The Cl8 Bait Baby Possum is a handmade topwater wakebait from Clayton Bryant in Ramona, California, USA. Its jointed body and trailing tail present the silhouette of a swimming rakali water rat or small possum, combining surface movement with an audible knocking sound.
A durable carbon-fibre bib, reverse-cut joint and replaceable tail support its swimming action and ongoing maintenance. This version comes fitted with heavy-duty screw-eye hook hangers, Owner ST-36BC 1/0 trebles and BKK size 6 split rings.
Specifications
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Body length: 6 inches / approximately 152mm
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Overall length including tail: 12 inches / approximately 305mm
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Weight: 4.5oz / approximately 128g
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Presentation: Surface wakebait
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Bib material: Carbon fibre
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Hook hangers: Heavy-duty screw eyes
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Supplied hooks: Owner ST-36BC treble hooks, size 1/0
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Supplied split rings: BKK size 6, one at each front and rear hook hanger
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Tail attachment: Screw-on coil-spring system
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Maker: Clayton Bryant, Cl8 Bait
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Made in: Ramona, California, USA
Swimming action and surface presence
The carbon-fibre bib drives the swimming action through the jointed body and into the tail. The reverse-cut joint allows the rear section to catch more water, increasing movement and producing a pronounced wake.
The hard body creates a knocking sound during the retrieve, adding an audible element to the surface disturbance. Together, the profile, wake and trailing tail imitate a small mammal swimming across the water.
Heavy-duty hardware for Australian fishing
This version features heavy-duty screw-eye hook hangers in place of the built-in swivels used on the standard US model.
Owner ST-36BC 1/0 treble hooks are supplied fitted with BKK size 6 split rings. The front and rear screw eyes are strategically positioned to accommodate a double split-ring arrangement if customers choose to add a second ring. One split ring is supplied at each hanger; additional rings are not included.
Durability and replaceable tail
The durable carbon-fibre bib is a key part of the Baby Possum’s construction, while the coil-spring tail attachment provides a secure connection and straightforward replacement.
If the tail becomes damaged, it can be unscrewed and replaced without glue, allowing you to maintain the lure rather than replace the complete bait. Replacement tails are available separately from Handmade Lure Shop.
About the maker
Clayton Bryant began building swimbaits in 2002 to target large bass in Southern California, taking Cl8 Bait full-time in 2008. His range has grown through years of development, time on the water and feedback from anglers—experience that underpins the Baby Possum’s design.
