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If you need a cover for your spinning, conventional, or bait casting reel, the Shimano Reel Cover fits all Shimano reels but also other brands as well. It's made of neoprene material which will protect your reel from scratches and blemishes. These reel covers fit both right and left hand reels.

The padding is sufficient enough to protect it but thin enough so that it's not bulky. It attaches with a premium velcro strap and has vented holes to allow for moisture to escape.

As with all the models, they can be attached to your reel and remain on the rod. The spinning version actually wraps around the rod keeping it and your reel secure and safe. These fit both left and right hand reels but the logo may be upside down on left handed reels. Shimano puts a "1" on the left hand reels model number to indicate they are left handed. For example, the right hand is a Tranx 400 is left hand and the 401. Wondering what size you need for your reel, check out the information below.

The medium round cover will fit Shimano 300 size and 400 size Curado and Tranx reels but it will be loose fitting. As of February 2024, Shimano doesn't make a cover to fit these reels tightly.

Baitcast Reel Covers

Spinning Reel Covers

Quantity: 1 per pack

The Keitech Super Round Tungsten Jig Head is a high-performance, professional-grade jig head from Japan. The round head design features a slender collar that holds soft plastic baits securely without tearing them. The hooks are engineered with a specific bend that increases strength and improves hook-up ratios. Tungsten is significantly harder and denser than lead, enabling a smaller, more compact head profile for the same weight — with greater sensitivity to bottom composition and structure.

Key Features

• Tungsten head — harder and denser than lead, smaller profile
• Round head design — versatile presentation for drop shot, split shot, and light line techniques
• Slender collar — holds soft plastics securely without tearing
• Engineered hook bend — increased strength and hook-up ratio
• Choose your weight and hook size — 20 configurations available

1/16 & 3/32 - 4 per pack
1/8 & 3/16 - 3 per pack
1/4 - 2 per pack

Available Configurations

 The Shimano Current Sniper Jerkbait is designed with Shimano's unique Propulsion Weight Transfer System for exceptional long distance casting - allowing the internal weight to slide back during the cast, and then springing forward when the lure hits the water. Ideal to target both calico bass and Yellowtail in SoCal waters and stripers on the East coast.  This was previously known as the Coltsniper.

Along with covering lots of water from lengthy casts - up to 22-percent longer than similar weight and length lures, anglers can work the Currentsniper jerkbait in a tight wobble action, or slide action by jerking it. With a slow floating design, it can be fished down to 3 - to 5-foot depths. Chemical finish treble hooks are featured at both mid-body and at the tail.

140mm - 5.5in - 1.13oz

170mm - 6.7in - 1.87oz

The Big Hammer 3" Swimbait gives you a compact baitfish profile for freshwater bass and inshore fishing. Its square tail adds swimming movement to a simple retrieve, while the unrigged soft-plastic body lets you choose a jig head to suit the depth and current. Sold individually, it's an easy way to build a color selection without buying a full pack of each pattern.

Downsize When the Forage Is Small

When fish are feeding on small baitfish, a larger swimbait isn't always the right starting point. This 3-inch body offers a smaller presentation for swimming along rocky edges, working bay structure or covering freshwater shoreline. Start with a steady retrieve, then add brief pauses to change the bait's pace rather than relying on constant rod movement.

Choose it for a compact, jig-head-rigged approach to largemouth bass, calico bass, spotted bay bass and halibut. An exposed-hook setup is straightforward to rig and fish, but it can catch weeds or snag rock. Keep it above heavy cover, and carry spare bodies because soft plastic can tear during fishing.

Match the Head to the Water

Pair the body with a suitably sized Big Hammer Swimbait Jig Head. Check that the hook fits the short body without crowding the tail. Start with the lightest head that lets you maintain the depth you want; increase weight when current or deeper water makes the bait difficult to control.

For shallow edges and calmer water, swim it steadily above bottom. Around deeper structure, let it sink before retrieving and use occasional pauses to return it to the strike zone. For halibut, try a controlled retrieve close to sandy bottom, avoiding excessive slack. These are starting approaches, not fixed depth or weight prescriptions.

A Color for Your Starting Point

Use shad- or smelt-style patterns as a starting point when matching local baitfish. Pearl offers a light-colored alternative, while a darker pattern can provide a different silhouette. Let water clarity, light and the forage you see guide your choice, then change one variable at a time so you can judge the response.

Key Features

• Compact 3-inch soft-plastic swimbait body.
• Distinctive square-tail design.
• Unrigged body for a jig-head setup suited to your conditions.
• 15 selectable color patterns.
• Sold individually so you can mix colors.
• Useful for freshwater bass and inshore swimbait presentations.

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Thread the body straight onto the hook. Test it beside the boat or bank and re-rig if it tracks unevenly.
• Mark where the hook should exit before rigging so the body stays straight and the tail remains free to move.
• Carry a natural baitfish pattern and a contrasting option. Adjust retrieve speed before changing both color and head weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a rigged lure or a replacement body?
It is an unrigged soft-plastic swimbait body, sold individually. Choose a suitable jig head separately.

What jig-head weight should I use?
Choose by depth, current and retrieve speed, not lure length alone. Start light and increase weight only when you need more depth control, while checking hook fit on the 3-inch body.

Can I fish it in freshwater and saltwater?
Yes. Use it for freshwater bass or an inshore presentation for calico bass, spotted bay bass and halibut. Match your hook, leader and tackle to the fish and structure.

When should I choose a larger profile?
Stay with the 3-inch body when you want a small baitfish presentation. If you want a slightly larger, more detailed profile, compare the Big Hammer 3.5" Full Body Swimbait.

The Spro KGB Chad Shad Swimbait is one of the great advances in fishing over the past several years is the development of glide baits. These oversized, single-jointed, hard-bodied fish imitators were created to mimic trout in California lakes but have morphed into replicating large bass prey across the country. The KGB Chad Shad 180 can resemble virtually any baitfish that bass feed on, such as trout, shad, perch, and other types of fish.

The Glide Bait designed by SPRO and KGB Swimbaits has been perfected with experience. Kevin Brightwell, the designer of KGB Swimbaits, has greatly enjoyed the partnership with SPRO. “It’s been a wonderful experience. It’s all been very natural with nothing forced, and we’ve been able to take a proven bait and make something new and fresh based off of that. It all started when I was sourcing hooks and they recognized who I was. After talking about glide baits and some fishing, they asked if I’d like to partner with them. Since then it’s been an awesome partnership.”

Brightwell thinks the KGB Chad Shad 180 will find a home in tackle boxes of anglers at every experience level. “The Chad Shad is one of the most popular baits in my lineup. It’s versatile enough that a beginner can garner results, or a seasoned pro can use it for that big kicker fish to finish out their limit. It delivers the performance of a hand-crafted, fine-tuned bait at an affordable price.”

Features:

• 180mm length - approximately 7"
• 2.4oz
• Slow sink ROF 3-4
• 2 Gamakatsu #1 treble hooks
• MSRP: $59.99

The Roboworm 4 1/2" Straight Tail Worm is a West Coast finesse staple for anglers who want a soft, subtle worm with repeatable color and action. Roboworm's robotic production creates well-defined colors and distinctive combinations that echo the look of hand-poured finesse plastics, while the soft straight-tail body gives a sensitive, alluring action in the water.

When a fish bites, the Salt Release System releases salt from the worm. That gives the fish a reason to hold on longer and gives you more time to finish the hook set. Each package includes 10 worms.

Why This Worm Earned a Place in the Finesse Box

This is the kind of worm you reach for when fish are seeing plenty of tackle, boat traffic is high, or you need a compact profile that can be worked slowly. The 4 1/2-inch straight-tail shape stays understated, while the soft plastic and Salt Release System add life and bite appeal without turning the presentation bulky.

When a Straight Tail Solves the Problem

Some finesse days call for a worm that moves without a large paddle or aggressive appendage. The straight tail gives you a clean profile for subtle presentations, and the broad color lineup makes it easier to match the look you want instead of settling for one generic shade.

Built for Finesse Bass Fishing

• Drop-shot rigs when you want a compact worm above the weight
• Shaky-head presentations for a subtle bottom-oriented profile
• Split-shot rigs when you want the worm to glide naturally away from the weight
• Light Texas-rig applications when a straight-tail worm is the right profile
• Pressured bass situations and warmer months, when the original listing calls out this worm's effectiveness
• Large- and smallmouth bass finesse applications

The Right Pick If...

• You want a soft 4 1/2-inch worm for a subtle finesse presentation.
• You prefer consistent, well-defined colors and unusual hand-poured-style combinations.
• You want salt release to help fish hold the worm longer after the bite.
• You need a large color selection for changing light, forage, and water conditions.

What It Does Best, and When to Choose Something Else

The Straight Tail Worm is at its best when the presentation should look restrained and natural. It gives you a soft, sensitive body, a clean profile, and a wide range of colors. Choose a different soft bait when you specifically need a bulky profile, a strong swimming tail, or a more aggressive water displacement than a straight-tail worm is designed to provide.

How to Fish It

For a drop shot, rig the worm straight so it hangs naturally above the weight, then work it with small shakes and pauses. On a shaky head, keep the worm centered and drag or shake it along the bottom. A split shot lets the worm glide as you move the weight slowly, while a light Texas rig gives you a weedless-style option when cover is part of the presentation.

Keep the retrieve controlled. Short pulls, subtle shakes, and pauses let the soft plastic do the work. If a fish picks it up, the Salt Release System is designed to release salt during the bite and help encourage a longer hold.

Best Conditions

Start with this worm when fish pressure or boat traffic calls for a quieter presentation. The original listing also highlights it during warmer months. Match the rig and weight to the depth and cover, then let the color selection do the fine-tuning.

Color Guide

• Shad and hologram tones: SXE Shad, Hologram Shad, Prizm Shad, Hologram Dawn, and Morning Dawn Hologram.
• Bluegill and bass tones: Blue Crawler, Bold Bluegill, Baby Bluegill, Baby Bass, and Bait Ball.
• Craw and green tones: Red Crawler, Salt River Craw, Bitchin Craw, Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Weenie, and MM III.
• Dark and contrast tones: Black Grape, Oxblood variations, Margarita Mutilator, Orange Crusher, and Salt & Pepper Chartreuse.
• Morning Dawn family: Morning Dawn, Morning Dawn Silver Flake, Morning Dawn Chartreuse, and Aaron's Morning Dawn.

Key Features

• 4 1/2-inch straight-tail profile: A compact, subtle shape for finesse rigs.
• Soft plastic: Sensitive body with an alluring action when worked slowly.
• Salt Release System: Releases salt when a fish bites to encourage a longer hold.
• Roboworm color consistency: Robotic production creates well-defined colors and distinctive combinations.
• Large color selection: 40 current color and SKU combinations are listed below.
• 10 per pack: Each package includes 10 straight-tail worms.

Models & Specs

All models below are 4 1/2-inch Roboworm Straight Tail Worms sold 10 per pack. Prices are intentionally omitted so the table stays useful when pricing changes.

Tackle Express Tips

• Rig the worm straight. A centered body keeps the straight-tail profile working cleanly instead of spinning or tracking sideways.
• When fish are pressured, start with a small shake and a longer pause before changing colors or adding movement.
• Let the Salt Release System do its job. Once a fish picks up the worm, avoid ripping it away immediately and finish the hook set with control.

FAQ

How many worms come in a pack?
Each Roboworm 4 1/2-inch Straight Tail Worm package includes 10 worms.

What makes the Salt Release System useful?
The system releases salt when a fish bites, which is intended to encourage the fish to hold the worm longer and give you more time to complete the hook set.

What rigs work with this worm?
It is a versatile finesse worm for drop shot, shaky head, split shot, and light Texas-rig presentations. Match the rig to the depth, cover, and bottom presentation you want.

Complete the Setup

Build a shaky-head presentation with the Owner Ultrahead Shaky Head, or rig it for a drop shot with Gamakatsu Split Shot / Drop Shot Hooks. If you want a different action from the same brand, compare it with the Roboworm 4 1/2-inch Curly Tail Worms.

Choose the color family that fits the day, rig the worm straight, and let a restrained presentation turn a pressured fish into a bite.

The Shimano Current Sniper Sinking Stickbait gives you two ways to work a baitfish bite: glide it below the surface with short rod strokes, or bring it back fast enough to skip across the top. Formerly known as the Coltsniper, this sinking hard bait is a versatile choice when yellowtail, tuna, calico bass, or striped bass are chasing bait near the surface.

Picture a school showing just beyond the boat: cast past the activity, start your retrieve, and use short pulls followed by a moment of slack to let the lure slide. Rather than locking you into a single pace, the Current Sniper lets you adjust your presentation as the fish move up or settle below the commotion.

Stay in the Bite When Fish Drop Below the Surface

A floating lure stays on top during a pause. This stickbait sinks, giving you the option to work beneath surface activity instead. That flexibility comes with a trade-off: it will continue dropping when you stop retrieving. Around shallow rocks or kelp, begin winding promptly and keep track of your pauses.

Match the Size to the Bait and Your Rod

Choose the 120mm when you want the smaller profile and lighter lure. Choose the 140mm when you want a larger baitfish silhouette and your rod is rated to cast the heavier bait. Match the forage first, then check your rod's lure rating rather than choosing by target species alone.

Best for: casting to yellowtail and tuna feeding near the surface, working subsurface lanes for calico bass, and chasing striped bass feeding on baitfish. Start with this presentation when you can see boils, scattered bait, or fish following beneath the surface.

Hardware for Aggressive Baitfish Eaters

• Sinking stickbait design for subsurface retrieves and fast surface-skipping presentations.
• 3X-strong hooks and stout split rings.
• Baitfish-style finishes with natural and high-visibility color options.
• Two sizes to match different forage profiles and casting outfits.
• Previously sold under the Coltsniper name.

Models & Specs

Colors share the specifications for their respective size. Select your preferred size and finish from the options above.

Make It Glide, Then Change the Pace

Subsurface walk-the-dog: use short rod-tip pulls while taking up line. After each pull, briefly give the lure enough slack to glide sideways before the next stroke. Continuous tension can restrict that movement. Adjust the pause to keep the lure in the feeding lane.

Surface skipping: start winding immediately after the cast and retrieve quickly enough to keep the lure skipping across the surface. This is a useful change of pace when fish are actively chasing fleeing bait. If the lure drops too deep, shorten the pause or begin the retrieve sooner.

A spinning outfit makes the pull-and-slack rhythm approachable, although a suitable conventional casting outfit also works. Use a rod rated for the selected lure weight and choose line, leader, and drag for the fish and surrounding structure.

Choose a Finish That Fits Your Water

Blue Sardine and Green Mackerel offer familiar baitfish patterns for clear-water presentations. Bone White is a useful contrasting option when you want a simpler, more visible silhouette. Keep a natural pattern and a contrasting finish ready, then let follows and bites guide the next change.

Tackle Express Tips

• Watch the lure beside the boat before your first long cast. Practice the short pull and slack return until it slides instead of tracking straight.
• If fish follow without committing, change your cadence before changing colors. Try a shorter pause or a quick burst of speed.
• Check leader abrasion, hook points, and split rings after a fish or contact with structure. Rinse with fresh water after saltwater use and dry before storage.

Rig for the Retrieve

For a braided main line, consider PowerPro Maxcuatro, choosing a line class that suits your rod, reel, and target fish. If you prefer a white braid option, compare PowerPro Max-8 White. These bulk spools are options for filling or replenishing your outfits; finish with a suitable leader and a connection that allows the lure to move freely.

Questions Before Your Next Cast

Is this the same lure previously called Coltsniper?
Yes. This listing is the Current Sniper Sinking Stickbait, previously known as the Coltsniper.

Does it float when I pause?
No. It is a sinking lure, so pause length affects how far it drops. Keep pauses short when fishing shallow cover or trying to stay near the surface.

Should I choose the 120 or the 140?
The 120 offers the smaller, lighter presentation. The 140 offers a larger profile and heavier casting weight. Match the baitfish size and make sure your rod can cast the selected model.

Can I fish it on top?
Yes. A fast retrieve started immediately after splashdown can make it skip on the surface. Slow down and use short pulls with brief slack to work it below the surface.

Choose your Current Sniper size and color at Tackle Express and be ready to change pace when the baitfish bite changes.

Hookup Baits Large Jigs have to be one of the most popular sizes Hookup Baits produces, the 5/8oz Red Crab and Mint are known as the "White Seabass Special"

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

• Approximately 4 inches
• 3/8oz and 5/8oz 
• 2 Per Pack

Hookup Baits Medium Jigs are a 3" tube jig pre-rigged with a 1/8oz or 1/4oz jighead in a pack of three. The Hookup Baits have been proven to catch the hard to catch bass and trouts in the lake all the way to the SoCal finicky Bluefin on micro-bait.

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

• 3"
• 1/8oz and 1/4oz
• 3 Per Pack

Hookup Baits Big Game Jigs have a slightly bigger profile then the same weighted HUB Bullets, for the predators looking for a bigger meal.  Great spiral action on the fall and a side to side shift on a slow retrieve making The Hookup Baits very deadly in the presence of predators. Made in San Diego and are garlic infused to ensure they're fully enticed. 

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

•   4"
• 1oz and 1.5oz 
• 2 Per Pack 

 Deps Cover Scat Stick Bait is poured with a bulky body and an ultra-high specific gravity material that boasts 40% salt content. Despite its relatively small size, the Cover Scat is heavy stick bait packed with tons of salt.  The Deps Cover Scat is for sale in 17 colors.

Designed to be fished without any extra weight, this stick bait features a fast horizontal fall and uses body stabilization fins at the sides to encourage the proper posture. 

A molded hook guard slot and belly hook slot allows for easy rigging and improves your hook-up rate with less plastic to shift down the hook, while the bulb on the top of the bait serves as a hook point guard to keep the presentation completely weedless.

With no additional legs, the Deps Cover Scat Stick Bait gets in and out of cover with ease and is ideal for fishing around heavy cover and vertical structure like overhanging trees, dams, dock pilings, and bushes along the shoreline.

The Owner Ringed Flyliner Hook is the go-to live bait hook for Southern California saltwater anglers targeting yellowtail, tuna, calico bass, and white seabass on anchovies, sardines, and smelt. The close bend and straight (no offset) point lie flat against the bait for a natural presentation, while the ringed eye gives the bait freedom of movement and provides a pivoting point when a fish takes — both reducing the chance of the hook pulling free. Wire gauge is intentionally moderate: heavy enough to hold big fish, light enough not to damage the bait. Available in sizes 4 through 4/0 to cover everything from small anchovies to large sardines.

The ring on the eye enhances freedom of movement for the bait, while giving a pivoting point when the hook is taken by the gamefish, thus minimizing the risk of being pulled away. The wire is not excessively thick, limiting any likelihood of damage to the bait, but is still robust enough to be depended on.

Fishing a straight eye instead? See the Owner Flyliner Live Bait Hooks (non-ringed), or buy in bulk with the Ringed Flyliner Pro Pack.

Key Features

• Ringed Eye — Split ring on the eye allows the bait to swim naturally and provides a pivoting point on the strike, reducing hook pull.
• Close Bend + No Offset — Tight profile lies flat against the bait for a natural presentation; straight point reduces bait damage and improves hook-up ratio on live bait.
• Moderate Wire Gauge — Heavy enough to hold hard-running yellowtail and tuna, light enough not to kill or damage anchovies and sardines.
• Needle Point — Owner’s precision needle point drives home quickly on the strike with minimal pressure.
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish — Holds up to repeated saltwater exposure through a full day of live bait fishing.

Product Specifications

Best For

• Yellowtail on Anchovies & Sardines — Sizes 1/0–3/0 are the standard for yellowtail on live anchovies and sardines; the ringed eye and no-offset point keep the bait swimming naturally.
• Tuna on Live Bait — Sizes 2/0–4/0 for larger sardines and mackerel on tuna; the moderate wire gauge holds up to the sustained pressure of a hard-running tuna.
• Calico Bass & White Seabass — Sizes 1–2/0 for calico bass and white seabass on anchovies and small sardines around kelp and structure.
• Smelt & Small Anchovies — Sizes 4–1 for smaller baits; the light wire minimizes bait damage and keeps small anchovies and smelt lively longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What size Owner Ringed Flyliner is best for yellowtail? — Size 1/0 to 2/0 is the most common choice for yellowtail on live anchovies and sardines. Go up to 3/0 for larger sardines or when targeting bigger fish.
• What’s the difference between the ringed and non-ringed Flyliner? — The ringed version has a split ring on the eye that allows the bait to pivot freely and reduces hook pull on the strike. The non-ringed version has a straight looped eye and is preferred by some anglers for a simpler, more direct connection. Both use the same close bend and no-offset design.
• Is the Owner Ringed Flyliner good for tuna? — Yes, for live bait tuna fishing. Sizes 2/0–4/0 are commonly used for tuna on sardines and mackerel. For iron or heavy jig fishing, a heavier-gauge hook is recommended.
• Will the wire gauge kill my anchovies? — The Ringed Flyliner uses a moderate wire gauge specifically designed to minimize bait damage. It’s lighter than most saltwater hooks, which helps keep anchovies and sardines lively longer in the bait tank.

Elevate your finesse fishing with the Z-Man Chatterbait Flashback Mini, a deadly, compact bladed jig designed to trigger aggressive strikes from a wide variety of species. By combining a downsized version of the patented hex-shaped ChatterBlade with a hand-painted, holographic minnow body, Z-Man has created a unique bait that excels in clear water and heavily pressured fisheries.

Unlike standard bladed jigs, the Flashback Mini features a skirtless design, allowing it to slip through the water with a more subtle, streamlined approach. Its signature direct head-to-blade connection ensures the bait starts thumping and vibrating the moment you begin your retrieve, delivering an exaggerated side-to-side hunting action that fish find irresistible.

Key Features:

• Patented ChatterBait Design: Features the famous direct-to-head blade connection for instant vibration and a hard-hitting side-to-side shimmy.

• Holographic Flash: The hand-painted minnow body is infused with multi-hue holographic foil, creating a realistic flash that mimics high-protein forage.

• Skirtless Finesse Profile: Offers a more subtle and natural presentation than full-sized jigs, making it ideal for wary trout, panfish, and pond bass.

• Multi-Species Dominance: A highly versatile tool for targeting crappie, bluegill, perch, trout, and bass in both fresh and brackish water.

• Superior Durability: Built to withstand dozens of catches, with some anglers reporting over 100 fish on a single rig before needing a replacement.

• Complete Package: Each pack comes pre-rigged with one minnow body and includes one additional unrigged curly tail body for versatile presentation options.

• Ultra-Light Performance: Available in 1/16 and 1/8 ounce weights, perfect for ultra-light tackle and small bodies of water.

Experience the versatility and precision of the Megabass Dark Sleeper swimbait. Its innovative design features bottom weighting for perfect bottom bouncing and dragging, as well as hidden hooks for a stealthy and weedless presentation. With a range of sizes and weights to choose from, you can target the water with expert precision and control for maximum results.

At any speed, the tail of this swimbait will create enticing vibrations and water movement, making it an irresistible lure for even the most cautious fish. Upgrade your fishing game with the Megabass Dark Sleeper swimbait today!

1 per pack

The PK-5 is the size most calico bass are eating most of the year. Five inches of paddle-tail profile — big enough to move water and get noticed over structure, small enough that a fish doesn't have to think about it.

Short version: 5", half an ounce, four baits per pack, weedless through a 4/0 or 5/0 hook. This is the workhorse in the Pickle Kick lineup and the default choice for open water, boiler rock, and umbrella rig arms.

What It Does in the Water

The body shape and tail were developed through computational fluid dynamics testing, which in practice means the tail kicks at slow speeds instead of needing to be burned to come alive. That matters over structure, where you want the bait crawling through the zone rather than racing past it.

The plastisol is on the firm side of soft. It costs you a little tail action compared to the softest baits on the shelf, and it buys you fish per bait — a calico that would shred a soft plastic in one grab tends to leave this one fishable.

Rigged on a swing head or a weighted EWG, the hook point tucks into the body slot and the bait comes through kelp stringers and rock without loading up.

Where It Earns Its Keep

• Slow-rolling boiler rock and kelp at Catalina and the outer islands — the bread-and-butter calico presentation.
• Open water over schooling bait, where the 5" profile matches most of what's swimming.
• Surf fishing on a lighter head, worked through troughs and along structure.
• Umbrella rig arms — the standard bait for a five-arm A-rig. See below.

Rigging It

Match a 4/0 or 5/0 hook to the body. Run the point up through the belly and out the top so it sits in the slot — buried too deep and you lose hookups, sitting too proud and you lose the weedless advantage.

Head weight sets the fall speed and the depth you can hold. A Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head in 1/2 oz is the general-purpose pairing; drop to 1/4 oz for shallow calm water, go 3/4 or 1 oz for deeper structure and current.

How many packs a five-arm umbrella rig takes

Buy the baits in one color if you want the school to read as one school. Some anglers run four matching and one odd bait as a target — both work, and two packs covers either.

Picking a Color

Color names are fun and mostly not the point. What matters is contrast against the water you're in:

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Slow down. The tail works at a crawl. Most anglers fish this bait faster than it wants to be fished and never see what it does.
• Keep the hook point in the slot. Buried in the plastic costs you hookups; riding proud costs you the weedless advantage. It should sit flush.
• Re-seat it after every few fish. The bait slides down the shank and starts running crooked long before it looks damaged.
• Buy two colors, not five. One natural and one dark covers most SoCal days better than a box of one-offs.

Common Mistakes

• Too much head for the depth. A heavy head drags the nose down and kills the tail. Use the lightest head that holds your zone.
• Wrong hook size. Under 4/0 and the gap won't clear the body on the hookset.
• Buying one pack for an umbrella rig. Four per pack, five arms. One pack leaves you an arm short.
• Fishing a torn bait because it still looks fine. A split at the hook slot lets the bait spin, and a spinning bait twists your line.

Specifications

Colors are listed in the selector above and change with each production run. Hooks and jig heads are sold separately.

What's Included

Four PK-5 swimbaits per pack, in the color selected. Hooks, jig heads, and the umbrella rig are sold separately. A five-arm rig takes two packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many baits come in a pack?
Four.

What hook size does the PK-5 take?
4/0 or 5/0. Anything smaller and the gap won't clear the body on the hookset.

What jig head weight should I use?
1/2 oz covers most calico fishing. Drop to 1/4 oz in shallow calm water; go 3/4 or 1 oz for depth and current. Use the lightest head that holds your zone.

Is it weedless?
Yes, when the hook point sits flush in the body slot. That's what lets it come through kelp and rock without loading up.

How many packs do I need for a five-arm umbrella rig?
Two. Five arms, four baits per pack — you'll finish with three spares, which you will use.

PK-3, PK-5, or PK-7 — which one?
PK-5 is the everyday size and matches what calicos eat most of the year. Drop to the PK-3 inside harbors and bays when the bait is small. Go PK-7 when you want a bigger meal and you're on a rod that can throw it.

Can I use it in freshwater?
Yes. It's a saltwater bait by design and market, but the same slow-roll presentation works on largemouth.

How long does one bait last?
Depends entirely on what eats it. The plastisol is firmer than most soft baits specifically so a fish doesn't end the bait's day in one grab, but no soft plastic is permanent — change it when the hook slot splits.

Gear That Goes With It

• Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head — the standard head for this bait, two per pack.
• Kicker PK-Rig Umbrella Rig — five-arm rig with quick clips.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-3 — harbor and bay size.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-7 — larger profile.
• Kicker Booty Spin — same body with a spinning blade instead of a paddle tail.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We sell Southern California saltwater tackle from our shop on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, and we fish these baits on the same water you do. Not sure which color for the conditions you're headed into, or how many packs your setup takes? Call us or come in — we'd rather work it out at the counter than have you guess.

When bass follow a bait without committing, a quieter presentation can be the better move. Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worms pair a slender, soft-plastic profile with subtle movement for working a drop shot, shaking a jig head or slowly dragging a light Texas rig. The 6-inch size gives fish a longer target without the bulk of a thick-bodied worm.

Roboworm's computer-guided pouring process produces detailed, hand-poured-style color combinations. Its exclusive Salt Release System releases salt when a fish bites, designed to encourage fish to hold the bait longer. Made in the USA and packed 10 per bag, these worms are an easy staple for a finesse-bass box.

A Subtle Answer to Pressured Bass

Choose the straight tail when you want controlled movement rather than the continuous swimming action of a curled or paddled tail. Small rod movements let you work a specific rock, dock edge or depth zone without rushing past fish. It is a useful approach in clear water, around heavily fished structure and during busy, high-boat-traffic days.

The trade-off is a less aggressive presentation: this is a bait for slowing down and placing casts carefully, not the first choice for quickly covering water or creating a strong vibration signal in heavily stained conditions.

Where the 6-Inch Worm Fits

Best for: largemouth and smallmouth bass; drop-shot fishing along points and breaks; shaky-head presentations around rock; and light Texas, split-shot or Carolina rigs for working bottom contours. Fish it when bass are reluctant to chase, or whenever a slim worm profile suits the forage and fishing pressure.

For a smaller presentation, consider the Roboworm 4 1/2" Straight Tail Worms. When you want a longer profile, step up to the Roboworm 7" Straight Tail Worms.

Details That Make the Difference

• Soft, slender body: responds to restrained rod movements for a finesse presentation.
• Straight-tail profile: lets you control the amount of action with your retrieve.
• Computer-guided pours: create consistent, detailed color patterns.
• Salt Release System: releases salt on the bite and is designed to encourage a longer hold.
• Versatile rigging: suitable for drop shot, shaky head, Texas, Carolina, dart-head and split-shot presentations.
• Made in the USA: 10 worms per pack.

Models & Specs

Choose your preferred color from the selector. The shared specifications above keep color selection simple without repeating the same dimensions for every option.

Make Small Movements Count

Drop shot: nose-hook the worm for open-water presentations, or use an appropriate weedless rig around cover. Adjust the distance between hook and weight to keep the bait at the fish's level. Shake gently, then pause instead of constantly moving the rig.

Shaky head or dart head: rig the worm straight and use short shakes and pauses around rock, edges and bottom transitions. Pick enough weight to maintain contact without overpowering the presentation.

Texas, split-shot or Carolina rig: use a slow drag-and-pause retrieve. Match the hook and line to the cover, and choose a weedless presentation where exposed hooks would snag.

Color Choices for Changing Water

As a starting point, try natural green-pumpkin, shad or translucent tones in clear water. Morning Dawn and purple-toned options offer a different look when fish ignore your first choice. Darker colors can provide a stronger silhouette as light fades. Let water clarity, local forage and actual bites guide the final choice rather than treating any color as a guarantee.

Tackle Express Tips

• Check that the worm hangs straight before every cast. A kinked rig changes how it moves and can make a finesse presentation less convincing.
• Pause longer before adding more action. On a drop shot, keep the weight in place while making small movements with the bait.
• Change one variable at a time: color, leader spacing or retrieve pace. That makes it easier to identify what the fish respond to.

Questions Before Your Next Cast

How many worms come in a pack?
Each pack contains 10 six-inch Straight Tail Worms.

Are these only for drop-shot fishing?
No. Drop shot is a natural fit, but Roboworm also recommends shaky-head, Texas, Carolina, dart-head and split-shot applications.

Should I choose the 4 1/2-inch, 6-inch or 7-inch size?
Start with 6 inches for a slim, longer finesse presentation. Downsize to 4 1/2 inches when you want a smaller target, or choose 7 inches when you want more length without switching away from a straight-tail worm.

What does the Salt Release System do?
It releases salt when a fish bites. Roboworm designed the system to encourage fish to hold the worm longer, giving you more opportunity to detect the bite.

Mid-Range Versatility for West Coast Pelagics

The JRI Custom Lures JRI-3 Surface Iron Jigs deliver hand-crafted quality in a versatile mid-range profile for a wide variety of West Coast pelagic fishing situations. Built with meticulous attention to detail and premium components, these custom surface irons provide the perfect balance of size and weight for both general pelagic fishing and situations requiring a step up from lighter irons. The JRI-3 represents the versatile workhorse in the JRI surface iron lineup.

Premium Design and Construction

• Hand-Crafted Quality: Each jig is individually made with attention to detail that ensures consistent performance
• Mid-Range JRI-3 Profile: Versatile size and weight for most surface iron fishing situations
• Balanced Weight: Ideal for a wide range of conditions and target species
• Premium Components: Quality hooks and hardware built to handle hard-fighting pelagics
• Durable Finish: High-quality plating provides maximum flash and withstands saltwater punishment
• Optimized Action: Precisely balanced for effective surface retrieve and casting distance

Classic Surface Iron Technique

The JRI-3 excels with the time-tested surface iron retrieve. Cast the iron to feeding fish or working birds, let it sink briefly, then retrieve with a rhythmic rod-pumping action that creates an erratic swimming motion. The versatile mid-range weight provides good casting distance while maintaining excellent swimming action. The balanced design creates the darting, flashing action that triggers explosive strikes from tuna, yellowtail, dorado, and other aggressive pelagics.

Built for Versatile Success

Whether you're targeting yellowfin and skipjack tuna on offshore banks, working kelp beds for yellowtail, casting to dorado around kelp paddies and floating debris, pursuing bonito and barracuda in feeding frenzies, or fishing for any West Coast pelagic species, the JRI-3 delivers consistent results. The versatile mid-range design makes it an excellent choice for anglers who fish multiple species or want one reliable surface iron that handles most situations.

JRI Custom Lures Quality

JRI Custom Lures has built a reputation for hand-crafted quality and fish-catching performance among serious West Coast anglers. The JRI-3 Surface Iron continues this tradition, combining versatile mid-range design with meticulous craftsmanship that produces results on the water. From party boats to private vessels, the JRI-3 is trusted by anglers who demand quality and versatility from their surface iron tackle.

Experience the custom-crafted versatility that serious anglers trust. The JRI Custom Lures JRI-3 Surface Iron isn't just another jig—it's a hand-crafted all-around tool built to handle most pelagic fishing situations.

Catch more pelagics with JRI-3 Surface Iron—where mid-range versatility meets custom quality.

Deep-Water Hybrid Performance

The JRI Custom Lures DW-1 Surface Iron Jigs deliver hand-crafted quality in a specialized hybrid design that bridges the gap between surface irons and yo-yo jigs. Built with meticulous attention to detail and premium components, these custom irons provide versatile performance for both surface retrieve and deeper presentations, making them ideal for anglers who need one jig that handles multiple fishing situations. The DW-1 represents JRI Custom Lures' innovation in creating multi-purpose tools.

Premium Design and Construction

• Hand-Crafted Quality: Each jig is individually made with attention to detail that ensures consistent performance
• Hybrid DW-1 Design: Versatile profile works effectively for both surface and deeper water presentations
• Optimized Weight: Balanced for surface retrieve yet heavy enough for mid-depth and deeper fishing
• Premium Components: Quality hooks and hardware built to handle hard-fighting gamefish
• Durable Finish: High-quality plating provides maximum flash and withstands saltwater punishment
• Multi-Technique Capability: Adapts to surface iron retrieve, yo-yo technique, and everything in between

Versatile Fishing Techniques

The DW-1 excels with multiple retrieve styles. Work it on the surface with a rhythmic rod-pumping action for tuna, yellowtail, and dorado, or let it sink deeper and work it with a yo-yo retrieve for calico bass, white seabass, and mid-depth pelagics. The hybrid design allows you to adapt to changing conditions and fish behavior without switching jigs—simply adjust your retrieve depth and speed to match what the fish want on any given day.

Built for Versatile Success

Whether you're targeting yellowtail on kelp beds and offshore banks, working for calico bass around rocks and structure, pursuing white seabass on reefs, casting to tuna and dorado offshore, fishing multiple depths in a single trip, or any situation where versatility is essential, the DW-1 delivers consistent results. The hybrid design makes it an excellent choice for anglers who want one reliable jig that handles both surface and deeper water fishing effectively.

JRI Custom Lures Quality

JRI Custom Lures has built a reputation for hand-crafted quality and innovative designs among serious West Coast anglers. The DW-1 Surface Iron continues this tradition, combining hybrid versatility with meticulous craftsmanship that produces results across multiple fishing situations. From party boats to private vessels, the DW-1 is trusted by anglers who appreciate the convenience and effectiveness of a true multi-purpose jig.

Experience the custom-crafted versatility that serious anglers demand. The JRI Custom Lures DW-1 Surface Iron isn't just another jig—it's a hand-crafted hybrid tool that adapts to whatever fishing situation you encounter.

Fish multiple depths with JRI DW-1 Surface Iron—where hybrid design meets custom quality.

Elevate your finesse game with the Basstrix Flash 3" a bait that has become the gold standard for anglers utilizing Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS). Meticulously hand-poured and hand-painted one at a time, these minnows offer a level of detail and realism that mass-produced baits simply cannot match. The Flash Trix features a slim, bite-sized baitfish profile and large holographic eyes, creating a high-visibility target that shows up clearly on live imaging screens.

Built with a unique hollow body construction, the Flash Trix is incredibly versatile, allowing for a wide range of creative rigging methods. Whether you are targeting pressured bass in clear freshwater or finicky gamefish in saltwater, this bait is designed to trigger instinctive reaction strikes from trophy-sized predators.

Key Features:

• Optimized for Live Imaging: Broad sides and a realistic silhouette make this the perfect lure for Forward-Facing Sonar enthusiasts.

• Hand-Crafted Realism: Each bait is individually hand-poured to ensure unmatched detail, featuring iconic multi-dimensional color patterns.

• Innovative Hollow Body: The internal air cavity provides natural buoyancy and a soft feel that ensures fish hold on longer for superior hook-up ratios.

• Versatile Rigging Options: Excels on a drop shot, hover strolling rig, Carolina rig, Ned rig, or even fished weightless for topwater action.

• Multi-Species Appeal: Available in 3" and 4" sizes to mimic common forage, making it effective for all freshwater and saltwater gamefish.

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The Yamamoto 5" Senko is the big-bass version of the most legendary soft plastic bait ever made. Same salt-impregnated formula, same irresistible horizontal fall with seductive side-to-side action — in a 5-inch profile that attracts larger fish, produces more bulk in the water, and excels in heavier cover where the 4" can't match the presence needed to pull out quality bass. With 50 proven colors — the most comprehensive color selection in the Senko lineup — there's a 5" Senko for every condition, every forage, and every fishery. 10 per pack.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch salt-impregnated stickbait with the legendary Senko horizontal fall and side-to-side action in a larger profile — designed to attract bigger bass, produce more bulk and presence in the water, and excel in heavier cover and situations where the 4" doesn't have enough profile to pull quality fish.

Problem It Solves

The 4" Senko is the most versatile size, but when you're specifically targeting big bass in heavier cover or when fish are keying on larger forage, you need more profile and more presence in the water. The 5" Senko delivers the same legendary action with a larger body that attracts quality fish and produces more bulk on the fall — the upgrade when you want to target the biggest bass in the area.

Advantages

• ✅ 5" larger profile — attracts bigger bass and produces more bulk and presence than the 4"
• ✅ Same legendary salt-impregnated formula — horizontal fall with seductive side-to-side action
• ✅ Works on any rig — wacky, Texas, Neko, drop shot, Carolina rig
• ✅ 50 proven color options — the most comprehensive color selection in the Senko lineup
• ✅ Proven worldwide — trusted by tournament pros and weekend anglers alike
• ✅ 10 per pack
• ⚠️ Larger profile — for finesse and clear water applications, consider the 4" or 3" Senko

When to Choose It

Reach for the 5" Senko when you're specifically targeting big bass and want a larger profile to attract quality fish, when bass are keying on larger forage, or when you're fishing heavier cover where a bigger bait gets more attention. It's the upgrade from the 4" when you want to target the largest fish in the area and are willing to sacrifice some bites for bigger ones.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Wacky Rig — hook through the center with a #2/0 or #3/0 wacky hook; use an O-ring to extend bait life; the 5" body produces a larger, more pronounced side-to-side wiggle on the fall that attracts big bass from a distance
• Weightless Texas Rig — rig on a 4/0–5/0 EWG hook; the larger body falls horizontally with a pronounced side-to-side action; deadly through sparse cover and open water when targeting quality fish
• Neko Rig — insert a 1/16–1/8 oz nail weight into the nose; hook through the center with a #1/0 wacky hook; the head-down fall and side-to-side action triggers strikes from big bass on hard bottom
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #1/0 hook, 12–24" above the weight; the larger 5" profile produces more action in the strike zone and attracts bigger fish than the 4"
• Carolina Rig — thread onto a 4/0–5/0 hook, 18–24" behind a 3/4–1 oz Carolina weight; drag slowly along the bottom for a large, natural presentation over deep structure

Best Conditions

• Year-round — the 5" Senko produces in any water temperature and clarity
• Heavier cover — docks, laydowns, grass edges where a larger profile gets more attention
• When bass are keying on larger forage (shad, bluegill, crawfish)
• Pre-spawn and spawn when big females are holding on structure
• Any depth — equally effective shallow on wacky rig and deep on drop shot and Carolina rig

Best For

Key Features

• 5" larger profile — attracts bigger bass and produces more bulk than the 4"
• Salt-impregnated formula — horizontal fall with seductive side-to-side action
• Works on any rig — wacky, Texas, Neko, drop shot, Carolina rig
• 50 proven color options — the most comprehensive color selection in the Senko lineup
• 10 per pack

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging — The 5" Senko's soft formula tears quickly on a standard wacky hook. Slide an O-ring onto the center of the bait and hook through the O-ring — you'll get 3–5x more casts per bait. A #2/0 or #3/0 wacky hook is the right size for the 5" body. The larger hook gap is important — don't undersize the hook on the 5".
2. Green Pumpkin Black Flake is the all-time go-to, but explore the laminate colors — Green Pumpkin Black Flake (#297) is your starting point in clear to lightly stained water. The 5" lineup has an exceptional selection of laminate colors — Gooseberry Laminate (#963), Brown Purple Laminate (#921), and Smoke Pearl Blue Laminate (#927) are sleeper colors that produce big bites in clear water when solid colors get ignored. Midnight (#362) is a top pick for night fishing.
3. Upsize to the 5" when you want quality over quantity — The 5" Senko will get fewer bites than the 4" in most situations, but the bites it gets tend to be from larger fish. If you're fishing a tournament and need a big kicker fish, or if you're on a fishery with a lot of small fish and want to filter for quality, switch from the 4" to the 5" and slow your presentation down. Let it fall longer on a slack line before moving it.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 5", 4", and 3" Senko?
A: All three use the same salt-impregnated formula and legendary side-to-side fall action. The 5" is the big-bass option — larger profile, more bulk, attracts quality fish in heavier cover. The 4" is the most versatile all-around size for most situations. The 3" is the finesse option for ultra-clear water, pressured fish, and smallmouth. Start with the 4" and upgrade to the 5" when you want to target the biggest fish in the area.

Q: What hook size works best for wacky rigging the 5" Senko?
A: A #2/0 or #3/0 wacky hook works best for the 5" body. Use an O-ring to extend bait life and keep the hook centered. For weightless Texas rig, a 4/0 or 5/0 EWG hook is the right size. For drop shot, a #1 or #1/0 drop shot hook works well.

Q: Why is so effective?
A: The Senko has caught fish from day one because of the heavy salt which makes it sink without a metal weight.  The subtle action as it falls is second to none and should be in every bass anglers arsenal.