Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

Dawia J-BRAID x8 GRAND is the new Ultimate Braid in Daiwa’s J-Braid Family. Strong, and resistant to abrasion yet well-bodied enough to lay smoothly on the spool. J-Braid x8 GRAND line is a complete line up of high quality 8 carrier braid made of the finest materials from Japan. Daiwa J-BRAID x8 GRAND is a game-changing addition to the J-Braid Family. With impressive strength and resistance to abrasion, this 8 carrier braid is designed for peak performance. Made from premium Japanese materials, the J-Braid x8 GRAND line delivers unparalleled quality for any angler.

Daiwa J-BRAID x8 GRAND is spun with Izanas, a state-of-the-art new material utilizing 8 Carriers. These 8 carriers are supple yet with Izanas they’re 4 times as abrasion resistant as a typically tougher 4 carrier.  

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.  

Built for freshwater anglers who refuse to compromise on casting rod performance when traveling, the Daiwa Ardito TR is a 3-piece travel casting rod engineered with the same blank technologies found in Daiwa's full-length casting rods. The V-Flex Ferrule Joint System uses strategically placed ferrules that bend with the rod rather than creating stiff joints, delivering smooth, powerful action through the blank that closely mimics a one-piece rod. The X-45 Bias Construction wraps the blank fibers at a 45-degree bias to prevent twisting under load, providing greater strength, sensitivity, and hook-setting power than conventional blank construction. Breaks down and stores in an included semi-hard travel case that protects the rod during travel. 

Key Features

• V-Flex Ferrule Joint System — Strategically placed ferrules bend with the rod rather than creating stiff joints at the connection points; delivers smooth, powerful action through the full blank that closely mimics a one-piece casting rod's performance.
• X-45 Bias Construction — Blank fibers wrapped at a 45-degree bias prevent twisting under load; provides greater strength, sensitivity, and hook-setting power compared to conventional 0/90-degree blank construction.
• Semi-Hard Travel Case — Included semi-hard case is sturdy yet pliable; protects all three rod sections during travel in luggage, overhead bins, or rod tubes without the bulk of a hard case.
• 3-Piece Design — Breaks down into three sections for compact travel storage; fits in luggage and carry-on bags for airline travel, road trips, and any situation where a full-length casting rod is impractical.
• Casting Rod Action — 3 models in Medium and Medium Heavy power ratings for baitcasting applications from versatile freshwater bass to heavier presentations.

Product Specifications

Model Selection Guide

• ARDT703MFB-TR — 7' Medium (1/4–3/4 oz, 8–17 lb): The most versatile model; covers a wide range of freshwater baitcasting techniques from lighter presentations to moderate lure weights. Best for bass on medium presentations, finesse baitcasting, and general freshwater applications on 8–17 lb line.
• ARDT703MHFB-TR — 7' Medium Heavy (1/4–1 oz, 10–20 lb): More backbone for heavier lures and larger fish; best for bass on heavier presentations, swimbaits, jigs, and applications requiring more hook-setting power on 10–20 lb line.
• ARDT763MHFB-TR — 7'6" Medium Heavy (1/4–1 oz, 10–20 lb): Maximum length and backbone; extra reach improves casting distance and leverage during the fight. Best for bass on heavier presentations and situations where extra rod length is an advantage on 10–20 lb line.

Best For

• Airline & Road Travel — 3-piece design with semi-hard case fits in checked luggage and large carry-on bags; V-Flex ferrules ensure full casting rod performance after assembly without the stiff joints of conventional travel rods.
• Freshwater Bass — Medium and Medium Heavy power ratings cover the full range of freshwater bass baitcasting techniques from finesse to power applications on 8–20 lb line.
• Vacation & Remote Fishing — Compact 3-piece breakdown and semi-hard case make the Ardito TR ideal for vacation destinations, remote fishing trips, and keeping a quality casting rod in the car, truck, or boat without taking up full-length rod space.

The premium tier of the Daiwa J-Braid family, the J-Braid X8 Grand is an 8-carrier braided line spun with Izanas — a state-of-the-art high-performance fiber from Japan that delivers 4 times the abrasion resistance of a typical 4-carrier braid at the same breaking strength. The 8-carrier construction produces a rounder, more uniform line profile that lays smoothly on the spool, casts farther, and runs through guides with less friction than conventional 4-carrier braid. Strong, abrasion-resistant, and supple enough for smooth spool lay — the X8 Grand covers freshwater and saltwater applications from ultralight finesse to heavy offshore. Available in Chartreuse (6–50 lb) and Dark Green (6–65 lb).

Key Features

• Izanas 8-Carrier Construction — Spun with Izanas, a premium high-performance fiber from Japan; 8 carriers produce a rounder, more uniform line profile than 4-carrier braid for smoother spool lay, longer casts, and reduced guide friction.
• 4x Abrasion Resistance — Izanas fiber delivers 4 times the abrasion resistance of a typical 4-carrier braid at the same breaking strength; handles rocks, structure, and abrasive cover that would damage conventional braid.
• Smooth Spool Lay — Well-bodied construction lays smoothly and evenly on the spool without digging in or creating uneven layers that cause casting problems.
• Small Diameter — Izanas construction achieves a smaller diameter per pound test than conventional braid, allowing more line on the spool and improved casting distance.
• Two Color Options — Chartreuse for high-visibility line watching and strike detection; Dark Green for natural blending in vegetation-heavy or stained water environments.
• Wide Line Weight Range — Chartreuse available in 6–50 lb; Dark Green available in 6–65 lb for heavy freshwater and saltwater applications.

Line Diameter by Weight

Color Selection Guide

• Chartreuse (6–50 lb) — High-visibility chartreuse for line watching, strike detection, and any application where seeing the line is an advantage. Best for freshwater bass, walleye, and situations where detecting subtle bites on slack line is critical.
• Dark Green (6–65 lb) — Natural blending in vegetation-heavy, stained, or green-water environments. Best for bass in heavy cover, freshwater fishing around grass and weeds, and saltwater applications where a low-visibility line color is preferred. Only color available in 65 lb.

Best For

• Freshwater Bass & Structure Fishing — 4x abrasion resistance handles rocks, wood, and heavy cover that would damage conventional braid; smooth spool lay and small diameter improve casting distance on spinning and baitcasting setups.
• Finesse Applications — 6–10 lb: Smallest diameter Izanas braid for ultralight spinning, drop shot, ned rig, and finesse techniques where thin diameter and smooth lay are critical for lure action and casting distance.
• Versatile Freshwater & Light Saltwater — 15–30 lb: Mid-range weights for bass, walleye, inshore saltwater, and applications requiring a balance of strength, diameter, and abrasion resistance.
• Heavy Freshwater & Saltwater — 40–65 lb: Heavier weights for offshore topshots, heavy cover bass, and saltwater applications requiring maximum strength and abrasion resistance. 65 lb available in Dark Green only.

The C3 Baits Ice Pick 3" is a staple finesse soft plastic born from over 40 years of fishing experience on Southern California's most pressured reservoirs — Castaic Lake, Pyramid Lake, and Lake Piru. Hand-poured, packaged, and delivered by Captain Castaic himself, John Petroski, the Ice Pick features a rounded profile tapering down to a flat pin tail that creates a subtle, irresistible action in the water column. Buoyant by design, it rides naturally on a dropshot or ball head jig, triggering bites when other baits can't.

Unlike a narrower profile bait, the Ice Pick's rounded body gives it just enough presence to be seen while staying light and natural — exactly what finicky bass in clear, pressured water demand. Change colors to match the hatch and this bait will produce year-round.

Key Features

• 3" buoyant pin tail profile — natural, light action in the water column
• Rounded body tapers to flat pin tail — more presence than a shimmy, more finesse than a worm
• Deadly on dropshot and ball head jig presentations
• Hand-poured and 100% handcrafted in Castaic, CA — made in USA
• Color-matched to local forage by Captain Castaic with 40+ years on the same lakes
• 12 baits per pack — exceptional value
• Produces year-round — just match the color to conditions

Specifications

Also try the C3 Baits Shimmy for an even narrower finesse profile.

Watch It In Action

Designed by Bassmaster Classic® winner Skeet Reese. The Berkley® PowerBait® Speed Boss features the finesse profile of a worm with the proven wide action of the "Pit Boss style" legs for maximum water disturbance in a slender profile.

The thick body adds durability for rougher grass applications and the legs provide the most action of any “grass style worm” on the market. Head is designed for Florida rig or Weightless EWG rigging and is a great bait for a Texas rig or Carolina Rig.  The Berkley® PowerBait® Speed Boss will take your fishing to the next level.

FEATURES

• Pro-designed by Bassmaster Classic® Champion Skeet Reese
• Enticing finesse profile of a worm with the proven wide action of the Pit Boss style legs for maximum water disturbance in a slender profile
• Thick body adds durability for rougher grass applications
• Most action of any “grass style worm” on the market
• Head is designed for Florida rig or Weightless EWG riggings
• Also great on a Texas rig or Carolina Rig

The C3 Baits Shimmys 3" is one of the most trusted finesse soft plastics on Southern California's hardest-fished reservoirs — Castaic Lake, Pyramid Lake, and Lake Piru. Narrow, buoyant, and just 3 inches long, the Shimmy has an incredibly natural, light profile in the water that pressured bass simply can't resist. Hand-poured and delivered by Captain Castaic himself, John Petroski, every Shimmy reflects over 40 years of dialed-in experience on the same local waters.

The Shimmy's slender profile makes it the go-to choice when fish are ultra-finicky — it excels on a dropshot or Carolina rig, producing bites year-round by matching the color to the hatch. Each pack includes 15 baits, giving you serious value for your finesse game.

Key Features

• 3" narrow, buoyant profile — ultra-natural and light in the water column
• Slimmer than the Ice Pick — ideal for the most finicky, pressured bass
• Deadly on dropshot and Carolina rig presentations
• Hand-poured and 100% handcrafted in Castaic, CA — made in USA
• Colors dialed in by Captain Castaic with 40+ years on the same local lakes
• 15 baits per pack — exceptional value
• Produces year-round — match the color to conditions

Specifications

Also try the C3 Baits Ice Pick for a slightly rounder pin tail profile.

Watch It In Action

Salty Crew Bigmouth Premium Tee is a very soft premium slim fit short sleeve tee with an awesome largemouth bass design on the front and back.  The 100% cotton tee is ringspun so it's comfortable for all day wearing or on the water.  The harbor blue color of the Salty Crew Bigmouth Premium Tee is very attractive and won't show stains easily.

• A Premium slim fit short sleeve t-shirt
• Screen printed front and back
• 100% cotton 30 singles combed ringspun 

Made of a soft cotton and polyester blend, the G.Loomis Men's Lifestyle Hoodie has all the comfort you would expect. The hoodie is constructed of lightweight fabric with contrasting draw cords for contemporary styling. Includes a front pouch with a media pocket. Look and feel comfortable while doing what you love, fishing. If you are going to be on the water when it's chilly, the G.Loomis Men's Lifestyle Hoodie will keep you warm and comfortable.  

Features

• Cotton and Polyester blend
• Lightweight and soft
• Front pouch with media pocket
• 60% Cotton/ 40% polyester

Salty Crew Dorado S/S Premium Tee

Men's short sleeve premium t-shirt

+ Screen printed front and back

+ 24 singles combed ringspun

+ 100% cotton

Salty Crew Homeguard Rashguard Long Sleeve is a standard fit long sleeve t-shirt.

The Salty Crew Homeguard Long Sleeve Rashguard is great for wearing as a rashguard or a fishing shirt.

It features a Salty Crew Homeguard screen printed design on the back with smaller version on the front and printed wording down the sleeves.

This shirt made with UPF 40+ polyester material with Antimicrobial fabrication with moisture management.

UPF 40+ polyester fabrication

Antimicrobial fabrication with moisture management

Screen printed front, back, and sleeves

100% polyester

The Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Flat Worm is an ideal imitation of multiple baitfish species. It is designed with a flat bottom and thinned-out tail section to move through the water with a wagging motion, similar to its real-life counterpart.

Studies have shown that the Maxscent flavoring used in this bait catches up to 45% more fish than prior Powerbait formulas. An excellent choice for a drop shot or any finesse technique, the Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Flat Worm should be a part of every angler's tacklebox.

FEATURES

• Now available in larger 4.25” size
• Slender baitfish profile
• Perfect drop shot bait that quivers and wiggles with the smallest movements
• Ribs provide more surface area for PowerBait MaxScent scent and flavor
• The all-new material releases a super-charged scent field attracting fish in a way never before seen

A collaboration between Daiwa's precision engineering and Gary Yamamoto's legendary soft plastic expertise, the Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Macho 4.5" combines a high-density body with a bulbous tail for a larger, heavier profile that performs across a wider range of bass fishing techniques than a standard finesse worm. The high-density formulation gives the bait more weight and substance for a larger profile offering — making it versatile enough for standard soft plastic presentations like Texas rigs and Carolina rigs, while the larger size and density also make it an effective choice for heavier power fishing applications like punching heavy cover and flipping.

The bulbous tail produces a distinct action on the fall and during the pause that triggers strikes from bass that have seen conventional straight-tail worms. 

Key Features

• Daiwa + Gary Yamamoto Collaboration — Combines Daiwa's precision detailing with Gary Yamamoto's legendary soft plastic formulation; the same Yamamoto material quality trusted by tournament bass anglers in a purpose-designed Neko Macho profile.
• High-Density Body — Denser formulation than standard soft plastic worms provides more weight and substance for a larger profile; sinks faster and stays in the strike zone longer on the fall.
• Bulbous Tail — Distinctive bulbous tail produces a unique action on the fall and during the pause that differs from conventional straight-tail worms; triggers strikes from bass that have seen standard finesse worm presentations.
• Versatile Rigging — Effective on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, neko rigs, wacky rigs, punch rigs, and flipping presentations; one bait that covers finesse through power fishing applications.
• 5 Proven Bass Colors — Natural forage imitations and proven attractor patterns covering clear water through stained water conditions.

Product Specifications

Color Guide

• Green Pumpkin — The universal bass color; natural crawfish and baitfish imitation effective in clear to lightly stained water across all seasons and techniques.
• Watermelon Copper Orange with Red Flake — Natural watermelon base with copper orange and red flake for added flash; effective in clear water where subtle color variation triggers strikes from pressured bass.
• Black and Blue — High-contrast dark attractor; most effective in stained or off-color water and low-light conditions where a dark silhouette is more visible to bass.
• Junebug — Dark purple/black attractor; proven in stained water and night fishing where dark colors produce a strong silhouette and trigger reaction strikes.
• Natural Shad — Translucent shad imitation; best in clear water where bass are keying on shad as primary forage; effective on neko and wacky rigs in open water.

Best For

• Neko & Wacky Rig — High-density body and bulbous tail produce a distinct fall action on neko and wacky rigs; heavier than standard finesse worms for a faster sink rate and more pronounced action.
• Texas & Carolina Rig — Larger profile and high-density formulation make the Neko Macho effective on Texas and Carolina rigs for bass in open water and around structure.
• Punching & Flipping — High-density body and larger profile make it an effective punch rig and flipping bait for bass in heavy cover; penetrates mats and vegetation more effectively than lighter soft plastics.
• Tournament Bass Fishing — Yamamoto soft plastic quality and Daiwa precision detailing in a versatile profile that covers multiple techniques with a single bait.

Salty Crew Dawn Patrol Tee

Men's standard fit short sleeve t-shirt

+ Screen printed front and back

+ 22 singles carded ringspun

+ 100% cotton

Salty Crew Creature Premium Short Sleeve Shirt is a:

• Screen printed front, back, and sleeves
• 24 singles combed ringspun
• 100% cotton
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

When you want to pull the biggest bass in the lake off the surface, you need something they can't ignore. The Strike King KVD Mega Dawg is the apex predator of the KVD Sexy Dawg family — a 6-inch, 2 oz topwater giant that casts a country mile and walks with a wide, rhythmic side-to-side action that calls up trophy fish from serious distances. KVD-approved and built for anglers who fish big and expect big results. Hold on tight.

Key Features

• 6-inch, 2 oz profile — maximum castability and big-fish appeal
• Wide walk-the-dog action — easy to work with a rhythmic rod-tip cadence
• Long-range attraction — calls up bass from deep cover and open water
• KVD-approved design — built to the spec of Kevin VanDam
• Premium topwater construction — part of the KVD Sexy Dawg family

Specifications

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.

Spro Power Combo Swivels are small, strong and dependable better approach to a three way style connection.

This double swivel combination creates a stronger and more free turning three-way (t-swivel like 90 degree) constructed with a black nickel plated brass body and stainless steel swivel eye. Two different size attached Swivels 5 & 6.

The Spro Power Combo Swivels are great for a variety of fishing applications. Bottom fishing these come in handy when making hi-lo rigs.

6 per pack.