Steve Kennedy Sneaky Pete

Tournament-Tuned To Suspend. Built To Fool Giants.

The G-Ratt Baits Steve Kennedy Signature Sneaky Pete is a premium 8-inch glide bait developed alongside Bassmaster Elite Series champion Steve Kennedy and engineered specifically for anglers targeting trophy-class bass. Unlike many hard swimbaits that require tuning before hitting the water, this tournament-grade glide bait arrives with near-perfect neutral buoyancy right out of the package. Featuring a silent profile, rotating hook hangers, enhanced realism, and customizable suspension characteristics, the Steve Kennedy Sneaky Pete is built to excel when fish are pressured, conditioned, or focused on larger forage.

Key Features

• • Neutral Buoyancy Design — Factory-tuned to suspend naturally in the water column, helping keep the bait in the strike zone longer during pauses and slow retrieves.

  • Tournament Collaboration — Developed with Bassmaster Elite Series champion Steve Kennedy to create a glide bait focused on precision control and real-world fish-catching performance.

  • Silent Presentation — Unlike the original rattling Sneaky Pete, this version utilizes a silent profile that can excel around pressured fish and clear-water conditions.

  • Rotating Hook Hangers — Heavy-duty rotating hook hangers reduce leverage during the fight, helping prevent large fish from twisting free.

  • Customizable Suspension — Buoyancy can be fine-tuned through hook, split ring, hook hanger, and line adjustments to match specific fishing conditions.

  • Enhanced Realism — Sculpted gill plates, detailed scaling, realistic mouth features, and 3D holographic eyes create a highly lifelike baitfish profile.

Specs Table

Best Use & Conditions

• • Suspending Presentations: Designed to remain in the strike zone during pauses, making it effective around suspended fish and structure-oriented bass.

  • Clear Water Conditions: The silent profile and realistic finish can be particularly effective when fish are pressured or conditioned to louder presentations.

  • Trophy Bass Hunting: Built specifically for targeting larger predators feeding on mature forage species.

  • Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, and other large freshwater predators.

Rigging & Tips

• • Wide Glide Retrieve: Use a slow, steady retrieve to produce the bait's signature wide side-to-side glide.

  • Rod-Twitch Technique: Incorporate subtle rod-tip twitches during the retrieve to create an erratic wounded-baitfish action.

  • Reaction Trigger: Short half-turn bursts on the reel handle can force aggressive darting movements that often trigger reaction strikes.

  • Suspension Tuning: Adjust split rings, hook styles, hook sizes, or line diameter to fine-tune rise rate and suspension characteristics.

  • Maintenance: Inspect hooks, rotating hangers, split rings, and tail attachment points regularly after catching fish or making repeated long casts.

Brand Origin & Maker

G-Ratt Baits is a premium lure manufacturer founded by California angler Garrett Dixon and widely respected within the swimbait and big-bait fishing community. The company specializes in designing high-performance glide baits and swimbaits built to target trophy-class predators while maintaining durability and fishable realism. Known for innovations such as rotating hook hangers, heavy-duty internal construction, and hand-tuned actions, G-Ratt Baits has earned a strong reputation among serious bass anglers seeking premium big-bait presentations.

Pack Count / Variants

• • Package Contents: One Steve Kennedy Signature Sneaky Pete glide bait.

  • Factory Hardware: Equipped with two BKK Size 1 4X-Strong Heavy-Wire Treble Hooks.

  • Buoyancy Configuration: Factory-tuned suspending design with customizable suspension options.

Care & Storage

• • Rinse with fresh water after use, especially when fishing brackish or saltwater environments.

  • Store in a dry tackle box compartment and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat.

  • Periodically inspect hooks, split rings, rotating hook hangers, and tail attachment components to maintain peak performance.