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Browse our micro fishing lures, downsized baits that deliver big action in a compact profile.

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Micro Banger

Micro Banger

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Regular price $6.99
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Micro Filthy Frog
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Micro Baits

The Googan Squad Micro Baits collection features downsized fishing lures designed to deliver big action in a compact profile. These micro fishing baits are scaled-down versions of some of Googan Squadโ€™s most popular lures, giving anglers the ability to fish smaller presentations while still benefiting from the same lifelike action and proven lure designs. Micro baits are ideal for finesse fishing, ultralight tackle setups, and situations where fish prefer smaller prey or more subtle presentations.ย Micro fishing lures are especially effective when targeting smaller species or fishing highly pressured waters where fish may be less willing to strike larger baits. These compact lures imitate small baitfish, insects, and juvenile forage that fish commonly feed on in ponds, creeks, rivers, and shallow lakes. Because of their small size and realistic movement, micro baits are excellent choices for anglers targeting species like crappie, trout, panfish, and smaller bass.

The Googan Squad micro bait lineup includes several downsized versions of well-known lures, such as the Micro Banger crankbait, Micro Zinger spinnerbait, Micro Klutch lipless crankbait, and Micro Recon crankbait. These baits maintain the same action and performance as their full-size counterparts but are designed with smaller profiles that can better match the size of local forage or entice finicky fish.

Micro crankbaits like the Micro Banger are designed for shallow cranking around structure such as rocks, wood, and docks, where fish often hide and ambush prey. Lipless micro crankbaits and spinnerbaits provide vibration and flash that help fish locate the lure even in stained water or low-visibility conditions. Because of their smaller size, these baits can also be fished effectively with lighter tackle and finesse spinning setups.

Another advantage of micro fishing lures is their versatility. Anglers can use them when fish are feeding on small baitfish, during colder water conditions when fish prefer smaller meals, or when fishing small bodies of water like ponds and creeks. Downsizing lure size can often produce more bites when fish are pressured or hesitant to strike larger presentations.ย Googan Squad designs its fishing lures with durability, realistic action, and real-world fishing performance in mind. The micro bait lineup combines the same quality materials, detailed finishes, and proven lure designs found in their full-size baits, allowing anglers to fish confidently with smaller presentations.

Whether you're fishing ultralight tackle, targeting panfish and trout, or downsizing your presentation to trigger more bites, the Googan Squad Micro Baits collection offers a variety of micro fishing lures and compact reaction baits designed to produce big results in a small package.ย Pair your micro baits with ultralight Googan Squad rods and terminal tackle to create the ultimate finesse setup.

Micro Baits FAQs

Tips on rigging, fishing and choosing the right micro baits from the Googan Squad.

What are micro baits?

Micro baits are downsized versions of proven lures โ€” like the Micro Banger crankbait and Micro Filthy Frog โ€” built for panfish, small bass and pressured fish that ignore bigger baits.

What fish can I catch on micro baits?

Bluegill, crappie, perch, trout and bass of all sizes. Smaller profiles are especially effective in small ponds and creeks.

What rod and line should I use for micro lures?

An ultralight or light spinning rod with 4โ€“8 lb line casts small lures easily and makes every fish fun.

When should I downsize to micro baits?

In clear water, after cold fronts, in small waters and when fish are feeding on small forage.

How do you use an ultralight fishing rod?

Pair an ultralight rod with light line (2โ€“6 lb) and small lures, about 1/32โ€“1/4 oz. Cast with a smooth lob instead of a hard snap, set the drag light, and let the rod bend to tire the fish out. Micro baits like the Micro Banger are made for it.

Can you catch big fish on ultralight gear?

Yes. With a properly set drag and patience you can land surprisingly big bass and catfish โ€” let the rod and drag absorb the runs.

What line should I use for ultralight fishing?

2โ€“6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon, or 4โ€“8 lb braid with a light fluorocarbon leader.