Price range: $2.99 through $29.90
Trusted by the Pros Since the 1960s
Famed angler Bill Murphy wrote about the DeLong 16″ Snake in his book In Pursuit of Giant Bass. This lure helped win countless tournaments and has caught bass over 20 pounds. It’s been a proven go-to lure for big bass across the country.
Why Anglers Choose DeLong Lures
Every DeLong Snake is hand-poured in America using our proprietary blend of soft plastic infused with natural anise oil. The bait’s unique body shape, rigging head, and lifelike movement have made it a staple among tournament anglers for over 70 years.
Tournament-proven design for trophy bass
Hand-poured and baked for durability
Infused with natural anise scent to trigger strikes
Weedless and weightless rigging options
Made in the USA since 1946
Regional Color Success Across the U.S.
DeLong colors are field-tested by anglers nationwide.
Fire Tiger – Midwest favorite in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Pumpkinseed – Classic northern water color.
Black Blue – Dominant color in Florida tournaments.
Green Pumpkin – Tennessee’s go-to for clear lakes.
Junebug & Junebug Blue – National favorites; Junebug Blue is the #1 color in Florida.
Dirty Watermelon – Developed by Florida anglers; popular in Texas.
Classic Purple – First-ever soft plastic lure color; favored by veteran anglers.
Swamp Snake – Mimics southern water snakes for a natural presentation.
Glow – Used in deeper or stained water for added visibility.
Black/Chartreuse – A Carolina favorite.
PB&J – Top seller in California and Mississippi.
Mud – New but quickly gaining fans in southern states.
Okeechobee Craw – Iconic South Florida crawfish imitation for shallow grass and mats.
Variety 5-Pack – Includes the top five colors trusted by tournament anglers nationwide.
Pro Tip:
Fish the 16″ Snake weedless through lily pads, fast on topwater for explosive strikes, or crawl it along the bottom as an easy meal for pre-spawn bass. When the big ones are feeding, this is the bait that wins tournaments. “Want to see how pros fish this lure? Read our guide: How to Fish the DeLong 16″ Snake for Explosive Topwater Strikes.
Made in America Since 1946.
Every lure is crafted by hand in small batches, continuing a 75-year tradition of quality and innovation that has helped anglers catch more—and bigger—fish.
Fish it weedless through lily pads or jerk it across the surface for explosive topwater strikes. You can also drag it slowly along the bottom for big bass feeding before the spawn.
Each lure is hand-poured in the USA, infused with anise scent, and made with a unique rigging head that swims naturally and lasts for years.
It performs best when water temperatures are above 70°F and during warm months when bass are most aggressive. you can learn more about the science behind the best snake lure for bass here
Yes — the DeLong Snake is completely weedless and can be pulled through grass, lily pads, and heavy cover without snagging.
Yes — every DeLong Lure has been proudly made in America since 1946.
Trusted by the Pros Since the 1960s
Famed angler Bill Murphy wrote about the DeLong 16″ Snake in his book In Pursuit of Giant Bass. This lure helped win countless tournaments and has caught bass over 20 pounds. It’s been a proven go-to lure for big bass across the country.
Why Anglers Choose DeLong Lures
Every DeLong Snake is hand-poured in America using our proprietary blend of soft plastic infused with natural anise oil. The bait’s unique body shape, rigging head, and lifelike movement have made it a staple among tournament anglers for over 70 years.
Tournament-proven design for trophy bass
Hand-poured and baked for durability
Infused with natural anise scent to trigger strikes
Weedless and weightless rigging options
Made in the USA since 1946
Regional Color Success Across the U.S.
DeLong colors are field-tested by anglers nationwide.
Fire Tiger – Midwest favorite in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Pumpkinseed – Classic northern water color.
Black Blue – Dominant color in Florida tournaments.
Green Pumpkin – Tennessee’s go-to for clear lakes.
Junebug & Junebug Blue – National favorites; Junebug Blue is the #1 color in Florida.
Dirty Watermelon – Developed by Florida anglers; popular in Texas.
Classic Purple – First-ever soft plastic lure color; favored by veteran anglers.
Swamp Snake – Mimics southern water snakes for a natural presentation.
Glow – Used in deeper or stained water for added visibility.
Black/Chartreuse – A Carolina favorite.
PB&J – Top seller in California and Mississippi.
Mud – New but quickly gaining fans in southern states.
Okeechobee Craw – Iconic South Florida crawfish imitation for shallow grass and mats.
Variety 5-Pack – Includes the top five colors trusted by tournament anglers nationwide.
Pro Tip:
Fish the 16″ Snake weedless through lily pads, fast on topwater for explosive strikes, or crawl it along the bottom as an easy meal for pre-spawn bass. When the big ones are feeding, this is the bait that wins tournaments. “Want to see how pros fish this lure? Read our guide: How to Fish the DeLong 16″ Snake for Explosive Topwater Strikes.
Made in America Since 1946.
Every lure is crafted by hand in small batches, continuing a 75-year tradition of quality and innovation that has helped anglers catch more—and bigger—fish.
Fish it weedless through lily pads or jerk it across the surface for explosive topwater strikes. You can also drag it slowly along the bottom for big bass feeding before the spawn.
Each lure is hand-poured in the USA, infused with anise scent, and made with a unique rigging head that swims naturally and lasts for years.
It performs best when water temperatures are above 70°F and during warm months when bass are most aggressive. you can learn more about the science behind the best snake lure for bass here
Yes — the DeLong Snake is completely weedless and can be pulled through grass, lily pads, and heavy cover without snagging.
Yes — every DeLong Lure has been proudly made in America since 1946.
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| Color: | Firetiger, Pumpkinseed, Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, JuneBug, JuneBug Blue, Watermelon, Dirty Watermelon, Classic Purple, Swamp Snake, Glow, Black/Chartreuse, variety 5 pack, PB&J, Black, Mud, Variety 10-Pack, Okeechobee Craw |
Email: Sales@delonglures.com
Phone: 234 -788-9308
Address: 2381 Locust St
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
