Smallmouth CRUSH the New Sinking 4.25" Hellgrammite! (Prototype Test Oct. 2025)

Nikko does it again! You all know I love the original 4.25" floating Hellgrammite, but Nikko sent me something special, a new sinking version they’re working on. I’ve been pushing for this bait hard, and when I finally got to test it, the results were insane. We hit the creek, rigged it weightless, and the smallmouth were built like footballs, aggressive, hungry, and absolutely hammering the new hellgie. If you love finesse fishing for river smallmouth, you’re going to want to see this! Watch to see how the prototype performed, what I liked most about the action, and why I think this could be the next big thing in soft plastics. Gear Used: Bait: Nikko 4.25" Sinking Hellgrammite (Prototype) Rod: Trika 3X 7' Med/Light Fast Action Spinning Rod Reel: Penn Battle III Line: K9 Fishing High Vis Braid (10lb), K9 Fishing Fluoro Leader (8lb) Location: Pennsylvania Creek 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to Everyman Angling for more creek fishing adventures, gear tests, and smallmouth action! #NikkoBaits #SmallmouthBass #Hellgrammite #CreekFishing #RiverSmallmouth #BassFishing #EverymanAngling #KayakFishing #FinesseFishing #FallFishing #FishingGear #SoftPlastics #BassFishingTips #FishingLife #CatchAndRelease