The 6th Sense Panorama is one of the most versatile soft plastics in our lineup, but it is also one of the most misunderstood.
That is because it does not fit into one category. Depending on the size and rigging method, the Panorama can be used on a drop-shot rig, as a bladed jig trailer, a buzzbait trailer, on a Texas rig, on a punch rig, on a jig head, or simply weightless.
From the compact 2" model to the oversized 9" Panorama, every size has its own lane.
Drop Shot Rig
(2.0 and 2.8")
The smallest Panoramas are built for finesse fishing.
Nose-hook the bait with a tusk neko hook, and tag it with a divine dropshot weight so it sits a few inches up in the water column horizontally. This allows the body and tail to quiver with very little movement.
Do not overwork it. Shaking slack into the line or letting the bait sit almost motionless is often the best way to get bites.
Bladed Jig Trailer
(3", 3.8" Plump, 4.2", 5" and 5" Plump)
The middle Panorama sizes make excellent JigSaw trailers because they create a clean baitfish profile with a tight, controlled tail kick.
The 3.8" Plump is one of our favorite options. Its thicker body fills out a full-sized bladed jig without making the overall presentation too long.
Fish it with the skirt on or remove the skirt for a cleaner baitfish look. Always rig the bait perfectly straight so the jig tracks correctly.
Buzzbait Trailer
(5", 5" Plump, and 6.5")
The larger-sized Panoramas give any buzzbait a natural profile and subtle tail quiver.
Its flat body also makes it easy to skip under docks, overhangs, and shallow cover.
Pro-Tip: Add a small drop of super glue where the bait meets the head to keep it secure.
Texas Rig
(3", 3.8" Plump, 4.2", 5" and 5" Plump)
The mid-sized panos can all be Texas-rigged around grass, docks, brush, and shallow cover.
Use a light Divine Worm Weight for a slow gliding fall or a heavier weight when fishing deeper cover. A Keel Weighted Hook is another strong option when you want to swim the bait horizontally.
The standard models create a slimmer baitfish look, while the Plump versions add more body and presence.
Jig Head
(5", 5" Plump, and 6.5")
The larger-profile Panoramas also pair well with the Panorama Axle Jig Head, Axle SwingShaker or Axle Swimbait Jig Head for targeting larger fish with forward-facing sonar.
Swim the bait toward individual fish, twitch it in the bed, or let it spiral on the fall. One of the best retrieves is simply letting it hit bottom and sit.
Dead-sticking the Panorama can be the difference when fish follow but will not commit.
Weightless
(4.2", 5", 5" Plump, 6.5", and 9")
The biggest Panoramas were built for finding trophy fish.
Rig it on a large Keel Weighted Hook and fish it like a soft-plastic flutter spoon. Let it spiral through offshore schools, then rip it up and allow it to fall again.
Its oversized profile and thick tail create a hard kick and shimmy that can trigger the biggest fish in the group.
