The Urchin Bait That’s Taking Tournament Bass Fishing by Storm

Finesse fishing keeps evolving, and the Big Bite Baits Orbix 19mm is one of the most exciting new soft plastics to hit the market. Built around a compact 19mm core with orbiting appendages that pulse, flutter, and shimmy on every twitch and fall, the Orbix triggers reaction strikes from bass that have seen every other bait in the box. If you fish wacky rigs, neko rigs, or drop shots around docks, laydowns, and finesse structure, this bait belongs in your rotation.

Built Around a Proven Concept

The urchin-style bait category has been dominating tournament bass fishing for good reason the multi-appendage design creates erratic, lifelike movement that no single-tail or paddle-tail bait can replicate. Big Bite Baits took that concept and refined it with their proprietary TPE plastic formula: buoyant enough to give the appendages maximum action, durable enough to survive multiple fish without tearing apart.

What Standard Finesse Baits Miss

Traditional wacky worms and stick baits produce a predictable, side-to-side fall that pressured bass have learned to ignore. The Orbix changes the equation its orbiting appendages create a chaotic, multi-directional action on the fall that looks like nothing else in the water. When bass are finicky and won’t commit to conventional presentations, the Orbix gives them something they haven’t seen before.

How to Rig It

The Orbix is designed for finesse presentations that let the bait do the work. Hook through the 19mm core for wacky-style action, or add a nail weight for a neko-style head-down shimmy on bottom contact. Pair with Reins TG Tungsten Nail Sinkers to dial in your fall rate heavier weights for deeper water or faster falls, lighter for a slow, tantalizing drop in the strike zone.

The Right Pick If…

• You fish wacky or neko rigs around docks, laydowns, and finesse structure
• You’re targeting pressured bass that have seen every conventional soft plastic
• You want a compact, high-action bait for drop shot or shaky head applications
• You’re looking for a tournament-edge bait that stands out in clear to stained water
• You want to add an urchin-style bait to your finesse arsenal

Best Fishing Techniques

• Wacky rig hook through the core for maximum appendage flutter on the fall; deadly around docks and laydowns
• Neko rig nail weight in one end for a head-down shimmy on bottom contact; great for rocky structure and points
• Drop shot nose-hook below a drop shot weight for a suspended, pulsing presentation
• Shaky head thread onto a light jig head for a bottom-hopping presentation with constant appendage movement

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water where subtle, natural action triggers bites
• Pressured fisheries where finesse presentations outperform power fishing
• Dock fishing, laydowns, and shallow to mid-depth structure
• Post-frontal conditions when bass are finicky and slow to commit

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass
• Techniques: Wacky rig, neko rig, drop shot, shaky head
• Gear: Light to medium-light spinning or baitcasting, 610 lb. fluorocarbon or braid-to-fluoro leader

Key Features

• 19mm core with orbiting appendages for erratic, multi-directional action
• Big Bite Baits proprietary TPE plastic buoyant and durable
• Compact profile triggers bites from finicky, pressured bass
• Versatile wacky, neko, drop shot, and shaky head compatible
• Available in 6 tournament-proven colors
• Freshwater application

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Start with Watermelon Seed or Green Pumpkin: These natural colors are your go-to in clear water. Disco Violet and Scuppernong shine in low-light conditions or stained water when you want more visibility.
• Nail weight placement matters: For neko rig, insert a Reins TG Tungsten Nail Sinker into the core tungsten’s density gives you a faster, more precise fall than lead at the same weight.
• Mix it up with other finesse baits: The Orbix pairs well with a Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Macho in your rotation alternate between the two to figure out what the fish want on any given day.

FAQ

What hook size works best for the Orbix 19mm?
For wacky rigging, a size 1 or 1/0 wacky hook works well with the 19mm core. For neko rig, a size 1 or 2 straight-shank hook keeps the bait balanced and allows the appendages to move freely.

How many come in a pack?
The Big Bite Baits Orbix is sold individually 1 bait per pack at $6.99, allowing you to pick exactly the colors you want without committing to a multi-pack.

Is the Orbix good for smallmouth bass?
Yes the compact 19mm size and erratic appendage action make it an excellent smallmouth bait, particularly on a drop shot or neko rig around rocky structure, points, and mid-depth flats.