Freshwater Bass Fishing Tackle

Gamakatsu Split Shot, Drop Shot Hooks have the right bend to make the bait presentation at the right angle.  The preferred knot is the palomar but make sure you take your tag line and run it through the eye of the hook to finish the knot.  

We like this hook because it's very sharp and has the perfect angle for drop shot rigs and split shot rigs.  The wire is thin so hookups are solid, allowing you to get the fish in.  Even though they are thin, they are still pretty tough considering the wire size.  There are 6 hooks per pack but we also have bulk packs for a better value. 

Ideal for fishing Swimming Senkos, swimbaits, flukes, and other small-profile soft plastics, the Owner Weighted TwistLock Light Hook not only helps "swim" a rigged bait down into the strike zone, it also helps increase casting distance. The weight is positioned low on the shank to provide a "keel" effect so that baits rigged weedless-style will swim naturally.

Owner's unique Centering-Pin Spring (CPS) allows baits to be "permanently" secured by inserting the center pin and screwing the TwistLock coil spring into the nose of the bait. Also featuring Owner's Super Needle Point construction, X-Strong forging, and a 30-degree eye-bend with an open gap, the Owner Weighted TwistLock Light Hook serves up quality hooksets, excellent rigging, and maximum fish penetration.

Key Features:

• Centering-Pin Spring (CPS): Permanently secures baits
• Weighted Shank: Positioned low for keel effect
• TwistLock Coil Spring: Screw into bait nose
• Super Needle Point: Maximum fish penetration
• X-Strong Forging: Enhanced strength
• 30-Degree Eye-Bend: With open gap
• 3 Per Pack: Ready for multiple setups

Performance Advantages:

• Swim Baits Down: Weight helps reach strike zone
• Increased Casting Distance: Added weight for longer casts
• Keel Effect: Low weight position for natural swimming
• Weedless Swimming: Baits swim naturally when rigged weedless
• Permanent Rigging: CPS keeps bait secured
• Quality Hooksets: Super Needle Point and open gap

Ideal Applications:

• Swimming Senkos
• Swimbaits
• Flukes
• Small-profile soft plastics
• Weedless rigging
• Situations requiring weighted hooks
• Applications needing increased casting distance

Recommended Baits:

• Swimming Senkos
• Swimbaits
• Flukes
• Small-profile soft plastics

When you need weighted hooks with Centering-Pin Spring, TwistLock coil spring, low-positioned weight for keel effect, Super Needle Point, X-Strong forging, and 30-degree eye-bend for Swimming Senkos, swimbaits, flukes, and small-profile soft plastics, the Owner Weighted TwistLock Light Hooks are the choice of serious soft plastic anglers.

Note: 3 per pack. Weight positioned low on shank provides keel effect for natural swimming action. CPS allows baits to be permanently secured.

The Battlestar XLS Weighted Swimbait Hooks are high-performance, weedless hooks designed for Texas rig surf fishing, particularly effective with 5" and 6" ribbed swimbaits like the Battlestar 5" Rib Bait. These hooks are favored for targeting species such as halibut, white sea bass, calico bass, and rockfish.

Key Features

• Extra-Long Shank (XLS) Design: Provides improved hooksets and increased landing ratios.

• VMC 5/0 Heavy-Duty Hook: Ensures durability and strength.

• Hydrodynamic and Aerodynamic Construction: Delivers maximum weedlessness and improved casting distance.

• Black Nickel Coating: Offers saltwater corrosion resistance.

• Spring Bait Keeper: Secures soft plastics firmly in place.

• Slow Sink Design: Ideal for a slow, steady retrieve with pops and pauses.

The Jackall Pompadour topwater wake bait features two unique metal wings that, upon casting, tuck away tight to the body for those long casts. Once the lure hits the water and you begin the retrieve, the metal wings open up creating a very unique wobble and a huge wake.

On the rear of the bait there is a pivoting propeller that slides back and forth creating a deep gurgling sound and leaving a tantalizing trail of bubbles. This, combined with the metal wings and the bulky body of the bait means that this lure displaces A LOT of water and will call fish up from even the deepest depths.

The Jackall Pompadour is sure to be a killer during those summertime night tournaments.

3in

3/4oz

Premium Long-Range Jig Head for Distance Casting

The Owner Range Roller Jighead delivers premium long-range jig head performance designed for serious anglers who need maximum casting distance. Built with Owner's legendary sharp hook and aerodynamic roller design, this jig head provides exceptional casting range, natural rolling action, and proven effectiveness for targeting bass and other gamefish at long distances. The Range Roller represents Owner's commitment to creating the world's sharpest long-range jig heads.

Advanced Range Roller Design

• Aerodynamic Shape: Streamlined design maximizes casting distance
• Rolling Action: Unique shape creates natural rolling motion on retrieve
• Owner Sharp Hook: Legendary cutting point ensures instant penetration
• Long-Range Optimized: Designed specifically for distance casting applications
• Versatile Design: Works with various soft plastics and swimbaits

Premium Construction Features

• Legendary Sharpness: Owner's precision-ground hook provides instant penetration
• Streamlined Profile: Aerodynamic design cuts through air for maximum distance
• Quality Construction: Durable materials withstand repeated casting and use
• Balanced Design: Optimized weight distribution for accurate long casts
• Owner Quality: Japanese precision engineering and craftsmanship

Long-Range Fishing Applications

The Range Roller Jighead excels in long-range fishing applications. Perfect for covering water with long casts, targeting distant structure and cover, fishing open water for suspended bass, searching for active fish, or any situation where casting distance is critical. The aerodynamic shape allows maximum casting range while the rolling action creates natural movement that triggers strikes. Owner's legendary hook sharpness ensures instant penetration on long-distance hooksets while the streamlined design provides accurate casts to distant targets.

Key Features

Owner Quality

Owner has been creating the world's sharpest fishing hooks for serious anglers worldwide, and the Range Roller Jighead continues this tradition with legendary hook quality and innovative aerodynamic design. Every jig head is manufactured to exacting Japanese standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious long-range specialists, the Range Roller delivers the casting distance and sharpness that demanding anglers require.

Experience the legendary hook sharpness that serious anglers trust. The Owner Range Roller Jighead isn't just a jig head—it's precision-engineered equipment built for long-range fishing success.

Cover more water with Owner Range Roller Jighead—where aerodynamic design meets legendary Owner sharpness.

The Z-Man Finesse ShroomZ is a specialized mushroom-style jighead designed specifically for Ned rigging and other light-line finesse techniques. It is widely credited as the first dedicated jighead to bring the "Midwest Finesse" style to the mainstream market.

Key Features & Design

• Mushroom Head Shape: The signature flat-top head allows buoyant soft plastics to stand perfectly upright on the bottom, mimicking a feeding crawfish or baitfish.

• Welded Wire Keeper: Features a unique wire keeper welded directly to the hook shank that locks ElaZtech® plastics securely in place without the need for glue.

• Premium Hooks: Built with high-carbon, black nickel needlepoint hooks (typically size 1 or 2) that are "sticky sharp" for easy penetration on light tackle.

• Variety of Weights: Available in weights ranging from 1/20 oz to 1/5 oz, allowing you to fine-tune your fall rate based on depth and fish activity.

The Jackall Flick Shake with JDM Formula is a premium finesse soft bait designed for bass fishing, crafted by Jackall’s expert Seiji Kato. Its innovative curved body creates a lifelike squirming action with subtle vibrations, mimicking natural prey to trigger strikes from wary bass. The JDM formula, infused with high salt content (up to five times more in the 4.8" 500 model), enhances sinking speed, casting distance, and bite retention, while a shrimp-based scent adds realistic appeal.

Key Features:

• Curved Body Design: Produces a unique rolling and shimmying motion on the fall, ideal for enticing cautious fish.
• JDM Formula: High-density, salt-injected plastic ensures faster sinking and prolonged bites.
• Live Bait Scent: Shrimp-based odor enhances attraction for bass and other species.
• Versatile Rigging: Optimized for Jighead Wacky Rig, but also effective in no-sinker wacky, drop shot, Texas, and Neko rigs. Pairs best with Jackall’s Flick Shake Tungsten Jig Head for superior hook sets.
• Proven Performance: Trusted by tournament anglers like Seiji Kato, Kota Kiriyama, and Cody Meyer.
• Multiple Sizes and Colors: Available in 2.5" (Micro Flick), 3.8", 4.8", 5.8", 6.8", and 9.8", with colors like Green Pumpkin Pepper, Cola Red Flake, and Sight Magic.

Specifications:

• Sizes: 2.5" (8 per pack), 3.8" (10 per pack), 4.8" (8 per pack), 5.8" (7 per pack), 6.8" (7 per pack), 9.8" (7 per pack).
• Material: Salt-injected soft plastic with live bait scent.
• Recommended Setup: Use with a short-shank drop shot hook or wacky jig head, paired with 6 lb. fluorocarbon line and a light action spinning rod.

Why Choose It?

The Flick Shake with JDM Formula excels in finesse fishing, particularly for pressured bass or clear water. Its unique curve and high-density composition deliver a dynamic, water-pushing action that outperforms standard worms, making it a versatile and reliable choice for anglers of all skill levels.

Roboworm's finesse line up of 5 1/2" curly tail worms are  simply deadly on largemouth and smallmouth bass. Featuring Roboworm's exclusive "salt release technology", these worms offer a subtle, thin curly tail that really draws in the strikes. These worm's feature our hand poured style, triple color pours, in all of our most popular colors.

The 5.5" model is textured for added realism. Great for drop shotting, split shotting, darter heads, shakey heads, or a finesse Carolina rig. Made in the U.S.A.

 Style: Curly Tail Floating Worm

Size 5 1/2"

Qty: 8 Per Pack

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 Z-Man ChatterBait Elite EVO is a high-performance bladed jig designed to deliver the premium features of elite baits like the Jack Hammer but at a more accessible mid-market price point. It features a unique head and blade geometry that produces a radical, unpredictable hunting action that fish find hard to ignore.

Key Performance Features

• Instant Start-Up: Features Z-Man’s patented direct head-to-blade connection and a signature hex-shaped ChatterBlade, ensuring the lure starts thumping the second you turn the reel handle.

• Erratic Hunting Action: The blade-to-head angle and blunt nose design cause the bait to wander and dart randomly during retrieval, mimicking a distressed baitfish.

• Upgraded Durability: Equipped with a wire-tied 100% silicone skirt that provides more natural flare and longevity compared to standard rubber collars that can dry out and slip.

• Advanced Trailer Retention: Uses a hybrid molded split-grip and wire keeper system to lock soft plastic trailers securely in place, even when ripping through heavy grass.

The all new Shimano Armajoint 190 Slow Float Flash Boost Swimbaits solve the challenges of casting a big jointed swimbait in search of trophy fish. Lure engineers leverage Shimano's proprietary Arma-Boost technology to significantly increase casting distance and accuracy by reducing unnecessary air resistance and the chances of the lure spinning during flight. As the angler casts the lure, Arma Boost technology facilitates the lure to disconnect from an internal magnet and forces the body to fold into its compact shape. Once the lure hits the water, the lure's body reengages with the magnet to create a smooth and natural swimming action.

The Shimano Armajoint 190SF is a versatile lure that can be retrieved fast or slow, enabling anglers to vary their retrieve depending on the situation. The bait will normally swim in an S-pattern, but the bait will not flare out when stopped due to the fold in its body. Anglers can slow down the receive and pause the to capitalize on the lure's natural slow-rising action. ARMAJOINT also features Shimano's proprietary FLASH BOOST technology that constantly emits a fish-attracting flash during the retrieve — even on the pause — by suspending reflective foil on micro springs to mimic the flashing behavior of an injured baitfish. Designed with purpose by leveraging innovation and technology and improving angler performance while drawing strikes from tournament-winning bass.

ROF: Slow Float

Length: 190mm (7.48in.)

Weight: 53g (1 7/8oz)

Features: 

• Arma Boost to increase a lure's casting distance by folding a jointed lure into a compact shape, reducing air resistance and minimizing the chances of the lure spinning during flight.
• Flash Boost suspends reflective foil on micro springs within the clear section of the lure body and provides an action designed to mimic the movements and flashing behavior of an injured baitfish.
• Scale Boost capitalizes on composite-pitch holograms to increase the amount and complexity of light reflected through the water.

Roboworm Gamakatsu ReBarb Worm Hooks are built around a single defining feature: a plastic barb on the shank that prevents the worm from sliding down the hook after the cast. Cast after cast, the worm stays in the perfect position on the hook — no re-rigging, no worm bunching at the bend. The thin wire gauge sets the hook easily on light line, and the barb and bend geometry keep fish on the hook through the fight. Effective for plastic worms and live worms on Carolina rigs, weedless drop shots, Texas rigs, and more. Available in Aberdeen, Light Wire, and Medium Wire styles across 9 size options.

Key Features

• Plastic Barb on the Shank — Prevents Worm Slip — The ReBarb’s defining feature is a small plastic barb positioned on the shank that grips the worm and prevents it from sliding down toward the bend during the cast and retrieve; the barb keeps the worm in the correct rigging position cast after cast, eliminating the need to re-rig after every few casts; works with both soft plastic worms and live worms.
• Thin Wire Gauge — Easy Hooksets on Light Line — The light and medium wire options are designed for finesse applications where thin wire is needed for easy hooksets on light fluorocarbon and monofilament line; the thin wire penetrates the fish’s mouth more easily than a heavy wire hook on the same hookset force, making it ideal for drop shot, shaky head, and finesse Texas rig applications where light line is standard.
• Barb & Bend Geometry — Keeps Fish On — The hook’s barb and bend geometry are designed to keep fish on the hook through the fight; the barb prevents the hook from backing out during head shakes and the bend geometry maintains consistent hook pressure throughout the fight.
• Gamakatsu Quality — Needle-Sharp Out of the Pack — Made by Gamakatsu, known for needle-sharp hooks that penetrate easily and maintain their edge through extended use.

Size & Wire Selection Guide

Best For

• Weedless Drop Shot — The ReBarb’s plastic barb keeps the worm in the correct nose-hook or wacky-hook position on the drop shot rig cast after cast; use Size 1 or Size 2 Light Wire for finesse drop shot applications on 6–8 lb fluorocarbon.
• Texas Rig — The plastic barb keeps the worm from sliding down the shank during the cast and retrieve through heavy cover; use Medium Wire sizes (1/0–4/0) matched to the worm size for standard Texas rig applications.
• Carolina Rig — Effective on a Carolina rig where the worm is exposed on a long leader; the plastic barb keeps the worm in position during the long cast required for Carolina rig fishing; use Medium Wire sizes matched to the worm size.
• Live Worm Fishing — The Aberdeen style sizes (Size 2 and Size 4) are ideal for live worm fishing; the Aberdeen bend allows the worm to move naturally while the plastic barb keeps it from sliding down the shank.

Power Pro Spectra Braided Line in White is a trusted choice for anglers worldwide, delivering top-tier performance in both saltwater and freshwater fishing. Made from premium Spectra Fiber, this braid combines exceptional strength with a round, smooth profile that resists self-cutting, outperforming many competitors. Its ultra-thin diameter and near-zero stretch provide unmatched sensitivity, letting you detect the lightest bites, while ensuring powerful, reliable hooksets every time.

The crisp White color offers high visibility above water, making it perfect for tracking line movement in clear conditions or when fishing topwater lures and jigs. Ideal for techniques like pitching, flipping, or targeting species in open water, this braid excels with superior abrasion resistance against rocks, docks, and heavy cover. Its slick surface glides effortlessly through guides for longer casts, and its no-memory design minimizes tangles and wind knots for frustration-free fishing.

Key Features:

• Extreme Strength-to-Diameter Ratio: Packs more line on your reel while maintaining power for big fish.

• Round and Smooth Profile: Prevents digging into itself, ensuring even spooling and durability.

• Ultra-Sensitive: Minimal stretch transmits every nibble for instant response.

• High Visibility: White color aids in tracking line movement, ideal for topwater and clear-water fishing.

• Versatile Performance: Suited for bass, trout, redfish, or offshore species, in fresh or saltwater.

Available in pound tests from 8 lb to 80 lb and spools up to 300 yards, Power Pro Spectra White is a versatile, high-performance braid built for anglers who demand precision and reliability. Whether you're chasing tournament wins or enjoying a day on the water, this line gives you the confidence to land more fish, every time.

The Basstrix Paddle Tail 4" Swimbait is the original hollow body swimbait — the lure that redefined the industry and remains the gold standard for high-performance soft plastics. With over a million dollars in tournament winnings on the Bassmaster, FLW, and Major League Fishing trails, this is a proven weapon for tournament pros and trophy hunters alike. Hand-made in the USA, the hollow body collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios, while the signature paddle tail delivers a hard-kicking vibration and side-to-side shimmy that starts the moment it hits the water — even at ultra-slow retrieve speeds. 4 per pack.

Key Features

• Original hollow body design — collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios
• Hand-made in the USA — multi-dimensional hand-painted finish with holographic eyes
• Hard-kicking paddle tail — high-frequency vibration and body roll at any retrieve speed
• Versatile rigging — weighted belly hook for heavy cover or swimbait jig head for deep structure
• $1M+ in tournament winnings — proven on Bassmaster, FLW, and Major League Fishing
• 14 proven color patterns — 4 per pack

Specifications

Most topwater baits make you choose: pop or walk. The Gunfish 117 has a cupped, concave face that throws water like a popper and a slim tapered body that walks tight side-to-side. Same cast, both actions, decided by what your rod tip does.

Short version: 4-1/2" pencil popper, 3/5 oz, floating, three treble hooks. Built for distance and for pulling fish up out of heavy cover.

Why the 117 Casts Further

Lucky Craft gave this size a thicker taper through the rear than the smaller Gunfish models. More mass behind the center means the bait carries better on the cast and tracks straighter in the air — which matters when fish are boiling forty feet past where you can reach.

That's the whole argument for the 117 over a 95 or a 115: it isn't just a bigger profile, it's a longer cast at the same effort.

Where It Earns Its Keep

• Schooling fish. When they come up out of range, the extra distance is the difference between a cast and a wish.
• Pulling fish from deep cover — brushpiles, cane piles, and standing timber. The concave face throws enough water to call fish up off structure.
• Blueback herring water. Lucky Craft calls this out specifically, and the long slim profile is why — it matches a herring better than a fatter walking bait.
• Open water search. Distance plus a bait that both pops and walks lets you cover a bank fast and change the message without changing lures.

How to Work It

To walk it: short, rhythmic twitches into slack line. The bait needs slack to turn — a tight line drives it straight and kills the side-to-side.

To pop it: harder, sharper snaps. The cupped mouth grabs water and throws it. Use this when fish are deep in cover or the surface has chop on it and you need to be louder.

Mix them. Two walks, a pop, a pause. The pause is not dead time — it floats, so it holds position in the strike zone, and a lot of fish eat it sitting still.

Three Trebles — What That Changes

The 117 carries three trebles: #5, #5, and #4. That's a hooking advantage on a bait fish tend to slash at rather than eat cleanly, and it's the reason short strikes convert more often on this size than on two-hook topwaters.

It also means more hardware to keep track of. Check that hooks aren't fouled on the body before you cast, and use a rod with a forgiving tip — three sets of trebles in a fish will find a way out if you horse it.

Standard and Limited Run Colors

Lucky Craft splits the Gunfish 117 lineup into standard colors and limited-run colors. Three of the four we carry are limited run — Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow, and MS American Shad. When they're gone, they're not automatically coming back.

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

The topwater window on the local lakes moves week to week, and a long-casting bait earns its money on the days stripers are boiling out of reach. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth reading before you commit a morning to the surface.

Recommended Gear

• Rod: medium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Length helps the cast; a forgiving tip keeps three sets of trebles in the fish.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Braid moves the bait; the leader gives you abrasion resistance around cover.
• Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through — it sinks and pulls the nose down, working against the float and the walk.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Twitch into slack, not into tension. The single thing that separates people who can make a pencil popper walk from people who can't.
• Wait to feel weight before you set. Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth. This costs more topwater fish than anything else.
• Use the pause after a miss. It floats. Let it sit — fish come back for a bait that's stopped far more often than for one that ran.
• Check the trebles for fouling. Three hooks on a slim body will tangle on themselves, and a fouled bait won't walk at all.

Common Mistakes

• Fishing it on a tight line. The bait needs slack to turn.
• Only popping it, or only walking it. You bought both actions. Mix them until something answers.
• Too stiff a rod. Costs you fish on every strike.
• Setting on sight. Wait for the weight.

Specifications

Specs confirmed against Lucky Craft's published Gunfish 117 chart. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.

What's Included

One Lucky Craft Gunfish 117 in the color selected, factory rigged with three trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the Gunfish 117?
4-1/2 inches (117mm) and 3/5 oz (19 grams). The number in the name is the length in millimetres.

How many hooks does it have?
Three trebles — two #5 and one #4.

Does it pop or walk?
Both. Sharp snaps make the cupped face throw water; rhythmic twitches into slack line make it walk tight side-to-side.

Does it float?
Yes. It holds position on the pause, which is where a lot of the bites come from.

117 or 115NF — what's the difference?
Different models, not just different sizes. The 117 is a pencil popper with three trebles and a thicker rear taper for casting distance. The NF models are the no-feather versions of their respective sizes.

Why does it cast so well?
The rear taper is thicker than on the smaller Gunfish sizes, so more mass sits behind the center and the bait carries and tracks straighter in the air.

What rod and line?
Medium to medium-heavy with a moderate action, 7' or longer. Braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader; avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through.

Are these colors coming back?
Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow, and MS American Shad are limited-run colors on Lucky Craft's list. Chartreuse Shad is standard. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.

Related Gear

• Lucky Craft Gunfish 115NF — no-feather 115.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 95NF — no-feather 95.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3 — three-hook 95.
• Topwater Fishing Lures — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Not sure which Gunfish you want, or whether today's a popping day or a walking day? Call the shop or come in — that's a short conversation and it saves you buying the wrong one first.

When bass get finicky, downsize. The Strike King Bitsy Bug Jig is built for exactly those moments — a compact, precisely tied jig with a premium silicone skirt and fiber weedguard that punches through cover without hanging up. Equally deadly on smallmouth and largemouth, it shines in clear water, rocky structure, and pressured fisheries where big jigs get ignored. At this price, you can fish it confidently in the gnarliest spots without thinking twice.

Key Features

• Downsized profile — ideal for finicky fish and clear water conditions
• Premium silicone skirt — lifelike action and color on every fall
• Fiber weedguard — snag-resistant through rocks and cover
• Effective on both smallmouth and largemouth bass
• Available in 4 sizes: 1/16, 3/16, 1/8, and 1/4 oz
• 10 proven color patterns — sold 1 per pack

Specifications

The Lure That Won Lake Oneida

The SPRO Dean Rojas Bronzeye Popper Frog 60 is the exact lure Dean Rojas used to win the BASS Elite Series tournament at Lake Oneida — and it's been a go-to topwater weapon for bass anglers ever since. Where a standard walking frog gets ignored, the Popper's cupped mouth blasts water and sound on every twitch, calling bass up from deep in the slop. This is the frog you reach for when they won't come to anything else.

Sound That Triggers Strikes

The Bronzeye Popper's cupped face creates a loud, aggressive pop on each rod twitch — displacing water and sending vibration through the surface that bass can feel from yards away. Paired with the soft hollow body that collapses on the hookset, and the specially designed Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG Double Frog Hooks, this bait is built to draw the strike and seal the deal.

Why Walking Frogs Miss the Bite

On pressured lakes or in low-visibility conditions, bass often ignore a walking frog that slides silently across the surface. The Popper changes the equation — its aggressive sound and water displacement triggers reaction strikes from fish that have seen every other topwater bait in the box. When the walking frog stops working, tie on the Popper.

Weedless Through the Worst Cover

The Gamakatsu hooks ride point-up against the soft body, making the Bronzeye Popper virtually snag-free through lily pads, hydrilla mats, and emergent vegetation. Fish it through the nastiest cover on the lake with confidence — and when a bass blows up on it, the body collapses instantly for a solid, deep hookset.

The Right Pick If...

• Walking frogs are getting ignored or short-struck
• You're fishing pressured water where bass have seen everything
• You want a frog that creates noise and surface disturbance
• You're targeting bass in lily pads, hydrilla, or open-water slop
• You want a tournament-proven bait with a proven color lineup

Best Frog Fishing Techniques

• Pop and Pause: Short, sharp rod twitches to pop water, then let it sit — the pause is when most strikes happen
• Pop and Walk: Alternate pops with side-to-side walking action for a more erratic, aggressive presentation
• Dead Sticking: Cast over a mat pocket, pop once, and let it sit motionless — deadly in post-spawn
• Burning: Fast retrieve with rapid pops across open water to trigger reaction strikes

Best Conditions

• Summer and early fall when bass are shallow and aggressive
• Pressured lakes where bass have seen too many walking frogs
• Overcast days and low-light periods — early morning and late evening
• Heavy cover: lily pad mats, hydrilla, duckweed, and emergent vegetation
• Warm water temps above 65°F when topwater activity peaks

Best For

• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pike
• Techniques: Topwater Popping, Frog Fishing, Heavy Cover, Open Water
• Conditions: Warm water, heavy vegetation, low-light, pressured fisheries

Key Features

• Dean Rojas Signature Series — tournament-proven at Lake Oneida
• 1/2 oz weight — easy to cast on medium-heavy to heavy baitcasting gear
• 60mm profile — natural baitfish/frog size
• Cupped mouth creates loud, aggressive popping action
• Specially designed Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG Double Frog Hooks
• Collapsible soft hollow body for maximum hookup ratio
• Weedless design — fishes through the nastiest cover
• 18 in-stock color patterns to match any water condition

Specs

Models & Colors

Tackle Express Tips

• Pause After the Pop: The strike almost always comes on the pause, not the pop. Twitch, pop, then let it sit for 2–3 seconds before moving it again — especially over mat pockets.
• Match Sound to Conditions: On calm, glassy water the pop carries far — use a subtle pop-and-pause. On choppy or windy days, pop more aggressively to cut through surface noise.
• Wait for the Weight: Don't set the hook on the explosion — wait until you feel the fish pulling before sweeping hard to the side. Premature hooksets are the #1 reason anglers miss frog fish.

FAQ

What rod setup works best with the Bronzeye Popper Frog 60?
A medium-heavy to heavy 7'–7'6" baitcasting rod with 50–65 lb braided line is ideal. The braid gives you the sensitivity to feel the strike and the power to pull fish from heavy cover.

How is the Popper Frog different from the Bronzeye Frog 65?
The Bronzeye Frog 65 is a walking frog — it slides side-to-side on the surface. The Popper has a cupped mouth that blasts water and creates a loud popping sound on each twitch, making it more aggressive and effective on pressured fish or in low-visibility conditions.

Is the Bronzeye Popper weedless?
Yes. The Gamakatsu 3/0 hooks ride point-up against the soft body, making it virtually snag-free through lily pads, hydrilla, and other dense vegetation.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Uni?

There's nothing else like it in the water. The Yamamoto Uni is an urchin-inspired finesse soft plastic with bulbed appendages that quiver and shimmy on the fall with zero angler input — creating a lifelike, pulsating action that triggers strikes from bass that have seen every other bait in the box. When finesse fishing demands something truly different, the Uni delivers.

Main Use & Benefit

A specialty finesse soft plastic designed to trigger strikes from pressured largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass through its unique urchin-style appendages that create natural quivering and shimmying action on the fall and at rest. Sold 1 per pack at $16.55.

Problem It Solves

When bass have seen every Senko, drop shot worm, and creature bait in the lake, they stop responding to familiar profiles. The Uni's completely unique silhouette and multi-appendage action presents something fish haven't encountered before — breaking through lockjaw in clear water, post-frontal conditions, and heavily pressured fisheries.

Advantages

• ✅ Completely unique urchin-style profile — unlike anything else in pressured waters
• ✅ Bulbed appendages quiver and pulse with zero angler input on the fall
• ✅ Deadly on drop shot, free rig, and Neko — versatile finesse presentations
• ✅ Yamamoto's proven salted formula for natural feel and controlled fall rate
• ✅ 8 proven color patterns matched to real forage
• ⚠️ Specialty finesse bait — not designed for power fishing, heavy cover, or reaction presentations
• ⚠️ Sold 1 per pack — premium price point reflects the unique design and material

When to Choose It

Reach for the Yamamoto Uni when bass are post-frontal and lock-jawed, you're fishing clear or ultra-pressured water, standard finesse baits are getting ignored, or you need a completely different profile to break through a tough bite. It's a specialist tool — not an everyday bait, but a game-changer when conditions call for it.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop Shot — nose-hook through the central body with a #1 or #2 octopus hook, 12–24" above a 1/8–3/8 oz weight; gentle rod tip shakes make the appendages pulsate without moving the weight
• Free Rig — Texas-style nose hook with a sliding sinker for natural gliding movement over rocks, sparse cover, and transition areas; the weight slides freely, letting the Uni shimmy on the fall
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; the appendages flutter naturally on the pause
• Wacky Rig — hook through the central body for maximum appendage flutter on the fall around docks and laydowns
• Shaky Head / Jighead — thread onto a light jighead for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom with subtle appendage movement on the shake

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water (visibility 2ft+)
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow bite days
• Heavily pressured tournament lakes where fish have seen everything
• Deep summer finesse fishing (15–40ft) over structure
• Calm, windless conditions where subtle action shines

Best For

Key Features

• Urchin-inspired design — bulbed appendages create unique quivering and shimmying action on the fall
• Zero-input action — appendages pulse and flutter naturally without rod movement
• Yamamoto salted formula — natural feel, controlled fall rate, proven fish-catching material
• Versatile rigging — drop shot, free rig, Neko, wacky, and shaky head
• 8 proven color patterns — matched to real forage across water clarities
• 1 per pack

Models & Specs

Count: 1 per pack | Weight: 4 oz | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Let it fall on slack line — The Uni's best action happens on a completely slack line. After casting, close the bail and watch your line — don't reel until the bait reaches bottom. The appendages do all the work on the fall.
2. Go natural in clear water — Green Pumpkin (#297) and Watermelon Red (#208) are your top clear-water picks. Switch to Black & Blue (#021) on overcast days or in low-light conditions.
3. Fish it slow — The Uni is not a reaction bait. Long pauses (5–10 seconds) between subtle shakes are where most strikes happen. Resist the urge to move it too much.

FAQ

Q: What makes the Yamamoto Uni different from other finesse baits?
A: The Uni's urchin-inspired design with multiple bulbed appendages creates a completely unique underwater profile and action. Unlike worms or creature baits, the appendages quiver and pulse with zero angler input — giving pressured fish something they've never seen before.

Q: What hook size works best for drop shotting the Uni?
A: A #1 or #2 Gamakatsu Octopus Hook or Owner Mosquito Hook nose-hooked through the central body works perfectly. Keep the hook light to allow maximum appendage movement.

Q: Why is the Uni sold 1 per pack instead of a multi-pack?
A: The Uni's complex design and premium Yamamoto material make it a specialty bait — it's built to last longer than standard soft plastics and is priced accordingly. Most anglers find a single Uni lasts multiple fishing sessions when rigged carefully.

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