Recently, we posted a blog about the most exciting new soft plastic baits that are set to light up your fishing world!

These new baits are the Berkley Hollowbelly's. In the US, they are used for freshwater largemouth Bass fishing and have accounted for some unusually large fish. Currently, the demand for these baits outstrips the ability to supply. The US baits come packed with hooks, however, we deemed them too fragile for the tough fish of Australia and have succeeded in getting the baits in packs of three lures without the fine wire American hooks.

Matt Fraser of Nitro jigs has come up with a weighted worm hook in 6/0 size we call a Jungle Hook and it is perfect for the 6" hollowbelly. A 4/0 size is to follow shortly.
He has also created a button jig that suits both sizes. These are easily seen in the attached photo.
The need for a weedless and exposed hook is dependant on your situation. Barra in the weeds, use the worm hook. clear water, use the exposed jig.

The unique hollow construction makes this bait swim at super slow speeds and collapses on the impact of the strike allowing better hook-ups. Check the video clip on the Purefishing home page for sneak peek at the baits in the water.

Hollowbelly baits are coming in a 4 inch size ideal for big trout, bass, cod, flathead and a host of light to medium species like kingfish, tailor etc. The larger 6 inch size will send Barra crazy along with any number of tropical species, big kingies, snapper, jewfish and more.

The colour range is in the attached photo with pearl white also coming.

As stated, demand is high and we expect to have stock by the end of August, well in time for the coming season.

Remember, good things come to those who wait and the wait is nearly over.

Dinger.

Ps, I'm off to the NT to test these and some other new items shortly. Photo's soon.