Strike King Ocho 5" 8ctRed Bug

The Strike King Ocho 5" soft plastic stick bait brings a unique geometry to your jerkbait and wacky rig arsenal. Unlike round or standard stick baits, the Ocho's eight-sided profile creates multiple beveled surfaces that scatter light in different directions—think of it as a faceted prism in soft plastic form. That reflective design triggers strikes from bass that have seen conventional bait profiles before, making it a smart choice when you need something that stands out in the water column.

Built from soft, salt-impregnated plastic that feels substantial and natural in a bass's mouth, the Ocho moves with a slow sink rate that gives you control in shallow cover, grass, and open water alike. The material holds together through aggressive jerks and sustained rigging, and Strike King's signature coffee scent masks the human oils and residue that can spook pressured fish—a genuine advantage on hard-fished lakes and tournaments.

The 5-inch length and Red Bug color make this bait versatile enough for topwater presentations, subsurface jigging, and wacky rig setups where you want the bait to suspend or fall slowly. Whether you're working shallow flats, drop-offs, or vegetation, the Ocho's unusual profile combined with proven soft-plastic durability gives you a bait that looks different and catches fish consistently.

Key Features

• Eight-sided faceted design reflects light in multiple directions for a unique flash effect
• Soft, salt-impregnated plastic construction holds up through repeated casts and aggressive rigging
• Slow sink rate provides control and suspension in shallow to moderate depths
• Coffee scent masks human oils to reduce detection by cautious fish
• Versatile for jerkbaiting, wacky rigging, and substrate presentations
• Red Bug color option—proven in various light and water conditions

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to rig the Strike King Ocho 5"?

The Ocho works equally well as a traditional jerkbait on a weighted or unweighted jighead, or wacky-rigged through the middle for a suspending presentation. Its slow sink rate makes it forgiving for beginners and flexible for anglers wanting to adjust depth and retrieve speed.

Is the Red Bug color good for all water types?

Red Bug is a natural forage-matching color that performs across clear and stained water. In very murky conditions, consider whether a higher-contrast option in your tackle box would add visibility—but red is reliably productive year-round.

Does the coffee scent really make a difference?

Strike King's salt-impregnated plastic with coffee scent is designed to mask human scent and oils that can deter bass, especially on pressured fisheries. Combined with the Ocho's unique profile, it's a subtle edge that can produce longer, more confident bites.

How many Ocho baits come in a pack?

This product is the 5-inch Red Bug version; refer to the product packaging or quantity information at checkout for the exact count per container.