Freshwater Lures

The Megabass Shading-X R 62 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. Reengineered to perform in Japan’s toughest conditions, the Shading-X R 62 series is built to deliver bites when bass are keyed on precise, high-pitch action. The main spherical weight of the Triangle Counter Balancing System. operates as a traditional moving balancer, increasing cast distance on bait finesse and spinning setups alike.

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. With one fixed weight and two moving balancers, the lure’s center of gravity is dynamically triangulated in every configuration from cast to retrieve, powering the Shading-X’s compelling performance. 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 62 series brings disparate parts together in perfect harmony, leveraging dynamic weight triangulation to deliver a new high-pitch predator for the toughest angling conditions.

Specs.

• Length: 2.4 inch
  
• Weight: 3/16 oz
  

Why Buy the Yamamoto 3" Senko?

The Yamamoto 3" Senko is the compact, finesse version of the most legendary soft plastic bait ever made. Same salt-impregnated formula, same irresistible side-to-side fall action, same proven Yamamoto colors — in a 3-inch profile that excels in clear water, high-pressure fisheries, and finesse situations where the 4" and 5" are too large. Whether you're wacky rigging around docks, drop shotting suspended fish, or Ned rigging on hard bottom, the 3" Senko delivers the subtle, lifelike action that drives finicky bass wild. 10 per pack, 8 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 3-inch salt-impregnated stickbait with the legendary Senko side-to-side fall action in a compact, finesse-friendly profile — ideal for wacky rig, drop shot, Ned rig, and any situation where a smaller profile gets more bites from finicky bass in clear water and pressured fisheries.

Problem It Solves

The 4" and 5" Senko are proven fish-catchers, but their larger profiles can be too much for ultra-clear water, heavily pressured fish, and finesse situations where bass are keying on smaller forage. The 3" Senko delivers the same legendary action in a compact profile that gets bites when larger sizes get ignored — without sacrificing any of the Senko's signature fall action or salt-impregnated feel.

Advantages

• ✅ Compact 3" profile — ideal for clear water and pressured fish where larger Senkos get ignored
• ✅ Same legendary side-to-side fall action as the 4" and 5" Senko
• ✅ Salt-impregnated formula — natural fall, enhanced scent, fish hold on longer
• ✅ Versatile — wacky rig, drop shot, Ned rig, Neko rig, weightless Texas rig
• ✅ 8 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
• ✅ 10 per pack
• ⚠️ 3" compact profile — for more bulk and presence, consider the 4" or 5" Senko

When to Choose It

Reach for the 3" Senko when bass are ignoring the 4" in ultra-clear water or post-frontal conditions, when you're targeting smallmouth or spotted bass that key on smaller forage, or when you need a compact Senko for Ned rig and drop shot presentations where a smaller profile gets more bites. It's the go-to downsize option when conditions are toughest.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Wacky Rig — hook through the center with a #1 or #1/0 wacky hook; use an O-ring to extend bait life; the compact 3" body produces a tight, symmetrical wiggle on the fall that's deadly around docks, laydowns, and open water
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above the weight; the side-to-side action quivers naturally in the strike zone; excellent for FFS targeting suspended fish
• Ned Rig — thread onto a 1/16–3/32 oz Ned head; the compact 3" body is the ideal size for a Ned rig presentation on hard bottom; the Senko's action on the pause is irresistible
• Neko Rig — insert a 1/32 oz nail weight into the nose; the head-down fall and side-to-side action triggers strikes from finicky fish in clear water
• Weightless Texas Rig — rig on a 1/0–2/0 EWG hook for a slow-falling presentation through sparse cover and open 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
• Smallmouth and spotted bass fisheries where a smaller profile gets more bites
• Year-round — especially effective in spring (wacky rig) and summer (drop shot, Ned rig)

Best For

Key Features

• 3" compact profile — finesse-friendly size for clear water and pressured fish
• Legendary side-to-side fall action — same as the 4" and 5" Senko
• Salt-impregnated formula — natural fall, enhanced scent, fish hold on longer
• Versatile rigging — wacky rig, drop shot, Ned rig, Neko rig, weightless Texas rig
• 8 proven color options
• 10 per pack

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging — The 3" Senko is small enough that a standard wacky hook can tear through the bait quickly. Slide an O-ring onto the center of the bait and hook through the O-ring — you'll get 3–5x more casts per bait and the action is identical. A #1 wacky hook is the right size for the 3" body.
2. Green Pumpkin Black Flake for most situations, Bubblegum for bluegill spawn — Green Pumpkin Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear to lightly stained water. Switch to Bubblegum (#229) during the bluegill spawn when bass are keying on pink/red forage — it's one of the most underrated Senko colors for this specific situation. Use Watermelon w/ Black & Red (#208) as your all-around natural color in clear water.
3. Downsize to the 3" before changing techniques — If you're fishing the 4" Senko and bites slow down, switch to the 3" before changing colors or techniques. The smaller profile often triggers strikes from fish that have seen the larger bait — especially in ultra-clear water and post-frontal conditions. Keep both sizes on deck and let the fish tell you which one they want.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 3", 4", and 5" Senko?
A: All three use the same salt-impregnated formula and legendary side-to-side fall action. The 3" is the finesse option — ideal for ultra-clear water, pressured fish, smallmouth, and spotted bass where a smaller profile gets more bites. The 4" is the most versatile all-around size. The 5" is the big-bass option for largemouth in heavier cover and situations where a larger profile attracts quality fish. Start with the 4" in most situations and downsize to the 3" when conditions are toughest.

Q: What hook size works best for wacky rigging the 3" Senko?
A: A #1 or #1/0 wacky hook works best for the 3" body. Use an O-ring to extend bait life and keep the hook centered. For drop shot, a #1 Gamakatsu or Owner drop shot hook is the standard choice. For Ned rig, a 1/16–3/32 oz Ned head with a #1 hook is the right size.

Q: Is the 3" Senko good for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — it's one of the best smallmouth baits available on wacky rig and drop shot. The compact 3" profile matches the smaller forage smallmouth key on in clear lakes and rivers. Baby Bass (#305) and Smoke w/ Large Black Flake (#150) are top smallmouth color picks.

Modeled from a 3D Scan of a real baitfish, the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Baitfish RTF Swimbaits offer photorealistic finishes and an unparalleled lifelike swimming action. These swimbaits feature Savage Gear's patent pending Pulse Tail design that creates a subtle, incredibly realistic tail kick at a variety of speeds. The Pulse Tail Baitfish RTF (Ready to Fish) Swimbaits come pre-rigged with a heavy duty EWG hook and are ready to go straight out of the package.

These swimbaits are perfect for use when covering large areas of open water, over the tops of grass and weed beds, or slow rolled along deep bottoms. Offered in a variety of color patterns that mimic forage in both freshwater and inshore saltwater environments, the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Baitfish RTF Swimbaits will effectively catch predatory game fish wherever they swim.

4"

1oz

Moderate Sink

1 per pack

A new and deeper diving addition to the incredibly effective Rerange series, the Jackall Rerange 110MR Jerkbaits allow you to target fish holding further offshore or in deeper pockets. The Jackall Rerange 110MR’s are a step above other jerkbaits in-terms of innovation and technical performance, they deliver a deadly twitch-driven action that big, bait-hungry fish won’t be able to resist. Engineered with an advanced “TG Zero Friction” weight transfer system, the Jackall Rerange 110MR Jerkbait features a fluororesin covered tungsten weight, which slides from end-to-end to extend casting distance and enhance action.

Unmatched in outright attraction, the Jackall Rerange Jerkbaits produce an erratic, yet balanced lurch that lets bass know that there’s an easy meal within reach. Offered in the same highly detailed and highly effective colors, the Jackall Rerange 110MR Jerkbaits are built with advanced internals that produce superior performance.

This Evergreen FA Jerkbait is the answer to Morizo’s uncompromising search for tools that lead to a catch. As a tournament fisherman, Shimizu says he only uses tools he is confident will bring about absolute results. Regardless of season or field, this jerkbait has all the features — body shape, lip structure, action, distance, ability to go deep and much more — of an ultimate search bait that works with efficiency under any condition. Its significant vibrations move the water dynamically to attract fish near and far, then with an irregular dart, induces a strike in a lure-in-and-trigger-a-bite action that Shimizu favors. The jerkbait boasts complete mastery when it comes to searching a wide area.

FA-115: 4 1/2" - 5/8oz

FA-87: 3 3/8" - 5/16oz

All of Morizo Shimizu’s theories about jerking is contained in this killer-size jerkbait. We kept the original FA-115 features of distance and action, but added natural bite-inducing vibrations to withstand tougher fishing conditions. The FA-87 takes the original performance of the FA-115 and gives it more natural, whether its in the irregular and wide-angled dart action, the tight wiggle action and pauses of a pumping retrieve, and its use as a bait tackle even at this size thanks to its casting distance. This killer jerkbait has a small body with the versatility to go from stillness to motion, dramatic to subtle, and produce natural vibrations that lead directly to a bite.

Berkley PowerBait Gilly Swimbait – 110mm

When finesse is the call, the Berkley PowerBait Gilly Swimbait 110mm is the right tool. Designed by Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli with Japanese influence in both design and technique, the 110mm Gilly is the more compact, finesse-oriented size — perfect for clear water, heavily pressured fisheries, and situations where a subtler profile gets more bites.

Rather than a traditional segmented body, the Gilly uses scale-shaped ribs in the tail section to produce an undeniably realistic baitfish movement that coaxes strikes even from the most wary fish. Its versatility is unmatched — rig it weightless with the hook sideways through the body for the best action, or adapt it to a jighead, weighted swimbait hook, Texas rig, or drop shot.

Features

• 110mm finesse profile — ideal for clear water, pressured fish, and subtle presentations
• Scale-rib tail design — realistic baitfish movement without traditional segmentation
• Hyper-realistic profile — effective even in ultra-clear, heavily pressured fisheries
• Versatile rigging — weightless sideways hook, jighead, weighted swimbait hook, Texas rig, drop shot
• Pro-designed by Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli
• 2 per pack

Best For

• Techniques: Weightless, jighead, swimbait hook, Texas rig, drop shot
• Conditions: Clear water, pressured fisheries, finesse situations
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Berkley Krej 100 Jerkbait

The Berkley Krej 100 does something no other jerkbait does: it rises on the work and slides backward on the pause. That unique ascending-then-back-sliding action — called "krejing" — keeps the bait in the strike zone longer and gives you a level of control that traditional jerkbaits simply can't match. It's a bait built with Forward Facing Sonar in mind, letting you watch the lure's movement in real time and dial in your cadence to match exactly what the fish want.

At 3.9 inches with a sinking design, the Krej 100 can be fished sub-surface as a traditional jerkbait or worked on the surface for a topwater presentation. Two ultra-sharp #6 treble hooks ensure solid hook sets on whatever you dredge up.

Features

• Unique ascending action on the work, back-slide on the pause — maximizes time in the strike zone
• Designed for Forward Facing Sonar — watch and control the bait in real time
• Sinking design — fishes sub-surface or topwater
• 2 ultra-sharp #6 treble hooks — solid hook sets on every strike
• 3.9" profile — available in multiple colors

Best For

• Techniques: Jerkbait, topwater, Forward Facing Sonar presentations
• Conditions: Clear water, suspended fish, pressured fisheries
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

The Z-Man Slim SwimZ 3" is a downsized, finesse paddle-tail swimbait designed for maximum underwater action in a compact profile. It is engineered with a slender body and an exclusive curved paddle tail that generates an irresistible wiggling motion even during extremely slow retrieves.

Key Performance Features

• 10X Tough ElaZtech: Made from Z-Man's proprietary material, these baits are incredibly durable and can withstand dozens of strikes from aggressive fish like seatrout or flounder without tearing.

• Natural Buoyancy: Unlike traditional plastisol baits, the ElaZtech material is naturally buoyant, allowing the tail to float up at a 90-degree angle when at rest, mimicking a feeding baitfish.

• Low-Speed Action: The thin, curved tail is designed to pulsate and "thump" at any retrieve speed, making it a highly effective tool for cold-water fishing.

• Multi-Species Versatility: While small enough for crappie and white bass, its profile is highly effective for pressured largemouth, smallmouth, and inshore saltwater species like redfish.

The Zoom Lizard is a proven bass creature bait built around curly legs and a curly tail that produce action with the slightest movement. Every twitch, current, or rod tip shake sets the legs and tail in motion — producing a lifelike, multi-appendage action that triggers strikes from bass on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, and shaky heads. Made with Zoom’s Super Salt Plus formula for a natural feel that keeps bass holding on longer. Available in 4", 6", and 8" sizes across 19 color and size combinations.

Key Features

• Curly Legs & Tail — Action on the Slightest Movement — The Zoom Lizard’s curly legs and curly tail produce action with the slightest rod tip movement, current, or line twitch; the curly appendages flutter and pulse independently, creating a multi-directional action that mimics a live lizard or large insect moving through the water; the action is most pronounced on the fall and during slow retrieves where the curly legs and tail have time to move freely.
• Super Salt Plus Formula — Natural Feel, Longer Hold — Made with Zoom’s Super Salt Plus 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 bite and set the hook through cover.
• 3 Sizes — 4", 6" & 8" — The 4" is the finesse/all-around size for pressured fish, clear water, and lighter rigs; the 6" is the mid-size versatile option for standard Texas and Carolina rig applications; the 8" is the big-bass magnum size for targeting large bass in heavy cover and deep water on Carolina rigs and heavy Texas rigs.
• Versatile Rig Compatibility — Effective on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, and shaky heads; the lizard profile is particularly effective on a Carolina rig where the long leader allows the bait to float up off the bottom and the curly legs and tail produce action on the drift.

Size & Pack Count Guide

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Carolina Rig — Primary Application — The lizard profile is one of the most effective Carolina rig baits ever made; the long leader allows the bait to float up off the bottom and the curly legs and tail produce action on the drift; most effective on points, ledges, and transition areas where bass are roaming; use the 6" or 8" for maximum profile on a Carolina rig.
• Texas Rig — Heavy Cover — Rig on a 3/0–5/0 wide gap hook with a bullet weight and fish through heavy cover; the curly legs and tail produce action on the fall that triggers strikes from bass holding tight to structure.
• Shaky Head — Finesse Application — The 4" size on a shaky head for a finesse lizard presentation; the curly legs and tail quiver on the shake and produce action at rest, triggering strikes from pressured bass in clear water.
• Spawning Season — Bed Fishing — Lizard-style baits are one of the most effective bed fishing presentations; bass are highly aggressive toward lizards during the spawn because lizards are natural nest predators; the curly legs and tail action on a slow presentation over the bed triggers defensive strikes from bass protecting their nest.

The Megabass Baby Pop X BFS Topwater Popper is a compact version of the iconic Pop X popper, loved by fish and anglers since its release in 1996. Featuring a unique cup design and patented balancer system, this popper can function as both a traditional popper and pop-walker. Perfect for preserving the coveted popper bite during tough bite windows.

Introducing the Megabass Baby Pop X BFS Popper, designed for maximum splashing action with minimal forward travel. Its sculpted cup design and centralized line tie creates a tantalizing bubble trail to attract predators. With the right setup, this lure is perfect for pinpoint casts and stealth approaches, making it a must-have for any angler's arsenal.

Key Features:

• Compact BFS Design: Downsized iconic Pop X
• Patented Balancer System: Dual popper and pop-walker function
• Sculpted Cup Design: Maximum splashing action
• Centralized Line Tie: Tantalizing bubble trail
• Minimal Forward Travel: Stays in strike zone
• BFS Optimized: Pinpoint casts and stealth
• 2" - 3/16oz: Compact finesse profile

Performance Advantages:

• Tough Bite Windows: Preserves popper bite
• Dual Function: Traditional popper and pop-walker
• Maximum Splash: Minimal forward travel
• Bubble Trail: Attracts predators
• Pinpoint Casts: BFS setup perfect
• Stealth Approaches: Compact profile

Ideal Applications:

• BFS (Bait Finesse System) fishing
• Tough bite windows
• Finesse topwater fishing
• Stealth approaches
• Pinpoint casting
• Bass fishing
• Any compact popper application

Recommended Techniques:

• Popping retrieve
• Pop-walking action
• Minimal forward travel
• Pinpoint casting
• Stealth presentations

Specifications:

When you need a compact BFS topwater popper with patented balancer system for dual popper and pop-walker function, sculpted cup design for maximum splashing action with minimal forward travel, centralized line tie for tantalizing bubble trail, and BFS optimization for pinpoint casts and stealth approaches during tough bite windows, the Megabass Baby Pop X BFS Topwater Popper is the choice of serious BFS and finesse topwater anglers.

Note: Compact version of iconic Pop X (since 1996). Patented balancer system functions as popper and pop-walker. Sculpted cup design for maximum splash with minimal forward travel. Perfect for BFS setups, pinpoint casts, and stealth approaches.

A collaboration with Elite Series Pro Aaron Martens... The Picasso Shock Blade Tungsten Knocker is
constructed around a solid, one piece, 97% tungsten football head. This creates added sensitivity, and generates extreme vibration and “hunting” action that flat out catches fish. Being a much smaller profile than its lead counterpart makes it a great choice for targeting spotted bass, smallmouth bass and large mouth bass.

Ideal for working areas that you would typically throw a football jig or crank bait such as gravel banks, hard clay bottoms, rocky points, rip rap, and off shore humps and ledges. Our exclusive super soft silicone skirt material creates fish enticing undulation that is comparable to that of rubber skirt material. Extra long skirt length allows you to custom trim or use without the need for a trailer. Call ‘em home for dinner with the unique sound produced by the blade knocking the tungsten head.

Available in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 and 1oz sizes.

Equipped with a 6/0 Gamakatsu hook.

Luhr Jensen Crippled Herring is highly effective at catching fish due to its spoon shape, which can be bent for a more unpredictable descent. This spoon is equally suitable for retrieving or vertical fishing, and is particularly successful when targeting fish schooling, at intermediate depths, or bounced off the bottom.

Quantity 1 per pack

The Z-Man Original ChatterBait Elite is an upgraded, tournament-quality version of the lure that revolutionized bass fishing. Designed based on direct angler feedback, it takes the classic "thump" of the original and reinforces it with premium hardware and refined cosmetic details.

Key Upgrades & Features

• Premium Hook: Features a long-shank 5/0 Gamakatsu hook that is sharper and stronger than standard hooks for better holding power.

• Strengthened Components: Equipped with a thicker stainless steel blade and a beefed-up Mustad Fastach clip to ensure it can handle heavy cover and aggressive strikes without bending or failing.

• Hand-Tied Skirt: Unlike the rubber-collared skirts on budget models, the Elite uses 100% silicone skirts that are hand-tied with copper wire. This prevents the skirt from sliding or rotting over time and provides a more natural flare.

• Superior Bait Keeper: A molded-in trailer keeper on the hook shank locks ElaZtech and standard soft plastics firmly in place.

• Detailed Aesthetics: The jigheads feature custom, airbrushed paint schemes and oversized eyes designed to perfectly "match the hatch" of your favorite local forage.

Available in two primary weights, 3/8 oz and 1/2 oz, and a wide range of proven colors like Green Pumpkin, Black/Blue, and White/Chartreuse.

Why Buy the Yamamoto D-Shad 5"?

The Yamamoto D-Shad is a new breed of soft plastic jerkbait. Similar in profile to a standard fluke-style bait, the D-Shad has one critical advantage — Yamamoto's salt-loaded formula gives it the density to stay subsurface even when worked aggressively. No more watching your jerkbait blow out of the water on a fast, erratic retrieve. The D-Shad stays down where it can do the most good, making it especially deadly on lakes and rivers where bass respond best to high-speed, erratic presentations. When paused, it sinks level like a Senko with a subtle tail wiggle — the perfect fall action to trigger strikes from fish that tracked the bait on the retrieve. 7 per pack, 3 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch salt-loaded soft jerkbait with the density to stay subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves — and a level, Senko-style sink with subtle tail wiggle on the pause — solving the biggest problem with standard fluke-style baits: blowing out of the water when worked fast.

Problem It Solves

Standard soft jerkbaits are too light to stay subsurface on fast, erratic retrieves — they blow out of the water and lose their action exactly when bass are most likely to strike. The D-Shad's salt-loaded formula gives it the density to stay down on aggressive retrieves, and its thicker, heavier tail allows it to sink level on the pause — keeping the bait in the strike zone longer and triggering strikes on both the retrieve and the fall.

Advantages

• ✅ Salt-loaded formula — stays subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves
• ✅ Level sink on the pause — sinks like a Senko with a subtle tail wiggle
• ✅ Thicker, heavier tail — produces a natural wiggle on the fall and keeps the bait level
• ✅ Effective on fast, erratic retrieves where standard flukes blow out
• ✅ Versatile — weightless jerkbait, drop shot, wacky rig, swimbait head
• ✅ 3 proven shad-matching color options
• ✅ 7 per pack
• ⚠️ Heavier than a standard fluke — requires less lead weight; rig like a standard soft jerkbait but reduce or eliminate added weight

When to Choose It

Reach for the D-Shad when bass are responding to fast, erratic jerkbait retrieves and you need a soft jerkbait that stays subsurface, when you want a soft jerkbait with a natural, level sink on the pause, or when you're fishing lakes and rivers where bass key on shad and respond best to high-speed, erratic presentations. It's the upgrade from a standard fluke when you need more density and a better fall action.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Weightless Jerkbait — hook through the nose on a 3/0–4/0 EWG hook; twitch and pause on a slack line; the salt-loaded body stays subsurface on the twitch and sinks level on the pause with a subtle tail wiggle
• Fast Erratic Retrieve — work aggressively with sharp rod twitches and a fast retrieve; the salt-loaded formula keeps the bait subsurface even at high speed, triggering reaction strikes from active bass
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above the weight; the level sink and tail wiggle produce natural action in the strike zone
• Swimbait Head — thread onto a 1/8–1/4 oz swimbait head for a controlled swimming presentation; the heavier tail produces a natural swimming action at slow to medium retrieve speeds
• Wacky Rig — hook through the center on a #1/0 wacky hook; the level sink and tail wiggle produce a unique, symmetrical fall action

Best Conditions

• Open water and grass edges where bass are keying on shad
• Post-spawn and summer when bass are chasing baitfish in open water
• Clear to lightly stained water where a natural shad profile is most effective
• Any depth — the salt-loaded body allows it to be fished at any depth on a weightless rig
• Year-round — especially effective in summer and fall when bass are schooling on shad

Best For

Key Features

• Salt-loaded formula — stays subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves
• Level sink on the pause — sinks like a Senko with a subtle tail wiggle
• Thicker, heavier tail — natural wiggle on the fall, keeps the bait level
• 5" profile — ideal shad-matching size for bass in open water
• 3 proven shad-matching color options
• 7 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 5" | Count: 7 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater | Target Species: Bass

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use less lead than you think — The D-Shad's salt-loaded formula makes it significantly heavier than a standard fluke — rig it like a standard soft jerkbait but reduce or eliminate any added weight. Most anglers fish it completely weightless on a 3/0–4/0 EWG hook. If you need to get it deeper, add a small 1/32–1/16 oz nail weight in the nose rather than a bullet weight.
2. Pearl White for clear water, Smoke Shad for overcast days — Pearl White (#364) is your go-to in clear water when bass are keying on bright, flashy shad. Switch to Smoke Shad (#958) on overcast days or in lightly stained water for a more subtle, natural shad profile. Olive Shad (#948) is your best option when bass are keying on blueback herring or olive-colored baitfish.
3. Let it sink on the pause — The D-Shad's biggest advantage over a standard fluke is its level sink on the pause. Resist the urge to immediately twitch again — let the bait sink for 2–3 seconds on a slack line after each twitch. The level sink with subtle tail wiggle is often when bass commit, especially in clear water where they can track the bait and time their strike.

FAQ

Q: How is the D-Shad different from a standard fluke-style bait?
A: The key difference is density. The D-Shad's salt-loaded formula makes it significantly heavier than a standard fluke, giving it the density to stay subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves where a standard fluke would blow out of the water. It also sinks level on the pause — like a Senko — with a subtle tail wiggle that triggers strikes from fish that tracked the bait on the retrieve.

Q: What hook size works best for the D-Shad?
A: A 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hook works best for weightless presentations. Hook through the nose for a horizontal, darting action, or hook through the back for a more vertical, gliding action. The salt-loaded body is heavier than a standard fluke, so you may need to adjust your hook size slightly compared to what you'd use on a standard soft jerkbait.

Q: Can the D-Shad be fished on a drop shot?
A: Yes — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 drop shot hook, 12–18" above the weight. The level sink and tail wiggle produce natural action in the strike zone, and the salt-loaded body gives it a realistic feel that makes fish hold on longer. Pearl White and Smoke Shad are top drop shot color picks.

Revolutionary Multi-Jointed Swimbait for Trophy Bass

The Shimano Armajoint 190 Slow Sink Swimbait delivers revolutionary multi-jointed performance designed for serious trophy bass anglers. Built with Shimano's innovative three-jointed design and premium construction, this 7.5-inch swimbait provides ultra-realistic swimming action that triggers strikes from the biggest bass in the lake. The Armajoint 190 represents Shimano's commitment to creating cutting-edge swimbaits for trophy hunters.

Revolutionary Three-Jointed Design

• Triple-Jointed Body: Three-section design creates incredibly lifelike S-curve swimming action
• Slow Sink Rate: Controlled sink rate allows you to work the bait at various depths and maintain optimal strike zone
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural side-to-side motion mimics fleeing baitfish with exceptional realism
• 7.5-Inch Profile: Large profile targets trophy-class bass and big fish
• Premium Construction: Durable materials withstand repeated strikes from aggressive fish

Advanced Features and Design

• Flash Boost Technology: Reflective mirror plate continues flashing even on the pause, attracting fish from distance
• Scale Boost: Composite-pitch holograms create realistic scale patterns that reflect light naturally
• Jet Boost: Moving weight system improves casting distance and accuracy
• Premium Finish: High-quality paint and realistic details provide lifelike appearance
• Sharp Treble Hooks: Quality hooks ensure solid hooksets on trophy fish
• Durable Hardware: Heavy-duty split rings and components handle big fish

Trophy Bass Fishing Applications

The Armajoint 190 excels in demanding trophy bass fishing situations. Work around deep structure and ledges where big fish hold, cast to points and humps, fish along weed edges and grass lines, target suspended fish in open water, or work around boat docks and laydowns. The slow sink rate allows you to control depth precisely while the ultra-realistic action triggers strikes from trophy bass that ignore other lures.

Versatile Retrieve Techniques

• Steady Retrieve: Simple straight retrieve produces natural swimming action
• Stop-and-Go: Pause during retrieve allows Flash Boost to continue working
• Twitch Retrieve: Erratic rod twitches create wounded baitfish action
• Slow Roll: Ultra-slow retrieve keeps bait in strike zone longer
• Depth Control: Vary retrieve speed to work different depths

Technical Specifications

Shimano Quality and Innovation

Shimano has been the global leader in fishing tackle innovation for decades, and the Armajoint 190 continues this proud tradition with revolutionary multi-jointed design and cutting-edge technologies. Every component is engineered to exacting standards and tested under real-world trophy bass fishing conditions to ensure reliable performance. From weekend anglers to professional tournament competitors, the Armajoint 190 delivers the realistic action and quality that serious swimbait anglers demand.

Experience the revolutionary swimbait performance that trophy hunters trust. The Shimano Armajoint 190 isn't just a lure—it's a precision tool designed to catch the biggest bass in the lake.

Target trophy bass with Shimano Armajoint 190—where revolutionary design meets ultra-realistic action.

A collaboration between Daiwa's precision engineering and Gary Yamamoto's legendary soft plastic expertise, the Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Macho 4.5" combines a high-density body with a bulbous tail for a larger, heavier profile that performs across a wider range of bass fishing techniques than a standard finesse worm. The high-density formulation gives the bait more weight and substance for a larger profile offering — making it versatile enough for standard soft plastic presentations like Texas rigs and Carolina rigs, while the larger size and density also make it an effective choice for heavier power fishing applications like punching heavy cover and flipping.

The bulbous tail produces a distinct action on the fall and during the pause that triggers strikes from bass that have seen conventional straight-tail worms. 

Key Features

• Daiwa + Gary Yamamoto Collaboration — Combines Daiwa's precision detailing with Gary Yamamoto's legendary soft plastic formulation; the same Yamamoto material quality trusted by tournament bass anglers in a purpose-designed Neko Macho profile.
• High-Density Body — Denser formulation than standard soft plastic worms provides more weight and substance for a larger profile; sinks faster and stays in the strike zone longer on the fall.
• Bulbous Tail — Distinctive bulbous tail produces a unique action on the fall and during the pause that differs from conventional straight-tail worms; triggers strikes from bass that have seen standard finesse worm presentations.
• Versatile Rigging — Effective on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, neko rigs, wacky rigs, punch rigs, and flipping presentations; one bait that covers finesse through power fishing applications.
• 5 Proven Bass Colors — Natural forage imitations and proven attractor patterns covering clear water through stained water conditions.

Product Specifications

Color Guide

• Green Pumpkin — The universal bass color; natural crawfish and baitfish imitation effective in clear to lightly stained water across all seasons and techniques.
• Watermelon Copper Orange with Red Flake — Natural watermelon base with copper orange and red flake for added flash; effective in clear water where subtle color variation triggers strikes from pressured bass.
• Black and Blue — High-contrast dark attractor; most effective in stained or off-color water and low-light conditions where a dark silhouette is more visible to bass.
• Junebug — Dark purple/black attractor; proven in stained water and night fishing where dark colors produce a strong silhouette and trigger reaction strikes.
• Natural Shad — Translucent shad imitation; best in clear water where bass are keying on shad as primary forage; effective on neko and wacky rigs in open water.

Best For

• Neko & Wacky Rig — High-density body and bulbous tail produce a distinct fall action on neko and wacky rigs; heavier than standard finesse worms for a faster sink rate and more pronounced action.
• Texas & Carolina Rig — Larger profile and high-density formulation make the Neko Macho effective on Texas and Carolina rigs for bass in open water and around structure.
• Punching & Flipping — High-density body and larger profile make it an effective punch rig and flipping bait for bass in heavy cover; penetrates mats and vegetation more effectively than lighter soft plastics.
• Tournament Bass Fishing — Yamamoto soft plastic quality and Daiwa precision detailing in a versatile profile that covers multiple techniques with a single bait.

Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Frog – Froggin' Perfection Redefined

Experience the next evolution in topwater bass fishing with the Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Frog. Engineered for maximum hookups and unbeatable performance in the thickest cover, this 5/8oz hollow body frog delivers tournament-proven results whether you're working lily pads, moss beds, or walking it in open water.

Our team loves this from due to the fantastic hook-rate and larger size.

Premium Features That Set It Apart:

Walk the Frog Like a Pro

The Bobby's Perfect Frog isn't just for heavy cover—it walks like a premium stick bait in open water. Master the technique:

• Point your rod tip down toward your feet, aimed at the frog
• Twitch from 8:00 to 6:00 position with enough slack to create a curve (not a straight line)
• Repeat to create that irresistible left-right walking action that triggers explosive strikes

Specifications

• Weight: 5/8 oz
• Type: Hollow body topwater frog
• Hook System: Two-piece through-wire with braid-secure tie
• Best For: Moss, vegetation, lily pads, weed beds, and open water walking

Dominate the slop and trigger vicious topwater strikes with the frog that pros trust—Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Frog.

The Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper is a 5-inch soft plastic paddle-tail swimbait for bass fishing around grass, along cover edges, and over offshore structure. Its slender body suits several rigging styles, so you can change depth and presentation without changing the bait's profile. Each pack contains 7 baits in your selected color.

Why choose the Skinny Dipper?

• Paddle-tail action: The tail moves on the retrieve, giving a swimming presentation to a slim baitfish profile.
• Flexible rigging: Fish it weightless, on a weighted hook or jighead, or on a Texas or Carolina rig.
• Salt-infused plastic: Reaction Innovations adds salt to the body.

Specifications

• Brand / model: Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper
• Length: 5 inches
• Style: Soft plastic paddle-tail swimbait
• Quantity: 7 baits per pack
• Selection: Color variants; rigging tackle sold separately

Choose your presentation

Try a weightless, concealed-hook rig over shallow grass. A weighted swimbait hook helps work deeper along vegetation edges while keeping the point protected. In open water, a jighead offers another way to control depth. A Carolina rig is an option for working humps and creek channels.

Start with a color that resembles the local forage. Money Shot/Green, Bad Shad/Green, and Guntersville Shad are options to compare for a baitfish presentation; White Trash offers a light, solid alternative. Use the variant photos to compare finishes and the selector to check current availability.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Rig it straight. Mark the hook exit point before threading the bait. A bent body can roll; make a short test retrieve beside the boat or bank and adjust before casting.
2. Find the slowest useful retrieve. Watch the tail near the surface, then use a pace that keeps it moving. Adjust weight when you need more depth instead of relying only on retrieve speed.
3. Check hook clearance. The existing rigging guidance allows hooks up to a 6/0 superline size, but actual fit varies by hook design. Make sure the body can compress and expose the point without stretching the bait.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Skinny Dipper, and how many come in a pack?

This model is 5 inches long and comes in a 7-pack.

Can I fish it without a weight?

Yes. Weightless rigging is one of the manufacturer's recommended options, especially worth trying for a shallow presentation.

Is it suitable for fishing around grass?

Yes. Conceal the hook point for working around vegetation, and adjust weight to the depth. No rig is completely snag-proof; clear grass from the hook and tail when needed.

Can I use it on a jighead or Carolina rig?

Yes. Reaction Innovations lists both methods. Match the hook to the body and keep the tail free to move.

Classic Versatile Spinnerbaits for All Conditions

The Warbaits Original Spinnerbaits deliver classic versatile performance designed for serious bass anglers who demand reliable all-around effectiveness. Built with proven design and quality components, these spinnerbaits provide exceptional versatility, consistent performance, and time-tested effectiveness for targeting bass in a wide variety of conditions. The Original Spinnerbaits represent Warbaits' commitment to creating quality versatile fishing lures.

Advanced Versatile Design

• Classic Configuration: Time-tested design provides reliable performance across multiple conditions
• Quality Blades: Premium blades create excellent flash and vibration
• Versatile Performance: Effective in clear, stained, and murky water conditions
• Balanced Design: Optimized weight distribution provides ideal action
• All-Around Effectiveness: Proven design works in various fishing situations

Premium Construction Features

• Quality Components: Premium blades, wire, and hooks ensure reliable performance
• Sharp Hooks: Quality hooks provide solid hooksets on strikes
• Durable Wire: Strong wire frame withstands aggressive strikes and cover
• Silicone Skirt: Quality skirt provides lifelike action and durability
• Proven Design: Time-tested configuration triggers strikes consistently

Versatile Bass Fishing Applications

The Warbaits Original excels across versatile bass fishing applications. Perfect for fishing around structure and cover, working grass and vegetation, targeting bass in various water clarities, slow rolling and burning retrieves, or any situation where versatile all-around performance is critical. The classic design and quality construction provide reliable performance whether you're fishing clear lakes, stained reservoirs, or murky ponds.

Key Features

Warbaits Quality

Warbaits has been creating quality fishing lures for serious bass anglers, and the Original Spinnerbaits continue this tradition with classic versatile design and premium construction. Every spinnerbait is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious tournament competitors, the Warbaits Original delivers the versatile performance that bass anglers demand.

Experience the classic versatile spinnerbait performance that serious bass anglers trust. The Warbaits Original isn't just a spinnerbait—it's a precision tool built for all-around fishing success.

Catch more bass in any condition with Warbaits Original—where classic design meets versatile performance.