Product highlights
Designed by CWC, the Pig Tail JR soft lure is a versatile grub aimed at freshwater predator fishing. It adopts the iconic Pig profile, renowned for triggering strikes from pike, zander and other predators. Its soft yet durable rubber delivers a natural swim, accompanied by pronounced vibrations that remain effective both for quick-search fishing and for insistence on marked spots.
An excellent complement to the Pig Shad, the Pig Tail JR offers fish a different signal, with a more undulating swim and a distinct vibratory signature. Alternating between shad and grub is ideal to fool wary predators in pressured areas or during high fishing pressure periods.
Thanks to its balanced design, this CWC predator grub casts easily, stays stable at various retrieval speeds and continues to work even during pauses. It is accessible for beginner anglers and technical enough to satisfy pike and zander specialists.
Technical specifications
- Soft grub with a generous spiral tail designed to produce strong vibrations even at low speed.
- Body with the Pig profile for excellent hook-hold and a stable presentation, whether during steady retrieve or vertical fishing.
- Soft, durable rubber offering a good compromise between flexibility for swimming and resistance to repeated predator attacks.
- Designed to be rigged easily on standard weighted jig heads, without complicated setups.
- Optimal compatibility with CWC Stinger rigs, allowing to secure timid strikes and improve hook-up rates.
- Suitable lure for many situations: lakes, rivers, canals, heavy cover or more open bottoms.
- Range offered in several variations to suit anglers' preferences and current conditions (colors, sizes and weights vary by version).
Benefits and strengths
The Pig Tail JR stands out for its ability to fish effectively where other lures reach their limits. Its corkscrew/spiral tail starts working immediately, making it an excellent choice for slow fish or cold water. On slow retrieves, the Pig Tail JR soft lure emits a wide, fluid vibration that remains very natural.
- Exceptional versatility: ideal for exploring different water layers, from shore or by boat.
- Attractive swimming action at all speeds, allowing both slow straight-line retrieves and more jerky animations.
- High detectability by predators thanks to the strong vibrations produced by the spiral tail.
- Easy to deploy: the lure rigs simply and does not require bigbait equipment, making it accessible to many anglers.
- Perfect complement to the Pig series of lures, to vary signals without changing product family.
Usage tips
To get the best from this soft lure for pike and zander, match the weight of the jig head to depth and current conditions. A light head favors a slow, gliding swim, while a heavier head helps reach the strike zone quickly or counter strong flow.
- For straight-line fishing, cast, let sink to the desired depth, then retrieve while keeping steady contact with the lure. The tail works on its own—no need to overanimate.
- For vertical fishing, accompany the fall with light rod-tip impulses to make the spiral tail vibrate above the bottom.
- In heavy cover, consider pairing the Pig Tail JR with a CWC Stinger rig to secure bites without sacrificing freedom of movement.
- Alternate retrieval speeds and include pauses to take advantage of the tail's inertia, often triggering strikes during the fall.
FAQ
Question 1: Is this Pig Tail JR soft lure reserved for pike?
Answer: No — although particularly effective on pike, this CWC predator grub also takes zander, large perch and other opportunistic predators depending on the fished waters.
Question 2: Is a stinger rig absolutely necessary with this lure?
Answer: Using a CWC Stinger rig is highly recommended when targeting large predators or when bites are timid. However, for smaller fish or quick fishing, a simple rig on a standard weighted jig head can be sufficient and remains very effective.
