What is The Thing?
The Thing is an American-made soft plastic creature bait with a bulky, multi-appendage design that creates high water displacement to trigger big bass reactions. Manufactured in Houston, Texas by WM Bayou (GulfStream Outdoors). Designed for flipping, pitching, and punching heavy cover where trophy largemouth bass hide.
How do you rig The Thing?
Primary rigs: Texas rig (3/8–3/4 oz tungsten weight for flipping and pitching), punch rig (1+ oz pegged weight for driving through matted vegetation), jig trailer (adds bulk and appendage action behind a flipping jig), and Carolina rig (1/2–3/4 oz for dragging structure). Hook: 4/0–5/0 EWG wide-gap hook.
What makes The Thing different from other creature baits?
The Thing's multiple appendages create maximum water displacement and vibration — bass in heavy cover feel it coming before they see it. High-bulk profile mimics a bluegill or large crawfish. Especially effective for trophy bass hunting large prey items in thick cover.
Where is The Thing most effective?
Best in heavy vegetation, dock pilings, laydown timber, and offshore rock piles. Most productive during spawn and pre-spawn when big bass are shallow and aggressive. Top colors: Black & Blue, Green Pumpkin, Junebug.
Bro, when you need something bulky to trigger big bass, The Thing delivers. This creature bait has presence.
Multiple appendages create water displacement and movement. Bass feel it coming through heavy cover before they see it - and when they do see it? Game on.
Where It's Money:
- Flipping - Matted vegetation, lily pads, hydrilla
- Pitching - Docks, laydowns, boat houses
- Jig Trailer - Adds bulk and action to your flipping jig
- Punching - Heavy weight, punch through the thick stuff
My Setup:
Texas Rig with 1/2-1oz tungsten. 50-65lb braid. 7'3"-7'6" heavy rod. You're fishing for big bites in heavy cover - you need the gear to get them out.
Real Talk:
This isn't a numbers bait. You're targeting bigger fish in thick cover where smaller baits get ignored. When you get bit, it's usually a good one.
Color Selection:
Dark colors (Black/Blue, Junebug) for stained water or low light. Green Pumpkin for clearer conditions. Match what crawfish look like in your lake.
Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Why Choose WM Bayou?
Custom American-made soft plastic hand-poured in Texas by WM Bayou. Every lure is crafted with premium materials and proven fish-catching action.
Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Recommended Techniques: Twist Lock, Dropshot, Carolina Rig, Free Rig, Texas Rig, Neko Rig, Nose Hook
Made in USA • Premium Materials • Proven Performance
