Freshwater Soft Baits

The Hideup Coike Fish Gill brings a school-inspired bluegill profile to your bass tackle box. Developed from a long-standing concept made possible by advances in manufacturing, the L model uses outward-spreading parts to suggest a school of juvenile bluegill around a central food target. The center ball's textured finish adds a realistic surface detail, making the focal point look like a natural prey item within the group.

Positioned between the Coike Full Cast and Coike 17mm in relative size, the Gill L fills the gap between those two profiles. This listing offers M and L selections with model-specific color lineups and one bait per package.

A School-Inspired Alternative to Another Worm

A conventional worm or single baitfish imitation presents one familiar shape. The Coike Fish Gill offers a different visual target: a central food item surrounded by a gathering of small fish. Reach for it when you want to explore a gill-oriented presentation around bass holding near small forage, rather than simply repeat the same profile.

The Right Pick If...

You want a deliberate, forage-focused approach instead of a fast-moving search bait. Start in clear to lightly stained water where you can observe the presentation and fish can inspect its shape. Its distinctive profile is the reason to choose it; match your rig to depth and cover rather than treating it as a one-setup solution.

What Sets the Gill Apart

• School-inspired L profile: Outward-spreading parts suggest a group of juvenile bluegill around a central prey item.
• Textured L center: A fine surface finish adds detail to the central ball.
• Intermediate L profile: Positioned between Coike 17mm and Coike Full Cast in relative size.
• M and L options: Different color lineups let you choose your model and presentation.
• Pack quantity: One bait per package.

Compare Your Model Options

Green Pumpkin, Scuppernong, Ebi Dappi and Tamaranbai Dark Shrimp are listed in both models. Other colors vary by model; use the size and color selector to choose your combination.

Give the Profile Time to Show

As a starting experiment, test short, controlled movements followed by pauses. Watch the rig beside the bank or boat first and check that the parts remain free to move. For a drop-shot trial, select a hook with adequate clearance and test the assembled rig before making a full cast. These are starting approaches to explore, not a fixed hook-size or rigging prescription.

Best for: Freshwater bass anglers exploring bluegill-oriented presentations, slow swim-and-pause retrieves, and carefully fitted finesse-rig experiments near small-forage activity.

Pick a Color With a Purpose

Green Pumpkin is a practical natural-color starting point. Try a darker Scuppernong shade when you want stronger contrast, or compare the L model's Clear Wakasagi and Squash Lemon options when a translucent or brighter look suits your approach. Change one variable at a time so you can judge the fish's response.

Tackle Express Tips

• Choose the size first. Not every color is offered in both M and L.
• Check hook clearance and movement beside you before casting; a freely moving profile matters more than an aggressive retrieve.
• Compare shorter movements and longer pauses before switching colors.

Questions Before Your First Cast

How many baits come in a package?
Both the M and L models contain one bait per package.

Are all colors offered in both models?
No. This listing has nine M combinations and eight L combinations. Green Pumpkin, Scuppernong, Ebi Dappi and Tamaranbai Dark Shrimp appear in both.

What makes the L model distinctive?
Its outward-spreading parts suggest small bluegill around a central food target, with fine texturing on the center ball.

Where does the L model fit in the Coike lineup?
Hideup positions it between the Coike 17mm and Coike Full Cast in relative size.

Explore Another Coike Profile

Compare the Hideup Coike Full Cast Urchin Bait for a tendril-based profile, or the Hideup Coike Fish Elastomer Urchin Bait for another fish-shaped Coike option. Choose the Gill model and color that fit your next bass-fishing experiment at Tackle Express.

The Hideup Coike Fish Elastomer turns a familiar urchin-style profile into a small school of baitfish. Each appendage is shaped like a fish, with molded eye and fin details surrounding a textured center ball. As the bait moves through the water, those fish-shaped arms follow the center, creating the look of small baitfish competing for food.

Reach for it when you want a different visual presentation from a straight worm or a single baitfish imitation. Available in M and L, the Coike Fish gives bass anglers a distinctive option for deliberate retrieves and finesse presentations around feeding areas.

A Bait Ball Instead of One More Worm

A conventional soft bait represents one piece of forage. The Coike Fish adds the appearance of several small fish around a central target, giving you a different profile to show bass that have seen the usual offerings. Its appeal is the combination of fish-shaped detail and movement, not a need to work it aggressively.

The Right Pick for a Slower Approach

Consider it for largemouth and smallmouth bass when fish are relating to small forage or when you want to experiment with a compact, unusual presentation. Start in clear to lightly stained water where bass can inspect the shape. It is a targeted presentation choice rather than a replacement for fast-moving search baits or heavy-cover lures.

What Makes the Coike Fish Different

• Fish-shaped appendages surround the center to suggest a gathering of baitfish.
• Molded eyes and fins add detail to each fish-shaped arm.
• A textured center ball adds surface detail to the central target.
• Elastomer construction distinguishes these models from conventional soft-plastic offerings.
• M and L options let you choose between the two listed sizes.

Models & Specs

Choose your size and color from the variant selector. Color options include Green Pumpkin #303, Watermelon Seed #304, Green Pumpkin Candy #302, and Black Solid #109.

Give the Small Fish Room to Move

Start with short, controlled swimming movements and pauses rather than a hard, continuous retrieve. Watch the bait beside the boat or bank to see how the appendages follow the center. Adjust your retrieve until the arms move freely instead of bunching together.

For a drop-shot experiment, choose a hook that leaves adequate clearance around the center and test the rig in the water before fishing. Gamakatsu G Finesse Tournament Drop Shot Hooks offer a finesse hook option; select the size to suit the bait and your rig. Pair the setup with VMC Tungsten Cylinder Drop Shot Weights, choosing enough weight to maintain control at your fishing depth.

Pick a Color With a Purpose

Green Pumpkin and Watermelon Seed are useful starting points for a subdued look. Try Green Pumpkin Candy when you want added fleck, or Black Solid when you want a darker silhouette. Let water clarity, available light, and the fish's response guide the final choice.

Tackle Express Tips

• Test the rig next to you first. Check hook clearance and make sure the fish-shaped appendages can move without catching on the hook or line.
• Change cadence before changing colors. Compare a short swim and pause with small shakes in place.
• Keep the bait in its original packaging and separate from other soft baits unless material compatibility is confirmed.

Questions Before Your First Cast

Is the Coike Fish the same as the Coike Full Cast?
No. The Coike Fish has individual fish-shaped appendages with molded eye and fin details around a textured center. This listing covers the M and L elastomer models.

Which bass presentations should I try first?
Start with controlled swimming movements and pauses to explore its bait-ball action. A carefully fitted drop-shot rig is another presentation to experiment with after checking hook clearance and movement in the water.

Are separate eyes included?
Hideup states that optional eyes are not included. The fish-shaped appendages already have molded eye details.

Choose your Coike Fish size and color at Tackle Express, then build a setup that lets its distinctive profile do the work.

When Size Matters — The Uni Gets Bigger

The original Yamamoto Uni already had a cult following among finesse bass anglers. The Yamamoto Uni Mas 20mm takes everything that made it great and scales it up — a larger 20mm body with the same multi-appendage design that pulses, shimmies, and flutters with the slightest movement. When you need a more visible profile to get noticed in deeper water, stained conditions, or when targeting bigger fish, the Uni Mas is the answer.

The Uni Platform, Evolved

Built on Yamamoto's proven TPE formula, the Uni Mas delivers the same durability and lifelike action as the original Yamamoto Uni — but with a presence that commands attention. Each bulbed appendage catches water independently, creating a chaotic, multi-directional shimmy on the fall that no single-tail or paddle-tail bait can replicate. Whether you're fishing it on a slow, methodical drop or snapping it with sharp rod twitches, the Uni Mas responds with action that triggers reaction strikes.

Why Standard Finesse Baits Fall Short

Conventional drop shot baits — straight worms, minnow profiles, small craws — produce predictable, linear action that pressured bass have learned to ignore. The Uni Mas changes the equation with its urchin-style appendage design: every appendage moves independently, creating an erratic, lifelike profile that looks alive even when the bait is sitting still. In clear water or on heavily pressured fisheries, that difference is the difference between getting bit and going home empty-handed.

How to Rig It

The Uni Mas is purpose-built for finesse presentations. Nose-hook it on a drop shot rig below a VMC Tungsten Tear Drop Shot Weight for a suspended, pulsing presentation that drives bass crazy on slack line. For neko rig, insert a Reins TG Tungsten Nail Sinker into the nose for a head-down shimmy on bottom contact — deadly on rocky points and hard-bottom structure.

The Right Pick If...

• You want a larger urchin-style bait for deeper water or bigger fish
• You fish drop shot or neko rig on pressured bass fisheries
• You're targeting largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass in clear to stained water
• You want to step up from the original Uni when fish want a bigger profile
• You need a finesse bait that produces action even when sitting still

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop shot — nose-hook below a tungsten weight for a suspended, pulsating presentation; shake on slack line for maximum appendage action
• Neko rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down shimmy on bottom contact; great for rocky structure and points
• Wacky rig — hook through the center body for a fluttering fall around docks and laydowns
• Shaky head — thread onto a light jig head for a bottom-hopping presentation with constant appendage movement

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water where subtle, natural action triggers bites
• Pressured fisheries where finesse presentations outperform power fishing
• Deeper water (10–30+ ft.) where a larger profile gets noticed on the drop
• Post-frontal conditions when bass are finicky and slow to commit

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass
• Techniques: Drop shot, neko rig, wacky rig, shaky head
• Gear: Light to medium-light spinning, 6–10 lb. fluorocarbon or braid-to-fluoro leader

Key Features

• 20mm body — larger profile than the original Uni for deeper water and bigger fish
• Multi-appendage urchin design — each arm moves independently for erratic, lifelike action
• Yamamoto TPE formula — durable, buoyant, and responsive to subtle rod movements
• Produces action even when sitting still on slack line
• Available in 9 proven colors for clear to stained water conditions
• Freshwater application

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Start with Green Pumpkin or Watermelon Red in clear water: These natural colors are your go-to in clear conditions. Step up to Black & Blue or Pearl Hologram in low-light or stained water for more contrast and visibility.
• Size up from the original Uni when fish go deep: The 20mm Uni Mas has more presence at depth than the original Yamamoto Uni — if you're marking fish on your graph but not getting bites, switching to the Mas often makes the difference.
• Shake, don't jerk: On a drop shot, subtle rod tip shakes on slack line produce the most appendage action. Aggressive snaps can cause the bait to spin — keep your movements small and let the bait do the work.

FAQ

What's the difference between the Yamamoto Uni and the Uni Mas?
The Uni Mas features a larger 20mm body compared to the original Uni, giving it a bigger profile and more presence in the water. The Mas is the better choice for deeper water, larger fish, or when you need a more visible bait in stained conditions. The original Yamamoto Uni is the go-to for ultra-finesse presentations in clear, shallow water.

How many come in a pack?
The Yamamoto Uni Mas is sold as a single bait — 1 per pack at $17.99 — allowing you to pick exactly the colors you want without committing to a multi-pack.

What hook size works best for drop shot rigging?
A size 1 or 1/0 drop shot hook works well with the 20mm Uni Mas. Nose-hook it through the top of the body to keep the appendages hanging freely and maximize action on slack line.

The Urchin Bait That's Taking Tournament Bass Fishing by Storm

Finesse fishing keeps evolving, and the Big Bite Baits Orbix 19mm is one of the most exciting new soft plastics to hit the market. Built around a compact 19mm core with orbiting appendages that pulse, flutter, and shimmy on every twitch and fall, the Orbix triggers reaction strikes from bass that have seen every other bait in the box. If you fish wacky rigs, neko rigs, or drop shots around docks, laydowns, and finesse structure, this bait belongs in your rotation.

Built Around a Proven Concept

The urchin-style bait category has been dominating tournament bass fishing for good reason — the multi-appendage design creates erratic, lifelike movement that no single-tail or paddle-tail bait can replicate. Big Bite Baits took that concept and refined it with their proprietary TPE plastic formula: buoyant enough to give the appendages maximum action, durable enough to survive multiple fish without tearing apart.

What Standard Finesse Baits Miss

Traditional wacky worms and stick baits produce a predictable, side-to-side fall that pressured bass have learned to ignore. The Orbix changes the equation — its orbiting appendages create a chaotic, multi-directional action on the fall that looks like nothing else in the water. When bass are finicky and won't commit to conventional presentations, the Orbix gives them something they haven't seen before.

How to Rig It

The Orbix is designed for finesse presentations that let the bait do the work. Hook through the 19mm core for wacky-style action, or add a nail weight for a neko-style head-down shimmy on bottom contact. Pair with Reins TG Tungsten Nail Sinkers to dial in your fall rate — heavier weights for deeper water or faster falls, lighter for a slow, tantalizing drop in the strike zone.

The Right Pick If...

• You fish wacky or neko rigs around docks, laydowns, and finesse structure
• You're targeting pressured bass that have seen every conventional soft plastic
• You want a compact, high-action bait for drop shot or shaky head applications
• You're looking for a tournament-edge bait that stands out in clear to stained water
• You want to add an urchin-style bait to your finesse arsenal

Best Fishing Techniques

• Wacky rig — hook through the core for maximum appendage flutter on the fall; deadly around docks and laydowns
• Neko rig — nail weight in one end for a head-down shimmy on bottom contact; great for rocky structure and points
• Drop shot — nose-hook below a drop shot weight for a suspended, pulsing presentation
• Shaky head — thread onto a light jig head for a bottom-hopping presentation with constant appendage movement

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water where subtle, natural action triggers bites
• Pressured fisheries where finesse presentations outperform power fishing
• Dock fishing, laydowns, and shallow to mid-depth structure
• Post-frontal conditions when bass are finicky and slow to commit

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass
• Techniques: Wacky rig, neko rig, drop shot, shaky head
• Gear: Light to medium-light spinning or baitcasting, 6–10 lb. fluorocarbon or braid-to-fluoro leader

Key Features

• 19mm core with orbiting appendages for erratic, multi-directional action
• Big Bite Baits proprietary TPE plastic — buoyant and durable
• Compact profile triggers bites from finicky, pressured bass
• Versatile — wacky, neko, drop shot, and shaky head compatible
• Available in 6 tournament-proven colors
• Freshwater application

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Start with Watermelon Seed or Green Pumpkin: These natural colors are your go-to in clear water. Disco Violet and Scuppernong shine in low-light conditions or stained water when you want more visibility.
• Nail weight placement matters: For neko rig, insert a Reins TG Tungsten Nail Sinker into the core — tungsten's density gives you a faster, more precise fall than lead at the same weight.
• Mix it up with other finesse baits: The Orbix pairs well with a Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Macho in your rotation — alternate between the two to figure out what the fish want on any given day.

FAQ

What hook size works best for the Orbix 19mm?
For wacky rigging, a size 1 or 1/0 wacky hook works well with the 19mm core. For neko rig, a size 1 or 2 straight-shank hook keeps the bait balanced and allows the appendages to move freely.

How many come in a pack?
The Big Bite Baits Orbix is sold individually — 1 bait per pack at $6.99, allowing you to pick exactly the colors you want without committing to a multi-pack.

Is the Orbix good for smallmouth bass?
Yes — the compact 19mm size and erratic appendage action make it an excellent smallmouth bait, particularly on a drop shot or neko rig around rocky structure, points, and mid-depth flats.

The DUO Bayruf BR Fish 5" is a 5-inch paddle-tail soft swimbait engineered for big-fish presentations. Its detailed baitfish profile and wide, water-pushing tail kick come alive on a slow roll — drawing strikes from trophy largemouth, smallmouth bass, and inshore saltwater predators that ignore smaller baits.

Molded from salt-infused, durable plastic, the BR Fish 5" loads easily for long casts and holds up through multiple fish. Versatile enough for jigheads, swimbait heads, or weedless rigs, it's a go-to when you need a larger profile in the water column.

Key Features

• Length: 5 inches
• Type: Paddle-tail soft swimbait
• Body: Detailed baitfish profile with active paddle tail
• Material: Salt-infused, tough plastic for durability and casting distance
• Rigging: Jighead, swimbait head, or weedless setups
• Pack: 7 per pack
• Origin: Japan (JDM)

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, halibut, inshore saltwater gamefish
• Techniques: Slow roll, lift-and-fall, jighead swim, weedless rig
• Conditions: Open water, surf, structure, bottom fishing
• Season: Year-round

Tackle Express Tips

• Pair with the DUO Bayruf Jighead for best action and balance
• Works great for freshwater bass — surf halibut will bite it too
• Use a lift-and-fall technique; wait 2–5 seconds between pops — strikes often come on the drop

Specs

Available Colors

The Bayruf BR Fish 4" is a 4-inch paddle-tail soft swimbait that produces a strong, lifelike kicking action on a steady retrieve. Its baitfish profile and ribbed body push water and flash, making it a natural match the hatch presentation on jigheads, swimbait heads, or weedless rigs.

Built from durable, salt-infused plastic for long casts and repeated fish, the BR Fish 4" is a versatile producer for largemouth and smallmouth bass as well as inshore saltwater predators.

• Length: 4 inches
• Type: Paddle-tail soft swimbait
• Rigging: Jighead, swimbait head, weedless

The Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim 3" is a scented finesse soft plastic engineered for subtle, fish-catching action on pressured water. The slim, segmented body quivers with the slightest movement for a natural wriggle on Ned rigs, drop shot, split shot, and other light-line finesse presentations.

Infused with scent and salt for a slower fall and more confident bites, this 3-inch bait is a deadly numbers-getter for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Each pack contains 7 baits.

• Length: 3 inches (76mm)
• Quantity: 7 per pack
• Type: Scented finesse soft plastic
• Rigging: Ned rig, drop shot, split shot

Why Buy the Yamamoto Fuzzy Senko?

The original Senko is already the most proven soft plastic in bass fishing history. The Fuzzy Senko takes it further — adding a micro-textured outer surface that holds scent deeper, displaces water differently, and feels unmistakably alive on the fall. When pressured fish have seen every trick in the box, this is the one you tie on.

Main Use & Benefit

A finesse stick bait designed for slow, shimmying falls that trigger strikes from largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear water, high-pressure fisheries, and post-frontal conditions. Available in 4" and 5" to match forage size and rig preference.

Problem It Solves

Standard Senkos are already deadly — but when fish have seen thousands of them, the subtle difference of the fuzzy texture changes the equation. The micro-surface creates unique water displacement and scent retention that gives pressured bass something they haven't felt before.

Advantages

• ✅ Micro-fuzzy texture retains scent longer than smooth-body Senkos
• ✅ Unique water displacement triggers reaction strikes on the fall
• ✅ Same iconic slow-fall, shimmying action as the original Senko
• ✅ Two sizes (4" & 5") cover finesse and standard presentations
• ✅ Versatile across weightless, wacky, Texas, and Neko rigs
• ⚠️ Not ideal for power fishing or heavy cover where a bulkier bait is needed

When to Choose It

Reach for the Fuzzy Senko when bass are post-frontal and finicky, you're fishing clear or heavily pressured water, fish are short-striking standard Senkos, or you need a subtle upgrade to your finesse stick bait game.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Weightless Wacky Rig — hook through the middle for maximum shimmy and slow fall; deadly around docks, laydowns, and suspended fish
• Weighted Wacky Rig — add a small nail weight or wacky jig head to get deeper faster while retaining the flutter action
• Texas Rig (weightless) — slow-roll through grass edges and open water for a natural gliding presentation
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; excellent on rock and hard structure
• Drop Shot — nose-hooked for a subtle, hovering presentation in deep water or over structure

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water (visibility 2ft+)
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow bite days
• Heavily pressured lakes and tournament circuits
• Warm summer finesse fishing (docks, shade, deep structure)
• Calm, windless conditions when subtle presentations shine

Best For

Key Features

• Micro-fuzzy texture — retains scent longer and creates unique water displacement
• Iconic Senko slow-fall action — proven shimmying descent that triggers finicky bass
• Two sizes: 4" & 5" — match forage size and rig style
• Heavyweight salted Yamamoto formula — controlled fall rate, natural feel
• 5 proven color patterns — matched to real forage across water clarities

Models & Specs

Material: Salted soft plastic with micro-fuzzy texture | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use a wacky tool — Protect your Fuzzy Senkos by using an O-ring and wacky tool instead of hooking directly through the body. You'll get 3–5x more casts per bait.
2. Go natural in clear water — Green Pumpkin Black Flake (#297) and Watermelon (#208) are your best clear-water choices. Switch to Black with Large Blue Flake (#021) on overcast days or in low light.
3. Size down in cold or post-frontal conditions — The 4" is your go-to when fish are finicky; the 5" shines when bass are actively feeding or you need to cover water faster.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the Fuzzy Senko and the regular Senko?
A: The Fuzzy Senko has a micro-textured outer surface that retains scent longer and creates subtle water displacement on the fall. The action is the same iconic Senko shimmy, but the texture gives pressured fish something they haven't felt before.

Q: What hook size works best for wacky rigging the Fuzzy Senko?
A: A #1 or #1/0 Owner Mosquito Hook or Gamakatsu Wacky Hook works great for both the 4" and 5". Use an O-ring to extend bait life significantly.

Q: Can I use the Fuzzy Senko for smallmouth bass?
A: Absolutely — the Fuzzy Senko is deadly on smallmouth, especially on a Neko rig or drop shot over rock, gravel, and hard bottom. The 4" is particularly effective for finicky smallmouth in clear water.

Experience the bait that started a revolution in the fishing industry. The Basstrix Paddle Tail 2.5" is the original hollow-body swimbait, meticulously designed to provide a level of realism that solid-body plastics simply cannot replicate. At 2.5 inches, this bait is the perfect "match-the-hatch" size for a variety of forage, including threadfin shad, smelt, and small minnows, making it a staple for tournament anglers across the country.

The secret to its success lies in its hollow-body construction, which allows the bait to collapse easily upon a strike for superior hook-up ratios. This design, combined with the signature Basstrix paddle tail, creates a high-frequency kicking action and a subtle body roll that triggers aggressive strikes even in high-pressure or clear water conditions.

Key Features:

• Original Hollow-Body Design: Engineered to provide a lifelike feel and natural buoyancy, ensuring the bait swims perfectly at both high and low speeds.

• Signature Paddle Tail Action: Delivers a realistic, thumping vibration that mimics the movement of fleeing baitfish to call in predators from a distance.

• Hand-Painted Realism: Each bait features the iconic Basstrix multi-dimensional finish, complete with lifelike eyes and holographic scale patterns for unmatched visual appeal.

• Versatile Rigging Options: While it excels on a weighted swimbait hook for a weedless presentation, it is equally effective on a ball-head jig or as a premium trailer for umbrella rigs and vibrating jigs.

• Proven Multi-Species Appeal: A powerhouse for targeting largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, as well as various saltwater species like Calico Bass.

Qty: 4

Rapala Crush City Salted Ned Roll

When the bite gets tough, the Rapala Crush City Salted Ned Roll steps up. Engineered for finesse presentations, this compact soft plastic is infused with real salt to deliver a natural taste and weight that keeps bass holding on longer. Whether you're working a ned rig along a rocky bottom or dragging it through sparse grass, the subtle rolling action triggers strikes when nothing else will.

Rig it on a mushroom head jig, drop it on a shaky head, or fish it wacky-style — the Salted Ned Roll is one of those baits that earns a permanent spot in your tackle box.

Key Features

• Salt-impregnated body for natural taste and added weight
• Compact profile ideal for ned rig and finesse presentations
• Subtle rolling action on the fall triggers reaction strikes
• Versatile — works on mushroom heads, shaky heads, and wacky rigs
• 5 proven color patterns for clear to stained water conditions

Specifications

The Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ 7" is a premium soft jerkbait engineered from Z-Man's legendary 10X ElaZtech material and infused with a built-in scent formula that keeps fish holding on longer. At 7 inches, this bait delivers a wide, gliding action on the pause that mimics a dying shad — irresistible to big bass, redfish, stripers, and more. Each pack includes 4 baits, giving you serious value without sacrificing quality.

Whether you're working shallow flats, grass edges, or open water, the Scented Jerk ShadZ excels on a weightless Texas rig, wacky rig, or light jighead. Its buoyant ElaZtech construction keeps it riding high in the water column, while the forked tail kicks and quivers on every twitch. Fish it slow, fish it fast — it produces either way.

Key Features

• Built-in scent infusion — fish hold on longer for better hookup ratios
• 10X ElaZtech construction — buoyant, ultra-durable, outlasts conventional soft plastics
• 7" profile with wide-glide action — deadly on the pause and the fall
• Forked tail delivers lifelike quiver on every twitch and retrieve
• Versatile rig options — weightless Texas, wacky, or light jighead
• Effective in freshwater and saltwater
• 4 baits per pack — premium value

Specifications

The Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ 6" is a premium soft jerkbait engineered from Z-Man's legendary 10X ElaZtech material and infused with a built-in scent formula that keeps fish holding on longer. At 6 inches, this bait delivers a wide, gliding action on the pause that mimics a dying shad — irresistible to bass, redfish, speckled trout, and more. Each pack includes 4 baits, giving you serious value without sacrificing quality.

Whether you're working shallow flats, grass edges, or open water, the Scented Jerk ShadZ excels on a weightless Texas rig, wacky rig, or light jighead. Its buoyant ElaZtech construction keeps it riding high in the water column, while the forked tail kicks and quivers on every twitch. Fish it slow, fish it fast — it produces either way.

Key Features

• Built-in scent infusion — fish hold on longer for better hookup ratios
• 10X ElaZtech construction — buoyant, ultra-durable, outlasts conventional soft plastics
• 6" profile with wide-glide action — deadly on the pause and the fall
• Forked tail delivers lifelike quiver on every twitch and retrieve
• Versatile rig options — weightless Texas, wacky, or light jighead
• Effective in freshwater and saltwater
• 4 baits per pack — premium value

Specifications

The Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ 5" is a premium soft jerkbait engineered from Z-Man's legendary 10X ElaZtech material and infused with a built-in scent formula that keeps fish holding on longer. At 5 inches, this bait delivers a wide, gliding action on the pause that mimics a dying shad — irresistible to bass, redfish, speckled trout, and more. Each pack includes 5 baits, giving you serious value without sacrificing quality.

Whether you're working shallow flats, grass edges, or open water, the Scented Jerk ShadZ excels on a weightless Texas rig, wacky rig, or light jighead. Its buoyant ElaZtech construction keeps it riding high in the water column, while the forked tail kicks and quivers on every twitch. Fish it slow, fish it fast — it produces either way.

Key Features

• Built-in scent infusion — fish hold on longer for better hookup ratios
• 10X ElaZtech construction — buoyant, ultra-durable, outlasts conventional soft plastics
• 5" profile with wide-glide action — deadly on the pause and the fall
• Forked tail delivers lifelike quiver on every twitch and retrieve
• Versatile rig options — weightless Texas, wacky, or light jighead
• Effective in freshwater and saltwater
• 5 baits per pack — premium value

Specifications

The Z-Man Graph ShadZ is a pre-rigged soft plastic lure purpose-built for forward-facing sonar (FFS/live sonar) fishing. Its deep-bodied 3.8" shad profile delivers a strong, vibrant return on your graph screen while swimming with the kind of natural, quivering action that triggers strikes from pressured bass. Engineered from Z-Man's legendary 10X ElaZtech material, it's buoyant, nearly indestructible, and built to outlast multiple fish per bait.

The line-through jighead design keeps the bait locked at a precise horizontal angle with a consistent 90-degree line tie — no twisting, no knot repositioning, just repeatable balance cast after cast. An internal air cavity and molded recessed scale patterns trap and release micro air bubbles, maximizing sonar reflectivity so your bait lights up the screen exactly where you need it.

Key Features

• Sonar-optimized deep body with internal air cavity for maximum graph reflectivity
• Line-through jighead with recessed under-chin line tie — stays horizontal at 90-degree angle
• 10X ElaZtech construction — buoyant, ultra-durable, fish multiple bass per bait
• Forked tail with thicker lower lobe for lifelike quivering action on the fall and retrieve
• Medium-wire 3/0 black nickel sickle needlepoint hook for solid hooksets
• Precision color-matched jighead with weight stamped on head
• Includes one pre-rigged lure + one spare body per pack

Specifications

Why Buy the Yamamoto Fuzzy Nut?

If bass are ignoring everything in your box, the Yamamoto Fuzzy Nut is your answer. Gary Yamamoto's heavyweight salted formula and unique threaded skirt strands deliver a micro-presentation that triggers strikes when nothing else will — 6 per bag, proven colors, tournament-ready.

Main Use & Benefit

A 1.5-inch finesse soft plastic designed to catch heavily pressured bass — smallmouth, spotted bass, and lock-jawed largemouth — through an irresistible slow fall and subtle quivering action that mimics vulnerable forage.

Problem It Solves

Post-frontal shutdowns, clear-water skittishness, and over-fished spots kill standard presentations. The Fuzzy Nut's compact profile and micro-movement get bites when bigger baits get ignored.

Advantages

• ✅ Heavyweight salt = slower, more enticing fall than unweighted plastics
• ✅ Threaded skirt strands add action without angler input
• ✅ Acorn body fully conceals nail weights for a clean, stealthy rig
• ✅ Versatile across 5+ rig styles
• ⚠️ 1.5" profile is intentionally small — not ideal for power fishing or murky water where bigger profiles trigger reaction strikes

When to Choose It

Reach for the Fuzzy Nut when bass are post-frontal and lock-jawed, you're fishing clear or heavily pressured water, downsizing is the only way to get bit, or you need a finesse option for deep summer structure.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop Shot — nail-weighted for a perfectly balanced, hovering presentation
• Neko Rig — nail in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom
• Wacky / Weighted Wacky — hooked through the middle for maximum skirt flutter on the fall
• Ned Rig / Jighead — stand-up presentation on hard bottom and rock
• Light Carolina Rig — methodical probing of open water and transition areas

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water (visibility 2ft+)
• Post-frontal high pressure
• Deep summer thermocline fishing (15–40ft)
• Heavily pressured lakes and tournament circuits
• Calm, slow days when reaction baits aren't producing

Best For

Key Features

• 1.5-inch compact profile — hides hardware, triggers finicky fish
• Threaded skirt strands — quivering micro-action on fall and pause
• Heavyweight salted Yamamoto formula — controlled descent, natural backslide
• Acorn-shaped body — conceals nail weights for stealthy, balanced rigs
• 10 proven color patterns — matched to real forage across water clarities
• 6 per bag

Models & Specs

Size: 1.5" | Count: 6 per bag | Weight: 2.2 oz

Tackle Express Tips

1. Nail it light — Use a 1/32 oz nail weight for the slowest possible fall on a drop shot; the skirt strands do all the work on the pause.
2. Match clear water — #297 (Green Pumpkin Black Flake) and #208 (Watermelon) are your go-to colors in clear water; switch to #021 (Black Blue Flake) on overcast days or in low light.
3. Don't set too fast — Pressured bass often mouth finesse baits lightly. Wait for the line to move before sweeping — you'll land more fish.

FAQ

Q: What hook size works best for the Fuzzy Nut?
A: For drop shot and Neko, a #1 or #2 Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap works perfectly. For wacky, use a #1 Owner Mosquito Hook or a wacky tool to rig it through the middle without tearing.

Q: Can I use the Fuzzy Nut in saltwater?
A: It's designed for freshwater bass, but the salted formula and compact profile can work for inshore species like calico bass and perch in light saltwater applications.

Q: How does the Fuzzy Nut differ from a standard Senko or Shaker?
A: The Fuzzy Nut is purpose-built for micro-finesse — at 1.5" it's significantly smaller than a Senko, with the added skirt strands providing passive action that a straight-body bait can't replicate. It bridges the gap between standard finesse and true micro baits.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Uni?

There's nothing else like it in the water. The Yamamoto Uni is an urchin-inspired finesse soft plastic with bulbed appendages that quiver and shimmy on the fall with zero angler input — creating a lifelike, pulsating action that triggers strikes from bass that have seen every other bait in the box. When finesse fishing demands something truly different, the Uni delivers.

Main Use & Benefit

A specialty finesse soft plastic designed to trigger strikes from pressured largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass through its unique urchin-style appendages that create natural quivering and shimmying action on the fall and at rest. Sold 1 per pack at $16.55.

Problem It Solves

When bass have seen every Senko, drop shot worm, and creature bait in the lake, they stop responding to familiar profiles. The Uni's completely unique silhouette and multi-appendage action presents something fish haven't encountered before — breaking through lockjaw in clear water, post-frontal conditions, and heavily pressured fisheries.

Advantages

• ✅ Completely unique urchin-style profile — unlike anything else in pressured waters
• ✅ Bulbed appendages quiver and pulse with zero angler input on the fall
• ✅ Deadly on drop shot, free rig, and Neko — versatile finesse presentations
• ✅ Yamamoto's proven salted formula for natural feel and controlled fall rate
• ✅ 8 proven color patterns matched to real forage
• ⚠️ Specialty finesse bait — not designed for power fishing, heavy cover, or reaction presentations
• ⚠️ Sold 1 per pack — premium price point reflects the unique design and material

When to Choose It

Reach for the Yamamoto Uni when bass are post-frontal and lock-jawed, you're fishing clear or ultra-pressured water, standard finesse baits are getting ignored, or you need a completely different profile to break through a tough bite. It's a specialist tool — not an everyday bait, but a game-changer when conditions call for it.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop Shot — nose-hook through the central body with a #1 or #2 octopus hook, 12–24" above a 1/8–3/8 oz weight; gentle rod tip shakes make the appendages pulsate without moving the weight
• Free Rig — Texas-style nose hook with a sliding sinker for natural gliding movement over rocks, sparse cover, and transition areas; the weight slides freely, letting the Uni shimmy on the fall
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; the appendages flutter naturally on the pause
• Wacky Rig — hook through the central body for maximum appendage flutter on the fall around docks and laydowns
• Shaky Head / Jighead — thread onto a light jighead for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom with subtle appendage movement on the shake

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water (visibility 2ft+)
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow bite days
• Heavily pressured tournament lakes where fish have seen everything
• Deep summer finesse fishing (15–40ft) over structure
• Calm, windless conditions where subtle action shines

Best For

Key Features

• Urchin-inspired design — bulbed appendages create unique quivering and shimmying action on the fall
• Zero-input action — appendages pulse and flutter naturally without rod movement
• Yamamoto salted formula — natural feel, controlled fall rate, proven fish-catching material
• Versatile rigging — drop shot, free rig, Neko, wacky, and shaky head
• 8 proven color patterns — matched to real forage across water clarities
• 1 per pack

Models & Specs

Count: 1 per pack | Weight: 4 oz | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Let it fall on slack line — The Uni's best action happens on a completely slack line. After casting, close the bail and watch your line — don't reel until the bait reaches bottom. The appendages do all the work on the fall.
2. Go natural in clear water — Green Pumpkin (#297) and Watermelon Red (#208) are your top clear-water picks. Switch to Black & Blue (#021) on overcast days or in low-light conditions.
3. Fish it slow — The Uni is not a reaction bait. Long pauses (5–10 seconds) between subtle shakes are where most strikes happen. Resist the urge to move it too much.

FAQ

Q: What makes the Yamamoto Uni different from other finesse baits?
A: The Uni's urchin-inspired design with multiple bulbed appendages creates a completely unique underwater profile and action. Unlike worms or creature baits, the appendages quiver and pulse with zero angler input — giving pressured fish something they've never seen before.

Q: What hook size works best for drop shotting the Uni?
A: A #1 or #2 Gamakatsu Octopus Hook or Owner Mosquito Hook nose-hooked through the central body works perfectly. Keep the hook light to allow maximum appendage movement.

Q: Why is the Uni sold 1 per pack instead of a multi-pack?
A: The Uni's complex design and premium Yamamoto material make it a specialty bait — it's built to last longer than standard soft plastics and is priced accordingly. Most anglers find a single Uni lasts multiple fishing sessions when rigged carefully.

The Deps Kincoo Air 13" Worms are highly responsive finesse-style soft baits designed to bring subtle, natural action to pressured or finicky fish. Engineered with Deps' signature Air Pocket construction, these worms create buoyancy and lifelike movement that mimics real forage with incredible realism, making them deadly effective when fish are slow, spooky, or heavily targeted.

The innovative Air Pocket core features an internal air chamber that adds buoyancy, giving the worm a naturally lifted, lifelike action in the water. This creates a slow, natural fall rate that triggers strikes from wary fish, while the ultra-soft material produces realistic movement with minimal rod input—ideal for finesse techniques where subtlety is key.

The ribbed body design enhances vibration and water displacement to attract hesitant bites, while the salt-infused formula encourages fish to hold on longer for improved hookup ratios. Perfect for drop-shotting, neko rigs, wacky rigs, Texas rigging, or any finesse presentation, the Kincoo Air Worm delivers reliable performance in clear water and pressured fisheries.

Key Features:

• Air Pocket Core: Internal air chamber adds buoyancy for naturally lifted, lifelike action in the water
• Ultra-Soft Material: Produces realistic movement with minimal rod input, ideal for finesse techniques
• Ribbed Body Design: Enhances vibration and water displacement to attract hesitant bites
• Slow, Natural Fall Rate: Buoyancy creates a subtle descent that triggers strikes from wary fish
• Salt-Infused Formula: Encourages fish to hold on longer for improved hookup ratios
• Finesse-Oriented Profile: Slim, realistic 13" shape perfect for clear water and pressured fisheries
• Durable Yet Supple: Withstands repeated strikes without sacrificing movement
• Versatile Rigging Options: Excellent for neko rig, wacky rig, drop shot, or Texas rigging

Specifications:

• Length: 13 inches
• Type: Finesse soft plastic worm with Air Pocket construction
• Material: Ultra-soft, salt-infused plastic
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Recommended Rigging Techniques:

• Neko Rig: Insert nail weight in nose for vertical presentation
• Wacky Rig: Hook through the middle for maximum action
• Drop Shot: Nose-hook for suspended finesse presentation
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Weightless: Slow-sinking presentation in open water

Ideal Applications:

• Clear water finesse fishing
• Pressured or heavily fished waters
• Post-frontal conditions
• Slow bite situations
• Sight fishing for wary bass
• Deep structure and ledges (drop shot)

When standard presentations fall short and fish demand a more subtle approach, the Deps Kincoo Air 13" Worms deliver the natural, buoyant action that triggers bites from even the most finicky bass.

Discover the Z-Man Fuzzy NuggetZ, a revolutionary 1/2-inch micro finesse soft bait engineered to mimic zooplankton, insect larvae, microcrustaceans, and distressed prey with unmatched subtlety and durability. Part of Z-Man's innovative Fuzzy Bait System, these baits deliver non-stop tentacle action even when deadsticked on a dropshot rig, triggering strikes from the most finicky fish in clear water or tough conditions.

Handcrafted with a 12-sided dodecahedron ElaZtech® body for endless rigging versatility and 10X Tough™ material that outlasts traditional soft plastics, the Fuzzy NuggetZ is your go-to for nail-weighted wacky rigs, dropshots, free rigs, and Neko setups. Slow-sinking and high-floating, it hovers enticingly in the water column to provoke curious bites year-round.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Lifelike Action: Premium silicone skirt fibers, hand-threaded for secure hold, provide continuous quivering and flowing movement that stays lively fish after fish – ideal for imitating tiny pelagic prey.
• Ultimate Durability: Made from proprietary 10X Tough ElaZtech®, resists tearing and holds up to dozens of catches without losing shape or action.
• Versatile Rigging: 12-sided dodecahedron core creates multiple hook points; narrow midriff can be cut to yield two smaller finesse baits, doubling your value.
• Target Species: Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, panfish, crappie, trout, and more – perfect for finesse fishing in freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.
• Eco-Friendly & Buoyant: Buoyant formula stands up on the bottom for Ned rig compatibility; slow sink rate excels in sight fishing and suspended presentations.

Bassmaster Elite anglers like Seth Feider rave about its bite-triggering power during challenging smallmouth outings. Whether you're finesse jigging with Finesse ShroomZ® heads or dropshotting in deep water, the Fuzzy NuggetZ converts follows into hooksets. Backed by Z-Man's 30+ years of innovation, including the legendary ChatterBait® and ElaZtech® lineup.

The Deps Deathadder 3" Straight Tail Worm has built a new era of soft baits proven to catch big bass with its innovative design and deadly effectiveness. The unique body shape moves through the water with realistic, tight vibration created by the narrow tail, delivering the perfect baitfish profile that bass can't resist.

The innovative silhouette features a wide body that tapers to a sharply narrowed tail, creating natural swimming action and vibration that triggers strikes from both active and finicky fish. The ultra-soft material with high salt content provides excellent castability and natural falling action that can be achieved even without added weight, making it ideal for a wide range of presentations.

Incredibly versatile, the Deathadder 3" excels on jighead rigs, Texas rigs, wacky rigs, drop-shot rigs, and as a jig trailer. The compact 3" size is perfect for finesse presentations and when bass want a smaller profile. The wide body provides bulk while the narrow tail creates subtle, realistic vibrations that attract bass without spooking them. The high salt content not only improves casting distance but also encourages fish to hold on longer for better hookup ratios.

Key Features:

• Compact 3" Finesse Size: Perfect for pressured fish and finesse presentations
• Unique Body Shape: Wide body with sharply narrowed tail creates realistic baitfish profile
• Tight Vibration Action: Narrow tail produces subtle, realistic vibrations that attract bass
• Ultra-Soft Material: High-quality Japanese plastic delivers natural movement and feel
• High Salt Content: Improves castability and encourages fish to hold on longer
• Natural Falling Action: Achieves realistic descent even without added weight
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on jighead, Texas rig, wacky rig, drop shot, and as a trailer
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Track record of catching trophy-class largemouth and smallmouth

Specifications:

• Length: 3 inches
• Quantity: 10 per pack
• Recommended Hook Size: #2 to #1/0 offset hooks
• Material: Ultra-soft, high salt content plastic
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Recommended Rigging Techniques:

• Jighead Rig: Excellent for open water and swimming presentations
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Wacky Rig: Maximum action for finesse situations
• Drop Shot: Suspended presentation for deep or pressured fish
• Jig Trailer: Adds subtle action and profile to jigs
• Weightless: Natural fall in shallow water or around cover
• Ned Rig: Ultimate finesse presentation for tough conditions

Ideal Applications:

• Finesse fishing for pressured or heavily fished waters
• Clear water situations
• When bass want a smaller profile
• Post-frontal conditions
• Sight fishing for wary bass
• Vertical presentations on deep structure
• Around docks, laydowns, and shallow cover

When you need a compact finesse straight tail worm that delivers realistic action, proven big bass results, and works on multiple rigs, the Deps Deathadder 3" Straight Tail Worm is the choice of serious finesse anglers worldwide.

Unlock the finesse drop shot revolution with the Damiki Armor Shad, a legendary soft jerkbait that replicates dying shad and fleeing baitfish in ultra-clear waters. This versatile soft plastic jerkbait, available in multiple sizes, darts and glides with hypnotic realism, making it the essential soft jerkbait for outwitting pressured largemouth and smallmouth in challenging conditions. Infused with powerful scent for prolonged attraction, its super-soft ribbed body generates subtle vibration and texture that encourages bass to hold on longer—transforming tentative inspections into decisive strikes.

Tailored for the renowned Damiki Rig on dropshot or jighead setups, the Armor Shad levels out perfectly underwater in 10-35 feet, quivering over deep structure like brush piles, ledges, and river channels. The flexible paddle tail and ribbed profile amplify dead-stick pauses or light shakes, mimicking injured forage with pinpoint subtlety. Match-the-hatch effortlessly with colors like Pearl White for open-water suspenders or Smelt for bottom-contact drags, while its durable build handles repeated battles. Pair with a finesse hook and 6-10 lb fluorocarbon for pro-level soft jerkbait tactics that dominate high-pressure fisheries.

A cornerstone for bass anglers honing finesse drop shot techniques, the Armor Shad outperforms where harder baits spook fish. Load your ultralight spinning or baitcaster today, and join the Damiki Rig elite—ignite ferocious bites from educated bass with scent-loaded, lifelike soft plastic finesse.