Rocker

Built To Rock. Designed For Modern Finesse.

The G-Ratt Baits The Rocker Soft Jerkbait is a tournament-grade finesse minnow engineered specifically for today's sonar-driven fishing techniques. Developed to excel with hover-strolling, mid-strolling, and other forward-facing sonar presentations, The Rocker combines an ultra-soft TPE construction, ribbed body design, and responsive forked tail to create a subtle yet highly visible rolling action. Whether targeting suspended bass offshore or adding lifelike movement to a vibrating jig, this soft jerkbait is designed to deliver natural action with minimal angler input.

Key Features

• • Ultra-Soft TPE Construction — Proprietary thermoplastic elastomer material provides exceptional flexibility, buoyancy, and durability while responding to even the slightest rod movements.

  • Forward-Facing Sonar Optimized — Designed to maintain a horizontal posture in the water column, helping anglers track the bait more effectively around suspended fish.

  • Deep Ribbed Body Design — Pronounced ribs increase water resistance, slow the fall rate, and contribute subtle vibration during the retrieve.

  • Responsive Forked Tail — Thin split-tail profile reacts instantly to pauses, shakes, and current while helping the bait track naturally.

  • Natural Rolling Action — Engineered to produce an aggressive side-to-side rock and shimmy that imitates vulnerable baitfish.

  • Multi-Technique Versatility — Effective on hover rigs, jig heads, drop-shot rigs, and as a trailer for vibrating jigs and bladed swim jigs.

Specs Table

Best Use & Conditions

• • Forward-Facing Sonar Fishing: Designed to excel when targeting suspended bass and monitoring bait position with modern electronics.

  • Offshore Structure: Effective around suspended fish relating to points, ledges, brush piles, and open-water bait schools.

  • Finesse Presentations: Ideal when fish require a subtle profile and natural movement rather than aggressive power-fishing tactics.

  • Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, and other freshwater predators feeding on baitfish.

Rigging & Tips

• • Hover-Strolling: Rig on a hover hook with a nose-inserted nail weight and use subtle rod shakes to create the bait's signature rolling action.

  • Mid-Strolling: Pair with a 90-degree jig head and maintain a slow forward presentation while allowing the bait to rock naturally.

  • Vibrating Jig Trailer: The 4-inch and 5-inch versions make excellent trailers, adding additional movement and tail action behind bladed jigs.

  • Drop-Shot Presentation: Nose-hook the bait to take advantage of the buoyant TPE material and natural tail movement in current.

  • Maintenance: Store separately from standard plastisol soft plastics, as TPE materials can react and become damaged when mixed together.

Brand Origin & Maker

G-Ratt Baits is a premium California lure manufacturer founded by angler Garrett Dixon and known for developing innovative bass fishing lures that blend realistic action with purpose-built functionality. While the company earned its reputation through glide baits and swimbaits, G-Ratt continues to expand into modern finesse techniques with products such as The Rocker. By incorporating contemporary sonar-focused design principles, the brand delivers specialized tools built for today's evolving bass fishing strategies.

Pack Count / Variants

• • Available Sizes: Offered in 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch profiles.

  • Material Type: Ultra-soft TPE soft-plastic construction.

  • Primary Configurations: Suitable for hover rigs, jig heads, drop-shot rigs, and trailer applications.

Care & Storage

• • Always store TPE baits separately from traditional plastisol soft plastics to prevent material reactions and deformation.

  • Keep baits in their original packaging whenever possible to maintain body shape and tail alignment.

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat and direct sunlight during storage or transport.