
Overview
Since the original StutterStep was released at the 2016 ICAST, anglers have been asking for a smaller version of this revolutionary topwater bait. Bill Lewis is answering the call with the Bill Lewis Stutterstep 4.0. The smaller StutterStep 4.0 produces all the same great action as the original 5-inch model but has a little harder tail kick due to its compact size. Perfect for times when the baitfish are small or when there is increased fishing pressure and the fish want a more subtle presentation.
Outfitted with premium Mustad Round Bend Treble Hooks and available in a range of classic bass catching colors, the Bill Lewis StutterStep 4.0 maybe the little brother of the family but it produces big results.
Actions:
The “stutter-step” action allows for the angler to make the bait walk on 90-degree cuts instead of the standard 45-degree walks that traditional walking baits get. Instead of the lure coming right to the angler, this allows for the lure to be “stutter-stepped” back and forth right next to targeted cover prolonging its hang-time over the strike zone.
Check out video of the Stutter-Step action.
The “wobble-wake” action is what happens when you reel a StutterStep over slick water, while using no rod action. It’s a slow-medium, buzz-bait style retrieve that leaves the ‘Step wobbling and waking across the surface.
Check out video of the Wobble-Wake action.
The “wag-the-tail” action is a cover-water-fast type retrieve. While steady reeling the StutterStep, the angler puts soft-rhythmic twitches on the rod make the lure’s tail kick side to side while the whole lure body shifts back and forth.
Check out video of the Wag-the-Tail action.
Bill Lewis | Length | Weight | Class |
4.0 3-D Printed StutterStep | 4" | 5/8oz | Topwater |
Previous Feedback
Comments: By far the easiest topwater to walk that I've tried. Basically walks in place too. You can get a lot of commotion and disturbance without covering much distance, keeping it in the strike zone longer. Just an awesome walking lure.
From: BooMan: Louisville, KY 10/2/19
Comments: This bait has unbelievable action. But, be very careful around structure. I pitched mine against a cypress tree and broke the tail off. It wasn't a hard lick either. So, don't get cast happy in a tight situation...
From: Rick - Shuqualak, MS 12/24/17
Comments: I was amazed by the action of this bait. No other topwater bait walks as easily as the Stutterstep 4.0, Please do yourself a favor and order some.
From: Chad: Pineville,LA 11/27/17
Comments: I purchased the firebird color during the special 3D printed versions were on sale for a very limited time and just like its big brother this is the best walking topwater bait on the market IMO. I have all colors in the original 5 inch and have ordered all colors in the new 4.0 version. Walk the dog, swim it, twitch it 360* in place without moving forward it doesn't get better than that.
From: LMB_TOAD_CATCHER: Indiana 8/8/17