Description
A classic big rubber bait with a vertical profile
The 16″ DeLong Giant Witch is a heavy, straight-down rubber musky lure designed for anglers who want a fast-diving bait with a unique vertical presentation.
Unlike tail-driven rubber baits, the Giant Witch relies on head weight and body movement, causing the lure to move up and down through the water column instead of swimming forward with a fluttering tail. This makes it especially effective when muskies are pressured, neutral, or holding deeper.
How the Giant Witch is different
Most modern rubber baits depend on oversized tails to create action. The Giant Witch takes a different approach:
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Added head weight for fast dives
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Minimal tail movement
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Strong up-and-down action through the water column
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Excellent for vertical, pull-pause retrieves
This design shows muskies something they don’t see often — especially on heavily pressured waters.
When to use the Giant Witch
The Giant Witch shines when:
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Muskies are holding deeper
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Fish are following but refusing fast-moving baits
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You need a do-nothing, pull-and-pause presentation
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You want a bait that falls quickly into the strike zone
It is not designed to replace modern tail-driven rubber baits — it’s designed to complement them when fish won’t commit.
Built for durability and confidence
Every Giant Witch is built using DeLong’s proven rubber-bait process, trusted by musky anglers for generations:
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16″ heavy big rubber lure
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8 oz total weight
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Newly designed internal rig
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Two 6/0 Mustad treble hooks
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Single hook in the rear
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Anise scent mixed directly into the rubber
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Durable soft plastic designed to last
This is a bait for anglers who understand when less movement triggers more strikes.
Looking for more action?
If you’re looking for a similar profile with more stability and improved swimming action, check out the DeLong Flying Witch, which features a tail-ready design for added control and versatility.












