Strike King Sexy Dawg Jr 3.75" 1/2oz Blue Gizzard

The Strike King Sexy Dawg Jr is a 3.75-inch topwater hard bait designed to walk the dog and draw strikes from aggressive fish in shallow water. Built on the proven action of Kevin VanDam's original design, the Sexy Dawg Jr delivers that signature side-to-side head movement with a compact profile that's easy to cast and control. At 1/2 ounce, it'll punch into the wind better than lighter topwaters while staying responsive to a steady twitch rhythm. The Blue Gizzard color is a proven pattern for sight-feeding bass in clear to moderately stained water—think shad-imitating flash with just enough contrast to trigger bites.

Walk-the-dog topwaters reward anglers who develop a feel for the cadence: short, rhythmic rod-tip twitches create the lure's hunting side-to-side glide across the surface. The Sexy Dawg Jr's compact design means you can work it in tight cover, around pads, and in shallows where bigger topwaters would spook fish. It's the go-to choice for early morning and evening topwater sessions when bass are cruising the shallows, and it'll produce in ponds, lakes, and river systems where a natural-looking forage imitation matters.

Whether you're fine-tuning your topwater technique or adding a proven pattern to your shallow-water arsenal, the Sexy Dawg Jr rewards casting accuracy and rod control with consistent, head-shaking action that fish can't ignore.

Key Features

• Walk-the-dog topwater action triggered by rhythmic rod-tip twitches
• 3.75-inch profile casts well and works easily in tight shallow cover
• 1/2-ounce weight balances distance and control
• Blue Gizzard finish mimics shad patterns in clear to moderately stained water
• Compact, responsive design from Kevin VanDam's proven topwater platform

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Sexy Dawg Jr and the original Sexy Dawg?

The Jr version is smaller at 3.75 inches, making it easier to cast, control in shallow water, and more responsive to rod-tip twitches. The 1/2-ounce weight lets you work it longer without arm fatigue.

When should I throw the Blue Gizzard color?

Blue Gizzard is a shad-mimicking pattern that works well in clear to moderately stained water during sight-feeding periods—early morning, late evening, and overcast days when bass are actively hunting near the surface.

How do I work the walk-the-dog action?

Use short, rhythmic twitches of your rod tip to make the lure's nose zigzag side to side across the surface. Vary your twitch speed and pause length to trigger strikes from feeding bass.