Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

The AFTCO Solago Sun Gloves feature UPF 50 sun protection from the wrist to the mid-finger, while still having an open palm and fingertips, which allow ultimate sensitivity, bite detection and rigging dexterity. The ultra-lightweight Sensi-Tech palm material and open-palm design is made for detecting the slightest bite vibrations through the reel’s side plate or through the rod handle. These Solago gloves are ideal for all types of light tackle fresh and saltwater fishing situations where sun protection and bite detection are critical to the angler.

• AFBLOCK UPF 50 sun protection
• AFCOOL quick dry, moisture wicking
• Extra short fingers for increased dexterity
• Open face Sensi-Tech palm for increased bite feel
• Silicone grip pad for secure palming
• Reinforced fingers and thumb panels
• Power knit mesh finger webbing
• Sublimated AFTCO logo

The Keitech Tungsten Guard Spin Jig is the king of finesse jigs. The tungsten compound teardrop head paired with a 5-strand fiber weed guard allows the angler to fish a variety of cover with remarkable efficiency — highly snag-resistant and weedless, yet with the compact profile and sensitivity of a finesse presentation. Excels on bedding fish and in tough conditions like cold fronts or heavy fishing pressure.

Key Features

• Tungsten compound head — 30% smaller and harder than lead
• Small teardrop design — penetrates cover, extremely weedless
• SR-40 silicone skirt — ultra-fine cut, ultra-soft, 80 strands
• 5-strand weed guard — hand glued
• #2 Katsuichi hook
• Available weights: 5/32oz and 1/8oz
• 8 color/weight combinations — Green Pumpkin, Dark Green Pumpkin, Black and Blue, Brown Purple (both weights)

Safeguard your spinning reels with Penn Neoprene Spinning Reel Covers, designed to deliver premium protection against scratches, saltwater corrosion, and impact damage during transport and storage. Constructed from thick 5mm neoprene, these covers provide superior cushioning and weather resistance for spinning reels ranging from ultralight 1000-series models to heavy-duty 8000-series workhorses.

The convenient Velcro® closure system allows you to install and remove the cover without dismounting your reel from the rod—ideal for quick transitions between fishing spots or when storing rigged combos. Precision-cut lug slots ensure a perfect fit around reel feet, while triple-stitched seams deliver exceptional durability in harsh saltwater environments.

Key Features:

• Premium 5mm Neoprene Construction: Thick, protective material shields reels from impacts, scratches, and saltwater exposure
• Rod-Friendly Design: Velcro closure fits over reels while mounted on rods for hassle-free access
• Triple-Stitched Seams: Reinforced construction ensures long-lasting durability and prevents tearing
• Precision Lug Cut-Outs: Custom slots accommodate reel feet for a secure, snug fit
• Universal Sizing: Available in 4 sizes (Small to Extra Large) to fit Penn spinning reels from 1000 to 8000 series
• Lightweight & Compact: Easy to pack in tackle bags without adding bulk or weight
• Dirt & Debris Protection: Keeps sand, salt, and grime away from sensitive reel components

Whether you're protecting high-performance Battle or Slammer reels during offshore adventures or keeping your Pursuit and Fierce models safe in storage, Penn Neoprene Spinning Reel Covers provide the reliable protection your gear deserves.

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Strike King Rage Tail Craw

The Strike King Rage Tail Craw is built around one of the most effective craw designs in bass fishing: the exclusive Rage Tail flange system. Those signature flanged claws don't just look like a crawfish — they move like one, creating maximum water displacement and a defensive, claws-up posture that triggers aggressive strikes from bass whether you're flipping heavy cover, pitching to docks, or dragging across rocky structure.

Engineered with hi-grade customized plastics that stay soft and maintain action in cold water, the Rage Tail Craw is as durable as it is deadly. Rig it Texas-style for punching through cover, run it on a Carolina rig to cover water, or pin it as a jig trailer to add a lifelike craw profile to your presentation. The Baby Rage Craw gives you the same proven action in a downsized profile for finesse situations or when bass are keyed in on smaller forage.

Features

• Exclusive Rage Tail flanged claws — maximum water displacement and lifelike defensive posture
• Hi-grade customized plastics — stays soft and durable through cold water and multiple fish
• Versatile rigging — Texas rig, Carolina rig, weightless, or jig trailer
• Available in two sizes: Rage Craw (7 per pack) and Baby Rage Craw (9 per pack)

Best For

• Techniques: Flipping, pitching, Texas rig, Carolina rig, jig trailer
• Conditions: Heavy cover, docks, rocky structure, year-round
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Owner Ultrahead Stand Up Heads pair a stand-up jig head with an Owner 5318 light-wire hook for fishing soft plastic craws and tubes along the bottom. Choose from 1/8, 1/4 and 3/8 oz to balance sink rate, bottom contact and bait size. Each pack contains 5 jig heads.

Features and Uses

• Stand-up head shape: Designed for bottom presentations with crawfish-style baits and tubes.
• Owner 5318 hook: Light-wire construction with a round bend, Super Needle Point and black chrome finish.
• Two hook sizes: The 1/8 oz model has a 2/0 hook; the heavier models use 3/0 hooks. Match the hook to your plastic as well as the weight to your fishing conditions.

Models and Specifications

Choosing a Weight

Start with 1/8 oz for a slower fall when conditions let you maintain bottom contact. Move to 1/4 or 3/8 oz when depth, wind or current makes the lighter head difficult to control. Use the lightest weight that lets you follow the bait, and check that the plastic leaves enough hook gap.

Browse our craws and creature baits for pairing options. Bait buoyancy, rigging and bottom texture affect the resting angle; a stand-up head does not guarantee an upright bait on every surface.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Rig the body straight. Lay the hook beside the plastic to locate the exit point before threading it on. A bunched or crooked body can change how it rests.
2. Pause after short movements. Try small drags or hops followed by a pause, giving the bait time to settle before moving it again.
3. Check the point after bottom contact. Inspect the hook after dragging through rock or retrieving a snag. Replace a damaged hook rather than fishing it unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jig heads are in a pack?

All three listed weights come in packs of five.

Do all weights use the same hook?

No. The 1/8 oz model uses a 2/0 hook; 1/4 and 3/8 oz use 3/0 hooks.

Which soft plastics suit these heads?

Owner recommends tubes and crawfish-style baits. Choose a body that fits the hook without crowding its gap.

Will my craw always stand upright?

No. Test your rig in shallow water: the plastic's shape and buoyancy, the way it is threaded, and the surface beneath it all affect its posture.

Keep the lure tracking clean. The Spro Heavy Swivel uses an inline design with less play than a conventional swivel, making it a useful connection when trolling and when line twist becomes a nuisance. Its compact profile delivers the listed strength without an oversized piece of terminal tackle in the rig.

Why the Connection Matters

A swivel that shifts around can interfere with a lure's track. This one keeps the connection in line, while rounded line openings and edges help reduce rubbing where the line passes through. Choose it for a compact, strong connection in saltwater or freshwater rigs; it isn't a substitute for matching your line, knots, and the rest of the rig to the load.

The Right Pick If...

You're trolling a lure and want a tidier inline connection, or you're building a heavy-duty rig where a small swivel with a stated strength rating matters. Pick the size by your complete setup, not the swivel rating alone.

Key Features

• Inline swivel design intended to keep lure tracking consistent.
• Compact profile relative to the listed strength ratings.
• Rounded openings and edges at the line connection.
• Corrosion-resistant construction; rinse after saltwater use.
• Five swivels per listed size option.

Models & Specs

How to Rig It

Use the swivel as a line-to-leader or leader-to-terminal connection in a trolling setup. Check the line path and knots before fishing, and rinse the swivel with fresh water after saltwater trips.

Tackle Express Tips

• Size the entire connection around your line, leader, knots, and target load, not just the swivel's listed strength.
• Inspect the line where it passes through the openings for wear between trips.
• Rinse and dry terminal tackle after saltwater use before storing it.

Quick Answers

Is this only for saltwater? No. The existing listing describes use in both freshwater and saltwater; rinse after saltwater use.

How many come in a pack? Each listed size option is a pack of five.

Which size should I choose? Match the stated rating to the rest of your rig. The Size 6 unit needs confirmation, so don't rely on that rating until it's verified.

Complete the Setup

For lure hardware, pair your rig with Spro Power Split Rings or Spro Stainless Steel Split Rings. For a different swivel configuration, compare the Spro Ball Bearing Swivel with 2 Split Rings.

Choose your size above and build the connection that fits your fishing.

Why Buy the Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Hula Grub?

Few soft plastics have the tournament pedigree of the Yamamoto Double Tail Hula Grub. This 5-inch workhorse combines a Senko-style body, a pulsating skirt, and twin curly tails that thump and kick on every hop — mimicking crawfish, baitfish, and insects with a multi-action profile that triggers bass year-round. Salt-infused for natural feel and bite-holding power, it's a proven big-fish bait that belongs in every serious angler's box. 10 per pack.

Main Use & Benefit

A versatile 5-inch multi-action soft plastic grub designed to trigger strikes from largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass through a combination of body shimmy, skirt flutter, and twin curly tail kick — effective from shallow flats to deep offshore structure year-round.

Problem It Solves

Single-action baits only trigger fish one way. The Double Tail Hula Grub's three-part action — body wiggle, skirt pulse, and tail thump — creates a complex, lifelike profile that triggers reaction strikes and feeding responses simultaneously, making it effective across a wider range of conditions and retrieve styles than a standard grub or creature bait.

Advantages

• ✅ Three-part action: body shimmy + skirt flutter + twin tail kick
• ✅ Salt-infused formula — natural feel, controlled sink rate, fish hold on longer
• ✅ Extremely versatile — Carolina, Texas, shakey head, Ned, football jig, and trailer applications
• ✅ Proven tournament bait with decades of big-fish history
• ✅ 10 per pack — excellent value at $7.35
• ✅ 15 proven color patterns across all water clarities
• ⚠️ 5" profile is best for largemouth and bigger fish — downsize to the 4" or 2.5" for finesse or smallmouth applications

When to Choose It

Reach for the 5" Double Tail Hula Grub when you're fishing offshore structure, deep Carolina rigs, football jig trailers, or any situation where a bulkier, multi-action profile outperforms finesse baits. It's equally effective in shallow grass and around cover on a Texas rig. A year-round producer that shines in both clear and stained water.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Carolina Rig — the classic application; drag slowly across bottom transitions, points, and humps for maximum skirt and tail action
• Texas Rig — weedless presentation through grass, brush, and laydowns; hop and drag for crawfish imitation
• Football Jig Trailer — thread onto a football jig for a bulkier, more aggressive profile on hard bottom and rock
• Shakey Head / Ned Rig — stand-up presentation on hard bottom; subtle tail action on the shake triggers finicky fish
• Swimming / Swim Jig Trailer — trim the tails slightly and swim it as a trailer for a baitfish profile through open water and grass

Best Conditions

• Clear to stained water across all seasons
• Offshore structure: points, humps, ledges, and rock piles (15–40ft)
• Shallow grass and laydown cover on a Texas rig
• Post-spawn and summer when bass push to deeper structure
• Fall feeding patterns when bass are chasing baitfish

Best For

Key Features

• 5-inch multi-action profile — Senko-style body + pulsating skirt + twin curly tails
• Salt-infused Yamamoto formula — natural feel, controlled sink rate, fish hold on longer
• Versatile rigging — Carolina, Texas, football jig, shakey head, Ned, and swim jig trailer
• Durable soft plastic — resists tearing through multiple fish and casts
• 15 proven color patterns — matched to crawfish, baitfish, and forage across all water clarities
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 5" | Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Match the bottom — Green Pumpkin (#297, #301) and Cinnamon (#176, #221) are your best crawfish-imitating colors on natural bottom. Switch to Watermelon or Natural Shad when bass are keying on baitfish.
2. Trim for a trailer — Cut the tails shorter when using as a football jig or swim jig trailer to reduce drag and tune the action to the retrieve speed you need.
3. Slow down on the drag — On a Carolina rig, most strikes happen on the pause after a drag. Let the bait sit for 3–5 seconds before moving — the skirt and tails settle naturally and trigger reaction bites.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 5", 4", and 2.5" Double Tail Hula Grub?
A: The 5" is your big-fish, offshore, and power-fishing option — best for largemouth on Carolina rigs and football jigs. The 4" is a great all-around size for both largemouth and smallmouth. The 2.5" is a finesse option for pressured fish, drop shots, and light jig heads.

Q: Can I use the Double Tail Hula Grub for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — the 5" works well on smallmouth on Carolina rigs and football jigs over rock and gravel. For finesse smallmouth applications, consider the 4" or 2.5" size for a more subtle presentation.

Q: What jig head weight works best with the 5" Hula Grub?
A: For shakey head and Ned-style presentations, 3/16 to 1/4 oz works well in shallow to mid-depth water. For football jig applications in deeper water (20–40ft), 3/4 to 1 oz football heads are standard.

The Rapala Crush City Cleanup Craw was designed by pro angler Jacob Wheeler as his ultimate craw bait — and at 3.5", it’s the perfect bass snack. Tight-kicking claws generate reaction-triggering action on the fall and during the retrieve, while forward-facing legs add subtle secondary movement with the slightest twitch. Soft ribbed hook slots on the back let you rig either side of the bait to maximize usage and conceal the hook point. Versatile enough to flip, punch, drag, or run as a trailer. Built with Rapala’s Smart Injection Technology™ for a precisely placed combination of color, flake, salt, and scent.

Features

- Tight-kicking claw action for reaction strikes
- Forward-facing legs for subtle secondary action
- Soft ribbed hook slots — rig either side to hide hook point and maximize bait life
- Perfect for flipping, punching, dragging, or as a jig trailer
- Smart Injection Technology™ — custom color, flake, salt & scent placement
- Designed by pro angler Jacob Wheeler
- Available in 14 colors

Specifications

Why Buy the Yamamoto 3" Shad Shape Worm?

The Yamamoto 3" Shad Shape Worm is the finesse angler's secret weapon in ultra-clear water. Its compact shad profile and salt-impregnated body mimic small baitfish with uncanny realism — triggering strikes from finicky bass that have seen every other bait in the box. Whether you're drop shotting suspended fish on forward-facing sonar or Damiki rigging over deep structure, the 3" Shad Shape Worm gets bit when nothing else will. 

Main Use & Benefit

A 3-inch salt-impregnated shad-profile finesse bait designed for ultra-clear water and pressured bass — its compact baitfish silhouette and smooth, even fall trigger strikes on drop shot, Damiki rig, fly-line, and shaky head presentations where larger baits get ignored.

Problem It Solves

Standard finesse worms and larger shad baits are too big and unnatural-looking for ultra-clear water and heavily pressured fisheries where bass have seen everything. The 3" Shad Shape Worm's compact profile and realistic shad silhouette match the small baitfish bass are keying on — producing bites in conditions where downsizing is the only answer.

Advantages

• ✅ Compact 3" shad profile — matches small baitfish in ultra-clear water
• ✅ Salt-impregnated Yamamoto formula — natural fall rate, added scent, fish hold on longer
• ✅ Smooth, even fall — no rolling or spinning on the drop
• ✅ Versatile — drop shot, Damiki rig, fly-line, shaky head
• ✅ 10 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
• ✅ 10 per pack at $4.59 — excellent value
• ⚠️ 3" compact profile — best for finesse and clear water; for larger forage or stained water, consider the 3.75" Shad Shape Worm

When to Choose It

Reach for the 3" Shad Shape Worm when bass are keying on small baitfish in ultra-clear water, when larger finesse baits are getting ignored, or when you need to downsize on a drop shot or Damiki rig to trigger bites from finicky fish. It's the go-to for high-pressure fisheries, post-frontal conditions, and any situation where a compact, realistic shad profile outperforms everything else.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–24" above the weight; the shad body quivers and glides with every twitch for a natural suspended baitfish presentation; deadly on FFS targeting suspended fish
• Damiki Rig — hook through the nose on a 1/16–1/8 oz Damiki head; the compact shad profile hovers naturally in the strike zone and triggers reaction strikes from deep, suspended bass
• Fly-Line (Mosquito Hook) — thread a #1 or #2 mosquito hook through the nose and twitch along the bottom on light fluorocarbon; the dying-baitfish action is irresistible in ultra-clear water
• Shaky Head — thread onto a 3/16 oz shaky head for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom; the shad profile quivers naturally on the pause
• Ned Rig — compact presentation on hard bottom for finicky fish in clear water

Best Conditions

• Ultra-clear water (visibility 3ft+) where a compact, natural profile is critical
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Heavily pressured tournament lakes and clear natural lakes
• Deep structure and suspended fish on drop shot and Damiki rig
• Year-round — especially effective in summer and fall when bass are keying on small shad

Best For

Key Features

• 3" compact shad profile — matches small baitfish in ultra-clear water and pressured fisheries
• Salt-impregnated Yamamoto formula — natural fall rate, added scent, fish hold on longer
• Smooth, even fall — no rolling or spinning on the drop
• Versatile rigging — drop shot, Damiki rig, fly-line, shaky head, Ned rig
• 10 proven color options
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 3" | Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Go ultra-light on the drop shot — The 3" Shad Shape Worm shines on a drop shot with 6–8 lb fluorocarbon or a 10–15 lb braid / 6–8 lb fluoro leader. Use a 1/4 oz or lighter drop shot weight to keep the bait in the strike zone longer. The compact profile is most effective when the bait barely moves — let the water current and line tension do the work.
2. Natural Shad for clear water, 306/187 w/ Chartreuse for stained — Natural Shad is your go-to in ultra-clear water where a realistic forage match is critical. Switch to 306/187 w/ Chartreuse or Blue Pearl / Silver Flake when water clarity drops or you need a subtle reaction color.
3. Damiki rig for deep suspended fish — The 3" Shad Shape Worm is one of the best Damiki rig baits available. Use a 1/16 oz Damiki head in 20–40ft of water and let the bait hover in the strike zone. Watch your sonar — when fish rise to investigate, don't move the bait. The strike usually comes on the pause.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 3" and 3.75" Shad Shape Worm?
A: The 3" is your ultra-finesse option for ultra-clear water and heavily pressured fish where a smaller, more compact profile gets more bites. The 3.75" has a healthier shad body that falls faster and is more visible in slightly stained water. Start with the 3" when conditions are toughest; move to the 3.75" when you need more presence or a faster fall.

Q: What hook size works best for drop shotting the 3" Shad Shape Worm?
A: A #1 or #2 Gamakatsu or Owner drop shot hook works best. Nose-hook the bait for a horizontal, gliding presentation, or hook through the mid-body for a more vertical, quivering action. Use a #1 for a more subtle profile in ultra-clear water.

Q: Is the 3" Shad Shape Worm good for forward-facing sonar fishing?
A: Yes — it's an excellent FFS drop shot bait. The compact shad profile reads clearly on screen and the natural fall triggers strikes from fish you can see in real time. Nose-hook on a #1 drop shot hook with 12–18" of leader and watch how fish react to the bait on the fall.

Available in clear blue (Medium) and clear black (Large) So, what sets our Toit Fishing Tether or Tool Lanyards apart from the rest of the pack? We have opted for M3.5 Stainless Steel Quicklinks rather than the normal carabiner as these have less areas for sand, grit and dirt to affect the functionality of the connection.

The clear TPU coil is Ø4mm and makes every effort to return to its original shape unlike some of the 1mm to 2mm diameter coils. The Tether has a Stainless Steel cable coated in either clear blue or clear black Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer to form a Ø4mm Coil Tether. It's perfectly suited for all our Toit 6" Pliers, our Toit Leather Sheath and our Toit Pliers Holders.

Features:

• Clear Blue Tether TPU coated wire, 10" retracted length, 36 inch extended length
• Clear Black Tether TPU coated wire, 14" retracted length, 69 inch extended length
• Stainless Steel M3.5 Quicklinks
• Designed to cope with extremes of salt water fishing
• Aluminium crimps with vinyl caps
• Designed to fit the Toit Leather Sheath, Toit Pliers Holder and 6" Pliers (Sold Separately)
• Ø4mm Thremoplastic Polyurethane coated coil Stainless Steel cable, with superior elastic coil

The Damiki Back Drop Casting Spoons is designed for a vertical presentation and excels in cold water when fish are less active. Its unique fluttering action and keeled-shaped body keep it in the strike zone for longer, making it a deadly choice for deep, suspended fish. Increase your chances of success with this specialized spoon.

Enhance your chances of landing those elusive suspended fish with Damiki Back Drop Jigging Spoon. Equipped with two snag-reducing Owner Cultiva Single Hooks and mylar accents for added flash, this baitfish imitation comes in a range of color schemes to entice even the pickiest of fish. Upgrade your fishing game today.

The Keitech Swing Impact Fat 3.8" Pro Pack bundles 5 packs of the Fat 3.8" Swing Impact into one compact 3700-size blister pack — 30 baits total. Designed to keep tails straight and fit most tackle bags and boat storage compartments, the Pro Pack offers significant savings over single packs and keeps your swimbait supply organized and ready.

The Fat Swing Impact itself takes the paddle tail swimbait to the next level. Keitech's original two-tone color injection process uses several types of salted plastics to achieve perfect balance and action at any retrieve speed. The tapered ringed body distorts the bait's image for a more natural appearance and makes it extremely weedless when Texas rigged. The center rigging line ensures correct hook placement every time.

Key Features

• 30 baits per Pro Pack — 5 packs of 6 in a single 3700-size blister
• Tail-straight storage design — fits most tackle bags and boat compartments
• Two-tone color injection — Keitech's proprietary process using salted plastics
• Tapered ringed body — natural appearance, weedless when Texas rigged
• Center rigging line — ensures correct hook placement
• Consistent action at any retrieve speed
• 4 colors available — Smallmouth Magic, Sight Flash, Tennessee Shad, Bluegill Flash

Designed and made in Japan, the Daiwa J-Fluoro Samurai is a premium fluorocarbon mainline built for anglers who demand the best in low-visibility, small-diameter fluorocarbon for both mainline and leader applications. Its near-invisible properties in water make it ideal for clear water, pressured fish, and any situation where line visibility is a factor in triggering bites. The small diameter relative to its breaking strength improves lure action, casting distance, and sensitivity compared to larger-diameter fluorocarbon at the same pound test.

Available in two colors — Clear for maximum invisibility in clear water, and Green/Brown for natural blending in stained or vegetation-heavy water — and in 8 line weights from 4 lb to 14 lb to cover ultralight through medium-heavy freshwater and light saltwater applications. Each 1,000-yard bulk spool features an ergonomic spool design with a convenient spool protector and a D-VEC halfway marker at 110 yards to indicate remaining line at a glance. 

Key Features

• Made in Japan — Designed and manufactured in Japan to Daiwa's highest quality standards; award-winning construction and consistent quality control across all line weights.
• Near-Invisible in Water — Fluorocarbon's refractive index closely matches water, making it nearly invisible to fish; ideal for clear water, pressured fish, and finesse presentations.
• Small Diameter — Reduced diameter relative to breaking strength improves lure action, casting distance, and sensitivity; allows more line on the spool vs. larger-diameter fluorocarbon at the same pound test.
• Dual Color Options — Clear for maximum invisibility in clear water; Green/Brown for natural blending in stained, tannic, or vegetation-heavy water environments.
• D-VEC Halfway Marker at 110 Yards — Convenient sticker marker at the 110-yard midpoint indicates remaining line at a glance; eliminates guesswork when spooling reels from a 1,000-yard bulk spool.
• Ergonomic Bulk Spool — 1,000-yard spool with convenient spool protector for easy storage and line management; ideal for spooling multiple reels or maintaining a bulk supply.
• Mainline & Leader Versatile — Suitable for use as both a fluorocarbon mainline on spinning and baitcasting reels, and as a fluorocarbon leader material for braid-to-fluoro setups.

Pricing by Line Weight

Color Selection Guide

• Clear — Maximum invisibility in clear, blue, or lightly stained water. Best for clear reservoirs, mountain streams, and any situation where fish are line-shy and water clarity is high.
• Green/Brown — Natural blending in stained, tannic, or vegetation-heavy water. Best for bass fishing in green or brown water, river fishing with tannin staining, and any environment where green or brown tones blend with the water color.

Best For

• Trout & Panfish — 4–6 lb: Lightest weights for ultralight trout and panfish applications where near-invisible fluorocarbon and small diameter are critical for triggering bites from line-shy fish.
• Bass & Walleye — 6–10 lb: Mid-range weights for finesse bass techniques (drop shot, ned rig, shaky head), walleye, and applications where fluorocarbon mainline or leader provides a stealth advantage.
• Heavy Freshwater & Light Saltwater — 10–14 lb: Heavier weights for bass on heavier fluorocarbon, inshore saltwater leader material, and applications requiring more abrasion resistance and breaking strength.
• Bulk Spooling — 1,000-yard spool provides enough line to spool multiple reels; D-VEC 110-yard marker makes it easy to track remaining line and portion out consistent amounts per reel.

Seaguar Smackdown braid is so thin that 20 lb test has the diameter of 6 lb monofilament! Smackdown Braid is made with 8 ultra-thin, micro-weave strands in a round, smooth-casting profile with extra sensitivity. It provides exceptional knot and tensile strength with unparalleled abrasion resistance.

150 Yard Spools

The Spro Rat 30 Wakebait is built for the topwater blowup every angler is chasing. Two years in development and an ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category, the Rat triggers the instinctive, reaction strike that big predator fish can't pass up.

Why Big Fish Can't Leave It Alone

Fussy fish often ignore a bait that moves too clean or too predictably. The Rat's wake and kick mimic something struggling on the surface, which flips the switch from a fish watching to a fish striking. When they're actively feeding, this is the real meal deal they're looking for.

Dialed-In Hook Placement

Bill Siemantel designed the hook placement on the Rat 30 specifically to boost hookup ratio, so fewer blowups turn into misses. Paired with sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks standard on every bait, you convert more of those explosive strikes into fish in the boat.

One Bait, Five Retrieves

The Rat isn't a one-trick bait. Bulge it along just under the surface, v-wake it on a steady retrieve, walk the dog with sharp twitches, or pop it for a more aggressive commotion, covering several presentations with one lure in the box.

The Right Pick If...

You're targeting big largemouth, smallmouth, or other topwater predators and want a floating bait that draws explosive surface strikes. At 3.25 inches without the tail and 1/2 ounce, the Rat 30 is the mid-size option in the lineup, a step down from the Rat 40 for a slightly smaller profile.

Best Techniques and Conditions

Works best in low light, early morning, and evening when big fish move shallow to feed on top, as well as any time baitfish are active near the surface. Calm water lets the wake action show clearly, though a light chop can also draw reaction strikes from fish already keyed on the commotion.

Best For

• Big largemouth and smallmouth bass hunting topwater prey
• Early morning and evening surface bites
• Bulging, v-waking, walking the dog, or popping retrieves
• Anglers who want a slightly smaller wakebait profile than the Rat 40

Key Features

• ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category
• Hook placement designed by Bill Siemantel for a higher hookup ratio
• Versatile action: bulge, v-wake, walk the dog, or pop
• Sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks standard

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Step down to the Spro Rat 25 for the smallest profile, or size up to the Spro Rat 40 or Spro Rat 50 when targeting bigger forage or trophy fish.
• Match low light conditions, like early morning or dusk, with a natural shad pattern, and save brighter patterns like Chrome Silver for overcast or stained water.
• Slow your retrieve down in calm, clear conditions so the wake stays subtle rather than overpowering.

FAQ

How does the Rat 30 compare to the Rat 40?
The Rat 30 is smaller at 3.25 inches and 1/2 ounce, versus the 4-inch, 1-ounce Rat 40, making it a better match for smaller forage sizes.

What retrieve works best to start?
A steady v-wake retrieve is a good starting point, then experiment with bulging or popping based on how fish respond.

Does it come with hooks installed?
Yes, it ships rigged with sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks placed for a high hookup ratio.

The Ima Flit 100 Jerkbait is the effort of endless research and development. Ima combined Michael Murphy’s biology expertise with its own advanced technology and the Flit 100 was born.  The Flit 100, named for its erratic fleeing action and 100mm in length, was designed on the basic premise of “matching the hatch.”  

The Ima Jerkbait, designed with a wide back, flat sides, and a narrow stomach, is designed to closely mimic the flat-sided Herring and/or Panfish prey, common in the U.S.   The Flit 100 incorporates a realistic finish, a uniquely designed bill for ease of use and specially designed triangular chambers. This creates constant focal points of contact, maximizing vibration and sound consistency. The Ima Flit 100 is the next generation jerkbait designed specifically to trigger strikes and enhance your fishing experience.

Techniques:

• Jerk Pause:  Start with slack and end with slack after each series of jerks allowing the bait to glide back and forth.
• Deadsticking: Start out with a couple cranks and jerks to get the bait to desired depth and then pause the lure with slack line.
• Burning: Reel the jerkbait in fast spurts stopping periodically. A very effective technique around shad spawns and schooling fish.
  • Length: 100mm, 3.9 in
    Weight: 9.4g, 3/8oz
    Type: Suspends 3-5ft
    ST Hooks: Owner ST-36 #6

The Sea Striker Billfisher Double Sleeves are great for attaching lures and hooks to heavy line without knots.  If crimped correctly, a sleeved line is stronger than a knot and has 100 percent breaking strength.  

You will notice on the line sizes below that there is no 100lb crimp.  It's because of the way that the sleeves are manufactured and aren't made at the 100lb diameter.  It is better to go with a little bigger crimp than a little smaller crimp, but they both will work.  

Another option is to use an aluminum sleeve since it's softer and has a greater tolerance to differing line sizes.  The The Sea Striker Billfisher Double Sleeves shown here are made of brass and are able to create a connection with a smaller profile.  Aluminum sleeves are longer so it comes into more contact with the line.  In the end, it's just personal preference as to what kind of sleeve you use.

Packs of 25

Recommended Line Usage:

1.0B - 60-80lb Mono

1.3B - 125-130lb Mono

1.6B - 150-200lb Mono

1.9B - 250lb Mono

2.2B - 300-400lb Mono

Drop a football jig into rocky structure and you'll understand immediately why the head shape matters. The Owner Football Jig Heads are built for exactly that scenario — the wide, rounded football profile rolls and deflects off rocks, boulders, and hard bottom instead of wedging in and hanging up like a traditional sled-style head. Pair that with Owner's legendary hook sharpness and a 90° bend that keeps your craw or creature bait riding perfectly horizontal, and you've got a jig head that's ready to work the toughest bottom structure on the lake.

Built for Rocky Bottom Bass

Football jig fishing is a power technique — you're dragging and hopping through chunk rock, gravel, and hard clay where bass stage and feed. The Owner Football Jig Head is engineered to thrive in that environment. The football-shaped lead head creates a wide, stable base that keeps the bait upright and wobbles naturally as it drags across the bottom, mimicking a crawfish feeding or fleeing. The 90° line tie angle ensures your soft plastic sits at the ideal presentation angle on every cast.

Why Round Heads Fail Here

Standard round or sled-style jig heads roll unpredictably on hard bottom and tend to wedge into rock crevices, causing constant snags and lost rigs. The football shape distributes weight across a wider footprint, reducing the chance of getting stuck while keeping the hook point riding up and away from snags. The barbed bait keeper on the collar locks your craw, creature, or shad bait in place so it doesn't slide down the shank after every cast — a common frustration with cheaper jig heads.

An Edge Over Standard Jig Heads

• Football shape vs. sled/round: Deflects off rocks instead of wedging in — fewer snags, more casts in the zone
• Barbed bait keeper: Holds soft plastics securely through repeated casts and fish strikes
• 90° hook bend: Keeps bait horizontal for a natural crawfish presentation
• Owner Super Needle Point: Sharper out of the package than most competing brands
• Multiple weight options: Match depth and current conditions precisely

The Right Pick If...

• You're fishing chunk rock, gravel, or hard clay bottom
• You want a jig head that stays snag-free through heavy structure
• You're rigging craw-style baits, creature baits, or shad profiles
• You need a bait keeper that actually holds your plastic in place
• You're targeting largemouth or smallmouth bass on deep structure

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drag and hop: Slow drag across rocky bottom with occasional hops — the football head wobbles and deflects naturally
• Swim retrieve: Mid-water swim with a shad or paddle tail bait for suspended bass
• Shake and hold: Deadstick on bottom with subtle rod tip shakes to trigger neutral fish
• Ledge fishing: Drop down ledge faces and drag along the base — a classic summer technique

Best Conditions

• Post-spawn through summer when bass move to deep rocky structure
• Clear water where a natural crawfish presentation excels
• Hard bottom lakes and reservoirs with chunk rock or gravel
• Low-wind days when you can feel subtle bottom composition changes

Best For

• Largemouth bass on deep rocky structure
• Smallmouth bass on gravel and chunk rock points
• Craw-style soft plastics (Yamamoto Hula Grub, Berkley Chigger Craw, Strike King Rage Craw)
• Creature baits and beaver-style plastics
• Shad-profile swimbaits on a slow swim
• Ledge fishing and deep structure presentations

Key Features

• Football-shaped lead head: Wide profile deflects off rocks and hard bottom
• 90° hook bend: Keeps soft plastic bait riding horizontal
• Owner Super Needle Point: Extremely sharp, ready to fish out of the package
• Barbed bait keeper collar: Locks soft plastics in place through repeated casts
• Premium lead construction: Consistent weight and finish
• Available in 1/8 oz (Size 1), 1/4 oz (Size 1/0), and 3/8 oz (Size 1/0)

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Match weight to depth: Use 1/8 oz in 8–12 ft, 1/4 oz in 12–20 ft, and 3/8 oz for 20+ ft or when you need faster bottom contact in current.
• Go with fluorocarbon: 12–17 lb fluorocarbon is the standard pairing — it sinks, has low stretch for solid hooksets, and is nearly invisible in clear water.
• Trailer color matters: In clear water, match natural crawfish colors (green pumpkin, brown). In stained water, go with black/blue or junebug for contrast.

FAQ

What's the difference between a football head and a round head?
The football shape creates a wider, flatter base that deflects off rocks and hard bottom rather than rolling or wedging in. It also keeps the bait more upright and stable during the retrieve, which is critical for a natural crawfish presentation on rocky structure.

What soft plastics work best with Owner Football Jig Heads?
Craw-style baits are the classic choice — Yamamoto Hula Grubs, Berkley Chigger Craw, Strike King Rage Craw, and similar profiles all work great. You can also rig creature baits, beaver-style plastics, or even shad swimbaits for a different look.

Which weight should I start with?
The 1/4 oz (Size 1/0) is the most versatile option and a great starting point for most bass fishing scenarios in the 12–20 ft range. Go lighter (1/8 oz) for shallower water or finesse presentations, and heavier (3/8 oz) for deeper structure or when you need to maintain bottom contact in current.

Why Buy the Yamamoto 5" Single Tail Grub?

Few soft plastics have stood the test of time like the Yamamoto Single Tail Grub. A timeless curly tail design that catches fish year-round, in any conditions, on virtually any rig — the 5" version is the go-to size when you want a bigger profile to target medium to large bass, pike, walleye, and inshore saltwater species. Crafted with Yamamoto's signature soft plastic formula, the body is supple enough for excellent hook penetration while still holding up through multiple fish. 20 per pack, 5 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch classic curly tail grub that delivers a natural, lifelike swimming action with subtle vibration and flash on every retrieve — equally effective fished solo on a jighead or as a trailer on spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and swim jigs to add bulk, action, and a slower fall.

Problem It Solves

Many soft plastics require specific techniques or conditions to be effective. The Yamamoto Single Tail Grub is the opposite — its curly tail produces natural swimming action at any retrieve speed, in any water clarity, on any rig. It's the bait you reach for when you want something proven, versatile, and consistently effective without overthinking the presentation.

Advantages

• ✅ Classic 5" curly tail profile — proven fish-catcher for decades across multiple species
• ✅ Natural swimming action — subtle vibration and flash at any retrieve speed
• ✅ Versatile — jighead, spinnerbait trailer, buzzbait trailer, swim jig trailer, Carolina rig
• ✅ Yamamoto soft plastic formula — supple for great hook penetration, durable through multiple fish
• ✅ Effective in clear and murky water
• ✅ Multi-species — bass, pike, walleye, inshore saltwater
• ✅ 20 per pack — excellent value for a high-use trailer and jighead bait
• ⚠️ 5 color options currently available — focused on proven natural and reaction shades

When to Choose It

Reach for the 5" Single Tail Grub when you want a bigger profile grub for medium to large bass, when you need a versatile trailer that adds bulk and action to a spinnerbait or buzzbait, or when you want a simple, proven jighead presentation that works in any conditions. It's the go-to when you want to keep it simple and let the bait do the work.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Jighead — thread onto a 1/4–3/8 oz round or football jighead for a simple, deadly swimming presentation; the curly tail pulses and flutters on a slow, steady retrieve or on the fall
• Spinnerbait Trailer — pin onto a 3/8–1/2 oz spinnerbait to add bulk, a slower fall, and extra tail action that triggers strikes on the pause
• Buzzbait Trailer — pin onto a buzzbait to add a kicking tail action that keeps fish committed on the bite and improves hookset ratios
• Swim Jig Trailer — pin onto a 3/8–1/2 oz swim jig for a natural swimming presentation through grass edges, laydowns, and open water
• Carolina Rig — thread onto a 1/0–2/0 hook, 18–24" behind a 1/2–3/4 oz Carolina weight; drag slowly along the bottom for a natural, swimming presentation over hard structure

Best Conditions

• Year-round — the curly tail produces action in any water temperature and clarity
• Clear to murky water — natural colors for clear, reaction colors for stained
• Open water, grass edges, and structure on jighead and Carolina rig
• Any depth — equally effective shallow on buzzbait and deep on Carolina rig
• Multi-species — bass, pike, walleye, and inshore saltwater species

Best For

Key Features

• 5" curly tail profile — proven fish-catcher for decades across multiple species
• Natural swimming action — subtle vibration and flash at any retrieve speed
• Yamamoto soft plastic formula — supple for great hook penetration, durable through multiple fish
• Versatile rigging — jighead, spinnerbait, buzzbait, swim jig, Carolina rig
• 5 proven color options
• 20 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 5" | Count: 20 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater & Inshore Saltwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Match jighead weight to depth — Use a 1/8–1/4 oz jighead for shallow presentations (under 10ft) where you want a slow, natural fall. Move to a 3/8–1/2 oz jighead for deeper water (10–25ft) or when you need to cover water faster. The 5" curly tail produces action at any retrieve speed — the slower the better in cold water.
2. Green Pumpkin for natural bottom, Cream White for shad — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear water over natural bottom. Switch to Cream White (#036) or Smoke w/ Large Black Flake (#150) when bass are keying on shad in open water, and use Cinnamon w/ Black Flake (#176) in stained water for a natural crawfish-matching color.
3. Slow down on the spinnerbait — The 5" Single Tail Grub adds significant bulk and a slower fall to a spinnerbait — use this to your advantage by slowing your retrieve speed. The extra bulk causes the spinnerbait to helicopter and flutter on the pause, which is often when fish commit. If fish are short-striking, slow down before switching colors.

FAQ

Q: What jighead size works best with the 5" Single Tail Grub?
A: A 1/4 oz round jighead is the standard starting point for most presentations. Use a 1/8 oz for a slower fall in shallow water or when fish are finicky, and a 3/8–1/2 oz for deeper water or when you need to cover water faster. A 3/0–4/0 hook is the right size for the 5" body.

Q: Is the 5" Single Tail Grub good for walleye and pike?
A: Yes — the 5" profile is an excellent size for walleye on a jighead and for pike on a larger jighead or as a spinnerbait trailer. Cream White and Smoke w/ Large Black Flake are top walleye colors, while Baby Bass and Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake work well for pike in clear water.

Q: How does the 5" compare to smaller grub sizes?
A: The 5" is the go-to when you want a bigger profile to target medium to large bass or multi-species. It adds more bulk and a slower fall as a trailer compared to smaller sizes, and produces more water displacement on a jighead. Choose the 5" when you want to target larger fish or when a bigger profile gets more bites in your conditions.