Freefall Fry finesse shad bait for bass
The Freefall Fry is a Houston-made finesse soft plastic with a small shad/fry profile. It gives bass anglers a subtle baitfish look for drop shot, jighead minnow, Ned rig, mushroom head, and other finesse presentations.
- Action: subtle shimmy on the drop with a small minnow-style action when lightly jigged.
- Primary uses: drop shot, jighead minnow, slow sink, freefall drop, and suspended finesse presentations.
- Simple rig options: Ned rig, drop shot, shaky head, jighead minnow, and mushroom head.
When to fish the Freefall Fry
Pick up the Freefall Fry when largemouth or smallmouth bass are keyed on small shad, fry, or subtle baitfish movement. It is built for finesse situations where a compact profile and clean fall matter more than bulk.
Freefall Fry FAQ
What is the Freefall Fry?
The Freefall Fry is a finesse shad/fry-profile soft plastic bait for bass anglers. The product is built around freefall action, a subtle shimmy on the drop, and finesse rigging options.
What rigs work with the Freefall Fry?
Catalog-supported rigs include Ned rig, drop shot, shaky head, jighead minnow, and mushroom head.
What does the Freefall Fry do underwater?
Bill describes the action as a little shimmy that looks like a small minnow moving away, plus a lazy minnow-style action when lightly jigged.
Was the Freefall Fry originally called the Fiddlefin?
Yes. Bill originally tested the bait as the Fiddlefin before it came back into the lineup as the Freefall Fry.
When should a bass angler pick up the Freefall Fry?
Use it when a finesse shad or fry profile makes sense: drop shot, slow sink, suspended presentation, jighead minnow, Ned rig, or mushroom-head presentations.
Where is the Freefall Fry made?
WM Bayou designs and produces American-made soft plastic bass lures in Houston, Texas.
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