Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

SPRO Neko Pliers take the fumbling out of Neko and wacky rigging. The spring-assisted jaws snap a nail weight or O-ring into place in one motion, so you can re-rig between bites instead of digging through your tackle bag.

Why Rigging By Hand Slows You Down

Pushing a nail weight into a worm by hand takes two hands, good light, and patience you don't have when fish are actively biting. Stainless steel jaws on these pliers grip the weight and drive it in straight and fast, with one hand, even with a wet or numb grip on a cold morning.

Built to Live on the Water

The stainless steel construction resists rust and holds up to repeated use without the jaws loosening. Textured rubber handles stay grippy when wet, and the spring assist means your hand does less work over a full day of rigging.

The Right Pick If...

You fish Neko rigs or wacky rigs regularly and want a dedicated tool instead of using your fingers or a multi-tool not built for the job. At 5 inches, they're compact enough to carry in a pocket or pliers holster all day.

Best Techniques and Conditions

Purpose-built for Neko rigging and wacky rigging soft plastics for bass. Especially useful in finesse situations, clear water, and pressured lakes where you're constantly swapping or re-rigging baits to keep a natural fall and action.

Best For

• Inserting nail weights for Neko rigging
• Rolling O-rings onto senko-style worms for wacky rigging
• Largemouth and smallmouth bass in finesse presentations
• Anglers who re-rig often and want a faster, one-handed setup

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction for durability and rust resistance
• Spring-assisted action for faster, easier rigging
• Textured rubber handles for a secure grip when wet
• Compact 5-inch length for easy carry

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Pair with the O-Wacky Tool for a complete wacky rigging kit that covers both O-rings and nail weights.
• Keep a few Wacky O-Rings on hand so you're ready to switch between Neko and wacky presentations without extra trips to the tackle box.
• Rinse the jaws and pivot with fresh water after saltwater or brackish trips to keep the spring action smooth.

FAQ

Do these work for both Neko and wacky rigs?
Yes, the spring-assisted jaws handle inserting nail weights for Neko rigs and seating O-rings for wacky rigs.

Will the stainless steel rust over time?
Stainless steel resists rust well, though a fresh water rinse after use keeps the pivot and spring moving freely for the long run.

What size nail weights do they handle?
They're sized for the standard nail weights used in Neko rigging soft plastics; unusually large or custom weights may not seat as cleanly.

The Basstrix Ledge Rocker Jig Head is purpose-built to unlock the full potential of your hollow body swimbaits. A uniquely positioned line tie produces a distinct side-to-side wobble that you can feel through the rod — giving you total confidence your bait is working even when you can't see it. Engineered specifically for 5-inch and 6-inch Basstrix Hollow Body Paddle Tails, it's equally at home grinding deep ledges, powering through thick vegetation, or swimming over submerged structure. A stout 5/0 needle-sharp hook handles violent strikes and heavy hooksets, while chip-resistant powder paint and a molded bait keeper keep everything locked in place fish after fish.

Key Features

• Signature side-to-side wobble — unique line tie position creates action you can feel through the rod
• 5/0 needle-sharp hook — heavy-duty hardware built for trophy bass in thick cover
• Optimized for big swimbaits — purpose-built for 5" and 6" Basstrix Hollow Body Paddle Tails
• Molded bait keeper — locks trailers in place for a flawless presentation every cast
• Chip-resistant powder paint — durable finish that holds up against rocks and structure
• 5/8 oz — ideal sink rate for ledge fishing, deep structure, and submerged weeds

Specifications

When deep water calls for a smaller profile, the Berkley Dredger Crankbait is built to get down quickly and stay in the strike zone longer. Its custom body shape and weighted bill create a deep-diving presentation with a tight, subtle action, while the compact design helps reduce resistance during a full day of casting and winding.

Downsize Without Giving Up Depth

The Dredger gives anglers a smaller deep-diving crankbait option without losing the depth-focused design that makes this style useful. Balanced hard-bait construction helps it cast straight and far, and the lure is designed to run consistently right out of the package without tuning.

What It Solves on the Water

Many deep-diving crankbaits create heavy resistance that wears an angler down over a long retrieve. The Dredger's smaller profile and lower resistance are designed to make deep-water coverage less labor-intensive, while its weighted bill helps it reach the strike zone quickly.

Why Anglers Choose It

• Gets deep quickly: The weighted bill drives the bait down and helps it stay in the strike zone longer.
• Subtle attraction: A tight, restrained action and slow rise on the pause can keep fish interested throughout the retrieve.
• Long, dependable casts: The balanced design is built to throw straight and far.
• Less fatigue: The smaller body creates less resistance than many deep-diving crankbaits.
• Ready to fish: The lure is designed to run consistently from the package without tuning.

The Right Pick If...

Choose the Dredger when you want to fish deep water with a compact crankbait profile, cover ledges or structure, and keep the retrieve manageable over a long session. Match the selected size to the depth you need to reach, then choose the color that fits your water and forage pattern.

Best Techniques and Conditions

The current listing is built around deep-water crankbait fishing, including ledge and structure presentations. It is tagged for freshwater and saltwater use, with calico also identified in the product tags. Use the 17.5 or 20.5 option shown below according to the depth and presentation you need.

Best For

• Deep-water crankbait fishing
• Ledges, structure, and other depth-focused presentations
• Anglers who want a smaller profile with a deep-diving design
• Freshwater and saltwater tackle boxes, including calico applications

Current Models and Specs

Available Color Options

Dredger 17.5: HD Threadfin Shad, Blue Chartreuse, HD Tennesse Shad, Green Shad, Chameleon Pearl, Stunna Shad, and Stone Cold.

Dredger 20.5: HD Yellow Perch, Blue Chartreuse, HD Threadfin Shad, Stone Cold, HD Bluegill, Stunna Shad, Chameleon Pearl, HD Blueback Herring, Big Money, and Green Shad.

Tackle Express Tips

1. Start with the running depth you need, then choose between the 17.5 and 20.5 options.
2. Use the slower rise on the pause as part of the retrieve instead of rushing every cast back to the boat.
3. Check that the bait is running cleanly before a long session, even though the Dredger is designed to fish consistently without tuning.

Questions Anglers Ask

How deep does the Berkley Dredger run?
The current selectable options are listed at 16–19.5 feet for the Dredger 17.5 and 20–22.5 feet for the Dredger 20.5.

What action does it have?
The Dredger is designed with a tight, subtle action and a slow rise when paused.

Which colors are available?
The current selector includes seven 17.5 color options and ten 20.5 color options, listed above.

Looking for another crankbait presentation? Compare the Duo Realis Mid Roller Crankbait, the Ima Pin Jack 200 Medium Diving Crankbait, or the Damiki Disco Deep 38 BFS Crankbait.

The Baitsanity Hatchmatch GX 2.0 Tail adds versatility to your glide bait and will help trigger more of those followers into biters. Featuring a multi-segmented design, the Baitsanity Hatchmatch GX 2.0 Tail helps the Explorer Glide Bait produce the widest glide of any of the other tail configurations so that it spends more time in the strike zone. When anglers implement a quick burst of the reel handle, the tail also generates a secondary thump action just like a live baitfish swimming in short intervals, which creates an incredibly natural presentation that is irresistible for bass and stripers.

It is equipped with Baitsanity’s patent-pending BaitConnect System as well, which locks the tail into place and makes it easy to swap out different tail styles without damaging your glide bait. Offered in colors that perfectly match the Explorer Series Gen 2 Glide Baits, the Baitsanity Hatchmatch GX 2.0 Tail unlocks the maximum potential of your glide bait and will put bigger fish in your livewell.

The compact, aerodynamic and hydrodynamic body of the Duo Realis Spinbait 80 produces significant parabolic momentum when cast; activates, multi-directional actions and vibrational wave lengths when retrieved. In a single cast, these built-in attributes allow Spinbait 80 to trace deeper zones longer.

Paired propellers rotate against disks causing a distinct audible pitch and a compressed vibration called “micro-pulsing”.

The cupped propeller configuration displaces soft but turbid water along the lure’s body-line releasing what is called “plum-effect”. “Plum-effect” is actually detected by the bass frontal nerve network is situated through the fore-region of the bass helping the bass feel pressure and vibration. This sensory matrix integrates with the bass instinctive predatory and territory responses.

Uniquely shaped body halves and angled ballast induce a shimmer motion and subtle body rotation called “passive minnow vibration”. This occurs when the lure is paused or allowed to free-fall to another depth.

The tracking of the lure is significantly straight and purposeful. However, slow motion video also shows the lure exhibiting a “listing action” which is called “body-flash”. This flashing or reflecting during the retrieve has the tempo of a casual unassuming feeding minnow. The objective is to display a non-stressed, highly regulated minnow, the precursor to neutral mode activity.

The Damiki Nail Sinkers are perfect for adding a small amount of weight to your soft plastic lures. An adjustment in weight can make the difference when conditions on the water change or you want to modify your bait's action.

Easily clipped down with standard line clippers, the Damiki Nail Baits are an ace-up-your-sleeve. The ability to make quick changes helps you stay one step ahead.

SPRO Dean Rojas Bronzeye Baby Popper 50 packs popping-frog action into a compact 2-inch, 1/4-ounce hollow body. It is made for bass fishing around cover, with a popping lip that lets you vary the sound and pace instead of working the same retrieve all day. Cast into a pocket, give it a short pop, and pause to see whether fish want movement or a still target.

Small Frog, More Ways to Work It

Use quick twitches to walk it, pop or chug it for surface disturbance, or let it sit between moves. The weighted body is designed to land upright, and the 1/0 Gamakatsu EWG double hook is part of its compact topwater setup. When a larger profile makes more sense, compare the SPRO Bronzeye Popper Frog 60 or the SPRO Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 70.

The Right Pick If...

You want a smaller hollow-body popping frog for working openings and edges in freshwater bass cover. Its compact size gives you a different profile from the larger poppers; if fish respond better to a bigger surface presentation, size up rather than forcing the same retrieve.

Best For

• Topwater bass fishing around vegetation and cover.
• Short pops, chugs, walking action and pauses.
• Working small openings where a compact frog profile suits the spot.

Key Features

• 2-inch, 1/4-ounce hollow-body popping frog.
• Popper-style lip for varied surface action.
• Weighted to land upright.
• 1/0 Gamakatsu EWG double hook.
• Nine listed colors.

Models & Specs

Colors and SKUs: Tropical White (SBEPP50TRPW); Natural Red (SBEPP50NRED); Black Widow (SBEPP50BLKW); Natural Green (SBEPP50NGRN); Midnight Walker (SBEPP50MNWF); Nasty Shad (SBEPP50NSHD); Rainforest Black (SBEPP50RBLX); Leopard (SBEPP50LPRD); Green Tree (SBEPP50GRNT).

How to Fish It

Cast beyond the opening you want to fish, then bring the frog in with short twitches and pauses. Alternate subtle walking action with louder pops to learn what gets attention. Around heavy vegetation, pair it with a suitable frog setup and consider SPRO Bronzeye Braid 8X Moss Green.

Tackle Express Tips

• Let the frog rest briefly after it lands upright before starting the retrieve.
• Try a quieter walk before switching to louder pops.
• Clear vegetation from the hook and lip between casts.

FAQ

How big is the Baby Popper 50? The listing specifies 2 inches and 1/4 ounce.

What hook does it use? A 1/0 Gamakatsu EWG double hook.

Can I fish it more than one way? Yes. The existing product details describe walking, popping, chugging and pausing it.

Pick a color and give bass a compact topwater target around the next patch of cover.

The Strike King KVD Perfect Plastics Dream Shot is a high-performance finesse bait designed for precision casting and incredible fish-catching action. Crafted from the exclusive KVD Perfect Plastics formula, this soft plastic worm offers unmatched durability and lifelike movement that draws fish in even under tough conditions. Its unique, slim design and segmented body make it ideal for drop-shot, wacky rigging, or finesse techniques, delivering a subtle yet enticing presentation.

The Dream Shot features an irresistible tail action that creates subtle vibrations in the water, making it perfect for targeting bass and other predatory species. Whether you're fishing in clear or murky waters, its natural colors and realistic texture make it a go-to choice for anglers who want to maximize their catch rate.

Engineered with a blend of buoyancy and flexibility, the Strike King KVD Dream Shot excels in both shallow and deep water, offering versatility for various fishing environments. With the added advantage of being part of the KVD Perfect Plastics line, anglers can expect long-lasting performance without the risk of the bait tearing apart during intense use.

Perfect for both novice and experienced anglers, the Dream Shot is a must-have addition to your tackle box.

Building on the classic articulated body style, the Rapala Scatter Rap® Jointed swims with an irresistible, seductive action. The jointed body combined with a Scatter Lip takes action to the "Nth" degree, triggering strikes from otherwise uninterested or hesitant fish.

The undulating action created by the body style and Scatter Lip loses, then regains tracking, often the movement many fish strike.

Luhr Jensen Hook Bonnets, stabbed fingers, tangled rods and getting your clothes stuck are now things of the past. These hook bonnets simply slide right over your treble hooks and lock in place to protect you and your rods.

Blue fits #8-#12 Trebles

Green fit #2-#6 Trebles

Red fits #4-#1/0 Trebles

10 Per Pack

The Megabass Shading-X R 55 is fueled by a patented balancer system that enables dizzyingly high-pitch action and improved cast performance, elevating the finesse shad to exquisite new heights. The upper balancer truly comes alive when twitches cause it to shift along its lateral axis, adding unpredictable dynamism to the Shading-X R's action.

The thin, tapered body generates a high-pitched vibration that practically bursts at the seams, supercharging the kind of tight action that is often required in finesse situations. Upon retrieve, the balancers roll into the forward position for an optimal head-down posture, enabling a hair-trigger responsiveness that will even bring the Shading-X R to life with ultra-slow pulls or extra-sensitive angler input. With a fast retrieve, the high-pitch vibration compels targets into decisive reaction bites. The engineering of the Shading-X R 55 series brings disparate parts together in perfect harmony, leveraging dynamic weight triangulation to deliver a new high-pitch predator for the toughest angling conditions.

Key Features:

• Patented Balancer System: High-pitch action and improved casting
• Upper Balancer: Shifts along lateral axis for dynamism
• Thin Tapered Body: High-pitched vibration
• Head-Down Posture: Optimal retrieve position
• Hair-Trigger Responsiveness: Ultra-slow to fast retrieves
• Dynamic Weight Triangulation: Perfect harmony engineering
• 2.2" - 1/8oz: Finesse size and weight

Performance Advantages:

• High-Pitch Action: Dizzyingly tight vibration
• Improved Casting: Patented balancer system
• Unpredictable Dynamism: Upper balancer shifts on twitches
• Finesse Specialist: Tight action for tough conditions
• Versatile Retrieves: Ultra-slow to fast speeds
• Reaction Bites: High-pitch vibration compels strikes

Ideal Applications:

• Finesse fishing
• Tough angling conditions
• Bass fishing
• Freshwater fishing
• Clear water
• Pressured fish
• Any finesse jerkbait application

Recommended Techniques:

• Twitching
• Ultra-slow retrieve
• Fast retrieve
• Stop and go
• Finesse presentations

Specifications:

• Length: 2.2 inch
• Weight: 1/8 oz
• Type: Finesse Jerkbait
• Action: High-pitch vibration

When you need a finesse jerkbait with patented balancer system for dizzyingly high-pitch action, improved cast performance, unpredictable dynamism from upper balancer, thin tapered body with high-pitched vibration, hair-trigger responsiveness, and dynamic weight triangulation for the toughest angling conditions and pressured fish, the Megabass Shading-X R 55 is the choice of serious finesse anglers.

Note: Patented balancer system enables high-pitch action and improved casting. Upper balancer shifts along lateral axis for unpredictable dynamism. Engineered for toughest angling conditions.

Our Dirty Jigs Replacement Skirts are available in packs of 5 and will breathe new life into that old beat-up jig. With more than 30 color choices available, you can pick the perfect imitation of whatever the bass are munching in your area.

Don't throw out your jig that has produced time and time again just because it is has been torn up. Replace the skirt with Dirty Jigs Premium Skirts.

5 Per Pack

The Keitech Swing Impact 2.5" takes the proven Swing Impact paddle tail design down to its smallest size, adding a new dimension to finesse swimbaiting. At 2.5", this bait appeals not only to finesse bass anglers but also serves as a go-to for crappie and panfish. The tapered body and thin paddle tail produce the same natural, subtle vibration the Swing Impact series is known for — scaled down for lighter presentations and smaller targets.

Key Features

• 10 per pack
• Finesse paddle tail action — natural vibration at any retrieve speed
• Squid scent infused
• Ideal for bass, crappie, and panfish
• 6 colors available — Sight Blue Ghost, Smoke Silver, Electric Bluegill, Sight Green Hologram, Clear Lake Hitch, Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake

Spro Waterproof Terminal Tackle Boxes keep your smallest, easiest-to-lose tackle organized and dry no matter where the day takes you. Rugged construction, a heavy-duty latch, and a true waterproof seal mean nothing mixes, rusts, or rattles loose in your pack.

Why Loose Terminal Tackle Gets Lost

Hooks, flies, and mini jigs tossed together in one compartment tangle, mix sizes, and corrode faster once moisture gets in. A spring-loaded lid and sealed gasket keep water out entirely, while individual compartments keep every size and style exactly where you left it.

Built for the Trail and the Boat

Rounded interior corners make it easy to pick out small tackle without digging or snagging line, and the compact footprint slides into a backpack, vest, or tackle bag without adding bulk. Whether you're wading a stream or running offshore, the seal keeps your terminal tackle dry and rust-free.

The Right Pick If...

You carry finesse tackle, flies, mini jigs, or small terminal hardware and want it sorted and protected from moisture instead of loose in a bag. Pick the size based on how much small tackle you carry and how much room you have in your pack.

Best For

• Organizing finesse tackle, flies, and mini jigs by size or type
• Backpack and wade fishing trips where a compact, waterproof box matters
• Protecting small hooks and terminal tackle from rust and moisture
• Keeping hardware sorted and easy to find mid-trip

Key Features

• Waterproof seal keeps moisture out entirely
• Spring-loaded lid for quick, one-handed access
• Rounded interior corners for easy handling of small tackle
• Available in three sizes with 15 to 36 compartments

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Dedicate one box to a single rig style, like Neko or wacky rig hardware, so you're not hunting through mixed compartments mid-trip.
• Carry the Small or Medium size in a backpack or vest, and save the XL for boat storage where space isn't as tight.
• Pair with your SPRO Neko Pliers and spare nail weights or O-rings for a complete, grab-and-go rigging kit.

FAQ

Which size should I get?
Small fits easily in a pocket or vest for a handful of essentials, Medium balances capacity and portability for most anglers, and XL suits anglers carrying a larger terminal tackle selection.

Is the seal truly waterproof, or just water-resistant?
It's a true waterproof seal paired with a spring-loaded lid, so contents stay dry even if the box gets fully submerged briefly.

Will small hooks rattle around inside?
The rounded interior corners and individual compartments keep small tackle sorted and in place rather than sliding into one jumbled pile.

Ideal for smaller bass, pond fishing, or those times when you’re trying to mimic smaller forage, the Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 40 is a bite-sized version of the highly successful Bronzeye Poppin Frog. Featuring a wide cupped mouth and weighted to land upright every time, the Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 40 produces a subtle popping sound that mimics a small shad or bluegill on the surface that no bass can resist. It can also walk-the-dog, giving you the versatility of multiple baits in one.

Outfitted with premium hardware, the Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 40 features a 1/0 Gamakatsu EWG Double Frog Hook that provides lightning-fast hook penetration and plenty of power to remove big fish from heavy cover. Offered in Spro’s proven fish catching colors, the Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Poppin’ Frog 40 is the perfect frog to throw when the fish ignore larger topwater offerings.

Berkley Powerbait Maxscent The General Worm is poured using Berkley’s new Maxscent formula, the Berkley Powerbait Maxscent The General Worm offers a slow, shaking descent and a larger scent field for heightened attraction. Offering increased durability for longer bait life, the Berkley Powerbait Maxscent The General Worm provides a scent-heavy construction that big bass and anglers will both love.

Powerbait’s new Maxscent line of baits release a super-charged scent field that attracts fish with a never before seen effectiveness. This all-new material provides an ultra-realistic texture and comes in natural matte colors to fool the most discerning fish. Engineered with enhanced flavor to keep fish from letting go, Berkley’s Maxscent offers a soft, yet durable construction that ensures a lifelike action and better hook-ups.

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ERC Squirrelly Hell Hound Jerkbait has the same great action with a live action tail! Esox Research Company worked for over a year to create it and get it right. It’s still the easiest to use, most versatile jerkbait/glidebait you’ll ever throw. Whether worked slow, fast, steady, or erratically, you’ll quickly see that you have control over it at all times. In fact, you’ll not find a jerkbait that gives you as many easy to use options.   A great variation on an already proven fish catching machine!

The 9″ Squirrelly is the Hell Puppy body with a live action tail at 3.4oz, and the 14″ Squirrelly is the 10″ Hell Hound body with a live action tail.

Denny Brauer spent years cutting down and tweaking stock jigs until they performed exactly the way he wanted. The result is the Strike King Denny Brauer Structure Jig — a jig engineered from the hook point up to maximize hook-ups and minimize hang-ups. The Cobra Head design acts as a counterweight against snags, freeing itself where other jigs get stuck. A zero-degree line tie Owner 2x Strong Cutting Point Hook keeps the hookset plane clear of obstructions, driving the hook home on every bite. The weedguard angle is Brauer's own spec — developed over years of real-world refinement.

Key Features

• Cobra Head design — self-freeing from snags, acts as a counterweight against structure
• Owner 2x Strong Cutting Point Hook — zero-degree line tie for optimal hook penetration
• Less material between hook point and line tie — cleaner hookset plane, better ratios
• Brauer-spec weedguard angle — developed from years of hands-on jig tuning
• Designed for structure fishing — docks, rocks, laydowns, and deep cover
• Available in 1/2 oz and 3/4 oz — 5 proven color patterns

Specifications

Don't let the name fool you — this baby catches big ones. The Strike King Denny Brauer Baby Structure Jig is a compact version of the full-sized Structure Jig, built at Denny Brauer's request for situations that call for a smaller, lighter, more precise presentation. Every feature that makes the original great is here: the Cobra Head design, the Owner hook, the weedguard angle Brauer dialed in himself. The only thing that changed is the size. When fussy bass won't commit to a full-sized jig, tie on the Baby and let it do the work.

Key Features

• Downsized Structure Jig DNA — same Cobra Head design, same proven features
• 2/0 Owner hook — sharp, strong, and perfectly sized for the compact profile
• Brauer-spec weedguard — tuned for maximum weedlessness through cover
• Compact 3/8 oz profile — ideal for finicky bass, clear water, and finesse presentations
• Designed by Denny Brauer — built to expand the Structure Jig line into lighter sizes
• Available in 3 proven color patterns

Specifications