Freshwater Bass Lures

Lucky Craft Slender Pointer MR Jerkbait

Designed for anglers who know that a slimmer profile triggers more strikes, the Lucky Craft Slender Pointer MR is the answer to what smallmouth bass fishermen have been asking for. Built on the legendary Pointer Minnow platform, this slender-bodied jerkbait cuts through the water column with a tight, darting action that drives bass wild — especially in clear, cold water when fish are finicky and need a reason to commit.

Rig it up, work it with sharp twitches and pauses, and feel the difference a slender profile makes when bass are keying on shad, minnows, or other slender forage.

Best For

• Species: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, Striped Bass
• Techniques: Jerkbait fishing, twitch-and-pause, suspending presentations, cold-water finesse
• Conditions: Clear water, cold fronts, post-spawn, early spring, late fall
• Water: Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, rocky points, main lake structure

Features

• Slender minnow profile triggers strikes from pressured and finicky bass
• Lucky Craft patented magnetic weight transfer system for long, accurate casts even in wind
• Three razor-sharp Daiichi treble hooks for maximum hook-up ratio wherever fish strike
• Suspending action at 50°F — stays in the strike zone during pauses
• Available in two sizes: 97mm and 112mm
• Premium finishes in proven fish-catching color patterns

Specs

There is perhaps no other jerkbait that is more coveted than the Megabass Vision OneTen.  The tungsten weights increase casting distance and allow for a more slender bait, reducing drag in the water when retrieved.  

The Katsuage hooks that come stock on the Vision 110 are light wire for easy penetration correct balance.  Megabass intends this bait to be fished on light line, preferably 6 to 10lb pound test.  Using light line allows the bait to reach its optimal swimming depth of four to six feet, but also enables the bait to move more freely in the water.  

Retrieved properly, the Vision 110 not only darts from side to side but it does so in an arching fashion shooting up, and then back down as you jerk your rod tip.  Additionally, as the bait is being pulled in the water it moves sideways from top to bottom giving off a color and flash, but it also has a rear movement from side to side.  Heavier line and hooks have the potential to impede action taking the bait out of its factory tuned equilibrium.

The Deps Slither K Frog is engineered to fish in the thickest, nastiest cover imaginable, delivering exceptional performance where other frogs fail. Its super-soft construction and custom-designed hook make the Slither K incredibly weedless while maintaining an excellent hookup ratio that converts explosive strikes into landed fish.

The innovative design features two strategically placed holes that serve dual purposes: they aid in allowing the bait to collapse when hit for better hooksets, and they release any water that may have leaked in, keeping the frog riding high on the surface. This thoughtful engineering ensures the Slither K maintains peak performance even after multiple fish catches.

The natural rabbit fur legs add an extra element of realism to the lure, creating lifelike movement as it effortlessly walks back and forth on the surface. Combined with the super-soft body and premium Japanese construction, the Deps Slither K delivers the performance serious frog fishermen demand when fishing lily pads, matted vegetation, and heavy slop.

Key Features:

• Super-Soft Construction: Ultra-soft body collapses easily for excellent hookup ratios
• Custom-Designed Hook: Engineered for maximum weedlessness and hookset performance
• Dual Drainage Holes: Allow bait to collapse on strikes and release water for consistent performance
• Natural Rabbit Fur Legs: Create incredibly realistic movement on the surface
• Effortless Walking Action: Walks back and forth with minimal rod input
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable hollow body built for heavy cover fishing
• Compact Profile: 2.25" size perfect for finesse frog presentations
• Lightweight Design: 3/8oz weight ideal for accurate casts to tight pockets

Specifications:

• Length: 2.25 inches
• Weight: 3/8 oz
• Type: Hollow body topwater frog
• Legs: Natural rabbit fur
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Walk-the-Dog: Classic side-to-side action across open pockets and edges
• Slow Crawl: Steady retrieve over matted vegetation and lily pads
• Popping Retrieve: Sharp pops to create surface disturbance
• Stop-and-Go: Pause over openings to trigger strikes from following fish
• Twitch-Pause: Erratic twitches followed by pauses for finicky bass

Ideal Applications:

• Lily pads and matted vegetation
• Thick slop and heavy cover
• Weed edges and open pockets
• Finesse frog situations where compact profile is needed
• Shallow flats with vegetation
• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm water conditions for optimal walking action

When you need a compact, finesse-style frog that can handle the thickest cover while delivering exceptional hookup ratios, the Deps Slither K provides the super-soft construction and innovative design that serious frog fishermen trust.

The Keitech Swing Impact 2" is a highly versatile soft swimbait built to perform across a wide range of presentations. The top and bottom of the bait are slotted for perfect hook alignment regardless of how it's rigged, and Keitech's original two-tone color injection creates a distinct color separation on the top and bottom for a more realistic baitfish profile.

Key Features

• 12 per pack
• Slotted top and bottom — perfect hook alignment on any rig
• Two-tone color injection — distinct top/bottom color separation for realism
• Versatile techniques: split shot, Carolina rig, jig head swimbait, trailer for underspins, chatterbaits, and spinnerbaits
• Available in 4 sizes — part of the Keitech Swing Impact lineup
• 13 colors available — Green Pumpkin PP, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sight Flash, Sexy Shad, Electric Shad, Bluegill Flash, Super Shad, Smoke Silver, Sight Green Hologram, Sight Blue Ghost, Electric Bluegill, Clear Lake Hitch, Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake

The Only Topwater Hardbait That Looks Like a Soft Stick

The Ima Skimmer 110 is unlike any other hard plastic topwater stickbait on the market. While every other walking hardbait has a fat, rounded body, the Skimmer is built with the slender, pencil-thin profile of a 5" soft plastic stickbait — the most proven bass-catching shape in freshwater fishing. That slim silhouette is something bass have been conditioned to eat for decades, and the Skimmer is the only topwater hardbait that delivers it.

The Boil That Seals the Deal

The Skimmer's tail-weighted design creates a one-of-a-kind surface action. On every zig and zag, the weighted tail end stirs the water into a large, violent boil — and then the Skimmer slips out just ahead of it, like a desperate baitfish narrowly escaping a bass's lunge. That boil-and-escape sequence is irresistible. It triggers the predatory instinct in bass that have seen every other topwater presentation and shut down.

Why Fat-Bodied Walking Baits Miss the Mark

Traditional walking baits like the Zara Spook have a wide, rounded body that produces a smooth glide. The Skimmer's slender profile creates a completely different visual trigger — one that more closely mimics the slim, darting profile of a shad, herring, or alewife. On pressured fisheries where bass have seen every fat-bodied walking bait in the box, the Skimmer's unique silhouette and boil action stands out.

Slim Profile, Maximum Action

At 4.25 in (110mm) and 7/16 oz, the Skimmer is perfectly sized for medium-action spinning or baitcasting gear. It walks easily with minimal rod work, casts exceptionally well for its size, and the tail-weighted balance keeps it riding low in the water — maximizing contact with the surface and amplifying that signature boil on every direction change.

The Right Pick If...

• Fat-bodied walking baits are getting ignored on pressured water
• You want a topwater with a slim, soft-plastic-style profile
• You're targeting largemouth or smallmouth bass feeding on shad, herring, or alewives
• You want a walking bait that creates a dramatic surface boil on every twitch
• You fish clear water where a natural, slender profile makes a difference

Best Retrieve Techniques

• Walk the Dog: Rhythmic rod-tip twitches with a steady retrieve — the Skimmer walks easily and the tail boils on every direction change
• Pause and Walk: Walk 3–5 times, pause, then walk again — the pause lets the boil settle and often triggers strikes from following fish
• Slow Walk: Slower cadence for finicky fish or post-front conditions — the slim profile stays in the strike zone longer
• Twitch and Pause: Single twitches with long pauses — deadly when bass are lethargic or in post-spawn recovery

Best Conditions

• Calm to lightly choppy surface — the boil action is most visible 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 shad and herring on the surface
• Clear water fisheries where a natural, slender profile triggers more strikes
• Pressured lakes where fat-bodied walking baits have been picked apart

Best For

• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass
• Techniques: Topwater Walking, Walk-the-Dog, Pause-and-Walk, Twitch-and-Pause
• Conditions: Calm surface, low-light, post-spawn, clear water, pressured fisheries

Key Features

• Slender soft-plastic-style profile — the only topwater hardbait with this silhouette
• Tail-weighted design creates a violent surface boil on every direction change
• 4.25 in (110mm) body length
• 7/16 oz weight — ideal for medium-action spinning or baitcasting gear
• Walks easily with minimal rod work
• Exceptional casting distance for its size
• 12 color patterns to match any forage or water condition

Models & Colors

Tackle Express Tips

• Go Light on Gear: The Skimmer shines on a 7' medium spinning rod with 10–15 lb braid and a 10 lb fluorocarbon leader. The lighter setup lets the bait walk more freely and enhances the tail boil action.
• Match Color to Forage: In shad-heavy lakes, go with American Shad, Real Ghost Shad, or Ghost Minnow. In herring fisheries, Blueback Herring and Ghost Chartreuse Herring are deadly. In clear water, Chrome and Chattahoochee Chrome create maximum flash.
• Use a Loop Knot: A Rapala loop knot gives the Skimmer maximum freedom of movement and enhances the walking action and tail boil, especially at slower retrieve speeds.

FAQ

How is the Ima Skimmer 110 different from other walking baits?
The Skimmer has a slender, pencil-thin body profile that mimics a soft plastic stickbait — something no other topwater hardbait offers. Combined with its tail-weighted boil action, it presents a completely different visual trigger than fat-bodied walking baits like the Zara Spook.

What rod and line setup works best?
A 7'–7'2" medium spinning rod with 10–15 lb braid and a 10–12 lb fluorocarbon leader is ideal. The Skimmer can also be fished on a medium baitcaster, but spinning gear gives it the most natural walking action.

Is the Ima Skimmer 110 good for smallmouth bass?
Absolutely. The slim profile and natural shad/herring color options make it a top smallmouth bait, especially in clear water lakes and rivers where smallmouth are keyed in on slender baitfish.

The Megabass Vision 110 Jr. harnesses the winning features of the highly acclaimed Vision 110 jerkbait in a compact 98mm (3.85in) size, delivering a high level of action per inch that outshines even its larger counterpart.

The expertly crafted Vision 110 Jr. has been revamped from the ground up to enhance the dynamic movements of the original and broaden the jerkbait series. Distilled from the ONETEN, this smaller version showcases exaggerated darting and rolling patterns, as well as enticing wobbling and rolling actions. Thanks to the dual-tungsten weights of the Megabass Multiway Moving Balancer System (PAT.), this compact lure offers exceptional casting distance.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 250 returns in a new and improved form as the ultimate trophy bass swimbait. Now constructed with a durable, hard-injected plastic core that ensures every bait is perfectly uniform, while still covered in the familiar soft coating that gives the Slide Swimmer its incredibly lifelike feel and legendary action.

The revolutionary upgrade features Deps' unique inner spring system within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused, this spring continues to send off micro-vibrations that entice even the wariest trophy bass into striking. This proven technology, tested and refined through years of development, adds a critical triggering element that separates the Slide Swimmer from all other big baits.

At 10 inches (250mm) and 6.5 ounces, the Slide Swimmer 250 is the ultimate weapon for targeting giant bass that feed on large trout, gizzard shad, and other substantial forage. The soft outer coating creates realistic swimming action with subtle body roll, while the hard inner core provides the structural integrity needed for long casts and repeated battles with trophy fish. The combination of visual realism, natural swimming motion, and continuous micro-vibrations makes this the go-to bait for serious trophy bass hunters.

Key Features:

• Hard-Injected Plastic Core: Durable construction ensures uniform performance and exceptional longevity
• Soft Outer Coating: Familiar soft covering creates lifelike feel and realistic swimming action
• Inner Spring System: Sends continuous micro-vibrations even when paused, triggering strikes from following giants
• Proven Technology: Refined vibration system tested on trophy bass worldwide
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural body roll and tail movement mimics large baitfish
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulous attention to detail in construction and finish
• Trophy-Class Size: 10" length and 6.5oz weight designed for double-digit bass
• Legendary Performance: Proven track record of catching bass over 10 pounds

Specifications:

• Length: 10 inches (250mm)
• Weight: 6.5 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking hard swimbait with soft outer coating
• Target Species: Trophy largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, muskie, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Slow Steady Retrieve: Natural swimming action for cruising baitfish presentation
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to activate inner spring micro-vibrations and trigger following fish
• Slow Roll: Deep, methodical retrieve along bottom structure and ledges
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive trophy bass

Slide Swimmer Series Comparison:

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in large reservoirs and lakes
• Deep structure, ledges, and drop-offs
• Points, humps, and offshore structure
• When bass are feeding on large trout or gizzard shad
• Clear to moderately stained water
• Targeting double-digit largemouth and smallmouth

When you're hunting for the bass of a lifetime and need a swimbait that combines proven performance with innovative triggering technology, the Deps Slide Swimmer 250 is the ultimate choice for serious trophy bass anglers.

Note: Due to high demand and limited stock, no coupon codes or discounts can be applied to this product.

Don Iovino, a legend in bass fishing, knows what fishing soft plastic baits is all about and when he puts his name on a bait and the Don Iovino Teanie Meanie won't let you down. You can have the confidence that it will meet or exceed your performance expectations. Anglers who use his custom hand pour worms know how effective they can be, and how much big bass pay attention.

These worms have an enticing look with a fatter head, ribbed mid section, and a thinner tail.  Loaded with salt, bass will hang on giving you time to set the hook.  Perfect for drop shot and other finesse rigs.  When the bite get's tough, this is the go to worm to get em to chew!

3" Teanie Meanie Worm

Quantity 25 per pack

The Roboworm Straight Tail Worms have become a staple for finesse fishing, harkening back to the days of the 'hand poured' finesse worms so popular on the West Coast more than a decade ago. The Straight Tail Worms are surprisingly effective, especially during the warmer months when fish pressure and boat traffic are at their peak.

Roboworm uses state-of-the-art robotic technology to create consistent, well-defined colors every time. It also allows them to create unique color combinations, usually only found in 'hand poured' worms. The super soft plastic Strait Tail Worms end up having a very sensitive, alluring action complete with a Salt Release System that provides a burst of salt when a fish bites ' causing them to hold on longer for solid hooksets.

Style: Straight Tail Floating Worm

Size 4 1/2"

Qty: 10 Per Pack

The Big Hammer 3.5" Full Body Swimbait is a compact, high-action soft swimbait built to trigger feeding responses from a wide range of predatory fish. Its realistic baitfish profile and Big Hammer's signature square tail design produce an aggressive kicking action and natural body roll that pressured fish can't ignore — whether you're working structure in the surf, kelp beds, or freshwater flats.

Molded with textured scales, gill plates, lifelike eyes, and detailed fins, the 3.5" profile matches the size of common forage species and excels on a jighead, swim jig, or drop shot rig. Available in 9 proven colors to match any water condition or forage.

Key Features

• Realistic full-body profile — textured scales, gill plates, eyes, and fins for maximum visual appeal
• Square tail design — produces aggressive kicking action and body roll on the retrieve
• Versatile rigging — jighead, swim jig, or drop shot
• 9 colors available — Sexy Smelt, Ledge Crawler, Rainbow Trout, Green Sardine, Surf Smelt, Red Rum, Bay Smelt, Pacific Chovy, Red Calico Hunter
• Sold individually

Specs

• Compact Metal Body: Compact design allows for long casts to maximize your fishing
• Original Jackall Blade: The rear blade gives out flashes and vibration. The bearing swivel allows it to move better with a lift and fall technique
• Special Tube: located in the rear, this special tube reduces line tangles

Megabass calls this a ripless jerkbait, and that's the most useful thing anyone can tell you about it. It isn't a topwater. It runs just under the surface, dog-walking and darting long and regular — built specifically for fish that follow a surface bait up and then refuse to break the film.

Short version: 80mm, 7/16 oz, slow sinking, two #6 trebles with a tinsel hook on the rear. The larger of the two Karashi.

The Problem It Solves

Everyone has had this day. Fish boil behind a walking bait, push a wake at it, and turn off at the last second. They're up, they're interested, and they will not commit to something on top.

The Karashi 80 works in that exact band — just below the surface, where a fish can eat without committing to the surface itself. Yuki Ito's hydrodynamic body shape gives it enough water resistance to hold a rhythm, so jerks and twitches produce regular long darts left and right rather than the erratic scatter you get from most subsurface baits.

It's a genuinely different category from a walking bait or a lipped jerkbait, and it fishes the water neither one covers well.

How to Work It

Jerk and twitch on slack line. The bait needs slack to turn; a tight line drives it straight and you lose the dart entirely.

Let it fall. It's slow sinking, so the pause is a presentation and not dead time. Stop it, count, and start again — that's the trigger on pressured fish.

Vary the dart length. Harder jerks push it further; softer twitches keep it tight. Work through both before deciding it isn't the day for it.

The Tinsel Hook

The rear treble is a Megabass tinsel hook, not a plain #6. The tinsel adds flash and — by Megabass's own account — improves the straight-line stability of the bait's tracking. It's part of the design, not a dressing.

That matters for maintenance: when the tinsel mats down or the hook bends, the bait tracks differently. Megabass sells the tinsel hook as an official replacement part. Call the shop for availability.

Karashi 80 or Karashi Finesse?

See the Karashi Finesse →

When to Reach for It

• Fish are up but won't commit on top. The single clearest use case.
• Clear water, high pressure. Fish that have refused every jerkbait on the lake haven't seen this action.
• Cold fronts and post-frontal slumps, where the slow sink lets you fish a pause without leaving the strike zone.
• Over grass and structure just under the surface, where a lipped jerkbait would dig in.

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

The topwater and subsurface windows on the local lakes move week to week. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth reading before you decide how deep to start.

Picking a Color

Recommended Gear

• Rod: light to medium-light with a forgiving tip. #6 trebles pull out of fish on stiff blanks, particularly on a subsurface strike you never see coming.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon leader for the darting work. Fluoro is fine straight through here — this bait isn't fighting to stay on the surface.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Fish it when the topwater bite dies. Same fish, same spot, one foot lower. That's the whole reason this bait exists.
• Work the pause. Slow sinking means the stop is a presentation, not a gap between them.
• Jerk into slack. Tight line drives it straight and you lose the dart.
• Check the tinsel hook. Megabass says it stabilises the bait's tracking. When it's matted or bent, you're fishing a different lure.

Common Mistakes

• Fishing it as a topwater. It's slow sinking and it runs under the film. Working it like a walking bait wastes what it does.
• Too stiff a rod. The most common reason anglers lose fish on small-treble Japanese baits.
• Retrieving through the pause. The fall is the trigger.
• Buying the wrong size. The 80 and the Finesse are 80mm and 59mm — different tools, see the table above.

Specifications

Specs confirmed against Megabass's published Karashi 80 page. Colors vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.

What's Included

One Megabass Karashi 80 in the color selected, factory rigged with two #6 trebles including the tinsel hook on the rear. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a topwater?
No. It's slow sinking and runs just under the surface. Megabass describes it as a ripless jerkbait — it fishes the band a walking bait can't reach and a lipped jerkbait runs below.

How big is it?
80mm (about 3.1 inches) and 7/16 oz. The number in the name is the length in millimetres.

What hooks does it carry?
Two #6 trebles. The rear one is a Megabass tinsel hook, which adds flash and helps the bait track straight.

Karashi 80 or Karashi Finesse?
80mm versus 59mm. Take the 80 when fish are up but won't break the surface; take the Finesse when they want something small and you're on BFS or light spinning gear.

How do I work it?
Jerks and twitches into slack line produce long, regular darts left and right. Pause and let it fall — the fall is often the trigger.

What does "Karashi" mean?
Japanese mustard. Megabass named it for the kick.

Can I replace the tinsel hook?
Yes — Megabass sells it as an official replacement part. Call the shop for availability.

My color is out of stock — will it be back?
Megabass colorways run in batches and availability moves. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.

Related Gear

• Megabass Karashi Finesse — the 59mm version.
• All Megabass — the full lineup.
• Freshwater Hard Baits — jerkbaits, cranks, and twitch baits.
• 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. If the surface bite has been teasing you all week, this is the bait we'd point you at. Call the shop or come in and we'll talk it through.

The Megabass Magdraft 5" Pre-Rigged Swimbait is a versatile swimbait that offers the perfect combination of slow and fast retrieval. Its unique wobbly roll and higher pitch movement sets it apart from other swimbaits on the market. Experience an even wider range of retrieval speeds with the improved harness and added enhancements of the new Magdraft 5". And don't miss out on the array of exciting new colors we've added to our collection.

The hooks attached to the body are released at the level of short bites by fish. As the lure is maintained near horizontal to the direction of travel when in action, the hook does not dance and shake, allowing for accurate hook setting with no time lag.

Key Features:

• Pre-Rigged Design: Ready to fish out of package
• Wobbly Roll Action: Unique swimming motion
• Higher Pitch Movement: Sets it apart from competitors
• Improved Harness: Enhanced durability and performance
• Versatile Retrieval: Slow to fast speeds
• Horizontal Orientation: Maintained during action
• 5" - 3/4oz: Optimal size and weight

Performance Advantages:

• Unique Action: Wobbly roll and higher pitch
• Wide Speed Range: Slow and fast retrieval
• Accurate Hooksets: No time lag
• Short Bite Response: Hooks release at bite level
• Stable Orientation: Hook doesn't dance and shake
• Exciting Colors: Array of new color options

Ideal Applications:

• Bass fishing
• Freshwater fishing
• Open water fishing
• Slow rolling
• Fast retrieval
• Versatile presentations
• Any swimbait application

Recommended Techniques:

• Slow rolling
• Fast retrieval
• Steady retrieve
• Stop and go
• Varied speed retrieve

Specifications:

When you need a versatile pre-rigged swimbait with unique wobbly roll action, higher pitch movement, improved harness, wide retrieval speed range, accurate hooksets with no time lag, and horizontal orientation for bass and freshwater fishing, the Megabass Magdraft 5" Pre-Rigged Swimbait is the choice of serious swimbait anglers.

Note: 1 per package. Pre-rigged and ready to fish. Hooks release at short bite level. Maintained near horizontal during action for accurate hook setting.

The football shaped head and flat eye hook of the Dirty Jigs Finesse Football jig allows the hook to ride upright at all times. This makes all the difference in getting those fish to the boat when fishing clear water with light line. Features a 60° flat eye Mustad ULTRA POINT 1X strong jig hook with new 4.3 Microsharp Point Technology, a large lead barb plastic trailer keeper, and skirt collar that accepts our double rattle system. Skirts come full length giving you the option of a full skirt or trim the front to achieve a slim spider cut profile.

Down sizing for the clear water don't have to down size quality, lead barb trailer keeper and full size skirt.

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.

The Keitech Swing Impact 3" is a highly versatile soft swimbait imported from Japan, built to perform across a wide range of presentations. The top and bottom of the bait are slotted for perfect hook alignment regardless of how it's rigged, and Keitech's original two-tone color injection creates a distinct color separation on the top and bottom for a more realistic baitfish profile. An effective choice for split shot, Carolina rig, jig head swimbait, or as a trailer for underspins, chatterbaits, and spinnerbaits.

Key Features

• 10 per pack
• Slotted top and bottom — perfect hook alignment on any rig
• Two-tone color injection — distinct top/bottom color separation for realism
• Imported from Japan
• Versatile techniques: split shot, Carolina rig, jig head swimbait, trailer for underspins, chatterbaits, and spinnerbaits
• Available in multiple sizes — part of the Keitech Swing Impact lineup
• 16 colors available — Green Pumpkin PP, Silver Flash Minnow, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sight Flash, Electric Shad, Smallmouth Magic, Ayu, Bluegill Flash, Sight Green Hologram, Sight Blue Ghost, Clear Lake Hitch, Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake, Pro Purple, Pink Magic, Original Sexy Shad, Bass Candy

The Basstrix Paddle Tail 6" 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. 3 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
• 15 proven color patterns — 3 per pack

Specifications

The Baitsanity Explorer Glide Gen 2 features a hard plastic body with an ultra-soft, replaceable tail section. It also has soft rubber fins on its sides and has a life-like gliding action that is sure to get bit. This glide bait has an incredible action that draws fish.  

We've fished it and done very well at our Southern California Lakes. It swims great at slow speeds which is what usually get's strikes for us.  If you need a faster retrieve it still shines and won't roll.  

For the action, durability, and price, you can't beat this glide style bait. Comes with one replacement tail.  The generation 2 has an improved tail that won't fall out and is more durable.

Length 9.5"

Weight 5oz

Introducing the game-changing Battlestar Rib Bait Swimbaits for surf fishing in California! Featuring a one-of-a-kind Rib-Through-Groove® design, these swimbaits are the most weedless on the market, allowing for the best hooksets. Available in 5" and new 3" sizes. Don't miss out on the ultimate bait for catching big fish.

Battlestar 5” Rib Baits feature the original invention Rib-Through-Groove® design. Rig this bait Texas Rig style using the 5/0 Battlestar XLS Weighted Swimbait Hook. Bury the hook tip under one or two of the ribs inside the groove. Your hook tip will stay secured in the groove and protected from loose weeds and debris by the rib located directly in front of it. The 3" Rib Bait is designed to be used with our 2/0 XLS Weighted Swimbait Hook. 

• 5" (127mm) 8 baits per pack
• 3" (76mm) 12 baits per pack