FTP CHIEF CURL TAIL GRUB - REEF CANDY

Chief Curl Tail Grub Soft Plastic Lure

Target flathead, bream, mulloway and Australian bass with the Flicking The Plastics Chief Curl Tail Grub. Its flexible curl tail creates movement on a slow retrieve, making it a versatile soft plastic for estuaries, rivers and impoundments.

Slow roll it along shallow edges or hop it around drains, drop-offs and structure.

Sizes and pack quantities

• 80mm — 6 lures per pack: a smaller profile for lighter presentations.
• 100mm — 4 lures per pack: a larger profile when you want more presence.

Why choose the Chief?

• Flexible curl tail: adds movement to slow retrieves and pauses between lifts.
• Rolling body action: creates a moving presentation as you wind.
• Versatile retrieve: fish with a steady wind or gentle hops along the bottom.

Target species

• Estuaries and inshore waters: flathead, bream, snapper, trevally and mulloway (jewfish).
• Freshwater and tidal rivers: Australian bass, estuary perch, golden perch and redfin.

Match your presentation to local prey, fishing conditions and the species present.

How to fish it

Rig straight on a suitable jig head, matching the hook size to the lure and the weight to your depth and current. Keep the curl tail clear of the hook so it can move freely.

• Flats and shallow edges: retrieve slowly with a steady wind.
• Drains and drop-offs: lift gently, let the lure sink, then pause before repeating.
• Around structure: work controlled casts along edges, using enough weight to stay in contact with the lure.

Fishing Tips

For lure choice and jig head advice, read choosing the right soft plastics. For retrieves and fishing locations, see our flathead fishing guide.

Why FTP Fishing

We’re not a big corporation — we actually fish what we sell. Every lure is designed with real-world use in mind, so you can fish with confidence knowing it’s been tested where it matters.