NetBait Dagger 4.5" 8Pk

Innovative Flex-Wing Creature Bait for Flipping and Pitching

The NetBait Dagger 4.5" 8-Pack delivers an innovative flex-wing design that creates a unique gliding action bass can't resist. This tournament-proven creature bait combines a compact body core with thin, flexible wings that compress on the hookset for superior penetration while producing natural swimming motion that triggers aggressive strikes from bass in heavy cover.

Revolutionary Flex-Wing Design

The thin, flexible wings are the key to the Dagger's fish-catching effectiveness. These wings create a distinctive gliding and fluttering action as the bait falls and swims, mimicking wounded prey that triggers instinctive predatory responses. When a bass bites, the flex-wings compress quickly to improve hook penetration and hookup ratios—giving you more solid connections and fewer missed fish.

Compact Body Core for Large Hooks

The streamlined body core easily accommodates large Texas-rig flipping hooks (4/0 to 5/0) while maintaining a compact profile that bass readily inhale. This design allows you to use heavy-duty hooks and line for fishing thick cover without creating a bulky presentation that fish reject. The balanced body ensures the bait falls naturally and maintains proper orientation in the water.

Forward-Facing Angled Ribs

The flex-wings integrate forward-facing angled ribs that enhance water displacement and create additional vibration as the bait moves. These ribs add visual realism, improve the natural swimming action, and help the soft plastic hold scent—encouraging fish to hold on longer once they bite. The textured surface creates a more lifelike appearance that bass recognize as natural prey.

Tournament-Proven Performance

Prototype testing in Florida by NetBait pro staff and field testers resulted in 3 tournament wins in 2019—proof that the Dagger's innovative design translates to real-world success. Tournament anglers trust the Dagger for its unique action, solid hookup ratios, and ability to trigger bites when other baits fail.

Key Features

• 4.5" Size: Ideal for flipping, pitching, and Texas-rig presentations
• Flex-Wing Design: Creates unique gliding action and compresses for better hook penetration
• Compact Body Core: Accommodates large flipping hooks (4/0-5/0) easily
• Forward-Facing Ribs: Enhanced water displacement and natural swimming action
• Natural Gliding Fall: Mimics wounded prey to trigger instinctive strikes
• Tournament Proven: 3 tournament wins during prototype testing in 2019
• Durable Construction: Soft yet tough plastic withstands repeated use
• 8-Pack: Multiple baits for extended fishing sessions

Proven Rigging and Techniques

Ideal for Texas rigging with 4/0 to 5/0 flipping hooks when targeting bass in heavy cover—matted vegetation, laydowns, brush piles, and docks. The Dagger excels for flipping and pitching presentations where the unique gliding fall triggers reaction strikes. Also effective on Carolina rigs, jig trailers, and weighted hooks. Let the bait fall on semi-slack line to maximize the gliding action, or hop it aggressively along bottom structure to trigger bites from active fish.

NetBait has been manufacturing premium soft plastics since 1986, earning a reputation for innovation and fish-catching effectiveness. The Dagger represents their commitment to creating unique baits that give tournament anglers a competitive edge and help all anglers catch more fish.