Gear Review: Strike King 4-inch Ocho

What is it?

Strike King 4-inch Ocho

What does it do?

It’s a 4-inch soft-plastic stick bait that can be rigged in several ways for catching big bass.

What sets it apart?

The 4-inch KVD Ocho has an 8-sided design that gives this bait a unique action with impressive light reflection—round surfaces do not transmit light as well as flat surfaces. It’s extremely soft and heavily salt-impregnated for an impressive action. The company’s Perfect Plastics also feature their unique Coffee Scent technology, which helps mask human odor and entices fish to eat.

How do I use it?

The soft stick bait is one of the most versatile lures in history. It can be Texas-rigged weightless, or with a nose weight, it can be fished wacky style or Neko-rigged—the list goes on. It can be fished around dense wood, rock or vegetation, or worked through open water. Rig it up, cast it out and hang on. Available in 5-, 6- and 7-inch models and 8 colors.

How much?

$5.99 per 10 pack.

More Information:

StrikeKing.com

Editor insight:

I’ve yet to meet a dedicated and accomplished bass fisherman that doesn’t have a vast collection of soft-plastic stickbaits. It is truly one of the most versatile lures out there, and literally works any time of year in any bass waters across the nation. Now, factor in how the Ocho reflects light and that it smells so good, and you have a tremendous bait.