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Skinny Lipper

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Skinny Lipper Shallow Running Saltwater Lure

 When fish are feeding high, but a true topwater is too much, and a normal jerkbait runs too deep, the Skinny Lipper lives in the sweet spot between them.

The Skinny Lipper is a 4.1 inch shallow running lipped plug designed to dart just beneath the surface. Its approximately 0–14 inch running depth lets you cover skinny water, submerged grass, and shallow oyster edges without constantly digging the lure into the bottom.

It gives redfish, speckled trout, snook, and other inshore predators the flash, sound, and side to side action of a hard bait while keeping the lure high in the water column.

  • 4.1 inch baitfish profile
  • 0.46 oz body for efficient casts across open flats
  • Runs approximately 0–14 inches deep
  • Darting side to side subsurface action
  • Internal rattle adds sound to the presentation
  • Two premium 1/0 Hoss single inline hooks
  • Hard body construction that bait stealers cannot easily tear apart
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The Skinny Lipper is a strong choice when:
  • Fish are feeding in the upper foot of the water column
  • You need to cover a shallow grass flat or shoreline efficiently
  • A normal diving jerkbait runs too deep
  • You want a hard bait presentation instead of another soft plastic
  • Fish are tracking bait just beneath the surface

What Makes the Skinny Lipper Different?

Lives Just Under the Surface Its shallow running zone fills the gap between a true topwater lure and a deeper running saltwater jerkbait.
Built for Skinny Water The 0–14 inch depth range helps keep the lure above submerged grass and shallow bottom where many diving plugs run too deep.
Darting Hard Bait Action Short rod tip twitches make the lure move side to side like a baitfish trying to escape.
Internal Sound The internal rattle gives fish another way to locate the lure when visibility is limited or bait is spread out.
Premium Inline Hooks Two 1/0 Hoss single inline hooks provide a strong hook setup without covering the lure in traditional treble hooks.
Durable Hard Body Puffers, pinfish and other bait stealers cannot tear it apart the way they can destroy a soft plastic.
Here is the simple way to think about it:

A topwater stays on top. A standard jerkbait commonly runs deeper. The Skinny Lipper is designed to work the skinny zone just beneath the surface.

See the Skinny Lipper in Action

Watch the lure move through shallow water and see how its shallow running profile creates a different presentation from a true topwater or deeper diving plug.

Skinny Lipper vs. Topwater, Jerkbaits & Soft Plastics

Lure Style Where It Runs Best Job Main Consideration
True Topwater On the surface Surface commotion and visible strikes Fish may follow or miss when they will not fully commit on top
Skinny Lipper Approximately 0–14 inches deep Searching skinny water just beneath the surface Exposed hooks can still collect floating vegetation
Standard Saltwater Jerkbait Model dependent, often deeper Suspended fish and deeper twitch and pause presentations Some models run too deep over very shallow grass
Weedless Soft Plastic Controlled by hook weight and retrieve Grass, cover and a more weedless presentation Soft bodies can be damaged by bait stealers

Skinny Lipper Specs

Lure Type Shallow running saltwater hard bait / lipped plug
Length 4.1 inches
Weight 0.46 oz
Running Depth Approximately 0–14 inches
Action Darting side to side subsurface action
Sound Internal rattle
Hooks Two premium 1/0 Hoss single inline hooks
Current Colors Slam Shady, Mullet HD, Silver/Black, Purple/Black, Gold/Green and Black Ice
Best Use Shallow grass flats, oyster edges, shorelines and other skinny water feeding zones

How to Fish the Skinny Lipper

Do not overcomplicate the retrieve. The lure already has a built in darting action. Your main job is controlling speed, depth and pause.

Steady Search Retrieve Use a moderate, steady retrieve when you want to cover a flat quickly and locate active fish.
Twitch and Pause Retrieve Add short rod tip twitches followed by a brief pause to make the lure dart, hesitate and remain in the strike zone.
Over Submerged Grass Keep the rod tip higher and maintain enough speed to keep the lure riding above the grass.
Along Oyster Edges Cast parallel to the edge and keep the lure moving through the upper part of the water column where predators can ambush it.
Quick adjustment:

If the lure keeps touching grass or bottom, raise the rod tip or speed the retrieve up slightly. If fish follow without striking, try sharper twitches followed by a longer pause.

Where the Skinny Lipper Works Best

This shallow water fishing lure is most useful anywhere fish are feeding high enough that a deeper running plug would spend too much time touching grass or bottom.

  • Shallow grass flats
  • Oyster bars and oyster edges
  • Shallow bays
  • Creek mouths
  • Points and current seams
  • Shorelines with scattered bait
  • Areas where baitfish are moving just beneath the surface

When Another Lure May Be Better

No lure is right for every situation. Choose a different setup when:

  • Fish are holding well below the Skinny Lipper's running depth
  • Thick floating grass is constantly collecting on exposed hooks
  • You need a completely weedless presentation
  • Fish are feeding tight to deeper bottom structure

For Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook & More

The Skinny Lipper is designed for inshore predators that chase baitfish through shallow water.

That makes it a practical inshore fishing lure for redfish, speckled trout, snook and other saltwater predators feeding around shallow flats, oyster edges and shorelines.

Which Skinny Lipper Color Should You Use?

Start with depth and presentation. Color becomes the adjustment after you know the lure is reaching the fish.

Natural Baitfish Starting Point Slam Shady, Mullet HD and Silver/Black provide natural baitfish style options for clearer water and situations where fish are feeding by sight.
Stronger Contrast Starting Point Purple/Black, Black Ice and Gold/Green give you darker or more contrasting profiles when visibility is lower or you want the lure to stand out.

That is a starting point, not a hard rule. Confidence, retrieve and location usually matter more than constantly changing colors.

Skinny Lipper Color Selection Tips

More Skinny Lipper Video Lessons

These additional lessons show more Skinny Lipper fishing examples without loading several more video players directly on the product page.

Watch another Skinny Lipper lesson → Watch an additional Skinny Lipper lesson → See another Skinny Lipper fishing example →

Want the Complete Retrieve Lesson?

See the full Skinny Lipper tutorial for additional rigging and retrieve guidance:

See the Skinny Lipper Retrieve Lesson →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Skinny Lipper? ›

The Skinny Lipper is a shallow running saltwater hard bait designed to dart just beneath the surface. It is built for grass flats, oyster edges and other skinny water fishing situations.

Is the Skinny Lipper a topwater lure? ›

Not exactly. It is a shallow running lipped plug that works just beneath the surface. It fills the gap between a true topwater lure and a deeper running jerkbait.

How deep does the Skinny Lipper run? ›

The Skinny Lipper is designed to run approximately 0 to 14 inches below the surface, depending on retrieve speed, rod position and fishing conditions.

Can I fish the Skinny Lipper over grass? ›

Yes. Its shallow running profile makes it useful over submerged grass. Keep the rod tip higher and adjust retrieve speed so the lure stays above the vegetation. Thick floating grass can still collect on the exposed hooks.

How do you retrieve the Skinny Lipper? ›

Begin with a steady retrieve, then add short rod tip twitches to make the lure dart from side to side. Brief pauses can help when fish follow the lure without committing.

What fish can I catch with the Skinny Lipper? ›

The Skinny Lipper is designed for shallow water inshore predators, including redfish, speckled trout, snook and other saltwater fish that feed on baitfish near the surface.

What hooks come on the Skinny Lipper? ›

Each Skinny Lipper comes rigged with two premium 1/0 Hoss single inline hooks.

How large is the Skinny Lipper? ›

The Skinny Lipper measures 4.1 inches long and weighs 0.46 ounces.

How many Skinny Lipper colors are available? ›

The current Shopify listing includes six colors: Slam Shady, Mullet HD, Silver/Black, Purple/Black, Gold/Green and Black Ice.

Try the Skinny Lipper With Confidence

Fish Strong has tested the Skinny Lipper in different regions and water conditions and stands behind its performance.

If you do not believe it is a good addition to your tackle box, contact Fish Strong under the current guarantee terms for a refund.

Maximum refund of one Skinny Lipper per customer.

A hard bait built for the water most diving plugs cannot fish.

Choose your color above when you need a shallow running lure that can cover grass flats, oyster edges and other skinny water feeding zones.

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