BITES by Hooked Apparel – The Ultimate Soft Plastic paddle tail lure
BITES are a proven soft plastic paddle tail designed for estuary fishing where natural action and versatility matter.
Available in 9cm and 11.5cm, BITES is built to match common bait profiles and consistently trigger bites across a wide range of conditions.
- 9cm - 8 BITES per pack
- 11.5cm - 5 BITES per pack


Rigging: BITES can be rigged weedless or on traditional jig heads, making it easy to adapt to structure, open flats, or dirty water without changing lures.
Natural Movement: Say goodbye to stiff, unnatural lures. BITES is engineered to replicate the subtle movements of real prey, through the shape, elongated tail and salted soft plastic, The lure has an incredibly lifelike swimming action that is irresistible to a wide range of fish species.
Innovative Ribbed Design: BITES boasts a revolutionary ribbed design that sets it apart from the rest. The ribbed design increases vibration through the water while also helping BITES hold applied scent longer, keeping fish interested when they follow or short-strike.
Tail Movement: BITES maintains tail action across a wide range of retrieve speeds, from slow rolls along structure to faster retrieves in open water.
Target Species:
🐟 Barramundi
🐟 Mangrove Jack
🐟 Flathead
🐟 Trevally
🐟 Salmon
Crafted from tough, salted soft plastic, BITES is built to handle repeated strikes and aggressive fish without tearing apart after one bite. We like using 4/0 Jig heads on the 11.5cm and 3/0 for the 9cm.
Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, the design makes it a breeze to rig and work with, enabling you to focus on what truly matters – fishing.
Elevate your fishing game with BITES – the best soft plastic paddle tail lure that's engineered to catch fish. Get ready to dominate the waters like never before with Hooked Apparel's BITES!