Phantom Bruise (5" Stick Bait)

Phantom bruise produces some incredible strikes and comes alive under the water. The SwampGhost 5" Stick Bait is designed to deliver the slow, natural fall and subtle shimmy that triggers aggressive strikes. As the bait sinks, it produces a hypnotic side-to-side quiver that perfectly imitates wounded forage — the exact movement that makes bass commit. Underwater, the effect is deadly. The flake pulses and flickers through the translucent shell, producing a subtle but chaotic flash that bass can’t ignore. It’s a color that stands out just enough to get noticed without looking unnatural — making it extremely effective in both clear and stained water. Whether you're fishing it weightless, wacky-rigged, Texas-rigged, or on a Carolina rig, this bait produces strikes when others get ignored. This one caught us off guard—in the best way. Built with a dark purple shell loaded with black and red flake, then injected with a blood red core and tail, this color quickly proved itself as a true big-bass producer. In classic SwampGhost fashion, the magic happens under the surface. As light hits the edges, the red core glows through while the deep purple shifts into a subtle blue hue—creating incredible depth and a constantly changing profile. It’s a color that doesn’t just look different—it comes alive in the water. And bass notice. Specs: Length: 5" Salted- A slightly faster, more decisive fall that creates a stronger initial presence in the strike zone—ideal for triggering reaction bites, even in shallow water. 8 Per Pack Proudly Made in the USA 🇺🇸 Attention: Each bait is hand-crafted and individually injected. Minor variations may occur, giving every batch its own unique character while staying true to the original color design.