Walks, Pops, Spits — All in One Bait

The Ima Big Stick is the result of years of development by Ima's Japanese engineering team and professional angler Randy Pringle — and it shows. At 7 inches and 1.75 oz, the Big Stick is a magnum topwater that can spit like a popper, walk like the hardest-sashaying walking bait on the market, and do it all without requiring expert technique or specialized gear. It's designed for conventional tackle, starts working the moment you begin your retrieve, and is built to handle anything from trophy bass to stripers, pike, and musky.

Eight Sound Chambers. One Unforgettable Presentation.

The Big Stick features eight individual sound chambers that create a massive ruckus at fast retrieve speeds — and can be dialed back to a subtle pop along the surface when fish are finicky. The rear-weighted design kicks the action into gear immediately on the retrieve and dramatically increases casting distance and accuracy. A unique head design pushes significant volumes of water on every direction change, creating a surface disturbance that draws fish from a distance.

Built for Trophy Fish, Not Just Bass

Most big topwaters are built for one species. The Big Stick is built for all of them. Wire-through construction, heavier split rings, and Owner ST-66 #1/0 treble hooks mean this bait can handle the shock of a 50 lb striper, a 40-inch musky, or a 10 lb largemouth without failing. The durable finish and premium hardware make it a legitimate multi-species weapon for both freshwater and saltwater applications.

Standard vs. Silent — Two Presentations, One Profile

The Big Stick comes in both a standard (rattling) version and a silent version. The standard model's eight sound chambers create aggressive noise and vibration — ideal for stained water, choppy conditions, and aggressive fish. The silent version relies entirely on its surface action and profile — perfect for clear water, pressured fish, and situations where noise spooks rather than attracts.

The Right Pick If...

• You want a big topwater that walks AND pops without switching baits
• You're targeting trophy largemouth, stripers, pike, or musky on the surface
• You need a topwater that casts far and starts working immediately on the retrieve
• You fish both freshwater and saltwater and want one bait that handles both
• You want a premium Japanese-engineered topwater with tournament-proven action

Best Retrieve Techniques

• Walk the Dog: Rhythmic rod-tip twitches produce a wide, aggressive side-to-side walk — the rear-weighted design makes this effortless
• Popping: Short, sharp twitches to spit water and pause — the unique head design creates a loud, aggressive pop
• Fast Burn: High-speed retrieve to activate all eight sound chambers and create maximum surface commotion
• Subtle Pop: Slow, gentle twitches for a quiet, subtle presentation — or use the silent version for pressured fish

Best Conditions

• Open water, main lake points, and offshore structure where big fish are feeding on top
• Early morning and late evening low-light periods
• Post-spawn through fall when trophy fish are chasing large baitfish
• Saltwater flats, jetties, and inshore structure for stripers and other coastal species
• Any situation where a large, aggressive topwater presentation is needed

Best For

• Species: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Pike, Musky, Various Saltwater Species
• Techniques: Walk-the-Dog, Popping, Fast Burn, Subtle Pop
• Conditions: Open water, low-light, post-spawn, saltwater inshore, trophy fish situations

Key Features

• Designed by Ima Japan engineering team and Randy Pringle
• 7 in body length, 1.75 oz (50g) weight
• Eight individual sound chambers — loud at speed, subtle when needed
• Rear-weighted design for immediate action and long casting distance
• Unique head design pushes significant water volume on every direction change
• Wire-through construction for maximum durability
• Heavier split rings and Owner ST-66 #1/0 treble hooks
• Available in standard (rattling) and silent versions
• 16 color patterns for freshwater and saltwater applications

Models & Colors

Standard (Rattling) Versions

Silent Versions

Tackle Express Tips

• Go Heavy on Tackle: The Big Stick is 1.75 oz — use a heavy or extra-heavy 7'6"–8' casting rod with a high-speed reel (7:1+) and 50–65 lb braid. The heavy setup handles the weight, maximizes casting distance, and gives you the power to drive Owner ST-66 hooks home on big fish.
• Standard vs. Silent by Water Clarity: Use the standard rattling version in stained water, choppy conditions, or when fish are aggressive. Switch to the silent version in clear water, calm conditions, or when fish are spooking off noise.
• Match Color to Forage: Sardine, Mackerel, and Ghost Blue Back are go-to saltwater and striper colors. Bone and Red Head are classic low-light and clear-water patterns. Trout and Hatchery Trout shine in trout-forage fisheries and tailwaters.

FAQ

What's the difference between the standard and silent Big Stick?
The standard version has eight internal sound chambers that create noise and vibration at all retrieve speeds. The silent version has no rattle and relies entirely on its surface action and profile — ideal for clear water or pressured fish that spook off noisy baits.

What rod and line setup works best?
A heavy or extra-heavy 7'6"–8' casting rod with a high-speed reel and 50–65 lb braided line is ideal. The 1.75 oz weight needs backbone to cast and the braid gives you the sensitivity to feel the action and the power to set hooks on big fish.

Can the Ima Big Stick be used in saltwater?
Absolutely. The wire-through construction, heavier split rings, and Owner ST-66 hooks are built to handle saltwater species including striped bass, bluefish, and other inshore predators. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after each saltwater use.

P-Line's fast adoption with P-Line CXX Moss Green as the best co-polymer line can be attributed to its diverse versatility. From Bass fishermen who appreciated its natural green hues for stained waters and its crystal clear coloring for clear water bodies to its incredible abrasion resistance when navigating around structures, P-Line garnered a wide-spread appeal.

Saltwater anglers were also impressed by its strong knot strength and low stretch, while trout anglers noted its strength-to-line diameter ratio. When it comes to catching a big trout, yellowtail, cobia, or calico bass around a sticks or rocks, anglers trust the immense strength of P-Line to get them the catch they're after.

Moss green

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Rapala's Husky Magnum® will swim at a predetermined depth when trolled. The number in the name of the lure indicates the running depth when trolled with 30 meters of line out.  The Husky Magnum can be trolled almost twice as fast as the original Rapala XRAP so you're able to cover twice as much water increasing the chance of a strike.

If you want to use the Husky Magnum® in shallow water, let the lure run with less line to adjust the running depth. Using thicker line that has more resistance in the water also reduces the running depth.

A precision tool for fast trolling and battling big predators. Husky Magnum® is built tough and designed to swim at a pre-determined depth and run straight at up to 12 knots. It features a tight, strong rolling action that is emphasized with a loud internal rattle. Internal translucent rainbow foil and scale pattern create a natural, life-like appearance.

• Designed for Fast Trolling
• Precision Trolling Depth 15 Feet
• Runs Straight Up to 12 Knots
• Tight Swimming Action
• Loud Rattle
• Internal Pearlescent Foil and Natural Scale Pattern
• Natural Translucent Design
• Heavy-Duty Construction
• Strong VMC® Perma Steel® Hook

The Nomad Buffalo Jig is a Slow Pitch Jig, or often called a flatfall jig. It is centre balanced and will fall with a fluttering action enticing the fish to strike as the lure falls. It is ideal for sinking through schools of Tuna hanging deep, or using for reef species hanging down deep when worked with long slow flicks of the rod.

The Buffalo comes rigged with a super strong and super sharp BKK assist hook rigged on the tail of the jig to assist with the slower fall rate. One of the most effective jig styles imaginable.

Comes with a single assist hook not shown.

The Megabass Ito Vision 110 FX Tour Premium Jerkbait combines Megabass’ advanced FX technology with the proven ONETEN body and engineering to create a jerkbait that casts 15-20% farther and has an even more erratic action.

The Variable Resistance Flap Bill, is at the heart of Megabass FX technology. This hinged bill folds in closer to the line tie during casting for a more aerodynamic profile, then flips up and down when you are jerking and pausing the bait for a more erratic option that isn't quite achievable with the standard vision 110 Created based on the demands of the top Megabass US pros, it also responds more dynamically to angler input for even more control and an even wider range of actions.

Available in a range of incredible Megabass colors, the Megabass Ito Vision 110 FX Tour Premium Jerkbait gets extreme. Perfect for high pressured fisheries that requires that secret bait to be erupted out of the box, in order to put fish on the deck time after time!

Nomad Tackle Panderra 8X Braid 600yd Spools is the best value casting, jigging and trolling braid on the market. Developed over years of testing by Nomad Sportfishing Adventures - one of the world's leading Charter Operations.

Years of testing have gone into making the ideal all-round braid for using for saltwater lure casting, jigging and trolling. This high quality braid has colour changes every 30ft to allow for easier jigging and casting, but it is what you cannot see that makes Panderra braid special.

The special Hydroslick coating and MicroWeave technology developed by Nomad Design make for a braid that is super abrasion resistant and durable, but also has very fine diameter and is very soft and supple for ease of casting.

Panderra is made from the highest quality Japanese PE fibre. The construction process is carefully monitored to ensure the perfect braiding process of these fibres and to ensure that it is the ultimate casting, trolling and jigging braid. With its mix of technology and rigorous testing in the toughest conditions on earth, you can trust that Panderra Braid will not let you down when it counts.

Available in a range of spool sizes and ratings for every application, there is a Panderra braid perfect for your next cast!

The Megabass Super Z-3 Crankbait is renowned for it's awesome castability and compact performance and is available in this deeper diving version.  Built to easily dominate deep water from wild ponds, rivers, and big lakes, the Megabass Super Z-3 Crankbait can reach depths of 13 feet on 8lb fluorocarbon.

Powered by Megabass' patented LBO II moving balancer system or superior casting distance in its size and weight class.  It delivers on it's promise without succumbing to the poor casting characteristics of traditional crank baits.  

Tie on the Megabass Super Z-3 Crankbait and you'll see the difference in castability, performance, and durability.  

The Submission Fishing Slow Death Jigs Ogre is a knife-style jig that will get to the strike zone in a hurry. Unlike traditional knife jigs, this is still a slow pitch jig, getting down to the depths like a knife but is center-balanced like a true slow pitch jig. It can be fished horizontally on the retrieve. Once this jig is pitched, it rumbles and rolls its way through the water in an erratic fashion. Like a true ogre of legend, only the largest and mightiest fish can take this monster down. This is the perfect jig for huge tuna or any other large fish that needs a big bait.

Slow Death Jigs The Ogre  comes in three different sizes and colors, a 300g, 400g, 500g, and 600g.

• The Rainbow Roll has rainbow foil and glow stripes on one side and rainbow foil on the other. On the fall it will flip between the two sides, creating exciting contrast to entice the fish. 
• The Blueberry Tiger has blue foil and glow stripes on one side and blue foil on the other. On the fall it will flip between the two sides, creating exciting contrast to entice the fish. 
• The Grape Soda has purple and chrome striped foil on one side and purple foil on the other. A true San Diego classic. 
• The Macke-roni looks just like a mackerel bait fish.
• The Regal Mint is gold on one side and mint on the other, elevating the fisherman's favorite color with a little San Diego dazzle.

Jigs do not come with hooks so they can be customized.

The Halco Max 110 Lure is the baby brother of the other bigger bodies Max lures. The 110 is a perfect bite size for casting at tuna and mackerel schools, but is also comfortable being sunk down and jigged next to coral bombies and structure.

Coming in a range of Bluewater colors, this versatile little lure is a must have for the adventurous lure fisherman. Discover new fishing techniques and catch more fish with the Halco Max 110 Lure. Its compact size is perfect for casting at tuna and mackerel schools, while also being effective when jigged near coral and structure. With a variety of Bluewater colors to choose from, this versatile lure is an essential tool for any skilled fisherman.

Specifications:

Rapala Claptail 110 — Topwater Chaos on Demand

Few things in fishing match the explosion of a topwater strike, and the Rapala Claptail 110 is built to make it happen. This prop bait delivers an irresistible clapping, chugging surface action that drives bass, pike, and other predators into a frenzy. Work it with sharp twitches for a frantic walk-the-dog action, or slow it down for a subtle prop churn — either way, the Claptail 110 demands attention on the surface.

Key Features

• Dual prop design — creates a loud, splashing surface disturbance that triggers reaction strikes
• Clapping topwater action — unique sound and vibration profile sets it apart from standard prop baits
• Premium VMC hooks — sharp out of the box and built for solid hooksets
• Versatile retrieve — works with twitching, steady retrieve, or pause-and-go cadence
• Available in 2 proven freshwater color patterns: Broken Bone and Black Back Shad

Pro Tips

The Claptail 110 shines in calm to slightly choppy conditions around structure — docks, weed edges, and points. Use a steady twitch-pause retrieve to maximize the prop clap and give fish time to commit. Fluorocarbon or monofilament in the 12–17 lb range is ideal for keeping the bait in the strike zone.

Specifications