Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

Premium Heavy-Duty Flipping Hooks for Heavy Cover Bass Fishing

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

Advanced Covershot Heavy Duty Design

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

Premium Construction Features

• Legendary Sharpness: Owner's proprietary point design penetrates with minimal pressure
• Maximum Strength: Extra-heavy wire withstands big fish and heavy pressure
• Wide Gap: Optimized geometry maximizes hookup ratio with bulky baits
• Precision Engineering: Japanese craftsmanship ensures consistent quality
• Owner Quality: Trusted brand known for the world's sharpest hooks

Heavy Cover Flipping Applications

The Covershot Heavy Duty Hooks excel in heavy cover flipping applications. Perfect for flipping and pitching in heavy vegetation, fishing around thick wood and laydowns, targeting big bass in matted grass, working creature baits in heavy cover, or any situation where maximum strength flipping hooks are critical. The extra-heavy wire construction provides the strength needed to pull big bass from heavy cover while the cutting point technology ensures instant penetration through thick vegetation. The wide gap design accommodates bulky creature baits while the offset shank allows weedless rigging for fishing the thickest cover where trophy bass hide.

Key Features

Owner Quality

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

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

Pull big bass from heavy cover with Owner Covershot Heavy Duty Hooks—where extra-heavy strength meets legendary Owner sharpness.

Spro Stainless Steel Split Rings give you a tie point that won't bend out or rust on you mid-fight. Made from premium stainless steel, they hold their shape under hard, sustained pressure and keep hooks, swivels, and lures connected exactly where you put them.

Why Cheap Split Rings Fail

Soft, low-grade rings open up under a hard run or a big fish's headshake, and once a ring spreads even slightly, your hook or lure can slip free at the worst possible moment. These rings are built from tougher stainless steel specifically so they resist bending out under load instead of flexing permanently.

Built for Fresh and Salt Water

Stainless steel construction resists the rust and pitting that eventually weakens plated rings, especially in saltwater use. That means the ring holding your hook on today still holds the same strength months from now, not just out of the pack.

The Right Pick If...

You want a dependable, confidence-inspiring connection for swapping hooks, attaching lures to swivels, or upgrading the stock hardware on a new bait. The size range covers everything from light trout presentations up through stronger freshwater and saltwater applications.

Best Techniques and Conditions

Use these anywhere a secure, low-stretch metal connection matters: rigging trebles or single hooks on hard baits, attaching lures to leaders via a swivel, and upgrading stock rings on lures that see serious drag pressure. Smaller sizes suit trout and light freshwater work, while the larger sizes hold up to harder-fighting freshwater and saltwater species.

Best For

• Replacing weak stock split rings on hard baits and lures
• Attaching hooks, lures, and swivels securely for fresh and saltwater fishing
• Trout and light freshwater rigs with the smaller sizes
• Stronger freshwater and saltwater applications with the larger, higher-rated sizes

Key Features

• Premium stainless steel resists bending out under load
• Corrosion-resistant for long-term fresh and saltwater use
• Eight sizes covering 8 lb to 50 lb rated strength
• Dependable tie point for hooks, lures, and swivels

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Match ring size to leader and hook strength, an undersized ring becomes the weak link even on a well-tied rig.
• Use a dedicated pair of split ring pliers to open these cleanly without bending them out during installation.
• Check rings for wear after landing big fish, a ring that's taken a hard hit is worth replacing even if it still looks round.

FAQ

What size should I use for bass fishing?
Sizes 2 through 4 cover most freshwater bass applications depending on the hook and lure weight.

Are these suitable for saltwater?
Yes, the stainless steel construction resists corrosion in saltwater, and the larger sizes carry enough rated strength for stronger saltwater species.

How do I know when a ring needs replacing?
If a ring looks even slightly oval or won't close back up fully after opening, replace it. A bent ring loses much of its rated strength.

Keep your longer outfits organized before the trip even starts. Stick Jacket Big Game 6 is a flexible mesh rod sleeve that adds a layer between your rod and neighboring gear during everyday storage and transport. Covering the blank and guides helps reduce routine rubbing and makes a bundle of rods easier to manage.

This model accommodates rods up to 8 ft 6 in long and comes in Black or Blue. Give each outfit its own color, and you can spend less time sorting through similar-looking setups when it is time to load the vehicle or boat.

Less Rubbing Between Trips

Loose rods can rub against each other, while exposed guides can catch nearby lines. A sleeve keeps a protective layer around the covered portion of the outfit without the bulk of a hard case. That makes it useful for routine organization, but flexible mesh is not crush protection. Use a rigid protective case when heavy loads or impacts could damage your gear.

The Right Cover Starts with Fit

Best for: organizing appropriately sized saltwater and freshwater rods, separating bait and lure outfits, and keeping longer setups covered in storage or on the way to the water. Anglers carrying live-bait, jig, or other technique-specific outfits can use the two colors to distinguish setups. Choose by rod length and clearance over the largest guide, not by target species alone.

Use the sleeve between fishing sessions and remove it before casting, trolling, or working a lure. If your rod needs a longer cover, compare the Stick Jacket Big Game 7, listed for rods up to 9 ft 6 in. Check the full fit of either model before choosing; extra length alone does not guarantee guide clearance.

Simple Details That Make Packing Easier

• Flexible mesh sleeve covers the rod blank and guides.
• Rod-length fit up to 8 ft 6 in.
• Black and Blue options make outfits easier to identify.
• One sleeve per pack.

Big Game 6 at a Glance

Check clearance over your largest guide before fitting the cover. Never force mesh over a guide that catches.

Tackle Express Tips

• Assign Black to one group of outfits and Blue to another, such as bait rods versus lure rods. Keep the same system in your rod rack and on the boat.
• Slide the cover on gently and reposition it if it catches. Avoid using extra force around guides or the rod tip.
• Keep exposed hooks out of the mesh. Use a Stick Jacket Plug Jacket for separate coverage of a tied-on lure to help reduce hook snags during transport.

Before You Sleeve Your Outfit

Does Big Game 6 mean it only fits a 6 ft rod?
No. The rod-length fit for this model is up to 8 ft 6 in. Check your rod's length and guide clearance rather than choosing by the model number.

How many covers are included?
One sleeve per pack, in your selected Black or Blue color.

Will this fit every rod under 8 ft 6 in?
Length is only part of the fit. The sleeve also needs to pass comfortably over the largest guide. Do not force it onto a rod with insufficient clearance.

Does it protect my reel or replace a travel case?
No. This is a flexible rod sleeve, not a reel cover or rigid case. Protect your reel separately and use structural protection when crushing or heavy impacts are possible.

Choose your color at Tackle Express and give your longer outfit a dedicated cover for the next trip.

Premium Block Head Jig Head for Weedless Soft Plastics

The Owner Block Head Offset Head delivers premium block head jig head performance designed for serious bass anglers who fish soft plastics in cover. Built with Owner's legendary sharp hook and innovative block head design with offset shank, this jig head provides exceptional weedless capability, natural action, and proven effectiveness for fishing soft plastics around cover. The Block Head Offset represents Owner's commitment to creating the world's sharpest weedless jig heads.

Advanced Block Head Offset Design

• Block Head Shape: Unique design provides weedless capability and natural action
• Offset Shank: Allows weedless rigging of soft plastics
• Owner Sharp Hook: Legendary cutting point ensures instant penetration
• Weedless Design: Head shape and offset shank work together for cover fishing
• Versatile Application: Works with various soft plastics and presentations

Premium Construction Features

• Legendary Sharpness: Owner's precision-ground hook provides instant penetration
• Block Head Design: Innovative shape provides weedless capability
• Offset Shank: Optimized for weedless soft plastic rigging
• Quality Construction: Durable materials withstand repeated use
• Owner Quality: Japanese precision engineering and craftsmanship

Cover Fishing Applications

The Block Head Offset Head excels in cover fishing applications. Perfect for fishing soft plastics around vegetation and wood, working weedless presentations in heavy cover, targeting bass with creature baits and worms, swimming soft plastics through cover, or any situation where weedless jig heads are needed. The block head shape provides weedless capability while the offset shank allows proper rigging of soft plastics. Owner's legendary hook sharpness ensures instant penetration while the innovative design allows fishing the thickest cover where bass hide.

Key Features

Owner Quality

Owner has been creating the world's sharpest fishing hooks for serious anglers worldwide, and the Block Head Offset Head continues this tradition with legendary hook quality and innovative weedless design. Every jig head is manufactured to exacting Japanese standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious cover fishing specialists, the Block Head Offset delivers the weedless capability and sharpness that bass anglers demand.

Experience the legendary hook sharpness that serious bass anglers trust. The Owner Block Head Offset Head isn't just a jig head—it's precision-engineered equipment built for weedless fishing success.

Fish heavy cover with confidence using Owner Block Head Offset Head—where weedless design meets legendary Owner sharpness.

Premium Performance at an Exceptional Value

The Shimano Zodias Spinning Rod delivers advanced blank technology, refined sensitivity, and versatile performance at a price point that makes premium bass fishing accessible to serious anglers. Built with Shimano's proven Hi-Power X and Carbon Monocoque construction, this exceptional spinning rod provides the perfect balance of power, responsiveness, and durability needed to excel across a wide range of bass fishing techniques without breaking the bank.

Advanced Blank Technology

• Hi-Power X Construction: X-wrap carbon tape reinforcement in critical stress zones prevents blank twist and increases power transmission by up to 10%
• Carbon Monocoque Grip: Integrated carbon fiber reel seat eliminates weight and enhances sensitivity by transmitting vibrations directly from blank to hand
• High-Modulus Graphite: Responsive blank delivers exceptional sensitivity for detecting subtle bites while maintaining the backbone for solid hooksets
• Optimized Taper Design: Progressive action provides the versatility to handle multiple techniques with precision and control

Premium Components and Design

• Fuji Alconite Guides: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant frames with smooth inserts reduce friction and improve casting performance
• Carbon Monocoque Reel Seat: Lightweight, ultra-sensitive design provides secure reel mounting and direct connection to the blank
• Premium Cork Grips: High-density cork provides superior grip control and all-day comfort
• Balanced Design: Optimized component placement creates perfect balance for reduced fatigue during extended fishing sessions

Built for Versatile Excellence

Whether you're working soft plastics along rocky points, casting topwater lures at dawn, finesse fishing with drop shots and wacky rigs, throwing spinnerbaits through grass, or fishing jerkbaits over deep structure, the Zodias adapts to your technique with precision and confidence. Multiple power ratings and actions provide options for everything from finesse presentations to power fishing applications, making this rod series ideal for anglers who demand versatility without compromise.

Why Anglers Choose Zodias

The Zodias series has earned its reputation as one of the best values in premium bass rods by consistently delivering performance that rivals rods costing significantly more. The combination of Hi-Power X blank technology, Carbon Monocoque construction, and quality Fuji components creates a rod that feels exceptional in your hands and performs flawlessly cast after cast. The enhanced sensitivity lets you detect the lightest bites and feel bottom composition with clarity, while the responsive blank provides the power to drive hooks home and control fish with authority.

Experience the difference that advanced technology makes without the premium price tag. The Shimano Zodias Spinning Rod isn't just a bass rod—it's proof that you don't have to compromise performance to stay within budget.

Elevate your bass fishing with Shimano Zodias Spinning Rods—where premium performance meets exceptional value.

These Halco Split Ring Pliers truly unique and patented design has been developed and refined by Halco Tackle to give optimal performance and long lasting service as they do here in the factory. They are used in the factory for all our products, from our tiny #2 fish rings, right through to the large #7xx (95kg) fish rings. These fish ring pliers are also fine to use on any other commercially available split rings in the market.

Made out of hardened tool steel, the useful life of the product outdoors will be extended by rinsing in fresh water if it has been immersed in salt water, and applying a light coating of spray oil to the steel parts.

We like them because they work on tine split rings for trout or large split rings for tuna. The open the split ring with ease and create a wide enough gap for almost any hook or lure.  If you have to have one split ring plier in your box, the Halco Split Ring plier is it!

Gamakatsu’s most versatile hook, the Gamakatsu Octopus Hook has long been known for its durability and strength. The Octopus hook comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and finishes, including fluorescent finishes. 

Red is the first color to disappear  underwater and the theory is that red hooks cannot be seen as easy by fish.  They are most used by bait fishermen but these hooks can be used in many ways.  

Why Buy the Yamamoto 2.5" Yamatanuki?

Hot on the heels of one of the most popular baits of 2023, the Yamamoto 2.5" Yamatanuki brings the proven power-finesse action of the 3.5" big brother into a smaller, more compact package that fish simply can't resist. At 1/4 oz, it falls with the same tantalizing sway and shimmy, fits light line and finesse setups, and opens up a whole new range of applications in clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and pressured fisheries. Proudly made in the USA. 8 per pack.

Main Use & Benefit

A 2.5-inch, 1/4 oz compact power-finesse bait designed for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and finesse scenarios — its tantalizing sway and shimmy on the fall triggers strikes on weightless, jig head, drop shot, and finesse flipping presentations where the larger 3.5" is too big.

Problem It Solves

The 3.5" Yamatanuki is a proven tournament bait, but its larger profile can be too much for ultra-clear water, finicky smallmouth, and spotted bass that key on smaller forage. The 2.5" Yamatanuki delivers the same irresistible sway and shimmy in a compact package that can be fished on light line, skipped under docks, and presented in situations where downsizing is the only answer.

Advantages

• ✅ Same tantalizing sway and shimmy as the 3.5" Yamatanuki — in a compact 2.5" package
• ✅ 1/4 oz natural weight — casts well on light line without added weight
• ✅ Versatile — weightless, jig head, drop shot, finesse flipping, skip presentations
• ✅ Ideal for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and finesse scenarios
• ✅ Proudly made in the USA — consistent, top-quality Yamamoto soft plastic
• ✅ 8 proven color options
• ✅ 8 per pack at $5.99
• ⚠️ Compact 2.5" profile — for larger forage or heavier cover, consider the 3.5" Yamatanuki

When to Choose It

Reach for the 2.5" Yamatanuki when bass are keying on smaller forage in clear water, when the 3.5" is getting short-strikes or ignored, or when you need a compact power-finesse bait that can be skipped, pitched, and fished on light line. It's the go-to for smallmouth and spotted bass in clear lakes and rivers, and for largemouth in heavily pressured clear-water fisheries.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Weightless — rig on a 1/0–2/0 EWG hook and let the 1/4 oz body fall naturally; the sway and shimmy on the fall is the primary trigger; cast, pitch, or skip under docks and laydowns
• Jig Head — thread onto a 3/16–1/4 oz round or football jig head for a swimming or hopping presentation; the compact body produces action at any retrieve speed
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above the weight; the compact profile hovers naturally in the strike zone for finicky suspended fish
• Finesse Flipping — Texas-rig on a 1/0–2/0 EWG and flip into sparse cover, docks, and laydowns; the compact size is perfect for skipping into tight spots
• Ned Rig — thread onto a 3/16 oz Ned head for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom; the body quivers naturally on the pause

Best Conditions

• Clear water (visibility 2ft+) where a compact, natural profile is most effective
• Smallmouth and spotted bass fisheries where smaller forage is the key
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Docks, laydowns, and sparse cover where skipping is required
• Year-round — especially effective in spring (pre-spawn) and fall

Best For

Key Features

• 2.5" compact profile — smaller version of the proven 3.5" Yamatanuki
• 1/4 oz natural weight — casts well on light line without added weight
• Tantalizing sway and shimmy — same irresistible fall action as the 3.5"
• Versatile rigging — weightless, jig head, drop shot, finesse flipping, Ned rig
• Made in the USA — consistent, top-quality Yamamoto soft plastic
• 8 proven color options
• 8 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 2.5" | Weight: 1/4 oz | Count: 8 per pack | Made in the USA | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Skip it on light line — The 2.5" Yamatanuki's 1/4 oz weight makes it one of the easiest power-finesse baits to skip under docks and overhanging cover on 10–12 lb fluorocarbon. Rig it weightless on a 1/0 EWG and practice the sidearm skip cast — it slides under cover that most baits can't reach.
2. Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake for clear water — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear water where a natural bottom-matching color is critical. Switch to Mimizu in stained water or when bass are keying on worm-colored forage, and use Baby Bass when smallmouth are targeting juvenile bass.
3. Let it fall on slack line — The Yamatanuki's sway and shimmy is most pronounced on a semi-slack line fall. After the cast, close the bail and let the bait fall on a slightly bowed line — don't pull it tight. Most strikes happen on the fall, so watch your line for any twitch or jump.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 2.5" and 3.5" Yamatanuki?
A: The 2.5" is the compact, finesse-oriented version — ideal for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and situations where a smaller profile gets more bites. The 3.5" has more bulk and presence for largemouth in heavier cover and stained water. Both deliver the same tantalizing sway and shimmy on the fall; choose based on forage size and water clarity.

Q: What hook size works best for the 2.5" Yamatanuki weightless?
A: A 1/0 or 2/0 EWG hook works best for weightless presentations. Use a 1/0 for a more compact, subtle profile in ultra-clear water and for skipping, and a 2/0 when you need better hook gap coverage for larger fish.

Q: How many come in a pack?
A: 8 per pack.

Z-Man Banded Replacement SkirtZ are professional-grade silicone skirts designed to revitalize or customize a wide range of fishing lures, including jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and chatterbaits. With decades of experience as a primary supplier to major lure manufacturers, Z-Man offers these same high-quality components directly to anglers for personal lure modification.

Key Performance Features

• Premium Material: Constructed from 100% silicone, these skirts offer a lifelike pulsating action in the water while maintaining long-term durability.

• Balanced Profile: The 45-strand construction provides a full, motion-packed profile that attracts fish without being so bulky that it interferes with the action of your soft plastic trailers.

• Universal Fit: These skirts are designed to fit securely on most standard wire baits and jigheads.

• Banded Design: The skirts are pre-banded for a quick and easy "on-and-off" application, allowing you to change colors or replace worn-out skirts in seconds while on the water.

Lighter Than You'd Believe. More Sensitive Than You'd Expect.

When Phenix built the Feather series, the goal was simple and very hard to achieve: create a rod so light and so sensitive that it changes how you feel every cast, every retrieve, every bite. The Phenix Feather Spinning Rod does exactly that. Built on a 36 & 40 Ton cross-weave carbon fiber blank bonded with Phenix's proprietary Nanolite resin, the Feather is engineered to be one of the lightest, most sensitive spinning rods in the bass fishing market — and with 14 models spanning 6'9" to 7'7" across Light through Heavy power ratings, there's a Feather blank purpose-matched to nearly every technique in your rotation.

What Nanolite Resin Actually Does

Conventional carbon fiber rods are bound together with standard epoxy resins that add weight and dampen vibration transmission through the blank. Nanolite resin reduces that resin content while maintaining structural integrity — the result is a blank that's measurably lighter and transmits bite feedback faster and more clearly. That subtle tap on a Ned rig, the slight hesitation of a drop shot pickup, the tick of a finesse jig on rock — all of it registers in your hand more clearly on a Nanolite blank than on a conventionally bonded rod. The unique visual taper of the Feather blank also positions the balance point in the palm of your casting hand, reducing tip-heavy fatigue across a long day of casting.

Hardware That Matches the Blank

Essex T-ring Premium Carbide guides with FrameLoc technology lock the guide feet in place under repeated casting loads — no backing out, no creep over time. The custom carbon fiber reel seat with EVA handles and carbon fiber ring accents keeps the build lightweight and consistent with the blank's design philosophy. Nothing on this rod is borrowed from a cheaper production line; it's built to match the blank it's attached to.

Why It Beats the Competition

• 36 & 40 Ton cross-weave carbon fiber with Nanolite resin — multi-modulus blank with proprietary low-resin bonding; lighter and more sensitive than standard epoxy-bound blanks
• Balanced taper design — balance point in the casting palm; reduces tip-heavy fatigue over a full fishing day
• Essex T-ring Premium Carbide guides with FrameLoc — locking guide feet; won't back out under casting loads
• Custom carbon fiber reel seat — Phenix-designed; lighter than composite seats and matched to the rod's weight profile
• 14 models — 6'9" to 7'7", Light through Heavy, covering the full range of bass spinning techniques

The Right Pick If...

• You fish finesse techniques — drop shot, Ned rig, shaky head, split shot — and want a rod that feels every subtle pickup
• You want a rod light enough to fish all day without arm or wrist fatigue on repeated casts
• You need a specific length/power combination: the 14-model lineup covers 6'9" to 7'7" with multiple power ratings at each length
• You're upgrading from a mid-grade spinning rod and want to understand what Nanolite carbon actually feels like
• You fish clear, pressured water where light line and finesse presentation are non-negotiable

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop shot — the Feather's sensitivity makes it exceptional for drop shot; Light and Medium Light models (4-12lb) are the natural choice
• Ned rig / Finesse jig — Light models load properly on 1/16–3/8oz presentations; the tip telegraphs soft bottom-contact pickups clearly
• Shaky head — Medium and Medium Light models work well for shaky head on 6-14lb; the blank provides good feel through the retrieve
• Spinning jigs and swimbaits — Medium Heavy models (8-15lb, 1/4–3/4oz) handle underspin jigs, small bladed jigs, and paddle tails
• Heavy cover spinning — Heavy model (FTX-S71H, 10-20lb, 1/4–1-3/4oz) bridges the gap between spinning finesse and baitcaster territory

Best Conditions

• Clear water, high-pressure fisheries where fish are line-shy and finesse presentation is mandatory
• Post-frontal and cold-water periods when bass are sluggish and slow to commit to bites
• Tournament fishing where maximizing bite detection gives you an edge
• All-day sessions where rod weight and balance directly affect casting endurance

Best For

• Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass (light applications)
• Techniques: Drop Shot, Ned Rig, Shaky Head, Finesse Jigs, Light Swimbaits, Spinning Underspin
• Angler Level: Intermediate to Advanced — the sensitivity rewards anglers who know how to read blank feedback; well-suited for tournament anglers and finesse specialists

Key Features

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

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Match the power rating to your primary technique, not your fish size: The Light models (4-10lb, 1/8–3/8oz) are built for finesse — don't upsize to Medium just because you're targeting big bass. The Light blank loads correctly on a 1/16oz Ned head and gives you the tip sensitivity that makes the Feather special. Use the heavier ratings (MH, H) when your technique requires it, not just when the fish are bigger.
• Run 8-10lb fluorocarbon on the Light and Medium Light models: The Nanolite blank's sensitivity is most fully expressed with fluorocarbon, which has lower stretch than mono and higher abrasion resistance than braid for finesse applications. Save braid-to-leader setups for the Medium and heavier models where casting distance matters more than raw sensitivity.
• The 7'7" models are worth the extra length for drop shot: The additional 6 inches over the 7'1" gives you more reach for sweeping drop shot presentations and better line control in wind. The FTX-S77L is a particularly strong drop shot choice — the extra length improves your ability to work the bait at distance without losing sensitivity.

FAQ

How does the Feather (FTX) compare to the Feather Travel (FTX 2-piece)?
The Feather Spinning Rod is a 1-piece blank optimized for maximum blank performance. The Feather Travel is a 2-piece version designed for anglers who need packability — same Nanolite carbon and guide technology, slight ferrule compromise in exchange for travel convenience. If you fish from a fixed location and don't need to pack the rod, the 1-piece Feather is the better performing option.

Which model should I choose for a dedicated drop shot rod?
The FTX-S77L (7'7", Light, 1/8–3/8oz, 4-10lb) is the top drop shot choice in the lineup. The 7'7" length adds casting reach and line-management leverage, and the Light power loads correctly at drop shot weights. The FTX-S71L is a solid shorter alternative for tighter presentations or overhead-clearance situations.

Can I use the Feather for smallmouth bass?
Yes — the Feather lineup is well-suited for smallmouth. Light and Medium Light models are ideal for the drop shot, Ned rig, and tube presentations that smallmouth respond to best. The FTX-S77L and FTX-S77ML are particularly versatile choices for river and lake smallmouth fishing where finesse presentations and light line are standard.

The Baitsanity Antidote 7 Glide Baits appeared on the swimbait scene just a few years ago with their Explorer Series swimbaits, starting with their Trout and Carp Explorers. These custom baits quickly found a home in the hands of big bait anglers looking for a full sized glide bait option that wasn’t as expensive as JDM imports like the Deps Slide Swimmer or Roman Made Negotiator. 

That swimbait is the Baitsanity Antidote, a Glide Bait that is crafted with an ABS Resin body for increased durability. The Antidote Glide Swimbait has a highly detailed air brushed paint job along with a single joint construction, with allows the Antidote Glide to swim Side-To-Side with a seductive “S” action that trophy sized bass can’t resist.

We've fished this bait several times and we're very impressed with the versatility.  On a slow wind, the bait will stay just under the water's surface creating a wake behind the bait.  We've found that this in often times what creates a strike.  A slow steady retrieve without popping the rod has been the most productive.   

The summer before the weeds grow too thick, the bait should be incredible.  Due to it's ability to stay in the first 6 inches of the water column, fishing this over grass or stickups makes this bait very unique.  

Weight: 2.7 oz

Size: 7.5 in

Action: Glide

Versions: Slow Sink & Super Slow Sink

Inshore anglers need no longer worry about baitcaster durability. The Shimano Tranx 200 Baitcast Reel represents the culmination of more than 10 years' study on the effects and prevention of corrosion. With advanced CoreProtect construction, the Tranx 200's body is impervious to saltwater, while additional technologies – including S-ARB Shielded Anti-Rust bearings and the rubber-gasketed Waterproof Drag system – further protect key internals from environmental degradation.

The Tranx 200 also boasts a number of high-performance features that bode well for anglers targeting inshore beasts. The all-metal HGN Hagane Body design translates to ultimate strength and rigidity, for maximum cranking power under heavy load; the S3D Shimano Stable Spool Design incorporates a thin, solid aluminum wall for smooth running on both the cast and retrieve.

• Super-durable, low-profile baitcaster
• Ideally suited for inshore use
• Saltwater-safe CoreProtect body
• S-ARB Shielded Anti-Rust bearings 
• Gasketed Waterproof Drag system
• All-metal HGN Hagane Body design 
• S3D Shimano Stable Spool Design
• High-efficiency 3+1 bearing system
• External-adjust SVS Infinity Brake
• Wide-ranging Cross Carbon Drag 
• Up to 13 lbs. of max drag 

Brass N' Glass is one of the deadliest worm weight systems ever.  The impact of the brass sinker against the color-coordinated glass bead produces the sound and vibration of scurrying crawfish, a presentation that even the most finicky bass cannot resist.

Features:

• The River2Sea Whopper Plopper 75 is a smaller profile version of the original.
• Measures just under 3 inches, weighs just over 1/2 ounce.
• Propeller-like tail rotates and creates tons of surface commotion.
• Creates alluring rumbles at a variety of retrieve speeds.
• Pre-rigged with two size 4 premium black nickel trebles.
  

The Whopper Plopper 75 from River2Sea is a downsized iteration of Larry Dahlberg's renowned topwater lures. At just under 3 inches and slightly over 1/2 ounce, this little guy still has all the captivating surface action of the original Whopper Plopper.

With its propeller-like tail that spins, the River2Sea Whopper Plopper 75 creates unique rumbling and multi-octave splashing noises that set it apart from other topwater lures. This tail is also extremely durable, able to withstand the rough treatment of rocks, wood, and big freshwater fish.

While the Whopper Plopper 75 is the smallest Whopper Plopper in terms of length, it has a deeper, wider belly that creates more of a bluegill profile than the other sizes. All in all, the Whopper Plopper 75 is a great choice for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass when the topwater bite is strong, but fish are pressured and used to a smaller forage base.

Each Whopper Plopper 75 comes pre-rigged with two size 4 premium black nickel trebles and is available in 10 colors to match any fishing condition. Grab one today and a whopping catch is expected to arrive in no time!

3" Long

9/16oz

The Keitech Easy Shiner 5" is the largest size in the Easy Shiner lineup, built for matching bigger forage and targeting larger bass. It features a slim profile and exceptional realism, with a super-soft composition that allows the boot tail to deliver an incredible kicking action on the retrieve. Its streamlined design makes it highly effective around vegetation, and the squid scent load adds fish attraction on every cast. Excels rigged behind a darter head or used as a swim jig trailer.

Key Features

• 5 per pack
• Boot tail design — strong kicking action at any retrieve speed
• Slim profile — works effectively around vegetation
• Squid scent infused
• Recommended techniques: darter head, swim jig trailer
• 6 colors available — Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sight Flash, Bluegill Flash, Sexy Shad, Electric Shad, Clear Lake Hitch

Keep your soft plastic in position when the next cast takes you into cover. Gamakatsu G-Lock Worm Hooks use a distinctive offset bend to help hold the bait's nose securely, giving Texas-rigged worms a practical anchor point for fishing around grass, brush, and timber. Less time straightening a slipped bait means more time working the next pocket.

Keep the Worm Where You Rigged It

A worm that slides down the shank can bunch up, twist, and lose its clean presentation. The G-Lock design is made to hold soft plastics tight, while Gamakatsu's forging process supports the hook's strength when fishing cover. Rig the bait straight and lightly tuck the point beneath the surface of the plastic to reduce snagging; this makes the presentation more cover-friendly, not snag-proof.

The Right Pick for Cover and Bottom Contact

Choose the G-Lock when securing the nose of a Texas-rigged plastic matters more than an exposed-hook presentation. Fish it weightless around shallow pockets or add a worm weight when you need to reach bottom and work through cover. It is a useful choice for largemouth bass around weed edges, laydowns, and brush, as well as smallmouth or spotted bass when a Texas-rigged worm fits the structure.

The trade-off is in the rigging: a concealed point needs enough room to clear the plastic on the hookset. Match the hook to the bait's thickness rather than choosing by length alone. For open-water nose-hooking or wacky rigging, a hook designed specifically for those presentations is usually the more straightforward choice.

Key Features

• G-Lock offset bend: designed to keep soft plastics securely positioned.
• Wide-gap profile: provides room for the plastic to move during the hookset when correctly matched to the bait.
• Forged construction: supports strength for fishing around cover.
• Flexible rigging: use for weighted or weightless Texas-rig presentations.
• Seven size options: select the hook that fits your worm's body and the tackle you are fishing.

Choose Your Size and Pack

Sizes 2, 1, 1/0, and 2/0 contain 6 hooks per pack. Sizes 3/0, 4/0, and 5/0 contain 5 hooks per pack. Smaller hooks suit more compact plastics; larger hooks offer more room for larger-bodied baits. Check the rigged bait before fishing: it should sit straight, with enough gap remaining for the body to compress and the point to clear.

Work the Pockets, Then Slow Down

For a weightless presentation, cast beside grass edges or into openings and let the bait settle before adding a gentle lift. With a weighted Texas rig, use short lifts and pauses to work the worm along bottom or through scattered brush. Start with the lightest weight that lets you control the bait in the depth, wind, and current you are fishing. Around heavier cover, choose line and rod power suited to moving fish away from obstacles, rather than relying on the hook alone.

Tackle Express Tips

• Measure before you finish rigging. Hold the hook alongside the worm to locate the exit point, then rig without stretching or bunching the body.
• Leave room in the gap. If the plastic fills the bend and cannot compress easily, move up a hook size or choose a slimmer bait.
• Inspect after every fish or snag. Replace a torn bait nose and check the hook point, knot, and leader before casting again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G-Lock bend for?
The offset near the eye helps hold the nose of a soft plastic in place, reducing its tendency to slide down the shank.

Can I fish these hooks without a weight?
Yes. A weightless Texas rig is an option when the bait itself casts well and you want a slower presentation. Add a worm weight when depth, wind, current, or cover calls for more control.

Which hook size should I use?
Match the hook to the plastic's thickness and shape. The rigged bait should sit straight and have room to compress in the gap so the point can clear it. There is no single hook size that fits every worm of a given length.

How many hooks come in a pack?
Sizes 2 through 2/0 contain six hooks per pack; sizes 3/0 through 5/0 contain five.

Choose your size and keep a spare pack ready for your next day fishing soft plastics around cover.

The Reaction Innovations Little Dipper 3.5" is a compact paddle tail swimbait built around a thumping tail action that produces a tight, rhythmic thump on the retrieve — effective as a standalone swimbait on a jig head or weighted hook, and equally effective as a trailer on a swim jig, chatterbait, or umbrella rig. The 3.5" profile matches smaller baitfish and is ideal for finesse and pressured conditions where a larger swimbait profile gets ignored. 9 per pack in 6 colors.

Key Features

• Thumping Paddle Tail — Tight Rhythmic Action — The paddle tail produces a tight, thumping action on the retrieve that creates vibration and water displacement; the tail thumps rhythmically at a wide range of retrieve speeds, from a slow roll near the bottom to a faster mid-water retrieve; the tight thump is most effective for triggering reaction strikes from bass that are actively feeding on baitfish.
• 3.5" Compact Profile — Finesse & Pressured Conditions — The 3.5" size matches smaller shad, shiners, and baitfish profiles and is most effective when bass are keying on smaller forage or when a larger swimbait profile is getting ignored; compact enough for light jig heads (1/8–3/16 oz) and finesse swim jig applications.
• Versatile Trailer & Standalone Applications — Effective as a standalone swimbait on a jig head or weighted hook, and as a trailer on a swim jig, chatterbait, or umbrella rig; the paddle tail adds action to any moving bait application.
• 9 Per Pack — 6 Colors — Nine baits per pack across 6 colors spanning shad, bream, and natural baitfish patterns.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Swim Jig Trailer — Primary Application — Thread the Little Dipper on the back of a swim jig for a full-profile baitfish presentation; the paddle tail adds a thumping action to the swim jig on the retrieve that complements the jig’s skirt movement; most effective on a steady retrieve through grass edges, laydowns, and open water.
• Chatterbait Trailer — Thread on the back of a chatterbait for a swimbait trailer that adds profile and paddle tail action to the blade’s vibration; the combination of the chatterbait’s blade thump and the Little Dipper’s paddle tail creates a highly effective baitfish presentation for reaction strikes.
• Umbrella Rig — Use as one of the trailer baits on an umbrella rig for a multi-bait schooling baitfish presentation; the 3.5" size is ideal for umbrella rig applications where a compact profile is needed.
• Standalone Swimbait — Jig Head — Thread on a 1/8–3/16 oz jig head and swim steadily for a compact baitfish imitation; most effective when bass are actively feeding on smaller baitfish near the surface or along grass edges; vary the retrieve speed to find the cadence that triggers strikes.

The Yamamoto 5" Pro Senko is a soft plastic finesse worm built for shaky-head presentations. Its slender body, tapered tail, and redesigned head give anglers a Senko-family option for working a jig along the bottom. Each pack contains 10 baits in your selected color.

Why choose the Pro Senko?

• A head designed for rigging: The reshaped head accommodates shaky jigs and screw-in bullet sinkers.
• Slender profile with a tapered tail: Designed for a shaking presentation when you want subtle worm movement.
• Finesse application: A practical choice for slowly working bottom structure for bass with a jighead matched to your conditions.

Specifications

Choose your color and setup

For a starting color, consider Watermelon with Black Flake in clear water or Green Pumpkin with Black Flake when you want a darker, natural profile. The Watermelon Black and Red Flake and Green Pumpkin Large Green and Purple Flake options add contrasting flecks. Treat color as an adjustment to local forage and visibility, rather than a guarantee of more bites.

Choose a shaky head that fits the worm's head and leaves enough hook gap for the plastic to clear on the hookset. Use the lightest head you can comfortably keep in contact with the bottom; depth, wind, current, and line diameter all affect that choice. For the familiar original stickbait profile, compare the Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Rig it straight before you cast. Line up the hook exit point against the worm before threading it. A bunched or crooked body can change how the bait moves and make it harder to fish cleanly.
2. Shake in place, then pause. Once your jig reaches bottom, try small rod-tip movements followed by a pause. If each movement pulls the bait several feet, reduce your rod motion to work a smaller area.
3. Check the head after a bite. If the plastic splits or slides down the keeper, re-rig or replace it. A secure head helps keep the worm aligned through the next presentation.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Pro Senko different from the original Senko?

The Pro Senko uses a thinner construction, tapered tail, and redesigned head for shaky-worm presentations. Choose it when rigging and working a shaky head is your main goal.

How many worms come in a pack?

This 5-inch Pro Senko comes with 10 soft baits in the selected color.

Which jighead weight should I use?

There is no single weight for every situation. Start light enough to present the worm slowly, then increase weight if wind, depth, or current prevents you from maintaining bottom contact.

Does the package include hooks or sinkers?

No. Add a suitable hook or shaky head and any weight your rig requires. Match the hook and keeper to the bait rather than choosing by hook-size label alone.

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