Chrome Gill+1 

The Chrome Gill+1 is built to stand out deep, combining a reflective chrome undercoat with a detailed bluegill pattern on top for a natural‑meets‑flash presentation that triggers aggressive strikes. Every color on this bait is done in fluorescent paint, giving it a reactive glow in sunlight and low‑light conditions.

The head features a fluorescent red underside, mimicking a wounded baitfish — one of the strongest natural strike triggers. Paired with its suspending / slow‑rising action, the Chrome Gill+1 hangs in place and rises just enough to look injured, making predators commit even when they’re pressured or sluggish.

With a 4 5/9” body, 5 1/3” full length, and a balanced 1/2 oz weight, this jerk bait dives 7–9 feet, reaching suspended fish that most baits can’t touch. Snap it for tight, sharp darts or let it sit on long pauses — the chrome flash and ghosted bluegill pattern do the rest.

Specs

• Weight: 1/2 oz

• Body Length: 4 5/9"

• Full Length: 5 1/3"

• Diving Depth: 7–9 ft

• Action: Suspending / Slow Rising

• Color Pattern: Chrome undercoat with bluegill top pattern; fluorescent red wounded head; full fluorescent color set

• KVD Mustad Hooks

Key Points

• Chrome undercoat throws bright flash to pull fish from distance.

• Bluegill pattern adds realism for pressured or clear‑water conditions.

• Fluorescent paint boosts visibility in sun, shade, and stained water.

• Wounded red head triggers instinctive predatory strikes.

• Deep 7–9 ft range targets suspended bass and reaction‑bite zones.

• Suspending / slow‑rise action keeps the bait in the strike zone longer.

Why It Works

• The chrome flash mimics fleeing baitfish and draws attention even in deeper water.

• The bluegill pattern matches one of the most common forage species in U.S. lakes.

• The fluorescent colors activate under UV and sunlight, making the lure pop without looking unnatural.

• The red wounded head is a proven biological trigger — predators key in on injured prey.

• The slow‑rise behavior looks like a baitfish struggling upward, which often forces a reaction bite.

• The 7–9 ft dive depth hits the exact zone where bass suspend during fronts, post‑spawn, and summer heat.