
Blind Squirrel Baits 2" "Alien Tails" Crappie and Panfish Slayer Bait
Blind Squirrel Baits
Bring out the big guns for finicky panfish with the Blind Squirrel Baits 2" "Mighty Helgi" — a deadly accurate hellgrammite imitation molded for subtle realism and reliable action. Designed to mimic one of the most protein-packed and sought-after aquatic insects in freshwater systems, the Mighty Helgi is loaded with fine appendages and a naturally segmented body that flutters and pulses with lifelike precision.
Unlike hand-poured baits, the Mighty Helgi is injection molded to ensure consistent leg structure and fine detail, making every bait look and move like the real thing. The body is firm enough to stay on the hook through multiple strikes, while the legs and twin tail filaments quiver naturally with the slightest current or twitch.
This is your go-to bait when fish are keyed in on natural forage, especially in rivers, creeks, and high-pressure or clear water lake systems where realism matters most. It excels in finesse rigs but can also hold its own when power-dipped into structure.
Forage Imitation:
Hellgrammites (dobsonfly larvae)
Stonefly nymphs
Aquatic beetle larvae
Other bottom-crawling invertebrates
Rigging Options:
Ned Rig: Threaded on a small mushroom jighead for a stand-up presentation with maximum leg movement.
Tightline Jig: Perfect for vertical jigging in brush or rocky cover where hellgrammites naturally dwell.
Dropshot: Finesse it nose-hooked to hover mid-column with natural leg movement.
Split Shot Rig: Drag slowly along the bottom to imitate natural crawling behavior.
The Mighty Helgi isn’t just for crappie—big bluegill, perch, and even trout will hammer it when natural presentations are the name of the game. It’s a thinking angler’s secret weapon when conditions demand subtle realism.