RAID JAPAN Battle Hog 3.8" Soft Creature Bait - 8 cm - 11 g

Product Highlights

Designed by RAID JAPAN, the BATTLE HOG 3.8 is a soft predator lure specifically developed to target the wariest fish in the places they feel safe: deep inside cover, submerged timber and dense weedbeds. Its compact creature bait profile and soft material allow it to slip through cluttered zones while remaining highly attractive.

Its thick, flat claws set vertically push against the water on the fall and generate strong vibrations that radiate far through the water column. This unique vibratory signature arouses the curiosity of stationed predators, even when they are inactive, provoking reaction bites that are hard to get with other lures.

• Highly effective soft bait for drawing out educated fish in heavy cover.
• Thick, flat claws creating marked vibration during the fall.
• Compact profile for good penetration into weeds and cover.
• 3.8" size offers an appetizing bite without being overly bulky.
• Works well alone or as a jig trailer to boost the attractiveness of your rigs.

Technical Specifications

• Lure type: soft creature bait / crayfish imitation.
• Length: 3.8 inches (about 9.7 cm), ideal for targeting both large and smaller specimens.
• Appendage design: thick, flat, vertical claws that beat and vibrate intensely during the fall.
• Action: subtle swim on retrieve and strong vibratory signals on the drop to provoke hesitant fish.
• Fishing zones: cluttered spots, weed edges, breaks, bridge piles, submerged trees and artificial structures.
• Target species: bass, perch, zander, pike and most freshwater predators.
• Recommended use: slow, precise fishing close to the bottom and near hiding spots.

Benefits and Strengths

The RAID JAPAN BATTLE HOG 3.8 stands out for its ability to seduce overfished fish that have seen many lures. Its vertical claws create strong water resistance, making them vibrate at the slightest line tension. On the fall, the lure planes and trembles, imitating a vulnerable prey settling on the bottom, while with minimal animation it stays alive and ready to be taken.

• Excellent detectability for fish thanks to powerful yet natural vibratory signals.
• Enables slow fishing without losing attractiveness, ideal in cold water or on lethargic fish.
• Very good retention on the hook, making it a reliable jig trailer for prospecting and repeated presentations on the same spot.
• Versatile profile to cover a wide range of predator fishing situations.
• Careful Japanese design, ensuring consistency and quality finish.

Usage Tips

To get the most from this soft predator lure, favor discreet approaches and slow animations. Cast the BATTLE HOG 3.8 beyond the target area, let it fall freely while watching the line, then animate with short pulls interspersed with pauses on the bottom. Bites often occur on the fall or just at the restart.

• In a Texas rig, systematically probe gaps in weedbeds and submerged branches.
• On a Carolina rig, slide the lure along the bottom to cover large areas while remaining natural.
• As a jig trailer, use it to fish edges, bridge piles and vertical structures.
• Match hook size to body length to preserve a free, natural action.
• Vary tempos: alternate long pauses and sharp pulls to provoke reflex strikes.

Testimonials

FAQ

Question 1: Which species is the RAID JAPAN BATTLE HOG 3.8 most effective on?

Answer: This soft bait performs particularly well on bass and perch, but it also catches zander and pike when they are focused on small prey like crayfish or bottom-dwelling creatures.

Question 2: Which rig is best for fishing in cover and weedbeds?

Answer: A Texas rig with an offset hook sized to the lure is ideal to exploit the full potential of the BATTLE HOG 3.8 in heavy cover while significantly reducing snags.