Meet the Googan Squad Booger: 20 Tentacles, Endless Possibilities
Bass have seen just about everything. Worms, craws, swimbaits, and every creature bait imaginable. Sometimes, getting that next bite means showing them something completely different.
Enter the Googan Squad Booger, a unique Coike-style finesse bait designed to bring a whole new level of movement and versatility to your tackle box.
Featuring 20 flexible tentacles surrounding a rounded center sphere, the Booger creates a presentation unlike your traditional soft plastic. Whether you're hopping it along the bottom, shaking it around docks, or letting it slowly sink through the water column, those tentacles come to life with even the slightest movement.
What Makes the Googan Squad Booger Different?
At first glance, the Booger looks like something from another planet. But there's a method to the madness.
The Booger features a compact spherical body surrounded by 20 flexible tentacles, creating movement in nearly every direction. Even subtle rod movements can bring those appendages to life, giving bass an unusual presentation that stands out from traditional finesse baits.
Constructed from durable elastomer material, the Booger is designed for flexibility, movement, and repeated use.
But one of its most useful features is something you might not notice right away.
Built-In Nail Weight Rigging Hole
The Booger features a specially designed hole in the bottom of the bait that makes inserting a tungsten nail weight quick and easy.
Instead of fighting to push a nail weight through the material, anglers have a dedicated opening to help simplify the rigging process.
This allows you to add weight directly through the center of the bait and customize its presentation depending on how you want to fish.
It's a small detail that makes a big difference when you're constantly adjusting your setup on the water.
How to Rig the Googan Squad Booger
One of the biggest advantages of the Booger is its versatility. With several rigging options available, anglers can experiment with different presentations to match the conditions and how bass are behaving.
Here are four ways to rig the Booger.
1. Tungsten Nail Weight + Wacky Hook
One of the most effective ways to rig the Booger is by inserting a tungsten nail weight through the dedicated opening in the bottom of the bait.
Once the weight is positioned through the center, skin hook a wacky hook through the rigging nipple.
This setup allows the bait to sink while its 20 tentacles move freely around the center sphere.
Try hopping it along the bottom or shaking it in place to create subtle movement without pulling the bait too far away from your target.
2. Lightweight or Weightless
Sometimes, the best presentation is the simplest one.
Fishing the Booger with very little weight or completely weightless allows you to take advantage of its natural movement as it slowly works through the water.
This can be a great option when targeting fish that are reluctant to chase faster-moving baits.
Cast it around docks, along structure, or near visible fish and let the bait do the work.
3. Frog Hook Rigging
Looking for another way to present the Booger?
You can also rig it with a frog hook through the center of the bait.
This gives anglers another option for experimenting with different retrieves and presentations while keeping the Booger's unique profile intact.
4. Treble Hook Rigging
The Booger can also be rigged on a treble hook, giving anglers another way to customize their setup.
With its spherical body and tentacles extending in every direction, the Booger offers plenty of opportunities to experiment and find the presentation that works best for the fish you're targeting.
How to Fish the Googan Squad Booger
The Booger's design gives anglers plenty of flexibility when it comes to fishing techniques.
Whether you're targeting bass on the bottom, around docks, or suspended in the water column, there are several ways to put those 20 tentacles to work.
Hop It Along the Bottom:
One of the simplest ways to fish the Booger is to let it reach the bottom and work it back with short, controlled hops.
Give the rod tip a small lift, let the bait settle, and repeat.
As the bait moves and falls, the tentacles react to the movement, creating an attention-grabbing presentation.
Shake It in Place:
When bass aren't willing to chase, sometimes you need to bring the action to them.
With the Booger, subtle shakes of the rod tip can activate the tentacles without requiring you to move the bait very far.
Try this around docks, brush piles, or other areas where you suspect bass are holding.
A little movement can go a long way.
Let It Slowly Sink:
The Booger can also be fished with a slow-sinking presentation.
Using a lightweight or weightless setup, allow the bait to descend naturally through the water column.
Its 20 tentacles create movement as the bait falls, giving nearby bass something different to investigate.
Experiment with different amounts of weight to adjust the fall and find what gets the best response.
Fish It With or Without Forward-Facing Sonar:
You don't need fancy electronics to catch bass on the Booger.
Whether you're casting around docks, targeting visible cover, or working along the bottom, the Booger can be fished using traditional techniques.
But for anglers using forward-facing sonar, it also provides an interesting finesse option for targeting individual fish.
Use your electronics to locate bass, position your cast, and experiment with subtle movements or a slow fall to see how the fish react.
No matter how you prefer to fish, the Booger gives you another tool to add to your lineup.
Choosing Between the 20mm & 24mm Booger
The Googan Squad Booger is available in two inner sphere sizes: 20mm and 24mm.
Both feature the same unique 20-tentacle design and elastomer construction, but the different center sphere sizes give anglers options when choosing their presentation.
20mm Booger: The smaller option is a great choice when you want a more compact presentation. Whether you're fishing around pressured bass or experimenting with lighter finesse setups, the 20mm Booger offers a smaller profile.
24mm Booger: The larger option provides a bigger center sphere for anglers looking to increase the overall profile of their presentation. It's another option for adjusting your approach based on conditions and fish behavior.
Having both sizes in your tackle box gives you more flexibility when the fish aren't cooperating.
When Should You Throw The Booger?
The beauty of the Booger is that it isn't limited to one specific fishing technique or situation.
From shallow docks to deeper structure, the Booger can be worked through a variety of fishing environments.
It's especially worth experimenting with when traditional soft plastics aren't producing the bites you're looking for.
Sometimes bass want a familiar presentation. Other times, something completely different is exactly what gets their attention.
With 20 flexible tentacles, multiple rigging options, and a unique spherical design, the Booger gives anglers a new way to approach those situations.
Get Weird. Get Bit.
The Googan Squad Booger might look a little strange, but that's exactly the point.
With its 20 flexible tentacles, durable elastomer construction, built-in nail weight rigging hole, and multiple rigging options, the Booger brings a fresh approach to finesse bass fishing.
Whether you're hopping it along the bottom, shaking it around docks, or watching bass react to it on forward-facing sonar, there's no shortage of ways to put this bait to work.
Available in 20mm and 24mm inner sphere sizes, the Booger is ready to bring something different to your tackle box.
20 tentacles. Endless possibilities. One weird way to get bit.
