Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

The Zappu Tungsten Nail Sinker is a top-notch addition to your terminal tackle collection. Thanks to tungsten's density, you'll have the perfect amount of weight without sacrificing space. This versatile weight is perfect for giving soft jerkbaits, stickbaits, and plastic worms the extra boost they need.

1/13 oz - 5 per pack
1/16 oz - 6 per pack
3/64 oz - 7 per pack

Power Pro Spectra Braided Line is widely considered the "workhorse" of the fishing industry, known for its extreme sensitivity and high strength-to-diameter ratio. Constructed with ultra-strong Spectra fiber and treated with Enhanced Body Technology (EBT), this line is designed to be rounder, smoother, and more sensitive than traditional braids.

Key Performance Features

• Extreme Sensitivity: Features near-zero stretch, which provides incredible strike detection and instant hook-setting power.

• Long-Distance Casting: The EBT treatment creates a structurally superior round line that reduces friction through rod guides for longer, quieter casts.

• High Strength-to-Diameter: This line is up to 10 times stronger than steel by weight, allowing you to fit more line on your reel compared to standard monofilament.

• Durability and Life: It is highly resistant to abrasion, UV rays, and most chemicals, often lasting 2 to 3 seasons or more.

When only a high carbon, heavy wire, surgically sharp hook will do, your choice should be the Gamakatsu EWG Monster Worm Hook. “Hard core” doesn’t even begin to describe the Monster. We now have the perfect hook that works with a giant Gitzit, Double Wide Beaver, or oversized Slug-O?

The Monster has you covered weather you're headed to El Salto, Clear Lake, or the California Delta for double digit behemoths? Gamakatsu Monster is the choice when you are taking no prisoners. Heavy line, heavy rods, big baits, and big fish require just the right tackle starting with Gamakatsu’s EWG Monster!

The Zoom Tiny Brush Hog 3" packs the proven multi-appendage action of the full-size Brush Hog into a compact 3-inch profile built for finesse presentations, pressured fish, and clear-water conditions. Fluttering arms, curly tails, and subtle legs move naturally with the slightest current or rod tip movement — producing lifelike action on the fall and during slow retrieves that triggers strikes from bass that won’t commit to a larger bait. Made from Zoom’s soft, salty plastic that bass hold on to longer. 15 per pack.

Key Features

• Compact 3" Finesse Profile — Downsized Brush Hog Action — The Tiny Brush Hog delivers the same proven multi-appendage action as the full-size Brush Hog in a 3-inch profile sized for finesse presentations; the compact size is most effective when bass are pressured, in clear water, or keying on smaller forage and won’t commit to a larger creature bait; the 3" profile also fits smaller hook gaps for finesse jig heads and light wire hooks used in finesse applications.
• Multi-Appendage Action — Fluttering Arms, Curly Tails & Subtle Legs — The fluttering arms, curly tails, and subtle legs move independently with the slightest current or rod tip movement, producing lifelike action on the fall and during slow retrieves; the multi-appendage profile displaces water from multiple directions, making the bait detectable to bass through their lateral line even in clear water where visual detection is primary.
• Salty Zoom Plastic — Natural Feel, Longer Hold — Made from Zoom’s soft, salt-impregnated plastic; the salt taste triggers a natural hold response that keeps bass on the bait longer, giving you more time to detect the subtle bites that finesse presentations produce.
• Versatile Finesse Rig Compatibility — Effective on light Texas rigs, finesse Carolina rigs, shaky heads, Ned rigs, and drop shots; the compact 3" profile fits a wide range of finesse hook sizes and jig head weights; also effective as a small jig trailer on finesse jigs.
• 15 Per Pack — Fifteen baits per pack.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Shaky Head & Ned Rig — Finesse Bottom Fishing — Thread the Tiny Brush Hog on a shaky head or Ned rig jig head and work slowly along the bottom; the multi-appendage action produces movement on the shake and on the fall that triggers strikes from pressured bass; most effective in clear water and post-frontal conditions when bass are finicky.
• Drop Shot — Effective on a drop shot for suspending the Tiny Brush Hog above the bottom in the strike zone; the appendages flutter naturally on the drop shot with minimal rod movement, producing action that triggers strikes from bass that are holding tight to bottom structure.
• Light Texas Rig — Finesse Heavy Cover — Rig on a light Texas rig (1/16–1/8 oz) for a slow-falling finesse presentation through light to moderate cover; the compact 3" profile punches through cover more easily than the full-size Brush Hog while still delivering the multi-appendage action.
• Pressured Lakes & Clear Water — The primary scenario where the Tiny Brush Hog outperforms the full-size version; when bass have seen every large creature bait in the lake, downsizing to the 3" Tiny Brush Hog with a finesse presentation triggers.

The Rig That Mimics a Whole School

The Picasso School-E-Rig Bait Ball was co-developed with Elite Series Pro Fred Roumbanis and FLW Tour Pro Brent Ehrler to deliver the most realistic schooling baitfish presentation in bass fishing. When bass are keyed in on shad schools and ignoring single-bait presentations, the Bait Ball changes the game — multiple swimbaits moving together in tight formation trigger the competitive feeding instinct that makes bass commit.

Built Around American-Made Premium Components

The entire Picasso School-E-Rig line uses all American-made premium components. The Bait Ball features piano-grade wire arms, a nose swivel to prevent line twist and ensure the rig runs true, and an impact-resistant plastic head. Blades are plated in 24k gold or nickel for maximum flash and added vibration — the kind of attraction package that draws fish from a distance and triggers strikes up close.

Where Single-Bait Rigs Leave Fish on the Table

When bass are suspended and feeding on tight baitfish schools, a single swimbait looks like a straggler — easy to ignore. The Bait Ball presents up to 5 jig heads simultaneously in a compact, castable package that looks exactly like a pod of fleeing shad. The result is more strikes, more hookups, and more fish in the boat on tough days.

Versatile Enough to Replace Your Spinnerbait

The compact design of the Bait Ball makes it accurate enough to pitch around docks, blowdowns, and other structure — something full-size Alabama rigs can't do. It can be rigged with up to 4 additional blades or up to 5 School-E-Rig jig heads, and it works equally well as a spinnerbait replacement in open water. Perfect for pressured fisheries and tough conditions where fish have seen everything else.

The Right Pick If...

• Bass are suspended and keyed in on schooling baitfish
• Single-bait presentations are getting ignored
• You need an Alabama-style rig that's accurate enough to cast around structure
• You're fishing pressured water where fish have seen every standard bait
• You want a compact multi-bait rig that doubles as a spinnerbait replacement

Best Techniques

• Steady Retrieve: Medium-speed retrieve to keep all blades spinning and swimbaits swimming in formation — the bread-and-butter presentation
• Slow Roll: Deep, slow retrieve along bottom or through suspended fish — deadly in cold water or post-front conditions
• Casting Around Structure: The compact design allows accurate pitches to docks, laydowns, and blowdowns where full-size rigs can't go
• Open Water Schooling: Cast into breaking fish and retrieve at speed to match the chaos of a baitfish school under attack

Best Conditions

• Fall and late summer when bass are aggressively chasing shad schools
• Suspended fish on main lake points, humps, and channel edges
• Clear to lightly stained water where flash and vibration carry
• Pressured fisheries where single-bait presentations have been picked apart
• Post-spawn through fall when schooling behavior peaks

Best For

• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass
• Techniques: Alabama Rig, Multi-Swimbait, Spinnerbait Replacement, Structure Casting
• Conditions: Clear water, suspended fish, schooling bass, pressured fisheries

Key Features

• Co-designed with Fred Roumbanis (Elite Series) and Brent Ehrler (FLW Tour)
• All American-made premium components
• Piano-grade wire arms for strength and flexibility
• Nose swivel prevents line twist and keeps rig running true
• Impact-resistant plastic head
• Willow blades plated in 24k gold or nickel for maximum flash
• Accepts up to 4 additional blades or up to 5 School-E-Rig jig heads
• Compact design — accurate enough to cast around structure
• Available in 3 sizes and 2 blade finishes

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Match Swimbait Size to the Model: Use 3–3.5" paddle tails on the 5" Finesse, 3.5–4" on the 6.75" Junior, and 4–5" swimbaits on the 8" Original for the most natural profile and best action.
• Nickel vs. Black Blades: Nickel blades excel in clear water and sunny conditions for maximum flash. Black blades shine in stained water, overcast days, or when fish are pressured and spooking off flash.
• Go Heavy on Fluorocarbon: Use 15–20 lb fluorocarbon leader material. Fluoro sinks, keeping the rig in the strike zone, and its low visibility won't spook fish in clear water.

FAQ

What swimbaits work best with the School-E-Rig Bait Ball?
Paddle tail swimbaits in 3–5" sizes work best depending on the model. Popular choices include Keitech Swing Impact FAT, Z-Man Swimmerz, and Zoom Swimmin' Super Fluke. Match the swimbait size to the rig size for the most natural presentation.

Is the School-E-Rig Bait Ball legal in tournament fishing?
Regulations vary by tournament and state. Many tournaments limit the number of hooks or baits on a single rig. Always check your tournament rules and local regulations before fishing the Bait Ball competitively.

What rod and reel setup should I use?
A heavy or extra-heavy 7'6"–8' casting rod with a high-speed reel (7:1+) and 20–30 lb fluorocarbon or 50–65 lb braid is recommended. The multi-bait rig creates significant drag in the water, so you need the backbone to control the retrieve and drive hooks home.

The Megabass X-Nanahan+1 Jerkbait is a fusion of Shinji Sato's expertise and Yuki Ito's engineering, resulting in superior castability and precision. Its unique hydrodynamics and high-volume body provide an intuitive handling and excellent swimming response. Experience long-distance casting and lifelike action with this pro-level jerkbait.

Action:

As a top-of-the-line jerkbait, the Megabass X-Nanahan+1 delivers a high-pitch roll-action on a straight retrieve, creating lifelike movements that attract and trigger chase bites. Its sharp darting action and flicker-flash further entice target fish, making it a must-have for any angler looking to reel in the big ones.

Digital Intelligence Meets Legendary Performance

The Shimano Curado DC 200 Reel revolutionizes baitcasting performance with Shimano's groundbreaking Digital Control (DC) brake system, delivering effortless casting control, virtually backlash-free operation, and the legendary Curado durability that serious anglers have trusted for decades. This intelligent low-profile reel combines cutting-edge digital technology with proven mechanical excellence to create the most versatile and user-friendly baitcaster in its class.

Revolutionary DC Brake Technology

• I-DC5 Digital Control System: Advanced microcomputer monitors spool speed 1,000 times per second and applies precise brake pressure for optimal casting performance with any lure weight
• Five Intelligent Brake Modes: Pre-programmed settings optimize performance for different lure types and conditions—from finesse baits to heavy swimbaits
• Automatic Brake Adjustment: Digital system adapts to wind conditions, lure weight, and casting style in real-time for consistently perfect casts
• Backlash-Free Confidence: Intelligent brake control virtually eliminates overruns, letting you focus on fishing instead of managing your reel

Hagane Engineering Excellence

• Hagane Body: Rigid metal frame eliminates flex and maintains precise internal alignment for consistent performance and enhanced sensitivity
• MicroModule Gearing: Precision-machined gear teeth create an ultra-smooth mesh for incredibly refined cranking feel and enhanced durability
• X-Ship Technology: Optimized gear support system maintains perfect alignment under load, maximizing efficiency and cranking power
• S3D Spool Design: Computer-optimized spool profile reduces line friction and improves casting distance with all line types

Premium Performance Features

• Shielded A-RB Bearings: Corrosion-resistant ball bearings deliver smooth operation and extended service life
• Cross Carbon Drag: Advanced carbon fiber drag washers provide smooth, consistent pressure with excellent heat dissipation
• Swept Handle: Ergonomic design reduces weight while providing comfortable, fatigue-free cranking
• Compact Low-Profile Design: Palm-friendly body provides all-day comfort and precise control
• 200-Size Capacity: Ideal line capacity for power fishing applications and medium to heavy cover situations

Built for Versatile Excellence

Whether you're pitching jigs to bass in heavy cover, working crankbaits along rocky structure, burning spinnerbaits through grass, throwing topwater plugs at dawn, or fishing swimbaits for trophy bass, the Curado DC 200 adapts to your technique with intelligent precision. The DC brake system automatically optimizes performance for each lure and condition, while the proven Curado platform delivers the smooth operation and rock-solid reliability you need to stay confident all day long.

Why Anglers Choose Curado DC

The Curado DC has earned its reputation as a game-changing baitcaster by making advanced casting technology accessible and easy to use. The intelligent DC brake system eliminates the learning curve and frustration of traditional baitcasters, letting anglers of all skill levels achieve professional-level casting performance immediately. Combined with legendary Curado durability and Hagane engineering, this reel delivers the perfect balance of innovation, performance, and reliability that inspires confidence on every cast.

Experience the future of baitcasting technology. The Shimano Curado DC 200 isn't just a fishing reel—it's an intelligent casting system designed to make you a better angler.

Upgrade to intelligent casting with the Shimano Curado DC 200 Reel—where digital technology meets legendary performance.

A must-have for all big bait enthusiasts, the Baitsanity Explorer Gill Glide Bait delivers an ultra-realistic bluegill profile and an unrivaled action that big bass simply can’t resist. Molded with an anatomically correct profile and details, the Baitsanity Explorer Gill Glide Bait features a single joint construction, which generates a wide side-to-side “S” swimming action that draws the curiosity of fish and triggers ferocious strikes.

It also features silicone attachments on the inside of the joints to reduce noise as it glides back and forth for a more natural presentation that will fool even the most discerning of bass. Adding to its realism, the 3D scales feature a three-level grain design, which is a progression of texturing that adds more depth to make the bait look more lifelike.

Moving down to the back end, the Baitsanity Explorer Gill Glide Bait features a patent pending tail connection system, which allows anglers to change the stock tail out with different tail styles to create different actions or simply replace old worn-out tails to keep that bait in tip top condition. Armed with a set of premium treble hooks that are ready to chase trophy-caliber bass right out of the package, the Baitsanity Explorer Gill Glide Bait offers a deadly bluegill imitation that will help you catch your next PB.

Image shows without hooks but the bait does come with hooks and split rings.

Specs

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

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

FEATURES

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

Large, captivating profile gives off an enticing wobble to lure inactive predators, triggering decisive reaction bites with Megabass S-CRANK 2.0’s sudden wandering escape action.
Square bill design and high buoyancy combine to reduce hang-ups to allow precise targeting of structure.

From the creators of the best-selling tackle box in the World comes Plano Edge Tackle Boxes, a revolutionary line of tackle boxes that brings a new edge to tackle storage.

Offering both general purpose utility tackle boxes as well as lure-specific storage solutions, the EDGE series has been thoughtfully engineered down to the last detail and re-imagined from the ground up.

The sleek, modern look of the EDGE series may be the first thing that grabs your attention, but its exclusive Rustrictor™ coating, Dri-Loc™ seal and one-handed latch design will ensure you never use anything else. Now your tackle will last longer, stay dry and be more easily accessible—making your angling days more enjoyable than they’ve ever been before.

Developed with the demands of the seasoned angler in mind, Daiwa Lightweight Pliers and Cutters are engineered to be 30% thinner and 30% lighter than standard fishing pliers and cutters — reducing hand fatigue during extended use without sacrificing the strength and durability needed for landing and releasing gamefish and cutting both mono and braided line. Available in 6" and 8" needle nose pliers and 6" and 7" cutters. 

Key Features

• 30% Thinner & 30% Lighter — Engineered to be 30% thinner and 30% lighter than standard fishing pliers and cutters; reduces hand fatigue during extended use while maintaining the structural integrity needed for hook removal, split ring work, and line cutting on large gamefish.
• Heat-Treated Carbon Steel — Rockwell “C” Hardness — Carbon steel hardened to Rockwell “C” grade for maximum edge retention and structural strength; heat treatment process ensures consistent hardness throughout the tool for long-term performance in demanding fishing applications.
• Nickel Finish — Corrosion Resistant — Nickel coating provides corrosion resistance for use in saltwater and freshwater environments; protects the carbon steel substrate from rust and corrosion during extended exposure to saltwater, fish slime, and wet conditions.
• Double-Tempered Cutter Edge — Cutter blades undergo a double tempering process for a clean, precise cutting edge; maintains cutting performance on both mono and braided line over extended use without dulling or deforming under repeated cutting pressure.
• Drilled Handle Arms — Handle arms drilled for weight reduction without compromising structural strength; contributes to the 30% weight reduction while maintaining the rigidity needed for hook removal and split ring work on large fish.
• True Grip Rubber-Coated Handles — Rubber-coated handles provide secure grip in wet and slippery conditions; True Grip coating maintains control during hook removal and line cutting when hands are wet, fish-slimed, or gloved.

Product Specifications

Model Selection Guide

• 6" Needle Nose Pliers (DLTWTNN-6) — Compact needle nose for hook removal, split ring work, and crimping in tight spaces; best for inshore and freshwater applications where a shorter, lighter tool is preferred. 
• 8" Needle Nose Pliers (DLTWTNN-8) — Longer reach for deep hook removal on large gamefish and offshore species; extra length provides safer distance from teeth and gill plates on large fish. 
• 6" Cutters (DLTWTCT-6) — Compact cutters for mono and braid in inshore and freshwater applications; double-tempered edge handles both light mono and heavy braid cleanly. 
• 7" Cutters (DLTWTCT-7) — Longer cutters for heavier mono and braid on larger offshore setups; extra length provides better leverage for cutting heavy-diameter lines and leader material. 

Best For

• Hook Removal — Needle nose profile and Rockwell “C” hardness for secure hook removal on deeply hooked fish; 6" for inshore and freshwater, 8" for offshore and large gamefish requiring extended reach.
• Braid & Mono Cutting — Double-tempered cutter edge handles both braided and monofilament line cleanly; 6" for light to medium applications, 7" for heavier leader and main line on offshore setups.
• Saltwater Use — Nickel finish and rubber-coated handles provide the corrosion resistance and wet-condition grip needed for inshore and offshore saltwater fishing; 30% lighter design reduces fatigue during long days on the water.
• Catch & Release — Lightweight design and True Grip handles allow precise hook removal for clean catch-and-release; needle nose profile minimizes handling time and fish stress during hook removal.

Sunline has produced braided line since 1992. Since that time, Sunline braid was only available in the US to its professional fishing staff. In 2011, that all changed with the addition of Dean Rojas and a new braided product specifically for the US market. Dean is known as the best frog fisherman on the planet, so Sunline went to him to help develop a braided line that would be perfect for frog fishing and flipping. FX2 was created specifically for these two power techniques that require a premium braid product.

FX2 features include the following:

• Designed and endorsed by world’s best frog fisherman Dean Rojas
• Circular vs oval shape
• Easier, longer casts
• Doesn’t dig into spool
• 8 strand braid of combined PE and PET
• Smooth surface with no coatings to wear off
• Holds coloring longer

Maxima Fluorocarbon Fishing Line has incorporated all the best properties with it's 100% Fluorocarbon line. It's made in Germany and has been produced using newest Century Carbon Technology and offers the ultimate in invisibility, castability, and durability. A blend of low refractive materials and a special non-reflective finish makes Maxima totally invisible to the fish in the water. A new polymer structure makes Maxima more sensitive and enhances it's smooth casting performance. The special finish is additionally treated with a UV-protective agent to further extend the line's useable life.

Clear

P-Line's fast adoption with P-Line CXX Moss Green as the best co-polymer line can be attributed to its diverse versatility. From Bass fishermen who appreciated its natural green hues for stained waters and its crystal clear coloring for clear water bodies to its incredible abrasion resistance when navigating around structures, P-Line garnered a wide-spread appeal.

Saltwater anglers were also impressed by its strong knot strength and low stretch, while trout anglers noted its strength-to-line diameter ratio. When it comes to catching a big trout, yellowtail, cobia, or calico bass around a sticks or rocks, anglers trust the immense strength of P-Line to get them the catch they're after.

Moss green

260 Yards

Gamakatsu Trailer SP Hooks add a trailing hook to a compatible spinnerbait or buzzbait. A rubberized coating molded over the eye helps secure the attachment to the lure's main hook. Consider a trailer hook when fish are striking behind the main hook, and check that the added hook clears the skirt and any soft plastic trailer.

Sizes, finishes, and pack quantities

Choose the option marked Red for the red finish. The other listed options use NS Black. Each pack contains one selected size and finish; lures are sold separately.

Choose by lure fit

Size 1 is the smallest option here, followed by 1/0, 2/0, and 3/0. Match the trailer hook to the main hook and overall lure profile. The largest size is not automatically the best choice: the added hook should clear the skirt without interfering with the blade, wire, or bait.

Gamakatsu identifies spinnerbaits and buzzbaits as the primary applications. On a swim jig, use a trailer hook only if the eye fits securely and the rig remains unobstructed. An exposed extra hook can also collect vegetation or catch cover, so evaluate the complete setup before fishing it.

Attachment and checks

Follow the package directions to mount the coated eye onto the lure's main hook. Check that it is retained securely and sits in the intended orientation. Make a short test retrieve to confirm that the skirt, blades, and any soft plastic still move freely.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Check clearance with the whole lure assembled. Include your soft plastic trailer when testing fit. A setup that clears without the plastic may foul once it is added.
2. Recheck after contact. Inspect the coated eye and hook point after a fish or snag. Replace a hook if the attachment is damaged or no longer holds securely.
3. Let the cover guide the choice. Compare the extra hooking reach with the risk of collecting grass or wood. Remove the trailer hook when it repeatedly fouls the presentation.

Frequently asked questions

What is different about the Trailer SP?

Its eye has a molded rubberized coating designed to make attachment to a spinnerbait or buzzbait quick and secure.

How many hooks come in a pack?

Size 1 contains 5 hooks. Sizes 1/0, 2/0, and 3/0 contain 4 hooks per pack.

Can I use it with a soft plastic trailer?

Only if the complete setup has adequate clearance. Check that the plastic does not block the point or interfere with the trailer hook.

Will it fit every spinnerbait or jig?

No universal fit is guaranteed. Main-hook dimensions and lure design vary, so check the eye fit and movement before fishing.

Jigs are not all the same and the Bass Patrol Football Jigs are in a class of their own.  They have a japanese style head and each one is hand tied for longevity and durability.  The premium skirts and Gamakatsu hooks put this little baby up an a very tall pedestal.  

The low price of these jigs does not represent the quality and you can loose them without throwing a temper tantrum.  

The Bait Every Other Walking Bait Gets Compared To

The Heddon Zara Spook is the lure that made "walk the dog" a technique. At 4.5" it's the original full-size profile, and decades later it's still the reference point — when someone describes a new walking bait, they describe how close it comes to a Spook. Nine colors in stock.

Why Anglers Still Reach for the Original

The Spook's balance is the whole trick. Rod-tip taps make the nose swing side to side in a rhythm that's easy to fall into and hard to mess up once you have it, and the weight distribution lets it glide rather than skip. It also casts a long way for its size, which matters when you're covering a flat and don't want the boat on top of the fish.

The Problem With Fishing It Too Fast

The instinct on a topwater is to hurry. Fish will follow a fast Spook to the boat and never commit. A slow, deliberate walk with the occasional dead stop gets more strikes from bigger fish, because the pause is what convinces them the bait is hurt rather than fleeing. When they're genuinely fired up you can speed it up — but slow is the starting point, not the fallback.

What Sets It Apart

• The original full-size Spook profile at 4.5"
• Balance tuned for an easy, repeatable walking cadence
• Rattle chamber for sound attraction in chop or stained water
• Long casting for its size
• Nine color patterns from natural shad to bone to nickel plate
• Freshwater and light inshore duty

The Right Pick If…

• You want the benchmark walking bait rather than an imitation of it
• You're fishing surface-feeding bass in open water, over grass, or along shorelines
• You want a bait fish can hear as well as see
• You're learning to walk the dog and want the easiest bait to learn on

Which Spook Do You Need?

The Zara Spook is the middle of the family and the right default. Move off it when conditions push you:

• Stay on the Zara Spook (4.5") for typical open-water and shoreline bass fishing. This is the one to own first.
• Step up to the Super Spook (5", 7/8 oz) when it's windy, the water is stained, or you want to call fish from farther. Louder rattle and three #4 trebles.
• Drop to the Zara Puppy (3", 1/4 oz) when fish are pressured, the forage is small, or you're fishing lighter gear.
• Go silent with the Super Zara Spook (4.5", no rattle) on clear, calm, heavily pressured water where the rattle is working against you.

Best Techniques

• Walk the dog: Slack line, rhythmic downward rod-tip taps, reeling only to take up slack. The bait does the rest
• Walk and pause: Three or four taps, then a full stop. Most strikes come during the stop
• Burn and kill: When fish are schooling on the surface, speed the cadence up and then stop it dead
• Parallel the bank: Long casts down a shoreline keep the bait in the strike zone the entire retrieve

Best Conditions

• Early morning and evening, and overcast days throughout
• Water in the mid-60s and up, when bass will commit to the surface
• Light chop — the rattle earns its keep when the surface isn't glass
• Open water, grass flats, points, and shorelines

Best For

• Species: Largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike
• Techniques: Walk the dog, walk and pause, burn and kill
• Environments: Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, grass flats, points, shorelines

Key Features

• 4.5" length
• Rattle chamber
• Classic Zara profile and balance
• Nine colors: Bone, Clear, Black Shiner, G Fin Shad, Flash Bass, Black Shore Minnow, Baby Bass, Nickel Plated, G-Finish Blue Shad
• Treble hooks fitted from the factory

Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Fish it on mono or braid, not fluoro: Fluorocarbon sinks and pulls the nose down, which kills the walking action. Mono floats; braid floats and gives you a harder hookset at distance.
• Don't set on the splash: Wait until you feel the weight of the fish. Setting on the sight of the blowup pulls the bait away from a fish that hasn't got it yet — the single most common way to lose a topwater bite.
• Bone when in doubt: If you only carry one color, carry Bone. It shows up as a silhouette in low light and reads as a shad in bright sun.

FAQ

How do I make it walk?
Keep a little slack in your line and give short downward taps with the rod tip, reeling only enough to recover slack between taps. The bait swings its nose left on one tap and right on the next. If it isn't walking, you're almost always reeling too much and taking the slack out.

Zara Spook or Super Spook?
The Zara Spook at 4.5" is the everyday choice. The Super Spook is 5" and 7/8 oz with a louder rattle and three #4 hooks — pick it for wind, stained water, distance, or bigger fish; pick the Zara Spook for calm conditions and more bites.

What rod and line should I use?
A medium-heavy rod with a moderate tip, and 12-17 lb monofilament or 30-40 lb braid. Too stiff a rod rips the bait away from short strikers; too soft and you can't move it properly on slack line.

The Keitech Flex Chunk Large 4.3" delivers old-school pork trailer action through new-age materials and design. Since the development of the bass jig, anglers have known that the natural action of pork trailers triggers oversized bass — but pork was messy, dried out, and difficult to store. The Flex Chunk gives you that same seductive action in plastic: when the jig hits bottom and the skirt flares, the thick leaf-shaped segmented legs fall and reverberate in a perfect pork imitation.

Built with optimum material hardness, the right salt content, Keitech's strong squid scent, and color options never available in pork — the Flex Chunk Trailer is a genuinely innovative jig trailer.

Key Features

• Length: approx. 4.3"
• Weight: approx. 0.47 oz each
• Pack quantity: 5 per pack
• Recommended jig hook: #3/0 to #5/0
• Thick leaf-shaped segmented legs — superior flexibility and pork-style reverberation action
• Squid scent infused with optimum salt content
• 7 colors available — Brown Purple, Bama Craw, Black Blue, Green Pumpkin PP, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Black, Okeechobee Craw

Super Soft Segmented Legs

Rigging Method

Designed to be paired with a skirted jig for an irresistible action combination.

NF means no feather. Lucky Craft dresses the rear treble on the standard Gunfish 115; this version leaves it bare. Small change, real consequence — without the feather the tail sits differently at rest and the bait walks a touch freer, and you're not fishing a dressing that mats down and holds water after a few fish.

Short version: 4-1/2" walking topwater, 3/5 oz, floating, two trebles (#4, #5). Everything the 95 does, exaggerated — more water thrown, wider action, longer reach.

What the 115 Does That the 95 Doesn't

Lucky Craft pro Brent Ehrler puts it plainly: everything on the 115 is exaggerated compared to the 95. It sprays more water, it walks wider, and it calls fish from further. Worked fast, it throws water twelve to fifteen inches to each side.

That's the whole argument. This isn't a bigger bait for bigger fish — it's a louder bait for reaching fish that a 95 never told about it. It's still a reasonable size for tournament keepers while being big enough to interest a giant.

Where It Earns Its Keep

• Covering water fast. The heavy metal composite weighting system casts a long way, and this bait is built to be fished quickly.
• Calling fish from depth. The cupped mouth and the sound chamber together pull fish up off structure that never see a quieter bait.
• Schooling and surface-feeding fish, where the spray reads as a feeding opportunity to everything nearby.
• Wind and chop — the casting system handles it, and a loud bait is the right call when the surface is broken up.

How to Work It

Fish it fast. This is the bait's design intent, not a stylistic preference. Rhythmic twitches into slack line get the walk and the spit going together — a tight line drives it straight and you lose both.

Use the pause anyway. It floats, so it holds position when you stop it. After a blow-up and a miss, letting it sit is more productive than snatching it away.

115NF or 117? The Real Question

These two are the same length and the same weight. The difference is hooks.

See the Gunfish 117 →

Every Color Here Is a Limited Run

Lucky Craft lists the entire 115NF lineup under limited-run colors. When a colorway sells through, it isn't automatically reproduced. If you've found one that works on your water, buying a spare is not paranoia.

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

A loud, long-casting topwater earns its keep on the days fish are boiling out of reach. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth reading before you commit a morning to the surface.

Recommended Gear

• Rod: medium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Length helps the cast; a forgiving tip keeps trebles in the fish.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Braid moves the bait; the leader handles cover.
• Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through — it sinks and pulls the nose down, fighting the float and the walk.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Twitch into slack, not into tension. The single thing that separates people who can walk this bait from people who can't.
• Fish it faster than feels right. The spit and the wide walk only show up at speed. Slow retrieves waste what this bait is for.
• Wait to feel weight before setting. Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth — the most common way topwater fish are lost.
• Buy the spare. These are limited-run colors. The one you love is the one you'll lose in a tree.

Common Mistakes

• Fishing it slow. Wrong tool for a slow presentation — drop to a 95 or fish a subtler bait.
• Working it on a tight line. The bait needs slack to turn.
• Too stiff a rod. Costs you fish on every strike.
• Assuming it's the same as the 117. Same size, one fewer hook. Pick deliberately.

Specifications

Specs confirmed against Lucky Craft's published Gunfish 115NF chart. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.

What's Included

One Lucky Craft Gunfish 115NF in the color selected, factory rigged with two trebles and no rear feather. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NF stand for?
No feather. The standard Gunfish 115 has a dressed rear treble; this version leaves it bare.

How big is it?
4-1/2 inches (115mm) and 3/5 oz (19 grams).

How many hooks?
Two trebles — one #4 and one #5.

115NF or 117?
Same length and weight. The 117 carries a third treble for more hooking surface on short strikes; the 115NF has two, which is cleaner around cover.

How fast should I fish it?
Fast. Worked quickly it sprays water twelve to fifteen inches to each side — that spray is what calls fish from a distance.

Does it float?
Yes. It holds position on the pause, which is where a lot of the bites come from.

Will these colors come back?
Lucky Craft lists the whole 115NF lineup as limited run, so not necessarily. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.

What rod and line?
Medium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader; avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through.

Related Gear

• Lucky Craft Gunfish 117 — same size, three trebles.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 95NF — the 4" no-feather version.
• Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3 — three-hook 95.
• Topwater Fishing Lures — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Not sure whether you want two hooks or three, or whether today calls for the 95 instead? Call the shop or come in — short conversation, saves you buying the wrong one first.