Meredith JXC08 Flapper Grub Soft Plastic – 77mm 6g | 10-Pack Curly Tail Lure

Meredith JXC08 Flapper Grub Soft Plastic – 77mm / 6g / 10-Pack

The Meredith JXC08 Flapper Grub is a modernised 77mm, 6g curly tail grub soft plastic built for anglers who want a versatile, low-effort "chuck and wind" lure that produces consistent action across all water layers and retrieve speeds. Four design features set the JXC08 apart from a standard grub: a stable V-bottom body that suppresses body roll and maintains true swimming action at any speed; a factory-locked flapper tail that ships pre-bent to prevent deformation in transit (cut the red line to unlock the natural swimming action before first use); a moulded hook-hold keeper that prevents the bait sliding down the hook shank during long casts or when bumping structure; and a moulded crank guard head that deflects snags and conceals the hook point as the lure glides over timber, reeds, and rock. At 77mm and 6g the JXC08 sits in the productive size class for estuary bream and flathead in Australian inshore environments. 6 colour variants. Sold in a 10-pack.

Important: The flapper tail ships factory-locked with a red retaining line to prevent deformation during storage and transit. Cut the red line before first use to unlock the tail and activate the natural swimming action.

• Stable V-bottom body — the flat V-bottom keel maintains the lure in an upright, level swimming posture at any retrieve speed from a slow crawl to a fast burn; the stable body suppresses the rolling and spinning that causes standard round-body grubs to lose their action at speed or tangle on the drop; the result is consistent, true swimming action on every retrieve without needing to slow down or adjust cadence to keep the lure performing
• Flapper tail – powerful water grip — the wide flapper tail grips water hard on each kick and generates strong rearward turbulence and low-frequency vibration that predators detect through their lateral line from significant distance; the tail continues to produce action at minimal retrieve speeds, making the JXC08 effective for slow presentations over bream holding on shallow structure and for crawling across flathead territory on the bottom
• Factory-locked tail – cut red line to activate — the tail is pre-bent and locked with a red retaining line during packaging to maintain body shape during storage; cut the red line before first use; once unlocked the tail produces full natural flapper action immediately without needing to be reshaped or worked in
• Hook-hold keeper system — a moulded keeper integrated into the head of the body grips the hook shank and prevents the soft plastic sliding down during long casts, fast retrieves, and when bumping cover; a bait that stays correctly positioned on the hook maintains its swimming action and hook-up geometry through the session, reducing re-rigging stops
• Moulded crank guard – snag deflection — the moulded head guard deflects contact with timber, reeds, rock, and structure rather than catching and hanging; the guard also partially conceals the hook point for a cleaner presentation and reduced snag rate when fishing through heavy cover on a Texas or weedless rig
• 6g – versatile estuary weight — the 6g body weight provides enough mass for accurate casting on light spin outfits and reaches the bottom efficiently in typical estuary water depths without needing an additional sinker on most presentations; paired with a 1/8oz jig head the total weight is well matched to light-medium estuary bream and flathead rods rated 2–6kg
• 6 colour variants — colour range covers natural baitfish and prawn imitations for clear estuary water through to high-contrast attractor colours for low light, dirty water, and dawn/dusk sessions
• 10-pack value — ten lures per pack provides a full session supply across multiple rigs and covers losses to snags, bite-offs, and tail damage without running short

Recommended Rigs

• Jig Head (1/8oz, #1/0) — most common presentation; hop and crawl along sandy and muddy estuary bottom for flathead; slow roll through mid-water for bream; the V-bottom body keeps the lure upright on the jig head at all retrieve speeds
• Texas Rig (3/8oz, #2/0) — weedless presentation through heavy structure, weed beds, and timber; the crank guard and hook-hold keeper maintain a clean, snag-resistant rig through dense cover
• Split Shot — lightweight presentation for shallow water bream on light tackle; split shot 20–30cm above the lure and cast across shallow rock and weed edges; slow roll and pause
• Carolina Rig — bottom fishing rig for deeper estuary channels and offshore structure; the sliding sinker allows the JXC08 to hover naturally above the bottom between hops

Recommended Applications

• Estuary Bream — 1/8oz jig head or split shot across rock walls, bridge pylons, and shallow weed flats; slow roll with pauses; the flapper tail produces action at near-zero retrieve speed for lethargic fish
• Flathead — 1/8–3/16oz jig head crawled slowly along sandy and muddy bottom channels; allow the lure to contact the bottom and pause; flathead ambush the lure on the pause
• Estuary Perch — Texas rig through timber and rock structure in deeper estuary water; slow roll with occasional sharp twitches to trigger reaction strikes from perch holding tight to structure
• Bass (Freshwater) — Texas rig through impoundment timber and weed edges; slow roll and hop; the flapper tail produces strong vibration that draws bass out of cover
• Whiting — light jig head dragged slowly across shallow tidal sand flats; the 6g weight keeps the lure near the bottom where whiting are feeding

Specifications

• Brand: Meredith
• Model: JXC08
• Length: 77mm
• Weight: 6g
• Material: Silicone / soft plastic
• Type: Flapper Grub / Curly Tail
• Recommended Hook: Offset #1/0 or #2/0
• Recommended Rigs: Jig Head (1/8oz #1/0), Texas Rig (3/8oz #2/0), Split Shot, Carolina Rig
• Colours: 6 variants
• Quantity: 10-pack
• Water Type: Freshwater & Saltwater (Estuary)
• Target Species: Bream, Flathead, Estuary Perch, Bass, Whiting

Note: Cut the red retaining line before first use to activate the flapper tail action. All measurements are manually measured — slight variations may occur.