NIKKO HELLGRAMMITE 3" Floating Scented Super Durable Soft Bait review and price compare 2025

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Super soft & stretchy. Lasts many times longer than other plastics
Naturally scented. No liquids. Just stretch to refresh scent
Floating material
Will not harm fish or animals if ingested
Free of plastisols & environmental hormones

product description

Size: 3". 4 baits per pack. Just like the real thing, fish just can’t pass these baits up. Both largemouth and smallmouth love these baits, as do large crappie as well. Fish like live bait, on jigs, ned rigs, TZ rigged, or even topwater. These baits produce. Floating. Scented. Super stretchy and long lasting. You’ll go through a lot of fish before the bait gives out. Like all our baits, completely free of plastisols, environmental hormones and other toxins.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.25 x 0.63 inches; 1 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2016
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Nikko Kasei
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077SP88W4

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Questions about NIKKO HELLGRAMMITE 3" Floating Scented Super Durable Soft Bait

How do you rig them up?

Answer: I’ve Texas rigged it on a 1 EWG HOOK, not easy to do. Also on a 1/8 oz jig head. I read somewhere that wetting the hook helps, need to try that.

Answer: You can fish them like a real one (hooked through the collar) or wacky rig or hook them to a jig head. Any way you want, really.

Answer: Texas rigged on a size 1 worm hook.

Answer: Best with a jig like zman mushroom head circle hook

Is this price for one?

Answer: 4 in a pack

Answer: 5

what size jighead works best with this bait? 1/8, 1/16,1/32?

Answer: Depends ifishing in a stream or lake. I use a 1/16 or 1/8 mostly. It is by far the best river bait for smallmouth

Answer: It all depends on the current and water depth. I mostly fish the Potomac River which is pretty shallow and I usually use 1/16 but will go to 1/8 if it is not getting to the bottom because of depth or current. I usually cast them into the riffles and let them drift into the deeper pools at the end. IIRC, these are made out of pretty tough rubber, so I never Texas rigged them because I thought it would be too tough to pull the hook through on the hook set. I suppose you could do a Texas rig with the hook all the way through and just tucked into a tiny bit of the skin, I forget what this is called.

Answer: I personally prefer about 1/8 but so many work really well I'll also throw it weightless at times and let it float on top of the water

Answer: i use 1/16 mostly. depends how fast you want it to sink and how deep

is this any good for catfish?

Answer: It's amazing for bass. Ive caught sunfish, flounder, and sand trout on them as well. They probably are NOT the best bait for catfish, but catfish are known to hit lures from time to time, so it's still possible.

Answer: I have caught a few catfish on them

Do these float?

Answer: They most definitely float if rigged weightless. I have had great success when wading creeks and small rivers. The package they come in even says they float. I’ve caught the most fish with a small split shot and letting it sink slowly.

Answer: NO, BUT YOU DON'T WANT THEM TO FLOAT. USE WITH SPLIT SHOT APPROX. ONE FOOT FROM HELLGRAMMITE.

Answer: They are pretty heavy. Depending on which hook you use, it’s possible. However, not likely. We have had great success using these!! They’re so tough and you can catch numerous fish on the same bait.

Answer: Yes if rigged weightless , I usally texas rig them with a 3/8 or 1/4 oz weight if I want to get them down in the water column faster

Answer: Yes which gives them a great action and a lot more versatility in how you can rig it!

Answer: No

Answer: No they sink.

The product description says there are 4 baits per pack, but most of, if not all the customer reviews say there are 5 baits per pack. Is it 4 or 5?

Answer: I have ordered 2 packs of these baits so far and both of the packs that I received have contained 4 baits per pack.

Do you get 4 lures for 7.29

Answer: 5 i think

Answer: Yes

How many per pack?

Answer: I've only ever received 4 in a pack.

Answer: five

Are these baits made from Elaztech like Z-man baits?

Answer: NO, these are much better! They last longer and don't deform when stretched! Even better, they are safe for the environment and biodegradable!

Answer: No these dont contain any toxins are biodegradable and are stronger with a more realistic movement.

What's the size ?

Answer: They are all one size, about 3". They catch fish, just hard to thread hook through.

Answer: About 3" it is an exact match up to the live ones we sell in our tackle store i love them!

If you buy these from bass pro shop you get 15 for just under six bucks. Has anybody used both of these and is one better than the other?

Answer: I've bought both, the bass pro ones are not as tough as the Nikko's! My buddy pulled on the bass pro, to see how stretchy they were, compared to the Nikko's. The bass pro came apart after just a little pressure! Whereas the Nikko stretched at least 12" and never came apart! Sure ya only get 7 in the Nikko's, vs 15 in the bass pro, but for my money I'll stay with the Nikko's!

Answer: I haven’t used the BassPro brand but would almost guarantee you these are better. Unless your line breaks, you can catch 100+ bass on just one. Not one bag, but just one bait!

Answer: The ones from Nikki really last and when you stretch them they release a scent. But to be honest I catch alot more with BassPros. I use them all the time

For Nikko. When are your baits going to be available with free Prime shipping?

What size rod and line weight works best with 3 in hellgrammite?

Answer: I ultra lite rod and reel with 4 or 6 lb. Line.

How many are in a package ?

Would these be good lures for fishing in lakes or ponds? Or, are they meant for river fishing?

Answer: I've fished these A LOT in ponds and small lakes. They do amazingly well in any body of water. I've even caught saltwater species on them.

Answer: I use these in all types of bodies of water, I have been slaying fish with them in ponds, rivers and lakes.

Answer: Any body of water they work great. I use them for fun and tournament fishing on deep clear water and muddy and stained water.

Answer: I’ve only seen them used in Rivers .. But I will try them in the local ponds .

Answer: Rivers and streams are great with these but anything near the bank will be entertained by these.

Answer: Yes yes and yes these will work for all of those applications!

how many in a package?

Answer: It comes with 4. Do not mix them with other soft plastics because the hellgrammites melt. They’re super durable and you’ll probably never rip one.

Answer: 4

Answer: 5 per packege

How does the hook attach to this lure?

Answer: You can rig this bait in many ways. Nose hook or texas are the ways I do it. There are videos on Nikko's Facebook page that could help you.

Answer: I just go through it like a Ned rig but also use it on a drop shot or Texas rig.

Answer: Similar to that of a rubber worm. Best to use a weedless jighead

what is a good size hook for these?

Answer: Best is Zman 1/10 bed rig hook. 2nd option is #1 glock. Best smallmouth bait on the market!

how long are they ?

Answer: 3 inches

Product reviews of NIKKO HELLGRAMMITE 3" Floating Scented Super Durable Soft Bait

Kode Bleuu : They work but...

These lures look really nice and get lots of attention on the water, especially while stream fishing. However, they are pricey for the amount you get in the bag. Other companies that make similar products such as Mepps/Mister Twister give you almost triple for the price. The HUGE downside is THEY FLOAT! I didn't find that out until I was on the water, so I had to adjust on the fly (no biggie) to keep them on the bottom, where real hellgrammites dwell. Also, the "natural" color turns a fluorescent purple-ish color in the sunlight and water...it didn't blend in 'naturally' at all...I wasn't expecting such a color change. Tight lines to all.

tjs07b : Great Bait... beware of color

Seems like a great soft plastic, but I was really hoping to get green pumpkin like advertised. My bag said green pumpkin but the bait is bright purple.

Joe Kolba : Melted just from being outside for a day

I had purchased these and had them still in the original packaging in my tackle box, by the end of the day they were all melted together in a clump. Didn't even get to try them once.

S. Lux : Great for smallmouth!!

I wade a small river and these catch everything that swims in it. Extremely durable too. 2 baits lasted an entire summer.

Steve H : Good Smallmouth bait

These are really good Smallmouth (and other species) lures. Just know going in that they are made of a very dense plastic. That's where they get their durability, it's nothing to catch 20 to 30 fish on one lure. It's just kind of a pain to thread a lure on a hook, and I use quality hooks.

D. T. Henderson : Nikko Hellgrammite 3 inch .

The Nikko baits are great. They are tough and catch a number of different species of fish. They work great in rivers,streams, even lakes. Largemouth and smallmouth bass love em, also trout ! With a jig head or plain hook they are easy to rig and fish. They also " last " ! Well worth the money . Also they come in different sizes and colors. A great bait for fresh water . Thank you, D. T. H. 5,July 2020 .

Bryan33 : Works as advertised

This is perfect for Ned Rigging. It catches them like mad. Great product.

OhioSilverback : a must have

my headline says everything you need to know.

Jbill : Great

Works great for many species of pan fish even a bass or 2

Steve H : Good Smallmouth bait

DavidR : Love NIKKO baits!! Durable and life like

Yes you only get 5 but WOW, incredibly durable stuff. Hooks do not go in or come back out easily. I pre rig on 1/16 and 1/8 ounce weighted hooks to save time when fishing. Catches so many fish on one bait. HAVEN'T RIPPED ONE YET! And what a fish catcher!
CAUTION: Keep separate from other plastics, they melt into a sticky mess.

Marco A : Best plastics!! So durable

Wow the durability of these plastics doesn't compare to any other brands this is hands down the best plastics. Smallmouth bass love these, check out my catches with Hellgrammites on my insta @bassinwithmarco

Boyd96 : True to life hellgrammite lures!

Though I haven't caught any big bass on these hellgrammites, yet. I'm getting a lot of nibbles and bites - mostly from pan fish. I still have to get the "hookset" just right.

pete : Great bait

Hellgrammite is an effective and durable bait.

K. Coleman : Super Bait!!!

These things catch fish like crazy! They are very durable and last a long time.

Photo Doctor : These Catch Fish

This bait catch more than bass, I've caught pan fish too when using a smaller hook set up.

Joseph Cain : chathing fish

I like it be because it cathing the fish

Doug M : Absolutely the best soft bait I've ever used.

I saw the Nikko hellgrammite used in a video and decided to give it a go after trying other brands with so-so success. After 2 trips to my favorite smallie river I'm completely sold!! 1st off, these are super tough! Just getting them rigged with a 1/16oz, 1/0 jig head was a bit of a challenge. Once done it was off to the river. I landed 24 smallies the 1st Saturday and 16 the following Sat. All were good size and not once did the bait get torn up or tear off. AMAZING!! Not only do they produce but they save me an hour or more seining for live hellies before I even wet a line. Worth every penny!!

Boyd96 : True to life hellgrammite lures!

Though I haven't caught any big bass on these hellgrammites, yet. I'm getting a lot of nibbles and bites - mostly from pan fish. I still have to get the "hookset" just right.

Amazon Customer : Confidence bait!!! Ned rig, drop shot , Texas rig!

They have so many great products!!!
The hellgrammites are my go to baits and I absolutely love them!!

Michael Radford : Good lure to catch a variety of fish

Very durable awesome lure will catch just about everything

Amazon Customer : Awesome smallmouth bait.

Rigged on a 1/10 oz Z-Man Shroomz jighead and cast into current ahead of a pool. It ticks bottom as it drifts, and smallmouth love it. This fish was the second cast and was a nice one for a smaller creek.

K. Coleman : Super Bait!!!

These things catch fish like crazy! They are very durable and last a long time.

d boston : Good product

These are some tough soft plastics. I think they will last for multiple fish. They are so tough they don't go on the screw type jig heads very easily or at all. I have not fished with them yet but no doubt they will work, they have a good action, I hook them on a jig head with a little bit of curve to the body and then will dead drift or roll them in the current like a real Hellgramite that got washed loose from the bottom. Expensive but considering how much longer these will last over other brands then they are a good value.

Dale Walker : Great lure for tough fishing.

Life like and tough. I caught a personal best spotted bass the first time I tied it on. Great winter bass lire.

Raptor : almost unfair

I also saw these on you tube creek fishing adventure. They work so well that i feel like i'm cheating when i use them. They will last forever and only if you get hung up will you need to buy more. That is when they feel expensive. I love them. i haven't had any melt on me but i dont keep my tackle in direct sun.

Joe Kolba : Melted just from being outside for a day

I had purchased these and had them still in the original packaging in my tackle box, by the end of the day they were all melted together in a clump. Didn't even get to try them once.

Michael Peeples : Durable

Exactly what I ordered. Very durable bait.

MawMaw2005 : Fish love them too

Husband loves them

Runi : Legit!

Expensive but definitely put fish in the boat!

Michael Peeples : Durable

Exactly what I ordered. Very durable bait.

Goran : river bass loves these things

This one is a killer for bass in rivers.

catfish : Fish them slow

Fished them first time today high winds from hurricane laura.landed 12 to 15 smallies and largemouth in rough water lake.ordeted more

Steve H : Good Smallmouth bait

Runi : Legit!

Expensive but definitely put fish in the boat!

Whitney H. : This is a Great Bait

30+lb dinosaur on 8lb test line. Stressed my equipment so much that the hook snapped in two when I removed it for release. You cannot kill these lures. Popped it back onto another hook and ready to go again. Catfish, smallies, large mouth... they all go for it.

Amazon Customer : Most amazing bait I have ever fished!

This bait just flat out catches fish! I've used it for smallies and largemouth bass and the all love it. I've fished it a bunch of different ways and they all work. Amazing. And the things are tough, too. These have gotta be the toughest baits out there. My new go-to bait.

Brenda T. : Awesome bait!!

These lures catch fish!! They are durable and get many bites off of the lure and the fish love them!! Awesome deal and I will purchase again!!

Zak : this lure did not work for me at all

I was excited to use these as they seem to crush it for the YouTubers but they were a bust for me. Too expensive

Jose C. : Best baits I have ever used

Incredible! These things catch fish! Super durable and great for the environment. I love them.

Amazon Customer : It works

When i got the bait, it looked good so took it to a spot on the pond where I know fish are. Got a 1 pound bass after a few cast. So I know it work and then got a 2 pound bass. Must say the plastic is durable after the 2 fish but for some reason it start changing color on me from watermelon red flakes to purple with red flakes. Also the bait is a little hard to rig but not as hard to rig like the z man Ned rig

Denali Dreamin' : Smallmouth money!

Perfect for Idaho smallies!!

Twitch.tv/ParoXitiC : Decent bait but store them alone or keep them in the pack

I live stream at twitch.tv/ParoXitiC and I use these to fish in small creeks from a kayak. I stored these with other soft plastics and they fused with the other ones. This lure has caught me plenty of fish though and they work great

MawMaw2005 : Fish love them too

Husband loves them

jesse perkins : Great for catching bass

Hellgramites definitely work for getting bites and these appear to be of great quality, just don’t store them together with other plastics as they don’t mix well with other types of material and can melt and become unusable

Tony Wedding : Should be a productive lure

Although I have yet to utilize it the feel and ease of applying to hook should make it an easy lure to use. Also according to videos I have watched it should be a productive lure.

Amazon Customer : Confidence bait!!! Ned rig, drop shot , Texas rig!

They have so many great products!!!
The hellgrammites are my go to baits and I absolutely love them!!

Wade : Catch some fish with this!

Great

Jose C. : Fish Catcher

Certified fish catcher. These things are almost cheaters. I have slayed bass all year on this bait. They last forever

S. Lux : Great for smallmouth!!

I wade a small river and these catch everything that swims in it. Extremely durable too. 2 baits lasted an entire summer.

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