Museum Archive: Vintage Bass Pro Shops Caterpillar Stud Tube soft bait 8pcs, Green Pumpkin fishing #9625

Studded rings run the length of the body on these 4" (10.2 cm) soft baits, a design choice by Bass Pro Shops to increase surface area and salt retention. Identified as the Caterpillar Stud Tube under product code 9625, this Green Pumpkin specimen features a dark olive tone heavily infused with salt for maximum holding power. Being part of the Tournament Series, these baits were manufactured in the USA with a focus on structural integrity for jigging applications. The unique 'stud' texture sets it apart from standard smooth tubes, offering a distinct tactile profile that mimics the ribbing of aquatic larvae. This particular collection remains in great shape, rated 5/5, and while the bag has been opened, it retains 8 of the original Caterpillar lures alongside 5 additional bonus octopus trailers. The heavy salt crystals are clearly visible on the soft plastic body, a hallmark of the Tournament Series intended to encourage longer bites. Each lure ends in a traditional tube-style skirt made of fine tentacles that flare during pauses in the retrieve.