The floating versions have the perfect balance to achieve that strike inducing ‘S’ shaped swimming motion. With a long sweep of the rod tip the head ducks under with a splash, with the water flowing over the lure’s body a seductive body roll and ‘S’ wave action is imparted sub-surface.
Riptide Fatso is a walk the dog surface lure. Designed with a wider body, the larger head of this model creates an enticing gulping noise as it walks side to side.
Sinking versions have internal weights placed to maximize casting but also to allow the lure to be retrieved with a sub-surface walk the dog action. This sees the lure able to turn nearly 180 degrees when retrieved slowly with a walk the dog “twitching” rod tip action. The Fast sinking Riptide 105 sinks super fast and is a long casting stick bait with an internal wire design for big fish feeding on small bait. It flutters seductively on the sink with a shimmer that drives the fish wild.
Larger Riptide models are built from HD ABS plastic with an extra thick outer shell and stainless-steel metal plate, the body is then filled with foam for the ultimate in strength and durability. Smaller models feature Gorilla through wire and Diamond armor construction in transparent colors.
- HD ABS System, an extra strong white plastic for overall strength and durability
- HD Foam System, Foam filled body for extra strength
- Diamond Armor internal mesh system, internal strengthening design for transparent colors
- Gorilla Through Wire, welded and supported for extra strength
- Metal Matrix Plate, stainless steel plate system (165, 200 & 265 models)
- Triple Shield Protection, a painting process for long lasting color
- Heavy duty BKK hooks and terminals.