Target Species – Freshwater: Perch, Zander, Chub
Target Species – Saltwater: Bass, Wrasse
Suggested Rigging: Micro jig head (1g–5g) or dropshot rig.
The WhipTail 5.6cm: Subtle Size, Serious Vibration
The WhipTail 5.6cm is a high-vibration soft plastic designed to filter out the small stuff. At 56mm, it perfectly imitates small fry — the primary food source for perch in canals, rivers, and gravel pits. The kind of easy meal that pressured fish recognise instantly.
Engineered Vibration
Where the WhipTail truly performs is the oversized curly tail. We’ve integrated three “wads” (weighted sections) into the tail. These increase water displacement, producing a strong, rhythmic thump that can be felt through the rod tip — even on an ultra-slow, 1g retrieve. In coloured canal water or low-light conditions, vibration is often more important than flash. The WhipTail’s tail design produces a consistent pulse that perch detect through their lateral line, triggering strikes when fish are tentative or pressured.
Pro-Tactics & Presentation:
Slow-Rolling: Perfect for canal margins and lock cuts where a small, stable profile at consistent depth is key.
The Lift-and-Drop: Deadly on gravel pits and structure-heavy rivers — the tail collapses on the fall and kicks back to life on the rise, triggering following fish to commit.
Finesse Dropshotting: The tail remains active with minimal rod input — ideal for cautious fish in clear water or when you need to pin the lure in the strike zone over a feature.
The Maverick Difference
Unlike mass-produced factory lures, every WhipTail 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.
