Freshwater Bass Fishing Tackle

The Glide Bait That Made Glide Baits Mainstream

The River2Sea S-Waver is a two-piece hard glide bait built around River2Sea's exclusive pin-and-tenon hinge and finished with a soft PVC tail. That combination produces the wide, unhurried S-shaped swimming motion the bait is named for. It comes in two sizes — the 120S at 4.75" and the 168S at 6.75" — and both run sub-surface at roughly a foot on a steady retrieve.

Why Anglers Reach for the S-Waver

Most hard baits announce themselves. The S-Waver doesn't. The hinge lets the two halves swing wide and glide on a straight, slow retrieve without any rod input at all, so the bait covers water with a big, lazy profile that reads as an unhurried baitfish rather than something fleeing. On pressured fish that have refused everything faster, that difference is the whole point.

The Problem With Working a Glide Bait Too Hard

The most common way to fish this bait badly is to fish it like a jerkbait. Hard twitches kill the glide and collapse the S into a stutter. The hinge is doing the work — your job is mostly to reel slowly and stay out of its way. A twitch is for changing direction and triggering a follower, not for generating the action.

What Sets It Apart

• River2Sea's exclusive pin-and-tenon hinge — the source of the S-action
• Soft PVC tail that keeps swimming when the body pauses
• Two-piece hard body in two sizes, 4.75" and 6.75"
• Sub-surface runner at roughly one foot on a steady retrieve
• River2Sea BN treble hooks fitted from the factory
• Twenty-two size and color combinations in stock, including trout, bluegill, and shad patterns

The Right Pick If…

• You're fishing clear water where fish get a long look at the bait
• You want to cover water without burning a lure past fish
• You're targeting bigger-than-average bass and willing to trade bite count for size
• You've watched fish follow and refuse faster presentations

Choosing Your Size

• 120S — 4.75", 1 3/16 oz: The approachable size. Throwable on a heavy bass rod, fewer refusals, and it still draws quality fish. Start here if this is your first glide bait. Fitted with #4 and #6 trebles.
• 168S — 6.75", 1 5/8 oz: The big-fish size. More water displaced, more commitment from the fish that eat it, fewer bites overall. Wants a proper swimbait rod. Fitted with two #2 trebles.

Best Techniques

• Straight slow retrieve: The default. Cast, let it settle, and reel slowly and steadily — the hinge generates the S without any help
• Pause and glide: Stop the reel mid-retrieve and let the bait coast sideways. Most strikes on the 168S come on the glide, not the pull
• Twitch to trigger: When a fish follows without committing, one sharp twitch turns the bait ninety degrees and often converts the follow
• Count down over structure: Both sizes sink slowly, so you can count them down to a specific depth before starting the retrieve

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water — the action is visual, and fish need to see it
• Pressured lakes and reservoirs where fast reaction baits have stopped working
• Open water, points, and the outside edges of grass and timber
• Pre-spawn and fall, when bigger fish are actively hunting larger forage

Best For

• Species: Largemouth and smallmouth bass across both sizes; pike, musky, and striped bass more commonly on the 168S
• Techniques: Slow straight retrieve, pause-and-glide, twitch-to-trigger, countdown
• Environments: Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, open water, points, grass edges, timber

Key Features

• Two-piece hard glide bait with pin-and-tenon hinge
• Soft PVC tail
• Available in 120S (4.75", 1 3/16 oz) and 168S (6.75", 1 5/8 oz)
• Sub-surface running depth, approximately 1 ft
• River2Sea BN treble hooks — #4 and #6 on the 120S, two #2 on the 168S
• Eight colors in the 120S, fourteen in the 168S
• Trout, bluegill, shad, perch, and bone patterns available

Models & Specs

120S colors: Rainbow Trout, Lite Trout, Party Crasher, Baby Bass, Warden, Bluegill, Abalone Shad, Bone.
168S colors: Rainbow Trout, Lite Trout, Hitch, Party Crasher, Baby Bass, Warden, Bluegill, Abalone Shad, Bone, Yellow Perch, Crystal Minnow, Powder, Terminator, You Know It.

Tackle Express Tips

• Slow down, then slow down again: Nearly everyone fishes this bait too fast the first few trips. If you think you're reeling slowly enough, take another turn per second off it.
• Match the color to what they're eating: Rainbow Trout and Lite Trout on trout-stocked reservoirs, Bluegill around spawning flats and docks, Bone and Powder when the water is stained or the light is flat.
• Don't undergun the 168S: At 1 5/8 oz it's a genuine swimbait rod bait. Throwing it on a standard heavy bass setup costs you distance and beats up the rod.

FAQ

Which size should I start with?
The 120S. At 4.75" and 1 3/16 oz it casts on gear most bass anglers already own, it draws more bites than the larger size, and it still catches quality fish. Move to the 168S once you're confident in the retrieve and specifically hunting bigger fish.

How do I actually fish a glide bait?
Cast it, let it settle, and reel slowly and steadily — the pin-and-tenon hinge creates the S-action on its own with no rod work. Pause occasionally and let it coast sideways; that glide is when most strikes happen. Save sharp twitches for turning the bait when a fish follows without eating.

Is this a topwater bait?
No. The S-Waver is a sub-surface glide bait that runs roughly a foot down on a steady retrieve. If you're after a surface walking bait, that's a different category entirely.

The Big Hammer 6 1/2" Swimbait is the second-largest size in the Big Hammer lineup — a proven big-fish bait trusted by West Coast saltwater anglers and freshwater trophy hunters alike. Its lifelike swimming action and realistic profile trigger strikes from calico bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, landlocked stripers, pike, and musky across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

In trout colors, it's a go-to for giant largemouth and landlocked stripers in West Coast reservoirs. In baitfish patterns, it dominates the surf, kelp beds, and offshore structure. Few swimbaits cover this much water this effectively.

Key Features

• 6.5" profile — second-largest in the Big Hammer lineup; ideal for targeting trophy-class fish
• Lifelike swimming action — natural body roll and tail kick on the retrieve
• 8 colors available — Halloween II, Pacific Chovy, Olive Herring, Toasted, Red Calico Hunter, Glow Bug, Creeping Death, Calico Hunter
• Recommended jig heads — pairs with 3/4oz to 1.5oz Hammer Heads with a 5/0 hook
• Sold individually

Color Note

In 2020, Toast was updated to Toasted — same great color with the addition of a black tail for enhanced contrast and effectiveness.

Specs

The Megabass Great Hunting Humpback is an ideal to explore new streams where trout of all sizes roam. Its fast-sink tuning and tail weighting power smooth casts, flickering falls and stable swimming through everything the toughest mountain streams can bring.The Great Hunting Humpback's heavy tail-weighting also generates a wriggling, falling action to coax bites out of pools and allow for range adjustment along deep cut banks. and its bigger 51mm and 64mm lengths, have a tall body that generates outsized flash at every retrieve speed.

Designed primarily for stable retrieves with and against current, anglers can also spice up their offering with twitches and jerks to power escape action that attract reaction bites from veteran trophies. In swifter streams and deeper pools, these lures show their true power by reaching depth quicker than conventional minnows and permitting a high degree of range control. If your targets are chasing  the GH64 or GH51 without biting, try downsizing to the smaller GH46 size and/or speeding up your retrieve and twitch action.

GH46 Humpback:

GH51 Humpback:

SPRO Power Swivel Standard puts smooth line-twist control into a compact connection. Built with a brass body and stainless-steel line ties, this Japan-made swivel suits anglers who want to keep their terminal tackle tidy without ignoring strength. Pick the size that fits your line, leader and presentation, then let the swivel rotate as your rig moves.

A Small Connection That Keeps Turning

Twisted line can make a finesse rig harder to manage and cause frustration between casts. The Power Swivel's smooth rotation is meant to reduce that problem, while its gunmetal-black finish keeps the connection visually subdued. The range covers lighter freshwater presentations such as drop-shot rigs through larger inshore and saltwater setups. It is a swivel, not a snap: for quick lure changes, compare the SPRO Prime Snap Mini or the SPRO Prime Snap.

The Right Pick If...

You need line-twist control and want to choose a swivel by the dimensions and test ratings in the chart below. Smaller sizes keep the connection compact for finesse work; larger ratings suit rigs with higher strength demands. Match the swivel to your entire setup rather than choosing by the fish species alone.

Best For

• Drop-shot and other finesse rigs where line twist is a concern.
• Freshwater and saltwater terminal-tackle connections.
• Choosing a compact swivel by listed length, eye size and test rating.

Key Features

• Brass body and stainless-steel line ties.
• Smooth rotation to help manage line twist.
• Gunmetal-black finish.
• Ten listed sizes, from size 10 through 2/0.

Models & Specs

Dimensions and test ratings follow the existing size chart. The previous opening copy described size 10 as a quarter-inch long, but its chart says 3/8 inch; confirm that dimension if it matters to your rig. Size 7's variant label says Qty 5 while its SKU ends in “-10”; verify the physical pack count before ordering by quantity.

Rigging and Care

Connect the swivel between the appropriate line and leader or rig components, then check knots and make sure it rotates freely. Inspect it after fishing grit or debris, and rinse your terminal tackle after saltwater use.

Tackle Express Tips

• Start with the eye size and test rating, not just the size number.
• Check the knots and rotation before a long session.
• Use a snap separately if you also need fast lure changes.

FAQ

What does a swivel help with? It rotates to help manage line twist in a rig.

What is the smallest listed size? Size 10 is listed at 35 lb test and 3/8-inch length in the existing chart.

Is a snap included? This is the standard swivel listing, not a snap-swivel combination.

Choose the size suited to your setup and keep the connection turning.

The Savage Gear Glide Swimmer is built around the slow, side-to-side S-swimming motion anglers want from a glide bait, without requiring the largest specialized setup for the smaller model. Its soft PVC tail adds movement behind the body, while three size classes let you choose a baitfish profile that fits the fish and conditions you are trying to match.

Choose the 135 for a 5 1/2-inch, 1 oz presentation, the 165 for a 6 1/2-inch, 1 3/4 oz profile, or the 205 for an 8-inch, 3 oz bait. The color lineup includes shad, bluegill, trout, bone, chartreuse, Hitch, and Dirty Silver Flash patterns.

Why This Glide Bait Works

A glide bait earns its keep when a steady retrieve needs to look alive without a frantic wobble. The Glide Swimmer's S-motion gives the bait a wide, readable path through the water, and the soft PVC tail continues the movement behind the body. It is an approachable way to fish a larger baitfish profile, especially when you choose the size to match your tackle and target.

Give Predators a Bigger Baitfish Target

Small lures are not always the answer. When fish are willing to track a larger meal or you want to show them a profile that can be seen from farther away, a glide bait gives you a different tool. The challenge is keeping that larger presentation natural. The Glide Swimmer addresses it with a controlled S-swimming action instead of a straight, lifeless pull.

Built for Glide-Bait Presentations

• Freshwater swimbait fishing when you want a larger baitfish profile
• Steady retrieves that let the S-motion do the work
• Size matching across 135, 165, and 205 models
• Color matching with shad, bluegill, trout, bone, and other baitfish patterns
• Open-water and structure-oriented retrieves where you can watch the bait's path
• Anglers who want a glide bait option from a manageable 1 oz size through a 3 oz presentation

The Right Pick If...

• You want a glide bait with a clear, repeatable S-swimming motion.
• You need more than one size so you can match your tackle and baitfish profile.
• You prefer a soft PVC tail that adds movement behind the body.
• You want a larger freshwater presentation without starting with the 3 oz model.
• You fish color patterns that resemble shad, bluegill, trout, or other common forage profiles.

What It Does Best, and When to Choose Something Else

The Glide Swimmer is strongest when the goal is a larger, controlled baitfish presentation with a deliberate side-to-side action. Choose another bait when you need a topwater wake, a fast vibrating retrieve, a compact finesse profile, or a lure designed specifically for deep vertical fishing. This is a glide bait, so its strength is the swim and track, not frantic speed.

How to Fish It

Start with a steady retrieve and let the bait establish its S-motion. Keep the rod and retrieve speed consistent long enough to see how the bait tracks, then experiment with pauses and speed changes. A controlled pause can let the bait slow or turn before you resume the retrieve, while a slightly faster pace can help you cover water when fish are willing to chase.

Choose the size before choosing the color. The 135 is the most manageable entry point at 1 oz, the 165 adds profile and weight at 1 3/4 oz, and the 205 gives you the largest 8-inch, 3 oz presentation. Use gear and line appropriate for the selected bait weight.

Best Conditions

Reach for the Glide Swimmer when fish are willing to follow a larger baitfish silhouette or when you want a moving target that can be tracked through open water and around structure. The smaller 135 suits lighter swimbait work, while the 165 and 205 are better choices when you want more profile and can support the additional weight with your tackle.

Color Guide

• Dirty Silver Flash, Blue Flash, and Golden Shiner: Baitfish-style options for a silver or reflective look.
• Ghost Bass and Ghost Bluegill: Freshwater forage patterns with a natural profile.
• Ghost Trout: A trout-pattern option for waters where trout are part of the forage picture.
• Ghost Bone: A lighter, bone-style option.
• Hitch: A dedicated Hitch pattern in the available 135, 165, and 205 models.
• Chartreuse Flash: A brighter flash option when you want additional visibility.
• SS B and discontinued color listings: Additional variant choices shown in the current lineup. Availability can vary by size and color.

Key Features

• S-swimming motion: Deliberate side-to-side glide action on a steady retrieve.
• Soft PVC tail: Adds movement behind the body.
• Three size classes: 135, 165, and 205 models.
• Three confirmed body profiles: 5 1/2 inches, 6 1/2 inches, and 8 inches.
• Three confirmed weights: 1 oz, 1 3/4 oz, and 3 oz.
• Broad color selection: Current variants include shad, bluegill, trout, bone, Hitch, and flash patterns.

Size & Dimensions

Choose the model by body length and bait weight first, then select the color that fits your forage and visibility needs.

Tackle Express Tips

• Watch the bait beside the boat or bank before making a full cast. Confirm the S-motion and track before you start changing retrieve speed.
• Match the model to your gear first. Moving from 135 to 165 or 205 changes both the profile and the weight you are asking your rod to cast.
• Use a steady retrieve as your baseline. Add pauses and speed changes only after you know how the bait responds at a consistent pace.

FAQ

What is the Savage Gear Glide Swimmer's action?
It is designed to produce an S-swimming motion on the retrieve, with a soft PVC tail that adds movement behind the bait.

Which Glide Swimmer size should I choose?
The 135 is 5 1/2 inches and 1 oz, the 165 is 6 1/2 inches and 1 3/4 oz, and the 205 is 8 inches and 3 oz. Choose based on the baitfish profile you want and the gear that can comfortably cast the weight.

How should I retrieve it?
Start with a steady retrieve that lets the bait establish its glide. Once you understand how it tracks, add controlled pauses or speed changes to vary the presentation.

Complete the Setup

Match the Glide Swimmer with the Phenix Ultra Swimbait Classic Rods. For another glide-bait presentation, compare it with the Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro Glide Bait or the Spro BBZ-1 Jr. Swimbait.

Choose the model your tackle can cast comfortably, confirm the swim beside the boat, and let the Glide Swimmer's S-motion do the selling.

Picasso Tungsten Worm & Flipping Weights

Picasso didn’t just make tungsten weights — they invented the process. These weights are manufactured from the same molds used for Tru-Tungsten, using the fray-free, insert-free manufacturing process that Picasso originally created. Every weight then goes through additional processing and quality control at their own USA facility, ensuring each one that hits your line is flawless.

Why Picasso Tungsten?

• 97% pure tungsten – denser than lead for a smaller profile and superior bottom feel
• Fray-free & insert-free – won’t damage your line over time
• USA quality control – every weight inspected before packaging
• Maximum sensitivity – detect subtle bites you’d miss with lead
• Available in Worm and Flipping styles across 10 colors

Sizes & Pack Quantities

• 1/16 oz – 5 pack
• 1/8 oz – 4 pack
• 3/16 oz – 4 pack
• 1/4 oz – 3 pack
• 5/16 oz – 3 pack
• 3/8 oz – 3 pack
• 1/2 oz – 2 pack
• 3/4 oz – 1 pack
• 1 oz – 1 pack
• 1 1/2 oz – 1 pack
• 2 oz – 1 pack

Colors Available

Watermelon Seed, Black, Green Pumpkin, Blood Red, Gunmetal – in both standard and flipping styles.

Perfect for Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, drop shots, and heavy cover flipping. If you’re serious about feeling every tick on the bottom, Picasso tungsten is the upgrade your rig needs.

When you need a monofilament line that ties easily without giving up strength, Izorline XXX Super Copolymer Clear Fishing Line gives you a broad 2–40 lb size range on 1/4 lb spools. The listing highlights an extra-limp feel, strong construction, low memory, and abrasion resistance, with a clear/smoke presentation that can be less visible to fish.

Tie Cleanly, Fish Confidently

Izorline XXX is built for anglers who want line that is soft and easy to tie, while still bringing the strength and toughness needed for everyday freshwater and saltwater fishing. The wide range of available sizes makes it easier to match the line to your target and setup instead of forcing one compromise size.

When Stiff Line Gets in the Way

High-memory line can make knots and handling frustrating. The XXX Super Copolymer formula is listed as extra limp and low memory, helping the line feel more manageable when you are tying, rigging, or replacing line at the bench.

What It Does Well, and What to Keep in Mind

• Easy handling: The extra-limp construction is soft and easy to tie.
• Durable performance: The listing identifies the line as extra strong and extra tough, with great abrasion resistance.
• Broad selection: Available sizes run from 2 lb through 40 lb.
• Important spool detail: The spool is sold by weight, not by a fixed length of line. Smaller diameters can provide more line on the spool, which is why pricing can vary by size.

The Right Pick If...

Choose Izorline XXX when you want a versatile copolymer fishing line with low memory, easy knot handling, and a size range that covers light freshwater work through heavier saltwater applications. Choose the 1/4 lb spool format when the amount of line you need can vary by diameter.

Best Techniques, Species, and Conditions

The current listing is tagged for freshwater and saltwater fishing, including surf, trout, calico, yellowtail, white seabass, and tuna applications. Match the lb-test option to your target species, tackle, and fishing conditions.

Best For

• Freshwater and saltwater fishing line setups
• Surf fishing and general monofilament applications
• Trout, calico, yellowtail, white seabass, and tuna setups
• Anglers who prioritize low memory, easy tying, strength, and abrasion resistance

Models and Specs

Spool format: 1/4 lb spool. Line type: copolymer monofilament. Listed color: Clear.

Tackle Express Tips

1. Choose lb test by starting with your target species and fishing conditions, then confirm the selected option in the size menu.
2. Use the SKU or UPC in the table when matching a replacement spool or checking a tackle order.
3. Remember that the spool is sold by weight, so line length changes with diameter.

Questions Anglers Ask

What sizes are available?
The current listing includes 2 lb, 4 lb, 6 lb, 8 lb, 10 lb, 12 lb, 15 lb, 20 lb, 25 lb, 30 lb, and 40 lb options.

What makes this copolymer line different?
The listing highlights extra-limp handling, low memory, extra strength, extra toughness, and abrasion resistance.

How much line is on each spool?
The spool is sold by weight rather than a fixed line length. Smaller diameters can place more line on the same 1/4 lb spool.

Need a different spool format? Compare the Izorline XXX Smoke 1lb Spools and Izorline XXX Smoke 1/2lb Spools. For a premium leader option, see the Izorline First String Premium Poly Monofilament Leader Line.

The Owner Single Replacement Hook X-Strong is perfect for replacing trebles on both freshwater and inshore baits. These are great for fishing areas with lots of grass, kelp, or cover that make fishing with treble hooks nearly impossible.

These single hooks are less damaging to fish when practicing catch and release. Always be sure to rig the front hook with the point facing forward and the rear facing rear. Features include Black Chrome finish and Super Needle Point.

Key Features:

• X-Strong Construction: Extra strength for reliable hookups
• Single Hook Design: Less damaging to fish
• Super Needle Point: Razor-sharp for instant penetration
• Black Chrome Finish: Corrosion resistance and sleek appearance
• Versatile Applications: Freshwater and inshore fishing
• Cover-Friendly: Navigate grass, kelp, and cover
• Catch and Release Friendly: Less damage to fish

Performance Advantages:

• Heavy Cover Confidence: Fish where trebles can't go
• Fish-Friendly: Less damage for catch and release
• Superior Penetration: Super Needle Point for hooksets
• Corrosion Resistant: Black Chrome finish for durability
• Reliable Strength: X-strong for fighting fish
• Versatile Use: Freshwater and saltwater applications

Ideal Applications:

• Replacing trebles on crankbaits
• Fishing in heavy grass and kelp
• Cover-oriented fishing
• Catch and release fishing
• Freshwater bass fishing
• Inshore saltwater fishing
• Situations where trebles are impractical

Available Sizes:

When you need single replacement hooks with X-strong construction, Super Needle Point, Black Chrome finish, and fish-friendly design for replacing trebles on freshwater and inshore baits in areas with grass, kelp, or cover, the Owner Single Replacement Hook 1X Strong is the choice of serious anglers.

Pro Tip: Always rig the front hook with the point facing forward and the rear hook with the point facing rear for optimal performance.

Pro-Cure Super Gel is the most effective fishing attractant on the market, now enhanced with UV technology that acts like a lit beacon underwater. Fish are drawn in by the visibility and triggered to strike by the irresistible scent.

Why Super Gel Outperforms Everything Else

• UV Enhancement: Creates a glowing visual trigger that fish can't ignore
• Real Bait Formula: Made from genuine bait with powerful amino acids that trigger feeding instincts
• Superior Adhesion: Sticky gel base clings to lures, spoons, spinners, swim baits, and soft plastics far longer than liquid scents
• Proven Results: 26+ years of field-tested performance in both freshwater and saltwater

Perfect For

Trout, bass, walleye, salmon, calico, and virtually any gamefish species. Works on all lure types including hard baits, soft plastics, jigs, and live bait rigs.

Experience the difference that has made Super Gel the #1 word-of-mouth fishing attractant among serious anglers.

Premium Flipping Hooks for Heavy Cover Bass Fishing

The Owner Covershot Hooks deliver premium flipping hook performance designed for serious bass anglers who fish heavy cover. Built with Owner's legendary sharp hook and strong wire construction, these hooks provide exceptional strength, instant penetration, and proven effectiveness for flipping and pitching in cover. The Covershot represents Owner's commitment to creating the world's sharpest flipping hooks for cover fishing.

Advanced Covershot Hook Design

• Strong Wire Construction: Durable wire handles big bass and heavy cover
• Wide Gap Design: Optimized gap accommodates soft plastics and creature baits
• Cutting Point Technology: Owner's precision-ground point ensures instant penetration
• Offset Shank: Weedless rigging design for fishing heavy cover
• Flipping Optimized: Designed specifically for flipping and pitching techniques

Premium Construction Features

• Legendary Sharpness: Owner's proprietary point design penetrates with minimal pressure
• Strong Wire: Reliable construction withstands big fish and heavy pressure
• Wide Gap: Optimized geometry maximizes hookup ratio with soft plastics
• Precision Engineering: Japanese craftsmanship ensures consistent quality
• Owner Quality: Trusted brand known for the world's sharpest hooks

Cover Fishing Applications

The Covershot Hooks excel in cover fishing applications. Perfect for flipping and pitching in vegetation, fishing around wood and laydowns, targeting bass in heavy cover, working creature baits and worms, or any situation where flipping hooks are needed. The strong wire construction provides the strength needed to pull bass from heavy cover while the cutting point technology ensures instant penetration. The wide gap design accommodates soft plastics while the offset shank allows weedless rigging for fishing thick cover where bass hide.

Key Features

Owner Quality

Owner has been creating the world's sharpest fishing hooks for serious anglers worldwide, and the Covershot Hooks continue this tradition with cutting point technology and strong wire construction. Every hook is manufactured to exacting Japanese standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious cover fishing specialists, the Covershot delivers the strength and sharpness that flipping anglers demand.

Experience the legendary hook sharpness that serious bass anglers trust. The Owner Covershot Hooks aren't just flipping hooks—they're precision-engineered equipment built for cover fishing success.

Pull bass from heavy cover with Owner Covershot Hooks—where strong wire meets legendary Owner sharpness.

The Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Jig Head is a unique and innovative jig design that maximizes the action of your soft plastic baits. By featuring two wire loops—one for a 60-degree line tie and the other connecting to a pivoting Gamakatsu SuperLine Offset EWG Hook—this jig allows for unmatched movement and lifelike presentation. When rigging a soft plastic bait such as a craw, creature, or worm, the bait has more freedom to float and move naturally in the water, increasing its effectiveness in attracting fish.

To ensure the best performance, it’s important to rig your bait so that it doesn't cover the hook eye. This allows the bait to move more freely and enhances the natural swimming action, which is key to enticing strikes.

If you're targeting bass or other species, this jig head is a fantastic choice to improve your chances of success with soft plastics. Have you used a similar jig design before, or are you looking to try something new?

The Basstrix Mini Trix 2" Soft Plastic Minnow is one of the most realistic micro lures on the market — hand-poured and hand-painted to replicate the scales, sheen, and anatomical detail of actual baitfish with startling accuracy. At a meaty 2 inches, it's a true giant killer that triggers instinctive strikes from pressured and finicky fish. A unique keeled tail produces high-frequency vibration even at ultra-slow retrieve speeds, and the signature Basstrix hollow body collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios. Pair it with a Basstrix Mini Trix Head (1/8 oz recommended) for the most realistic presentation in the water. Deadly for crappie, trout, bass, and surf perch in both fresh and saltwater.

Key Features

• Hand-poured & hand-painted — unmatched realism with lifelike scales, sheen, and anatomical detail
• Unique keeled tail — high-frequency vibration at ultra-slow speeds mimics fleeing forage
• Hollow body construction — collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios
• Versatile — vertical jigging, dock shooting, BFS fishing, freshwater and saltwater
• Best paired with Basstrix Mini Trix Head — 1/8 oz recommended for the 2" model
• Available in 10 proven color patterns

Specifications

The Sound That Bass Can't Ignore

The River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130 is one of the most iconic topwater lures ever made — and for good reason. That deep, hollow whopping sound produced by the rotating tail is unlike anything else on the water. Crawl it so slowly you can barely hear the tail, or rip it fast so it throws water like a swamp buggy. Either way, it gets bit. Cast it a mile, dial in your retrieve speed, and let the sound do the work.

Engineered to Run Perfect, Right Out of the Box

The Whopper Plopper's propeller-style tail is perfectly tuned from the factory and stays flexible and fish-catching forever. No tweaking, no tuning, no adjustments — just tie it on and go. The tail rotates smoothly across a wide range of retrieve speeds, producing alluring rumbles and multi-octave splashing that triggers strikes from bass, pike, musky, and stripers.

Why Standard Prop Baits Fall Short

Most prop baits are noisy at one speed and dead at another. The Whopper Plopper produces fish-catching sound and action from a dead-slow crawl all the way to a fast burn — giving you a versatile topwater that adapts to the mood of the fish. When bass are finicky, slow it down. When they're aggressive, speed it up. The Plopper works either way.

Built to Last, Built to Cast

Pre-rigged with two size #1 premium black nickel treble hooks, the Whopper Plopper 130 is ready to fish the moment it comes out of the package. The durable body handles rocks, wood, and hard-fighting fish without losing its action, and its aerodynamic profile launches exceptionally long casts for a topwater of its size — covering more water and reaching fish that other lures can't.

The Right Pick If...

• You want a topwater that works at any retrieve speed
• You're targeting largemouth, smallmouth, pike, musky, or striped bass
• You need a lure that casts far and covers open water efficiently
• Walking baits and poppers aren't triggering strikes
• You want a proven, tournament-tested topwater with a massive color selection

Best Retrieve Techniques

• Slow Crawl: Barely-there retrieve — just enough to keep the tail ticking. Deadly in calm conditions and post-spawn
• Medium Steady: The bread-and-butter retrieve — consistent tail rotation with a rhythmic whopping sound
• Fast Burn: Rip it across the surface throwing water — triggers reaction strikes from aggressive fish
• Stop and Go: Vary your retrieve speed to create an erratic, fleeing-baitfish action

Best Conditions

• Calm to lightly choppy surface — the tail sound carries best in calmer water
• Low-light periods — early morning and late evening when bass are most active on top
• Post-spawn through fall when bass are chasing baitfish on the surface
• Summer feeding windows over open flats, points, and submerged structure
• Any body of water where big fish are looking up — lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds

Best For

• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pike, Musky, Striped Bass
• Techniques: Slow roll, medium steady retrieve, fast burn, stop-and-go
• Conditions: Calm to choppy surface, low-light, post-spawn, summer and fall feeding windows
• Water: Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds — anywhere big fish are looking up

Key Features

• Propeller-style rotating tail creates powerful surface commotion
• Produces deep, hollow whopping sound across all retrieve speeds
• Pre-rigged with 2x size #1 premium black nickel treble hooks
• Perfectly tuned tail — no adjustments needed, stays flexible forever
• Exceptional casting distance for a topwater of its size
• Extremely durable body — handles rocks, wood, and hard-fighting fish
• 12 proven color patterns to match any water condition

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Start Slow, Speed Up: Begin your retrieve at a slow crawl and gradually increase speed until you find the cadence the fish want that day. The Plopper produces at every speed — let the fish tell you what they want.
• Match the Color to Forage: In shad-heavy lakes, go with Phantom Shad, Chubby, or Crystal Minnow. In perch or bluegill fisheries, try Perch or Munky Butt. In stained water, Blue Blood and Rat Ta Tat create the best silhouette.
• Use a Loop Knot: A loop knot (like a Rapala knot) gives the Whopper Plopper maximum freedom of movement and enhances the tail action, especially at slower retrieve speeds.

FAQ

What rod and line setup works best with the Whopper Plopper 130?
A medium-heavy 7'–7'6" casting rod with 30–50 lb braided line is ideal. Braid floats and keeps the lure riding high on the surface, while the sensitivity lets you feel the tail action and detect any change in retrieve speed.

How do I know if the tail is tuned correctly?
The tail should rotate freely and consistently at slow retrieve speeds. If it's not spinning, check for debris caught in the tail joint. The Whopper Plopper comes factory-tuned and rarely needs adjustment.

Can I use the Whopper Plopper 130 for pike and musky?
Absolutely. The 5 in, 1 3/8 oz profile is a great pike and musky topwater, especially in summer when fish are shallow and aggressive. Upgrade to heavier treble hooks if you're specifically targeting large musky.

The Deps Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight Soft Jerkbait delivers the same unique performance as the original Sakamata Shad but loaded with salt to make it heavier, allowing anglers to target deeper sections of the water column with better castability. This fluke-style bait takes the classic soft jerkbait to a whole other level with innovative design features that trigger aggressive reaction strikes.

The unique body shape and hydrodynamic profile features low water flow resistance, making it incredibly easy to perform side-to-side darting action with even the slightest twitches from the rod tip. The keeled fins along the head channel water downward and force the bait upward to mimic a shad jumping on the surface to avoid predators, creating an irresistible presentation that bass can't ignore.

The fins act as stabilizers when paused, allowing the bait to fall perfectly horizontal while the heavy salt content poured into the belly creates a subtle wiggling action on the fall, similar to a soft stickbait. This combination of darting action and natural fall makes it deadly effective for triggering reaction strikes from both active and finicky bass.

Key Features:

• Heavy Salt Content: 65-75% salt loading for deeper presentations and better castability
• Hydrodynamic Profile: Low water resistance for easy side-to-side darting action
• Keeled Fins: Channel water to create unique jumping action mimicking fleeing shad
• Horizontal Fall: Fins act as stabilizers for perfectly horizontal descent
• Subtle Wiggle on Fall: Heavy salt in belly creates natural wiggling action
• Durable Material: Strong construction holds hooks securely and reduces tearing
• Reaction Strike Design: Can be fished quickly to generate aggressive bites
• Tournament Proven: Used by Masayuki Matsushita to win 2020 Bassmaster Central Open

Specifications:

• Type: Heavy weight soft jerkbait / fluke
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Retrieve Techniques:

• Twitch-and-Pause: Sharp twitches create darting action, pause for horizontal fall
• Fast Retrieve: Quick twitches generate aggressive reaction strikes
• Slow Twitch: Subtle rod movements for finesse presentations
• Deadstick: Let bait fall on slack line for natural wiggling descent
• Weighted Texas Rig: Add weight for deeper presentations

Design Details:

The keel is the secret to the unique jumping dart action of the Sakamata Shad. It allows water to flow and creates a unique jumping action while acting as a rudder to create better darting action. The smooth body design creates low water resistance, making it easy for the bait to dart side-to-side and be fished quickly to generate reaction bites.

Tournament Success:

Masayuki Matsushita won the 2020 Sam Rayburn Bassmaster Central Open with a 3-day total of 60-14 using the Deps Sakamata Shad, proving its effectiveness at the highest level of competitive bass fishing.

Ideal Applications:

• Deeper water presentations with heavy weight models
• Reaction strike fishing in active conditions
• Around grass, docks, and shallow cover
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are feeding on shad or baitfish
• Tournament fishing requiring versatile presentations

When you need a heavy-weight soft jerkbait that delivers unique darting action, better castability, and tournament-proven performance, the Deps Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight is the choice of serious bass anglers.

The Megabass Magdraft Swimbait is a beast of a swimbait, meticulously designed, for a thumping tail action that travels through the body, giving the head a subtle side-to-side shimmy that sends vibrations through the water column. Built for trophies, the Megabass Magdraft is equipped with a robust wire-through construction firmly joining line eye to hook for decisive hook-ups and control.

Equipped with a belly slot to hide the hook, and a patented Mag Hold System to keep it in place, the big treble hooks doesn’t get in the way of  the Megabass Magdrafts natural swimming motion. Furthermore, by keeping the hook tight to the body, it hides the treble from wary fish.

Some Magdraft images shown without hooks but all come with hooks and swivel.

Dominate the water with the Z-Man Jack Hammer Chatterbait, widely considered the most refined and winningest bladed jig on the professional circuit. Co-developed by "Bladed Jig Master" Brett Hite and Japanese luremaker EverGreen International, this premium vibrating jig is engineered with a flat-bottom, low-center-of-gravity head that allows it to skip under docks and track true at any speed.

The Jack Hammer features a super-thin, hexagonal stainless steel blade that starts thumping the moment it hits the water. A specialized channel groove in the head allows the blade to strike the jig, producing a signature hard-hitting "chattering" sound while ensuring the blade never detaches. Combined with hand-tied silicone skirts and a heavy-duty Gamakatsu flipping hook, the Jack Hammer is built for high-percentage hooksets and extreme durability in heavy cover.

Key Features:

• Instant Start-Up Action: The signature head and blade combo ensures the bait starts vibrating quickly and hunting side-to-side like a frantic baitfish.

• Low CG Head Design: A flat-bottom, weight-forward head makes it one of the best skipping bladed jigs ever made for getting under docks and overhanging trees.

• Premium Components: Armed with a needle-sharp Gamakatsu heavy wire hook and a snag-resistant Decoy Egg Snap line tie for maximum durability.

• Dual Wire Bait Keeper: Features two heavy-duty wire keepers that lock your soft plastic trailers (like the Yamamoto Zako firmly in place for more casts and fewer re-rigs.

• Refined Aesthetics: Hand-tied skirts in pro-driven patterns are matched with color-coordinated head and blade paint schemes for a seamless, natural presentation.

• Tournament-Proven Performance: Responsible for more tour-level wins than any other vibrating jig, excelling in everything