BaitfishintermediateGulf Coast & Emerald Coast
Half & Half
$7.95
Available Sizes#1 - #2/0
Color Variations
Chartreuse/WhiteOlive/WhiteAll WhiteRed/White
Someone looked at a Clouser and a Deceiver and thought, what if I stopped choosing? The Half & Half is the compromise that pleased everyone, including the fish. The Clouser's lead eyes provide the sink rate while the Deceiver's saddle hackle gives you the baitfish profile. It is the rare example of having your cake and eating it too, if your cake was made of bucktail and your diet was questionable.
Quick Facts
TypeBaitfish
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Target SpeciesSpeckled Trout, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder
Sizes#1 - #2/0
Best LocationsGalveston Bay, TX; Mobile Bay, AL; Mississippi Sound, MS; Destin, FL
Where to Fish It
Galveston Bay
TX · Bay
Mobile Bay
AL · Bay
Mississippi Sound
MS · Bay
Destin
FL · Nearshore
Map unavailable. Locations for Half & Half: Galveston Bay, TX; Mobile Bay, AL; Mississippi Sound, MS; Destin, FL
Related Reading
species science
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Casting in the Wind: A Saltwater Caster's Guide
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