Target Species – Freshwater: Perch, Zander, Chub, Trout, Pike
Target Species – Saltwater: Bass, Wrasse
Suggested Rigging: Jig head (2g–7g), dropshot, or Cheb rig.
The Stickleback 7.6cm: Scaled-Up Finesse
The Stickleback 7.6cm is a finesse swimbait with a streamlined baitfish profile, scaled up from our popular 2″ original. At 76mm, it delivers the same lifelike silhouette and delicate tail action — but with enough size and presence to target bigger perch, zander, and pike that ignore smaller offerings.
Engineered Action
The Stickleback’s slim, tapered body and soft paddle tail produce a subtle, natural swimming action that perfectly replicates a small roach, minnow, or stickleback moving through the water column. The soft material gives it a lifelike feel on the bite — fish hold on longer, giving you more time to set the hook. Even on the slowest retrieve, the tail kicks consistently, keeping the lure alive and in the strike zone.
Pro-Tactics & Presentation:
Jig Head Swim: A steady retrieve along weed edges, margins, and drop-offs. The natural swimming action does the work — deadly for perch patrolling structure and zander hunting after dark.
Dropshotting: Nose-hook it and let it hang in the water column over features. The soft tail quivers on the spot, drawing in cautious fish from pressured canals and clear-water pits.
Cheb Rig: Bounce it slowly along the bottom across gravel bars and sandy flats. The free-moving body darts and glides behind the weight with the paddle tail kicking — a lethal search bait for covering water on big venues.
The Maverick Difference
Unlike mass-produced factory lures, every Stickleback is individually hand-made in the UK. Our colours are specifically mixed for UK water conditions — from the murky “tea” of city canals to the crystal-clear pits of the South East.
Note: Due to the bespoke, hand-finished nature of our lures, slight variations in colour and finish may occur between batches.
