colors. Though originally intended for bass fishing the Big ‘O’, these baits have been productive in taking peacock bass, snake heads, snook, redfish, and even some offshore species.
This month’s feature lure is Razor Bait’s Dirty Dawg soft plastic jerk bait. Whether you rig it Texas style with or without weight, the key is to match the hook’s gap with the size of the bait and keep it balanced. A balanced hook placement ensures the bait tracks true and not slide off to the side. Work the bait as you typically would but allow slack so the tail can work its magic, and always provide a period of rest to allow the bait to fall to the bottom.
Being available in 20 colors, you’ll have no problem selecting the right bait for the color of water you’re fishing. This year on the Big ‘O’, the hot colors have been Black with Blue Glitter, Green Pumpkin, and Watermelon with Red Glitter. As pictured, pro staffer Alan Retter used a Watermelon with Red Glitter Dirty Dawg to win the John Burke’s South End Challenge this past November at Roland and Mary Ann Martin’s Resort in Clewiston.
Most Razor Baits soft plastics come pre‐scented with a garlic infused oil so don’t forget to picked up a bottle of Razor’s ‘The JUICE’ to refresh the scent. For those naturalists, unscented baits are also available.
For the moment Razor Baits have a limited distribution but they can be found locally at Garrard’s Bait & Tackle in Okeechobee and Seven Seas Bait & Tackle in Boca Raton. They are also available through their website at www.RazorBaits.com and you can also follow them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/razor-baits
