{"product_id":"dilly-bug","title":"Dilly Bug - Premium Soft Plastic Fishing Lure | Hand-Poured in Texas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aeo-capsule\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Dilly Bug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDilly Bug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft plastic bug\/craw hybrid bait hand-poured by WM Bayou in Houston, Texas. Its segmented body and wide-set claws create natural fluttering action on the fall — imitating a crawfish, hellgrammite, or aquatic insect. American-made, designed for Southern bass fishing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you rig the Dilly Bug?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost versatile BFS rigs: \u003cstrong\u003eTexas rig\u003c\/strong\u003e (1\/16–3\/16 oz bullet weight, 1\/0-#2 EWG hook for cover), \u003cstrong\u003efootball jig trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e (drags naturally on gravel\/rock bottom), and \u003cstrong\u003eshaky head\u003c\/strong\u003e (1\/16–3\/16th oz for open water finesse). BFS gear or ultra light spinning setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen is the Dilly Bug most effective?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak performance: \u003cstrong\u003epre-spawn and spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e (March–May) when bass are keyed on crawfish, \u003cstrong\u003esummer\u003c\/strong\u003e when bass push crawfish against rocks and laydowns, and \u003cstrong\u003efall\u003c\/strong\u003e when crawfish are active in shallow water. Works year-round on Texas\/Louisiana bass, especially on pressured lakes where standard craw profiles are over-fished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the best Dilly Bug colors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop picks: \u003cstrong\u003eBlack and Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (stained water, dark\/cloudy days), \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e (clear water all-around), \u003cstrong\u003eWatermelon Red\u003c\/strong\u003e (spawn period, red clay bottom lakes), \u003cstrong\u003eOld Earl\u003c\/strong\u003e (natural brown\/green in sun-drenched shallow water), \u003cstrong\u003eChartreuse\u003c\/strong\u003e (high-stain or dirty water, muddy rivers). Match water clarity: clearer water = more natural colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the Dilly Bug good for tournament fishing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely — the Dilly Bug's unique silhouette stands out in a tackle box full of standard craws. Texas bass anglers use it as a \"change-up\" bait when conventional crawfish patterns get ignored. Its bottom-contact fluttering action triggers reactionary strikes from neutral bass. Poured by WM Bayou in Houston, Texas — local to the lakes where it performs best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WM Bayou","offers":[{"title":"Black and Blue","offer_id":46981883658454,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green Pumpkin","offer_id":46981883691222,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Old Earl","offer_id":46981883756758,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"June Bug","offer_id":46981883789526,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chartreuse","offer_id":46981883822294,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oil Slick","offer_id":46981883855062,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Guacamole","offer_id":47943941292246,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Watermelon Red","offer_id":47943941325014,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Night Sky","offer_id":47943941357782,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tilapia Magic","offer_id":47961849757910,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bayou Ember","offer_id":47961849790678,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8731\/5926\/files\/Dilly_Bug_Black_and_Blue.png?v=1750372769","url":"https:\/\/wmbayou.com\/products\/dilly-bug","provider":"WM Bayou","version":"1.0","type":"link"}