Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

Izorline Fishing Rod Straps help you hold your rods together with a simple and light weight way to be organized.  It comes with one smaller strap for your fishing rod tips and a larger one for the butt section of the rods. 

We find it holds 4 saltwater rods and 6 freshwater rods per kit and secured with hook-and-loop straps.  The bright blue color makes them easy to find and the durable construction will allow use for many years to come.  Add them to the other items in your order or get them as a gift.  

The Japanese made Fish Arrow Flash J Shad is a finesse bait in a category of its' own.  The sleek paddle tail design with a foil insert gives this bait a lifelike appearance that fools fish into sucking this bait down.  It has realistic eyes, detailed fish scale pattern, thin rear section for increased tail vibration, and a foil insert for a 3D effect.  There are many great colors to choose from to match the forage in your area.

8 per pack

The Rapala Crush City Freeloader is the ultimate trailer bait — built to ride behind your spinnerbait, vibrating jig, or scrounger and add irresistible tail-kicking action that triggers reaction strikes. Belly and top hook slots keep the bait rigged straight and conceal the hook point for a cleaner presentation. Versatile enough to fish on a nose hook, weightless Texas rig, belly-weighted hook, or as a soft plastic jerkbait with a shimmying fall. Built with Rapala’s Smart Injection Technology™, each bait delivers a custom combination of color, flake, salt, and scent precisely where it matters most.

Features

- Enticing tail-kicking trailer action
- Belly and top hook slots for straight rigging and hook concealment
- Versatile rigging: nose hook, weightless Texas rig, belly-weighted hook, or soft plastic jerkbait
- Shimmying fall on a jerkbait rig
- Smart Injection Technology™ — custom color, flake, salt & scent placement
- Available in 11 colors

Specifications

The Z-Man ChatterBait Micro is a specialized, downsized 1/8 oz. bladed jig designed for ultra-light tackle and finesse fishing. It brings the signature "thump" and erratic action of full-sized ChatterBaits to a smaller profile that is ideal for ponds, crappie, panfish, and finicky bass keyed in on small forage.

Key Features:

• Patented Design: Uses the trademarked stainless hex-shaped ChatterBlade and a direct head-to-blade connection to ensure the vibration starts immediately upon retrieve.
• Ultra-Light Performance: Weighing only 1/8 oz., it is designed to be fished on light line and light power rods, offering a "power finesse" alternative when standard baits are too intrusive.
• Durable Components: Equipped with a needle-sharp 2/0 hook (or heavy-duty #1 on the MicroMax version) that consistently sticks both large and small gamefish.
• EZ Skirt: Comes pre-rigged with an interchangeable, solid-hub EZ Skirt for easy color changes and a natural profile in the water.

Performance Advantages:

• Downsized Profile: 1/8 oz. for ultra-light tackle
• Signature Thump: Full-sized ChatterBait action in smaller package
• Immediate Vibration: Direct head-to-blade connection
• Power Finesse: Alternative when standard baits too intrusive
• Small Forage Match: Perfect for finicky bass keyed in on small prey
• Versatile Species: Crappie, panfish, and bass
• Easy Color Changes: Interchangeable EZ Skirt

Ideal Applications:

• Pond fishing
• Crappie fishing
• Panfish fishing
• Finicky bass
• Small forage situations
• Ultra-light tackle fishing
• Finesse fishing

Recommended Techniques:

• Light line retrieve
• Light power rod presentations
• Steady retrieve
• Power finesse fishing
• Small forage imitation

When you need a downsized bladed jig with patented stainless hex-shaped ChatterBlade and direct head-to-blade connection for immediate vibration, 1/8 oz. ultra-light performance for light line and light power rods, needle-sharp 2/0 hook, interchangeable EZ Skirt, and signature ChatterBait thump in smaller profile for ponds, crappie, panfish, and finicky bass keyed in on small forage, the Z-Man ChatterBait Micro is the choice of serious ultra-light and finesse fishing anglers.

Note: 1/8 oz. downsized bladed jig. Patented stainless hex-shaped ChatterBlade. Direct head-to-blade connection. Needle-sharp 2/0 hook. Interchangeable EZ Skirt. Perfect for ponds, crappie, panfish, and finicky bass.

Master finicky fish and pressured waters with the Z-Man Jack Hammer Stealth Blade Chatterbait, a refined finesse bladed jig designed in collaboration with Elite Series pro Brett Hite and Japanese luremaker EverGreen International. This specialized version of the legendary Jack Hammer features a clear polycarbonate blade that produces a more subtle, high-frequency vibration and reduced flash compared to traditional metal blades.

The StealthBlade is engineered for stealth and efficiency, utilizing a specialized oval split-ring line tie that minimizes surface area to glide through vegetation without snagging. Armed with a lighter-wire Decoy fluorine-coated hook, this bait ensures effortless penetration even on lighter lines, making it the "smartest play" when you need a combination of unpredictable action and visual stealth.

Key Features:

• Clear Polycarbonate Blade: Delivers a unique sound and subdued vibration profile that excels in clear water and heavily pressured fisheries.

• Instant Start-Up Action: Patented head-to-blade connection ensures the bait starts thumping intensely from the very first turn of the reel.

• Decoy Fluorine-Coated Hook: A premium, light-wire hook designed for superior hook-up ratios with less setting effort.

• Low Center of Gravity: The fish-shaped head design allows the bait to track true and skip easily under docks and overhanging cover.

• Hand-Tied Silicone Skirt: Each skirt is meticulously wire-tied with stainless steel to ensure long-lasting durability and a premium look.

• Dual Wire Trailer Keepers: Features two heavy-duty wire keepers to lock your soft plastic trailers firmly in place duri

The Owner Hyper Crosslock Snaps are made from 4x strong stainless steel for use in even the heaviest saltwater applications. They are perfect for fast lure changes. These durable snaps are crafted from 4x strong stainless steel, making them ideal for heavy-duty saltwater use. Easily switch out lures with these reliable snaps.

Key Features:

• 4x Strong Stainless Steel: Extra strength for heavy-duty applications
• Crosslock Design: Secure lure attachment
• Fast Lure Changes: Quick and easy swaps
• Heavy Saltwater Rated: Built for toughest conditions
• Durable Construction: Long-lasting reliability
• Corrosion Resistant: Stainless steel for saltwater use
• 10 Per Pack: Ready for multiple setups

Performance Advantages:

• Superior Strength: 4x strong for heavy-duty fishing
• Secure Connection: Crosslock design prevents lure loss
• Quick Changes: Fast lure swaps without retying
• Saltwater Durability: Stainless steel resists corrosion
• Heavy Application Ready: Built for toughest saltwater use
• Reliable Performance: Owner quality construction

Ideal Applications:

• Heavy saltwater fishing
• Fast lure changes on the water
• Situations requiring quick swaps
• Heavy-duty fishing applications
• Saltwater inshore and offshore fishing
• Freshwater bass fishing
• Any fishing requiring secure snap connections

When you need crosslock snaps with 4x strong stainless steel construction, secure lure attachment, fast lure changes, and heavy saltwater durability for the toughest conditions, the Owner Hyper Crosslock Snaps are the choice of serious anglers.

Note: 10 per pack. Made from 4x strong stainless steel for use in even the heaviest saltwater applications.

The Keitech Model I Tungsten Casting Jig (Ver. 2.0) is Keitech's answer to fishing jigs in cover. The head is meticulously designed and tuned to slide through cover without rolling over at rest on the lake bottom — a critical detail for maintaining hook-up position in heavy structure.

The skirt is tied using 150 strands of Keitech's signature SR-40 rubber — softer and lighter than standard silicone, producing a more lifelike, breathing action. The weed guard is hand glued in perfect alignment with the hook for consistent weedless performance.

Key Features

• Tungsten head — tuned to slide through cover without rolling
• 150-strand SR-40 rubber skirt — softer and lighter than standard silicone
• Hand-glued weed guard — perfectly aligned with the hook
• Gamakatsu 3/0 hook
• Available weights: 1/4oz, 3/8oz, 1/2oz
• 20 weight/color combinations — Black Blue, Black, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Dark Green Pumpkin PP, Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin PP Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin PP, Green Pumpkin Black (across all weights)

The Owner ST-46TN Treble Hooks have a Tin rust resistant finish. The Super Needle Point is dang sharp right out of the box. These hooks are for when you need superior strength for bigger fish. This hook is the strongest treble Owner makes and one of the strongest hooks on the market. If you are looking for a lighter wire hook, we carry the full line including ST-36 (1X), ST-41 (2X), STX-58 (3X+), and ST-66TN (4X).

Key Features:

• Tin Finish: Rust resistant, ideal for saltwater
• Super Needle Point: Dang sharp out of the box
• 2X Strong: Superior strength construction
• Strongest Treble: One of the strongest on market
• Owner Quality: Premium treble construction
• Bigger Fish Design: Built for larger species
• Versatile Use: Fresh and saltwater

Performance Advantages:

• Dang Sharp: Super Needle Point right out of box
• Superior Strength: 2X strong for bigger fish
• Strongest Treble: Owner's strongest treble hook
• Tin Corrosion Resistance: Shines in saltwater
• Market Leading: One of strongest hooks available
• Reliable Performance: Premium quality construction

Ideal Applications:

• Bigger fish fishing
• Saltwater fishing
• Tuna fishing
• Heavy duty hard baits
• Large crankbaits
• Big game lures
• Any application requiring superior strength

Strength Guide:

• 1X Strong (ST-36): Light wire, perfect balance
• 2X Strong (ST-41): 2 times as strong as 1X
• 2X Strong (ST-46TN): Strongest treble Owner makes
• 3X+ Strong (STX-58): 3 times as strong as 1X
• 4X Strong (ST-66TN): 4 times as strong as 1X

When you need the strongest treble hooks with Tin rust resistant finish ideal for saltwater, Super Needle Point that's dang sharp out of the box, 2X strong superior strength construction, and market-leading strength for bigger fish, tuna, and heavy duty applications, the Owner ST-46TN Treble Hooks are the choice of serious big fish anglers.

Note: 2X strong construction. Tin finish ideal for saltwater. Strongest treble Owner makes. One of the strongest hooks on the market. Also available in lighter versions: ST-36 (1X), ST-41 (2X), STX-58 (3X+), and ST-66TN (4X).

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.

Tournament-Proven Jerkbait for Aggressive Predators

The Shimano World Minnow 115 Jerkbait delivers the perfect combination of erratic action, precise balance, and tournament-proven performance that triggers explosive strikes from bass, pike, walleye, and other aggressive predators. Engineered with Shimano's advanced Flash Boost and Jet Boost technologies, this premium suspending jerkbait provides the realistic flash, long-distance casting, and deadly darting action that serious anglers demand when working structure and targeting trophy fish.

Flash Boost Technology

• Continuous Flash: Patented reflective foil system suspended on micro springs creates constant light reflection even on the pause, triggering strikes from following fish
• Realistic Baitfish Shimmer: Natural flashing action mimics the erratic movements of injured or fleeing baitfish
• Pause Power: Unlike traditional lures, Flash Boost continues working during critical pauses when fish often commit

Jet Boost Casting System

• Long-Distance Accuracy: Internal weight transfer system uses a steel ball and spring-loaded mechanism to maximize casting distance and accuracy
• Instant Action Recovery: Weight returns to optimal position immediately upon water entry for instant swimming action
• Perfect Balance: Precisely tuned weight placement creates ideal suspending action and erratic darting response

Premium Construction and Design

• 115mm Profile: Ideal size for targeting trophy bass, pike, walleye, and other predators in a wide range of conditions
• Suspending Action: Perfectly balanced to hang in the strike zone during pauses, triggering reaction strikes from neutral fish
• Erratic Darting Response: Precisely tuned body shape and weight distribution create aggressive side-to-side action on sharp jerks
• Premium Treble Hooks: Sharp, strong hooks ensure solid hooksets and secure connections during the fight
• Durable Finish: High-quality paint and clear coat withstand repeated strikes and contact with structure
• Realistic 3D Eyes: Lifelike detail triggers predatory instincts and adds realism

Versatile Fishing Applications

Whether you're working rocky points for pre-spawn bass, ripping through weed edges for aggressive pike, twitching over deep structure for suspended walleye, or targeting stripers and snook in coastal waters, the World Minnow 115 delivers deadly effectiveness. The suspending action lets you pause the bait in the strike zone, while the erratic darting motion triggers reaction strikes from aggressive predators. Flash Boost technology keeps the lure working even during critical pauses when fish are following and deciding to strike.

Why Tournament Anglers Choose World Minnow

Professional anglers and serious enthusiasts trust the World Minnow 115 because it consistently produces when conditions demand a jerkbait presentation. The combination of Flash Boost and Jet Boost technologies gives you a distinct advantage over traditional jerkbaits, while the premium construction ensures reliable performance cast after cast. The perfectly tuned suspending action and erratic darting response trigger strikes from both aggressive and neutral fish, making this lure effective across a wide range of conditions and seasons.

Experience the difference that advanced technology makes in your jerkbait fishing. The Shimano World Minnow 115 isn't just another jerkbait—it's a precision-engineered fish-catching tool designed to help you land more and bigger fish.

Trigger explosive strikes with the Shimano World Minnow 115 Jerkbait—where innovation meets proven performance.

Berkley PowerBait Gilly Swimbait – 130mm

When you want to throw a bigger profile and target larger fish, the Berkley PowerBait Gilly Swimbait 130mm is the call. Designed by Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli with Japanese influence in both design and technique, the 130mm Gilly delivers an unbelievably natural presentation that coaxes bites even in ultra-clear, heavily pressured fisheries.

Rather than a traditional segmented body, the Gilly uses scale-shaped ribs in the tail section to produce an undeniably realistic baitfish movement. The larger 130mm profile pushes more water and gives bass a bigger target — ideal for targeting trophy fish or fishing in stained water where a bigger bait gets noticed faster.

Features

• 130mm profile — larger size for bigger fish and more water displacement
• Scale-rib tail design — realistic baitfish movement without traditional segmentation
• Hyper-realistic profile — effective even in ultra-clear, pressured fisheries
• Versatile rigging — weightless sideways hook, jighead, weighted swimbait hook, Texas rig, drop shot
• Pro-designed by Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli
• 2 per pack

Best For

• Techniques: Weightless, jighead, swimbait hook, Texas rig, drop shot
• Conditions: Clear to stained water, open water, year-round
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Elevate your finesse game with the Z-Man Finesse BulletZ, a tournament-proven jighead designed to take the Ned Rig where it’s never been before: deep into the thickest cover.. While traditional mushroom heads struggle in grass and wood, the Finese BulletZ Jighead features a signature bullet-shaped head and a recessed hook eye that glides effortlessly through submerged vegetation, brush piles, and laydowns without snagging.

Built around a custom #1 VMC Extra Wide Gap (EWG) jig hook, this jighead offers the perfect balance of a compact profile for finesse baits and the heavy-duty strength needed to horse big bass away from hazards. The specialized molded-in bait keeper is specifically engineered to lock 10X Tough ElaZtech plastics securely in place, preventing your bait from sliding down the shank even after aggressive strikes.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Snag-Resistant Design: Bullet head and recessed eye for "all-terrain" performance.

• Premium Terminal Tackle: Equipped with a custom size 1 VMC EWG hook for superior hook-setting power.

• Baits Stay Put: Molded lead keeper ensures your soft plastics stay pinned perfectly.

• Durable Finish: Ultra-tough powder-coated finish in classic Black or Green Pumpkin.

• Versatile Weights: Available in 1/15 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/6 oz, and 1/5 oz to match any depth or current.

The Casting Rod That Changes What Light Feels Like.

Every serious bass angler eventually reaches the same conclusion: rod weight is the hidden variable in casting endurance and sensitivity. Shave enough grams off the blank and hardware, and you feel everything differently — the lure loading on the backcast, the subtle tick of a jig on rock, the pressure of a fish inhaling a swimbait. The Phenix Feather Casting Rod is built around that principle. A 36 & 40 Ton cross-weave carbon fiber blank bonded with Phenix's proprietary Nanolite resin makes it one of the lightest, most sensitive casting rods in the bass market — and with 16 models spanning 6'9" to 7'11" across Light through Extra Heavy power ratings, the Feather covers virtually every baitcaster technique in your rotation.

Why Nanolite Resin Is the Difference-Maker

Standard casting rod blanks are bound with conventional epoxy resins that add measurable weight and dampen the vibration transmission that makes sensitivity possible. Phenix's Nanolite resin reduces that resin content while maintaining blank structural integrity. The result: a blank that transmits bite feedback faster and more clearly than conventionally bonded rods. The lure loading during a cast feels cleaner. The subtle thump of a bass picking up a jig at distance registers in your palm, not just your eyes. And the unique visual taper of the Feather blank is engineered so the balance point sits in the casting grip — reducing the tip-heavy fatigue that compounds across a full day of casting.

Hardware That Earns Its Place

Essex T-ring Premium Carbide guides with FrameLoc technology lock the guide feet against repeated casting loads — no backing out over time, no creep after a season of use. The custom carbon fiber reel seat with EVA handles and carbon fiber ring accents keeps the total weight profile consistent with the blank. Nothing here is borrowed from a cheaper production line; every component is matched to the rod's design philosophy.

Why It Beats the Competition

• 36 & 40 Ton cross-weave Nanolite carbon blank — multi-modulus construction with low-resin bonding; lighter and more sensitive than standard epoxy-bound blanks at this price point
• Balanced taper design — balance point in the casting grip; measurably reduces tip-heavy fatigue on long casting days
• Essex T-ring Premium Carbide guides with FrameLoc — lock-tight guide feet; won't back out under baitcaster casting loads
• Custom carbon fiber reel seat — Phenix-designed; lighter than composite production seats and built to match the rod's weight profile
• 16 models — 6'9" to 7'11", Light through Extra Heavy; covers the full range of bass casting techniques including heavy cover, frog, big swimbait, and finesse casting

The Right Pick If...

• You fish all day and want a casting rod light enough that you stop noticing you're holding it
• You need a specific length/power combination: the 16-model lineup spans every major baitcaster application
• You want the sensitivity to feel bites on moving baits — swimbaits, chatterbaits, bladed jigs — not just on bottom-contact techniques
• You're upgrading from a mid-grade casting rod and want to feel the difference Nanolite carbon makes in-hand
• You fish finesse baitcaster techniques (light jigs, small swimbaits under 3/4oz) and need a rod that loads properly at those weights

Best Fishing Techniques

• Jigs and Texas rigs — Medium Heavy models (8-17lb, 1/4–3/4oz) are the workhorse; the sensitivity reads bottom contact and subtle pickups through the blank
• Swimbaits and bladed jigs — Medium and Medium Heavy models handle 1/4–3/4oz swimbaits; the Nanolite blank telegraphs strikes on the swing and retrieve
• Topwater and frogs — Heavy and Extra Heavy models (1/4–2oz, 1/2–3oz) deliver the hookset power needed for hard topwater strikes and heavy cover frog fishing
• Big swimbaits and punching — Extra Heavy 7'3" and 7'7" models (1/2–3oz, 15-35lb) are built for big glide baits, large swimbaits, and heavy mat punching
• Finesse casting — Light (FTX-71L) and Medium Light models handle 1/8–5/8oz presentations; bridges the gap between spinning finesse and baitcaster territory

Best Conditions

• Any bass fishery where casting endurance and sensitivity give you a competitive edge
• Heavy cover — flipping, pitching, and punching with MH through XH models
• Open water — swimming baits and moving lures where the Nanolite blank picks up subtle resistance changes
• Tournament fishing where repeated precision casting over a full day demands the lightest rod possible

Best For

• Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass (heavy swimbait applications)
• Techniques: Jigs, Texas Rig, Swimbaits, Bladed Jigs, Topwater, Frog, Punching, Finesse Casting
• Angler Level: Intermediate to Advanced — the Nanolite sensitivity rewards anglers who can read blank feedback; a natural upgrade for tournament anglers and technique-specific bass fishermen

Key Features

• 36 & 40 Ton cross-weave carbon fiber blank with Nanolite proprietary resin
• Unique visual taper — balance point in the casting grip for all-day fishability
• Essex T-ring Premium Carbide guides with FrameLoc technology — lock-tight under baitcaster loads
• Custom carbon fiber reel seat — Phenix-designed with EVA handles and carbon fiber ring accents
• 16-model lineup — 6'9" to 7'11", Light through Extra Heavy, all major baitcaster applications covered

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Match power to technique, not just fish size: The Medium Heavy models (8-17lb, 1/4–3/4oz) are the most versatile Feather casting options — they cover jigs, swimbaits, and bladed jigs without being over-built for any of them. Go Heavy (1/4–2oz) when you're fishing heavier cover or need more hookset authority on reaction baits. Reserve the Extra Heavy (1/2–3oz) for dedicated big swimbait, frog, and punching applications.
• Use 15-20lb fluorocarbon on MH and H models for jig fishing: The Nanolite blank's sensitivity is maximized with fluorocarbon — lower stretch than mono, better bite detection than braid in most bottom-contact applications. Pair with a 7:1 or faster baitcaster to maximize the rod's fast-action hookset potential.
• The 7'11" models are big swimbait and glide bait specialists: The extra length gives you the sweep needed to load a large bait on the cast and the leverage to work a glide bait side-to-side with minimal effort. The FTX-C711MH (1/4–1oz, 8-17lb) is especially well-suited for medium-sized glide baits (4–6 inch) on 15-17lb fluorocarbon.

FAQ

How does the Feather Casting Rod compare to the Feather Spinning Rod lineup?
Same Nanolite carbon blank technology and Essex T-ring guides. The casting version uses trigger grip handles and a pistol grip reel seat optimized for baitcaster use, while the spinning version uses a split grip spinning reel seat. Choose casting for power presentations, jigs, and moving baits where baitcaster control is advantageous; choose spinning for finesse applications and lighter lure weights under 1/4oz.

Which model should I choose for flipping and pitching jigs?
The FTX-71MH (7'1", Medium Heavy, Extra Fast, 1/4–3/4oz, 8-17lb) is the primary flipping and pitching jig choice. For heavier jigs and thicker cover, step up to the FTX-71H (7'1", Heavy, Extra Fast, 1/4–2oz) or the FTX-77MH (7'7") for extra reach on longer pitches.

Is the Feather Casting Rod suitable for big swimbait fishing?
Yes — the Extra Heavy models (FTX-73XH, FTX-77XH, FTX-C711XH) are rated for 1/2–3oz and 15-35lb line, covering most large paddle tail and hard swimbait applications. The 7'11" XH is the best choice for larger glide baits. For true big swimbait applications over 3oz, a dedicated heavy swimbait rod is the better tool.

Lucky Craft Surf Pointer 115 MR Sinking Jerkbait

The wave crashes, the current swirls, and somewhere beneath the surface a striper is hunting. Cast the Lucky Craft Surf Pointer 115 MR into the wash, let it sink into the strike zone, and hold on. Born from Lucky Craft's legendary California Inshore Fishing (CIF) program, the Surf Pointer 115 was built to be a true multi-species weapon — equally at home in the surf, on the lake, or offshore.

What sets the Surf Pointer 115 apart from its popular sibling, the Flash Minnow 110, is its sinking design. That sink rate lets you work it at depth, through current, and across a wide range of retrieves — slow and steady, erratic twitches, or anything in between. Its erratic side-to-side action triggers reaction strikes from virtually any predator that swims, making it one of the most versatile hard baits in your tackle box.

Features

• Sinking design reaches depths of 3–5 feet — gets into the strike zone fast
• Erratic side-to-side action works with any retrieve cadence
• Versatile multi-species bait — effective in surf, lakes, and offshore
• 4.5" profile mimics a wide range of baitfish
• Premium Lucky Craft construction with durable, realistic finishes

Specs

• Length: 4.5" (115mm)
• Weight: 3/4 oz
• Depth: 3–5 ft
• Type: Sinking

Best For

• Species: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluefish, Redfish, and most inshore predators
• Techniques: Twitching, slow-rolling, erratic retrieve, surf casting
• Environments: Surf, lakes, reservoirs, inshore saltwater, offshore

Perfect For

If it swims, it bites the Lucky Craft Surf Pointer 115 MR. Whether you're working the surf at dawn or targeting bass on a rocky point, this is the sinking jerkbait that delivers when versatility matters most.

Picasso Shakedown Shakey Heads

The Picasso Shakedown Shakey Head set the standard for what a shakey head should be. Built around a patent-pending flexible nickel titanium spring bait keeper, it flexes with every fish and snag — then springs right back to position without breaking. No more re-rigging. No more lost plastics. Just more time in the strike zone.

Key Features

• Patent-Pending Flexible NiTi Spring Keeper – returns to position after every fish, never breaks
• Cross-Eye Gamakatsu Hook – 3/0 for 1/16–3/16 oz sizes, 4/0 for 1/4 oz
• Duraseal™ Coating – super tough finish that increases sensitivity and outlasts the competition
• 3 per pack

Sizes & Colors

• Weights: 1/16 oz, 3/32 oz, 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz
• Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black, Watermelon

The Shakedown is the go-to finesse presentation for pressured bass on clear lakes, rocky bottoms, and any situation where a subtle, quivering plastic is the key to getting bit. Pair with your favorite stick bait or finesse worm for a deadly bottom-contact setup.

The Lead Masters Swimbait Head in Red is the red version of the Lead Masters Swimbait Head, featuring a red powder coat finish that works as both a deep water color-absorption trigger and a shallow water attractor color. In deeper water (below 15–20 ft), red wavelengths are absorbed by the water column and the red head takes on a dark, high-contrast silhouette appearance — a proven trigger for Rockfish and other bottom species that key on dark-profiled prey. In shallow water, the red head mimics the color of crustaceans and wounded baitfish, triggering strikes from Calico Bass, surf species, and inshore predators. Features Mustad hooks and a durable powder coat finish. Hook size scales with weight across 8 sizes from 1/4 oz to 3 oz. 2 per pack.

Key Features

• Red Powder Coat — Deep Water Absorption & Shallow Water Attractor — Red is one of the most versatile jig head colors across depth ranges; in shallow water (0–15 ft), the red head is a proven attractor color that mimics crustaceans and wounded baitfish, triggering strikes from Calico Bass, surf species, and inshore predators; in deeper water (below 15–20 ft), red wavelengths are absorbed by the water column and the red head takes on a dark, high-contrast silhouette appearance that is highly visible to bottom-feeding Rockfish and other deep water species that key on dark-profiled prey.
• Mustad Hooks — Trusted Hook Quality — Mustad is one of the most recognized and trusted hook manufacturers in fishing; Mustad hooks provide consistent point sharpness, hook gap geometry, and wire strength for reliable hooksets on swimbait presentations across freshwater and saltwater species.
• Hook Size Matched to Weight — Hook size scales with jig weight across the full range: 2/0 for the 1/4–3/8 oz, 3/0 for the 1/2 oz, 4/0 for the 3/4–1 oz, and 6/0 for the 1.5–3 oz; matching hook size to swimbait size ensures the hook point exits at the correct position in the bait for a reliable hookset.
• Wide Weight Range — 1/4 oz to 3 oz — Eight weight options from 1/4 oz to 3 oz cover a wide range of depth, current, and swimbait size requirements; lighter weights (1/4–3/8 oz) for shallow inshore presentations, mid weights (1/2–3/4 oz) for versatile inshore applications, and heavier weights (1–3 oz) for deeper water, stronger current, and larger swimbaits.
• 2 Per Pack — Two jig heads per pack across all sizes.

Size Selection Guide

Best For

• Rockfish — Deep Water Red Silhouette — The red head is particularly effective for Rockfish in deeper water where red wavelength absorption creates a dark, high-contrast silhouette; use heavier weights (1–3 oz) for getting the swimbait down to depth in rockfish territory; the red silhouette effect is most pronounced below 20 ft where red light is fully absorbed and the head appears as a dark, high-contrast profile against the water column.
• Calico Bass — Crustacean & Wounded Baitfish Trigger — In shallow water, the red head mimics the color of crustaceans and wounded baitfish that Calico Bass key on around kelp and structure; lighter weights (1/4–1/2 oz) for shallow Calico Bass presentations with small to mid-size swimbaits; the red head is a proven Calico Bass trigger color in both clear and stained water conditions.
• Surf Fishing — Heavier weights (1–3 oz) for surf fishing with large paddle tail swimbaits; the red head is effective for Barred Surfperch, Corbina, and other surf species that key on crustacean-colored presentations in the surf zone.
• Versatile Depth Range — The dual-action red head — attractor in shallow water, silhouette trigger in deep water — makes it one of the most versatile colors in the swimbait head lineup; effective from the surface to deep water without needing to change head color as depth increases.

When a finesse worm needs to sit securely and present nose-down along the bottom, the Owner Ultrahead Shaky Head gives you a purpose-built way to rig it. Its patented TwistLOCK Centering-Pin-Spring (CPS) system anchors small-diameter soft plastics at the nose, while the contoured jig head rocks forward for a natural, attention-getting presentation.

This is a compact bass jig head for anglers who want repeatable rigging, a subtle bottom presentation, and the option to fish a finesse bait in a weedless-style Texas rig.

Why This Shaky Head Works

The CPS pin and coil spring work together to center and secure the bait instead of relying on a loose nose connection. That makes the setup especially useful with finesse worms and other small-diameter soft plastics. The 45° cross eye keeps the line tie positioned for the intended angle, and the contoured head helps the rig rock forward on the bottom.

Keep a Finesse Bait in Position

Small soft plastics are at their best when they stay aligned with the hook and maintain a convincing bottom posture. The Ultrahead addresses that rigging challenge with its Centering-Pin-Spring system, giving the bait a consistent starting position before you begin working it along the bottom.

Built for Subtle Bottom Presentations

• Shaky head fishing with finesse worms and small soft plastics
• Finesse bass fishing when a compact presentation is the priority
• Weedless-style Texas rigging with the TwistLOCK CPS system
• Bottom fishing where a nose-down bait posture helps draw attention
• Largemouth and smallmouth bass applications

The Right Pick If...

• You want a more consistent way to anchor a small-diameter finesse bait.
• You prefer a jig head that rocks forward instead of lying flat on the bottom.
• You fish shaky heads, finesse rigs, or weedless-style Texas rigs for bass.
• You value a sharp, light-wire hook with a clear 45° line-tie angle.

How to Fish It

Thread the soft plastic onto the CPS pin and coil spring so the bait is centered at the nose, then skin-hook the bait for a weedless-style presentation when appropriate. Work it slowly along the bottom with short shakes, pauses, and controlled drags. The lighter 1/16 oz and 3/32 oz options suit a more subtle presentation, while 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, and 1/4 oz give you progressively more weight when you need firmer bottom contact.

Best conditions: Choose the Ultrahead when the bite calls for a compact, bottom-oriented finesse presentation and you want the bait to hold a nose-down posture. Match the weight to the depth, current, and amount of bottom contact you need, then choose the color that best fits your soft plastic and water conditions.

Key Features

• TwistLOCK CPS technology: Patented Centering-Pin-Spring system for consistent bait anchoring.
• Contoured jig head: Rocks forward on the bottom for a nose-down presentation.
• 45° cross eye: Positions the line tie for the intended finesse-rig angle.
• Light-wire round-bend hook: Compact profile for finesse presentations.
• Super Needle Point: Sharp point for dependable hook-setting performance.
• Black Chrome finish: Clean, durable finish on the hook and head.
• Three color families: Natural, Brown, and Green Pumpkin options.
• Four per pack: Each package includes 4 jig heads.

Models & Specs

All listed models include 4 jig heads per pack and use the Owner Ultrahead Shaky Head CPS design.

Tackle Express Tips

• Start with the lightest weight that still keeps your bait in contact with the bottom, then move heavier as depth or current demands.
• Center the soft plastic on the CPS pin before engaging the coil spring. A straight bait gives the contoured head a more predictable presentation.
• Use short shakes and pauses rather than rushing the retrieve. This rig is designed to make a compact finesse bait work in place.

FAQ

What baits work with the Owner Ultrahead Shaky Head?
It is designed for finesse worms, small-diameter soft plastics, stick baits, and similar finesse baits that can be secured with the TwistLOCK CPS system.

Can I fish it weedless?
Yes. The product is intended for weedless-style Texas rigging. Rig the soft plastic so the hook point is protected when cover calls for it.

Which weight should I choose?
Use 1/16 oz or 3/32 oz for a lighter presentation, 1/8 oz as a versatile starting point, and 3/16 oz or 1/4 oz when you need more bottom contact. Your depth, current, and retrieve speed should guide the final choice.

Complete the Setup

Pair the Ultrahead with Z-Man Finesse TRD Worms or Zoom Finesse Worm - 4.25 Inch for a compact soft-plastic presentation. For another Owner finesse option, compare it with the Owner Ultrahead Finesse Type Jig Heads.

Choose the weight and color that fit your presentation, pin the bait straight, and let the contoured head do the work along the bottom.

The Owner Barbless No Escape is a factory barbless hook that complies with all barbless regulations. Very similar to Owner's SSW design, but incorporates a "V" bend deep in the gap and an elongated point to encourage hooked fish to remain hooked in that deep throat. A slightly up eye allows the hook to be threaded through bait with minimal damage. Features include forged shank, Super Needle Point, and Black Chrome finish.

Key Features:

• Factory Barbless Design: Complies with all barbless regulations
• "V" Bend in Gap: Deep bend encourages fish to stay hooked
• Elongated Point: Promotes deep throat hookups
• Slightly Up Eye: Thread through bait with minimal damage
• Forged Shank: Added strength without excess weight
• Super Needle Point: Razor-sharp for instant penetration
• Black Chrome Finish: Corrosion resistance and sleek appearance

Performance Advantages:

• Regulation Compliant: Factory barbless for all barbless waters
• No Escape Design: "V" bend and elongated point keep fish hooked
• Deep Throat Hookups: Encourages fish to remain hooked securely
• Minimal Bait Damage: Slightly up eye for easy threading
• Superior Penetration: Super Needle Point for instant hooksets
• Enhanced Strength: Forged shank for fighting fish

Ideal Applications:

• Barbless regulation waters
• Catch and release fishing
• Live bait presentations
• Freshwater fishing for trout, bass, and other species
• Situations requiring barbless hooks
• Waters with mandatory barbless requirements

Recommended Baits:

• Live bait (worms, minnows)
• Cut bait
• Soft plastics
• Natural baits

When you need factory barbless hooks with "V" bend in gap, elongated point, slightly up eye, forged shank, Super Needle Point, and Black Chrome finish that comply with all barbless regulations while keeping fish hooked, the Owner Barbless No Escape Hooks are the choice of serious anglers fishing barbless waters.

Note: Similar to Owner's SSW design but with unique "V" bend and elongated point to encourage hooked fish to remain hooked in deep throat.