Freshwater Soft Baits

Berkley Powerbait Power Switch is a unique "weight forward" design allows for precision casting and rapid dives, providing optimal strikes from fish. Pre-rigged with a sharp Fusion19 hook for efficient hookups, saving you time while securely catching fish.

The Berkley Powerbait Power Switch is a must-have for any angler looking to improve their fishing game. Its innovative "weight forward" design, specifically created for use with Forward Facing Sonar, allows for incredibly accurate casts. Don't miss out on this game-changing tool.

The "weight forward" design enhances accuracy while enabling the bait to quickly dive into the strike zone, triggering reaction strikes.

Pre-Rigged with an ultra sharp Fusion19 hook, these baits ensure positive and effective hookups cast after cast.

The Jackall Rhythm Wave is a premium soft paddle tail swimbait designed to deliver lifelike action and durability for both freshwater and saltwater anglers. Its keel-shaped body and shad-like paddle tail produce a rhythmic, metronome-like kicking action that remains effective even with slow retrieves. This swimbait is ideal for various rigging techniques, including weightless, Texas rig, swim jig, and umbrella rigs (A-Rigs), making it a versatile addition to any tackle box.

Key Features:

• Keel-Shaped Body: Ensures stable swimming action and consistent performance.

• Shad-Like Paddle Tail: Delivers a natural, enticing wobble that attracts predatory fish.

• Versatile Rigging Options: Suitable for weightless, Texas rig, swim jig, and umbrella rigs.

• Durable Construction: Holds up well to multiple fish, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

• Available Sizes: 2.8", 3.8", 4.8", and 5.8" to match various fishing conditions and target species.

Whether you're targeting bass, walleye, or other predatory fish, the Jackall Rhythm Wave offers a reliable and effective solution to enhance your fishing experience.

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 most unique offering is the Rapala Crush City Bronco Bug. The Bronco Bug offers a body with actions that most bass haven’t seen before. Double-sided ribs allow the angler to rig either side of bait to maximize usage. Hinged arms create unique dual actions. Forward-facing legs provide subtle, secondary action with the slightest movement.

Features:

• Dolphin-Like Swimming Action
• “Bronco Buck” Kick when Jigged
• Soft Ribbed Hook Slots on Both Sides Maximize the Life of the Bait and Protect Hook Point
• Smart Injection Technology™ Combines Custom Combinations of Color, Flake, Salt and Scent, that are Added Precisely Where Needed for the Perfect Presentation

Why Buy the Yamamoto 5" Fat Senko?

The Yamamoto 5" Fat Senko takes the all-time best-selling Senko and makes it better. Same 5" length, same legendary salt-impregnated formula, same unmatched wiggling action — but with a 20% larger diameter that falls faster, casts better, shows up clearer on sonar, and is more visible to fish. If you already trust the original Senko, the Fat Senko is the upgrade you didn't know you needed. 10 per pack, available in 16 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch, 20%-thicker version of the legendary Yamamoto Senko — its heavier salt-impregnated body falls faster and is more visible to fish and on sonar than the original, making it the go-to for wacky rig, weightless Texas rig, and any situation where you want the Senko's proven action with more presence in the water.

Problem It Solves

The original 5" Senko is legendary, but its standard diameter can be hard for fish to track in stained water, falls slowly in deeper presentations, and can be difficult to cast on lighter setups. The Fat Senko's 20% larger diameter solves all three — it falls faster, shows up better on sonar and to fish, and casts farther — while keeping the same salt-impregnated formula and wiggling action that makes the Senko the most effective soft plastic ever made.

Advantages

• ✅ 20% larger diameter than the original 5" Senko — more visible to fish and on sonar
• ✅ Same legendary salt-impregnated Yamamoto formula — fish hold on because it tastes good
• ✅ Falls faster than the original — better for deeper presentations and faster-paced fishing
• ✅ Casts better — heavier body loads the rod for longer, more accurate casts
• ✅ Unmatched wiggling action on the fall — can't be duplicated by any other bait
• ✅ 16 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
• ✅ 10 per pack at $7.35
• ⚠️ Thicker profile — may require a larger hook gap (5/0 EWG or Owner Twistlock recommended)

When to Choose It

Choose the Fat Senko over the original when you're fishing deeper than 15 feet and need a faster fall, when water clarity is reduced and you need more bait visibility, when you want better sonar presence, or when you simply want more bulk and presence in the water with the same proven Senko action. It's equally effective on wacky rig and weightless Texas rig year-round.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Wacky Rig — hook through the center with a #1/0 or #2/0 wacky hook; use an O-ring or clear band to extend bait life; the Fat Senko's thicker body produces an even more pronounced wiggle on the fall than the original
• Weightless Texas Rig — rig on a 5/0 Owner Twistlock or EWG hook; cast to cover and let it fall on a semi-slack line; the wiggling action on the fall is the primary trigger
• Weighted Texas Rig — add a 3/16–1/4 oz bullet weight for presentations deeper than 20ft; the Owner Twistlock weighted version is the Tackle Express team's go-to for deep structure
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; the Fat Senko's thicker body creates more pronounced tail action on the pause
• Drop Shot — nose-hook for a horizontal presentation; the thicker body creates more water displacement and visibility at depth

Best Conditions

• Clear to stained water — the Fat Senko's larger profile improves visibility in reduced clarity
• Shallow to mid-depth structure (5–25ft) on wacky rig and weightless Texas rig
• Deep structure (20ft+) on weighted Texas rig and drop shot
• Docks, laydowns, grass edges, and open water
• Year-round — one of the most versatile and consistent bass producers in any season

Best For

Key Features

• 5" length, 20% larger diameter — same proven Senko length with more bulk and presence
• Salt-impregnated Yamamoto formula — faster fall, natural feel, fish hold on longer
• Unmatched wiggling action — the same legendary fall action that made the Senko famous
• Better sonar visibility — larger profile shows up clearer on forward-facing and traditional sonar
• 16 proven color options
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

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

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging — Slide an O-ring to the center of the Fat Senko and hook through the ring instead of the bait. You'll get 3–5x more casts per worm and the action is identical. The Fat Senko's thicker body makes O-ring rigging even easier than the original.
2. Green Pumpkin is your starting point — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is the most proven Senko color ever made and should be your first choice in clear to lightly stained water. Move to Watermelon Red or Watermelon Pepper in clear water with a natural bottom, and switch to a color with chartreuse or heavy flake in stained or muddy water.
3. Go weighted past 20 feet — The Fat Senko's heavier body falls faster than the original, but for presentations deeper than 20ft, add a 3/16–1/4 oz bullet weight or use the Owner Twistlock weighted hook. The Tackle Express team's go-to deep setup is a 5/0 Owner Twistlock weighted on 15–17 lb fluorocarbon.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the Fat Senko and the original 5" Senko?
A: The Fat Senko is the same 5" length as the original but has a 20% larger diameter. It uses the same salt-impregnated formula and produces the same legendary wiggling action on the fall — but falls faster, casts better, shows up more clearly on sonar, and is more visible to fish. Choose the Fat Senko when you want more bulk and presence; choose the original when you want a more subtle, slower-falling presentation.

Q: What hook size works best for the Fat Senko?
A: For weightless Texas rig, a 5/0 Owner Twistlock or 5/0 EWG hook works best — the Fat Senko's larger diameter requires a bigger hook gap than the original. For wacky rig, a #1/0 or #2/0 wacky hook with an O-ring is the standard setup. Use the weighted Owner Twistlock for presentations deeper than 20ft.

Q: Is the Fat Senko good for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — the Fat Senko is excellent for smallmouth on wacky rig and Neko rig over rock and hard bottom. Small Mouth Magic and Natural Shad are top smallmouth color picks. The larger profile is particularly effective in rivers and clear lakes where smallmouth key on larger forage.

Why Buy the Yamamoto 3" Shad Shape Worm?

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

Main Use & Benefit

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

Problem It Solves

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

Advantages

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

When to Choose It

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

Best Fishing Techniques

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

Best Conditions

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

Best For

Key Features

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

Models & Specs

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

Tackle Express Tips

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

FAQ

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

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

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

The Z-Man TRD GobyZ is an ultra-realistic, finesse swimbait designed to mimic small, bottom-dwelling forage like round gobies, sculpins, and darters. Measuring 2.4 inches, it is specifically sized for Ned Rig applications and provides a lifelike alternative to traditional finesse worms.

Key Performance Features

• 10X Tough ElaZtech: Constructed from Z-Man's proprietary superplastic, this bait is extremely durable and soft. It compresses easily for better hooksets while remaining tough enough to last through dozens of strikes.

• Natural Buoyancy: The ElaZtech material is naturally buoyant, causing the tail to float up at rest. This mimics a small baitfish feeding on the bottom and makes the lure highly visible to predators.

• Subtle Swimming Action: A rounded paddle tail delivers a fluid, low-frequency vibration. This action is effective at any retrieve speed, from a slow crawl to a steady swim.

• Anatomical Realism: The body features detailed 3D eyes, fins, and gill plates to fool fish in clear water environments where visual details matter.

Why Buy the Yamamoto 2.5" Yamatanuki?

Hot on the heels of one of the most popular baits of 2023, the Yamamoto 2.5" Yamatanuki brings the proven power-finesse action of the 3.5" big brother into a smaller, more compact package that fish simply can't resist. At 1/4 oz, it falls with the same tantalizing sway and shimmy, fits light line and finesse setups, and opens up a whole new range of applications in clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and pressured fisheries. Proudly made in the USA. 8 per pack.

Main Use & Benefit

A 2.5-inch, 1/4 oz compact power-finesse bait designed for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and finesse scenarios — its tantalizing sway and shimmy on the fall triggers strikes on weightless, jig head, drop shot, and finesse flipping presentations where the larger 3.5" is too big.

Problem It Solves

The 3.5" Yamatanuki is a proven tournament bait, but its larger profile can be too much for ultra-clear water, finicky smallmouth, and spotted bass that key on smaller forage. The 2.5" Yamatanuki delivers the same irresistible sway and shimmy in a compact package that can be fished on light line, skipped under docks, and presented in situations where downsizing is the only answer.

Advantages

• ✅ Same tantalizing sway and shimmy as the 3.5" Yamatanuki — in a compact 2.5" package
• ✅ 1/4 oz natural weight — casts well on light line without added weight
• ✅ Versatile — weightless, jig head, drop shot, finesse flipping, skip presentations
• ✅ Ideal for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and finesse scenarios
• ✅ Proudly made in the USA — consistent, top-quality Yamamoto soft plastic
• ✅ 8 proven color options
• ✅ 8 per pack at $5.99
• ⚠️ Compact 2.5" profile — for larger forage or heavier cover, consider the 3.5" Yamatanuki

When to Choose It

Reach for the 2.5" Yamatanuki when bass are keying on smaller forage in clear water, when the 3.5" is getting short-strikes or ignored, or when you need a compact power-finesse bait that can be skipped, pitched, and fished on light line. It's the go-to for smallmouth and spotted bass in clear lakes and rivers, and for largemouth in heavily pressured clear-water fisheries.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Weightless — rig on a 1/0–2/0 EWG hook and let the 1/4 oz body fall naturally; the sway and shimmy on the fall is the primary trigger; cast, pitch, or skip under docks and laydowns
• Jig Head — thread onto a 3/16–1/4 oz round or football jig head for a swimming or hopping presentation; the compact body produces action at any retrieve speed
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above the weight; the compact profile hovers naturally in the strike zone for finicky suspended fish
• Finesse Flipping — Texas-rig on a 1/0–2/0 EWG and flip into sparse cover, docks, and laydowns; the compact size is perfect for skipping into tight spots
• Ned Rig — thread onto a 3/16 oz Ned head for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom; the body quivers naturally on the pause

Best Conditions

• Clear water (visibility 2ft+) where a compact, natural profile is most effective
• Smallmouth and spotted bass fisheries where smaller forage is the key
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Docks, laydowns, and sparse cover where skipping is required
• Year-round — especially effective in spring (pre-spawn) and fall

Best For

Key Features

• 2.5" compact profile — smaller version of the proven 3.5" Yamatanuki
• 1/4 oz natural weight — casts well on light line without added weight
• Tantalizing sway and shimmy — same irresistible fall action as the 3.5"
• Versatile rigging — weightless, jig head, drop shot, finesse flipping, Ned rig
• Made in the USA — consistent, top-quality Yamamoto soft plastic
• 8 proven color options
• 8 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 2.5" | Weight: 1/4 oz | Count: 8 per pack | Made in the USA | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Skip it on light line — The 2.5" Yamatanuki's 1/4 oz weight makes it one of the easiest power-finesse baits to skip under docks and overhanging cover on 10–12 lb fluorocarbon. Rig it weightless on a 1/0 EWG and practice the sidearm skip cast — it slides under cover that most baits can't reach.
2. Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake for clear water — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear water where a natural bottom-matching color is critical. Switch to Mimizu in stained water or when bass are keying on worm-colored forage, and use Baby Bass when smallmouth are targeting juvenile bass.
3. Let it fall on slack line — The Yamatanuki's sway and shimmy is most pronounced on a semi-slack line fall. After the cast, close the bail and let the bait fall on a slightly bowed line — don't pull it tight. Most strikes happen on the fall, so watch your line for any twitch or jump.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 2.5" and 3.5" Yamatanuki?
A: The 2.5" is the compact, finesse-oriented version — ideal for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and situations where a smaller profile gets more bites. The 3.5" has more bulk and presence for largemouth in heavier cover and stained water. Both deliver the same tantalizing sway and shimmy on the fall; choose based on forage size and water clarity.

Q: What hook size works best for the 2.5" Yamatanuki weightless?
A: A 1/0 or 2/0 EWG hook works best for weightless presentations. Use a 1/0 for a more compact, subtle profile in ultra-clear water and for skipping, and a 2/0 when you need better hook gap coverage for larger fish.

Q: How many come in a pack?
A: 8 per pack.

Yamamoto 3" Zako Swimbaits

The original Yamamoto Zako set the standard for swimbait trailers — and anglers kept asking for a smaller version. The Yamamoto 3" Zako delivers exactly that. Built in direct response to demand from pros and customers who wanted the same industry-leading Zako action in a compact profile for smaller bladed jigs and finesse applications.

Everything that makes the original great is here in a smaller package: the accordion-style tail cuts that keep action tight and baitfish-realistic, the flanged tail that folds in on itself at hookset to improve your ratio, and the center-line guide on top of the bait so you always rig it dead center and it always runs true. Whether you're throwing a small bladed jig, a finesse chatterbait, or flipping into tight cover, the 3" Zako is the trailer that stays in the zone and gets bit.

Features

• Compact 3" profile — perfect for smaller bladed jigs and finesse presentations
• Accordion-style tail cuts keep action tight and natural, like a real baitfish
• Flanged tail folds in on hookset for improved hookup ratios
• Center-line guide on top ensures dead-center rigging every time
• Designed by Elite Series pro Brett Hite
• 6 per pack

Best For

• Techniques: Bladed jig trailer, chatterbait trailer, flipping, finesse swimbait
• Conditions: Clear water, finesse situations, smallmouth, spotted bass
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Why Buy the Yamamoto 3.5" Yamatanuki?

The Yamamoto 3.5" Yamatanuki is a power-finesse bait unlike anything else in the lineup. Born from Yamamoto's Japanese tournament circuit — where it's been a proven fish-catcher for years — the Yamatanuki is now available in the US and quickly becoming a go-to for anglers who flip into cover, cast to fish on forward-facing sonar, and need a bait that falls fast and looks natural doing it. At 5/8 oz, it casts like a bullet, falls with a tantalizing sway and shimmy, and can be fished completely weightless. 8 per pack, 8 handpicked colors. Made in the USA.

Main Use & Benefit

A 3.5-inch, 5/8 oz power-finesse bait built from a custom heavy soft plastic formula — its natural weight allows it to be fished weightless yet cast far and fall fast, making it the go-to for flipping into cover, casting to forward-facing sonar fish, and any presentation where a fast-falling, natural-looking bait triggers strikes.

Problem It Solves

Most finesse baits are too light to cast well or fall fast enough for flipping and FFS presentations. Most flipping baits require added weight that kills the natural action. The Yamatanuki's 5/8 oz custom heavy formula solves both — it casts great, falls fast, and produces a tantalizing sway and shimmy on the fall that triggers strikes without any added weight.

Advantages

• ✅ 5/8 oz custom heavy formula — casts far and falls fast without added weight
• ✅ Tantalizing sway and shimmy on the fall — irresistible action that triggers strikes
• ✅ Versatile — flipping, casting, dragging, FFS, and finesse presentations
• ✅ Proven on the Japanese tournament circuit — now available in the US
• ✅ 8 handpicked colors matched to real-world fishing conditions
• ✅ Made in the USA — consistent, top-quality Yamamoto soft plastic
  
• ⚠️ 5/8 oz — heavier than standard finesse baits; best on 15–20 lb fluorocarbon or 30–50 lb braid for flipping

When to Choose It

Reach for the Yamatanuki when you need a bait that can be flipped into heavy cover, cast to fish you can see on forward-facing sonar, or presented in situations where a fast-falling, natural-looking bait outperforms everything else. It's equally effective as a power-finesse casting bait on medium-heavy spinning or baitcasting gear and as a flipping bait on heavy tackle.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Flipping & Pitching — rig on a 5/0 EWG hook and flip into heavy cover, docks, laydowns, and grass; the 5/8 oz body penetrates cover and falls fast to the bottom; no added weight needed
• Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) — cast to fish you can see on screen; the sway and shimmy on the fall triggers reaction strikes from fish that are watching the bait descend in real time
• Casting & Dragging — cast to structure and drag slowly along the bottom; the heavy body stays in contact with the bottom and the appendages quiver on every pause
• Weightless Swimming — slow, steady retrieve just below the surface or through the water column; the body produces a natural swimming action at any speed
• Skip Presentations — the 5/8 oz body loads the rod for long, accurate skip casts under docks and overhanging cover

Best Conditions

• Heavy cover — docks, laydowns, grass, brush piles
• Open water and mid-depth structure on FFS presentations
• Clear to lightly stained water where the sway and shimmy is most visible
• Any depth — the fast fall makes it effective from shallow flipping to deep FFS
• Year-round — especially effective in spring (pre-spawn flipping) and summer (FFS open water)

Best For

Key Features

• 3.5" profile, 5/8 oz — heavy custom formula for fast fall and long casts without added weight
• Tantalizing sway and shimmy — irresistible fall action proven on the Japanese tournament circuit
• 5/0 EWG compatible — superior hook gap for better hooksets in heavy cover
• 8 handpicked colors — matched to real-world fishing conditions by Yamamoto pros
• Made in the USA
• 8 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 3.5" | Weight: 5/8 oz | Count: 8 per pack | Made in the USA | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Go heavy on the hook — The Yamatanuki's 5/8 oz body requires a 5/0 EWG hook for the best hook gap and hookset performance. A 4/0 will work in a pinch, but the 5/0 gives you the gap coverage you need for solid hooksets in heavy cover. The Tackle Express team's go-to is the Owner Beast 5/0 or Gamakatsu EWG 5/0.
2. Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake for most situations — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is the most versatile color in the lineup and should be your starting point in clear to lightly stained water. Switch to Mimizu in stained water or when bass are keying on worm-colored forage, and use Black w/ Large Blue Flake in dark or muddy water for maximum visibility.
3. Watch the line on FFS — When casting to fish on forward-facing sonar, watch both your screen and your line. The Yamatanuki's sway and shimmy is most visible on FFS during the fall — most strikes happen before the bait hits the bottom. Keep your rod tip up and be ready to set the hook the moment you see a fish move toward the bait on screen.

FAQ

Q: Can the Yamatanuki be fished completely weightless?
A: Yes — that's one of its biggest advantages. The 5/8 oz custom heavy formula gives it enough weight to cast well and fall fast without any added bullet weight or jig head. Simply rig it on a 5/0 EWG hook and fish it weightless for flipping, casting, or FFS presentations.

Q: What line weight works best for the Yamatanuki?
A: For flipping and pitching into heavy cover, 30–50 lb braided line is the standard setup. For casting and FFS presentations in open water, 15–20 lb fluorocarbon or 20–30 lb braid with a 15–17 lb fluoro leader gives you the best combination of castability and sensitivity.

Q: How does the 3.5" Yamatanuki compare to the 2.5" version?
A: The 3.5" is the original and primary power-finesse version — heavier at 5/8 oz, better for flipping into heavy cover and casting to FFS fish in open water. The 2.5" is the compact, finesse-oriented version at 1/4 oz — ideal for clear water, smallmouth, spotted bass, and situations where a smaller profile gets more bites on lighter line.

Purposefully built for bladed jigs, the Berkley Powerbait Power Stinger introduces a new honeycomb molding technology to Powerbait. Designed with both profile and action in mind, the Power Stinger’s dense head prevents tear out while the honeycomb construction drives action, translating the movement from the vibrating jig throughout the trailer.

Features:

• Purposefully built for use with bladed vibrating jigs
• Patent Pending “Honey Comb” technology allows the jig or angler to drive the perfect action
• Thick baitfish profile
• Back and Belly slots for accommodating a variety of rigging styles
• Standard and HD Tru colors to match any hatch or application

The C3 Baits Jobu 4" is a precision-crafted finesse worm born from decades of experience on Southern California's most pressured bass fisheries. Created by John Petroski — a.k.a. Captain Castaic — the Jobu was designed specifically for the clear, heavily fished waters of Castaic Lake and the Clearwater reservoirs, where finesse presentation is the difference between a limit and a skunk. The result is a 4" worm with an unmatched level of detail, action, and versatility that produces bites when nothing else will.

Whether you're fishing a dropshot on a deep main lake point, dragging a Carolina rig along a rocky flat, or shaking a shaky head in the shallows, the Jobu delivers the subtle, lifelike action that triggers strikes from finicky bass. Its slender profile and soft, responsive material create a natural quiver on the fall and a seductive wiggle on the retrieve that pressured fish simply can't ignore.

Key Features

• 4" finesse profile — ideal size for pressured and clear water bass
• Exceptional material softness — lifelike action on the fall, shake, and drag
• Versatile presentation — excels on dropshot, Carolina rig, shaky head, and Neko rig
• Designed by Captain Castaic for hard-pressured Southern California waters
• Hologram and natural color options to match any water clarity or light condition
• Consistent quality and attention to detail in every pack

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The all new Shimano Armajoint 190 Slow Float Flash Boost Swimbaits solve the challenges of casting a big jointed swimbait in search of trophy fish. Lure engineers leverage Shimano's proprietary Arma-Boost technology to significantly increase casting distance and accuracy by reducing unnecessary air resistance and the chances of the lure spinning during flight. As the angler casts the lure, Arma Boost technology facilitates the lure to disconnect from an internal magnet and forces the body to fold into its compact shape. Once the lure hits the water, the lure's body reengages with the magnet to create a smooth and natural swimming action.

The Shimano Armajoint 190SF is a versatile lure that can be retrieved fast or slow, enabling anglers to vary their retrieve depending on the situation. The bait will normally swim in an S-pattern, but the bait will not flare out when stopped due to the fold in its body. Anglers can slow down the receive and pause the to capitalize on the lure's natural slow-rising action. ARMAJOINT also features Shimano's proprietary FLASH BOOST technology that constantly emits a fish-attracting flash during the retrieve — even on the pause — by suspending reflective foil on micro springs to mimic the flashing behavior of an injured baitfish. Designed with purpose by leveraging innovation and technology and improving angler performance while drawing strikes from tournament-winning bass.

ROF: Slow Float

Length: 190mm (7.48in.)

Weight: 53g (1 7/8oz)

Features: 

• Arma Boost to increase a lure's casting distance by folding a jointed lure into a compact shape, reducing air resistance and minimizing the chances of the lure spinning during flight.
• Flash Boost suspends reflective foil on micro springs within the clear section of the lure body and provides an action designed to mimic the movements and flashing behavior of an injured baitfish.
• Scale Boost capitalizes on composite-pitch holograms to increase the amount and complexity of light reflected through the water.

The Deps Lil Rabbit Creature Bait was developed for catching big bass with a bulky flat design and compact body that creates unique vibration and a very lifelike look. The extra-thick body combined with an ultra-thin tail gives it great action with each movement of your rod tip, creating trembling vibrations that appeal to bass in a wide range of conditions.

The innovative rabbit tail imitates a wide range of baitfish and crustaceans, and many big bass love the natural look of the rabbit tail in ponds, rivers, and giant lakes. It's especially deadly in places where bass feed on bluegill, making it a go-to bait for targeting trophy fish. The bulky flat compact body with no unnecessary parts creates a silhouette that's easy to skip under docks, branches, and laydowns where big bass lurk.

The plastic material contains crustacean parts that fish eaters love, while the 20% salt ultra-soft material is strong and holds hooks well when fished alone or on the back of a jig. The extra-thick body and tip of the tail are the same thickness, but the tail itself is ultra-thin to give strong vibration and butterfly action when you move your rod. It reacts quickly to water currents and bottom changes, making it excellent for drift fishing and other methods that not everyone is trying.

Key Features:

• Bulky Flat Compact Body: Creates unique vibration and lifelike appearance
• Rabbit Tail Design: Imitates baitfish and crustaceans with natural movement
• Extra-Thick Body: Provides bulk while maintaining easy skipping ability
• Ultra-Thin Tail: Delivers strong vibration and butterfly action
• 20% Salt Content: Ultra-soft material with crustacean parts fish love
• Strong Hook Holding: Material holds hooks securely for solo or jig trailer use
• Quick Reaction: Responds to water currents and bottom changes
• Easy to Skip: Compact profile slips under docks and cover

Specifications:

• Type: Bulky flat creature bait with rabbit tail
• Material: 20% salt ultra-soft plastic with crustacean parts
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for enhanced action and profile
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Weightless: Natural fall around docks and laydowns
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Shaky Head: Finesse presentation for pressured fish

Retrieve Techniques:

• Rod Tip Movement: Sharp twitches create butterfly tail action
• Drift Fishing: Let current activate the tail naturally
• Skipping: Skip under docks and cover where big bass hide
• Slow Drag: Bottom contact showcases vibration and tail movement
• Lift-and-Drop: Vertical jigging motion triggers reaction strikes

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill populations
• Skipping under docks, branches, and laydowns
• Jig trailer for flipping heavy cover
• Drift fishing in current
• Targeting big bass in ponds, rivers, and lakes
• When bass are feeding on crustaceans or baitfish
• Finesse presentations for pressured fish

When you need a versatile creature bait that delivers unique vibration, natural rabbit tail action, and easy skipping ability for targeting big bass, the Deps Lil Rabbit is the choice of serious anglers.

The Deps Deathadder 5" 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 5" excels on jighead rigs, Texas rigs, wacky rigs, drop-shot rigs, and as a jig trailer. The wide body provides bulk and profile 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:

• 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
• 5" Size: Perfect balance of profile and finesse for various conditions
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Track record of catching trophy-class largemouth and smallmouth

Specifications:

• Length: 5 inches
• Quantity: 8 per pack
• Recommended Hook Size: #1/0 to #3/0 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

Ideal Applications:

• Versatile all-around worm for various conditions
• Clear water finesse fishing
• Pressured or heavily fished waters
• When bass are feeding on baitfish
• Post-frontal conditions
• Sight fishing for wary bass
• Vertical presentations on deep structure

When you need a versatile straight tail worm that delivers realistic action, proven big bass results, and works on multiple rigs, the Deps Deathadder 5" Straight Tail Worm is the choice of serious anglers worldwide.

The Deps Clap Craw 4" features a slender, volume-reduced shrimp silhouette combined with innovative design elements that make it deadly effective in tough conditions. The arched arms hold down water creating resistance and natural movement, while the ultra-fine legs boast high response to even the slightest water movement, and the ribs on the belly generate complex water flow that triggers strikes from finicky bass.

Engineered for versatility, the Clap Craw excels as a jig trailer in heavy cover where its compact profile slips through vegetation while the active appendages create irresistible action. It's equally effective on a Texas rig in open water, where the combination of arched arms, ultra-fine legs, and belly ribs work together to produce a realistic crawfish presentation that bass can't ignore.

The slender profile allows for better hook penetration and a more natural presentation compared to bulkier craw baits, while still maintaining enough action to attract bass from a distance. Whether you're flipping heavy cover, dragging structure, or swimming it in open water, the Deps Clap Craw 4" delivers the realistic crawfish imitation and fish-triggering action that serious bass anglers demand.

Key Features:

• Slender Shrimp Silhouette: Volume-reduced profile for better hook penetration and natural presentation
• Arched Arms: Hold down water creating resistance and realistic crawfish movement
• Ultra-Fine Legs: High response to water movement for maximum action
• Belly Ribs: Generate complex water flow and additional vibration
• Versatile Design: Excels as jig trailer or on Texas rig
• Compact Profile: Slips through heavy cover and vegetation
• Realistic Crawfish Imitation: Natural silhouette and action mimic live prey
• Tough Condition Performer: Effective when bass are pressured or finicky

Specifications:

• Length: 4 inches
• Quantity: 6 per pack
• Type: Crawfish/shrimp imitator
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Jig Trailer: Perfect size and action for flipping jigs in heavy cover
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for open water and structure
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure and ledges
• Shaky Head: Finesse presentation for pressured fish
• Weighted Swimbait Hook: Swimming presentation in open water

Design Details:

Arched Arms: The unique arched arm design holds down water, creating resistance and natural crawfish movement that triggers strikes.

Ultra-Fine Legs: High-response legs move with the slightest water current, adding lifelike action even when the bait is stationary.

Belly Ribs: Ribs on the belly create complex water flow patterns and additional vibration that attract bass from a distance.

Slender Profile: Volume-reduced shrimp silhouette allows for better hook penetration while maintaining realistic crawfish appearance.

Ideal Applications:

• Jig trailer in heavy cover and vegetation
• Texas rigging in open water
• Flipping and pitching to structure
• Dragging on Carolina rig
• Finesse presentations for pressured fish
• When bass are feeding on crawfish
• Tough conditions requiring subtle presentations

When you need a versatile crawfish imitator that delivers realistic action, slips through cover, and triggers bites in tough conditions, the Deps Clap Craw 4" is the choice of serious bass anglers.

The Deps Rebound Stick 3" is a bulky stick worm designed with a simple outline to slip through weeds and cover, but with an uneven bulbous front and back end that generates an irregular and writhing action. The bulky body of the bait "rebounds" or bounces back with a strong vibration as it lands, creating a unique triggering action that bass can't resist.

Engineered with an ultra-soft material containing 30% salt content that includes crustacean ingredients fish love, the Rebound Stick delivers natural feel and taste that encourages bass to hold on longer for better hookup ratios. The innovative design features a non-salt material tip that's harder and more durable to reduce tearing, keeping the hook point in the worm longer even after multiple fish catches.

The carefully designed rib depth allows the bait to slip through grass and vegetation while the uneven front and back ends create an irregular, wiggling action that triggers strikes from both active and finicky bass. Perfect for wacky rigs, Carolina rigs, and Texas rigs, the Deps Rebound Stick 3" is a versatile finesse bait that excels in a wide range of conditions.

Key Features:

• Rebound Vibration: Bulky body bounces back with strong vibration when it lands
• Irregular Wiggling Action: Uneven front and back ends create writhing, irregular movement
• 30% Salt Content: Includes crustacean ingredients that fish love
• Ultra-Soft Material: Natural feel encourages bass to hold on longer
• Non-Salt Tip: Harder material at tip reduces tearing and keeps hook point secure
• Optimized Rib Depth: Allows bait to slip through grass and vegetation
• Simple Outline: Designed to move through weeds and cover without snagging
• Versatile Rigging: Excels on wacky rig, Carolina rig, and Texas rig

Specifications:

• Length: 3 inches
• Type: Bulky stick worm
• Salt Content: 30% with crustacean ingredients
• Material: Ultra-soft with non-salt tip for durability
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Wacky Rig: Hook through the middle for maximum action and rebound vibration
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover and vegetation
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure and ledges
• Neko Rig: Insert nail weight in nose for vertical presentation
• Weightless: Slow-sinking presentation in shallow water

Design Details:

Vibration: The Rebound Stick's bulky body bounces back with a strong vibration when it lands, creating a unique triggering action.

Wiggling Action: The uneven front and back end creates an irregular, wiggling action that mimics natural prey movement.

Salt Content: Made of ultra-soft material with 30% salt content that includes crustacean ingredients fish are attracted to.

Hook Point: The tip is made of non-salt material that's harder to reduce tearing, keeping the hook point in the worm longer.

Rib Depth: Optimized rib depth allows the bait to slip through grass and vegetation without hanging up.

Ideal Applications:

• Wacky rigging in clear water
• Fishing through grass and vegetation
• Finesse presentations for pressured fish
• Around docks, laydowns, and cover
• Deep structure with Carolina rig
• Shallow water weightless presentations

When you need a versatile stick worm that delivers unique rebound vibration, irregular action, and exceptional durability, the Deps Rebound Stick 3" is the choice of serious finesse anglers.

The PowerBait MaxScent line of baits releases a super-charged scent field attracting fish in a way never before seen. This all-new material is perfect for finesse presentations with ultra-realistic texture and natural matte colors to fool the hardest-to-catch fish.

The, soft yet durable material provides for life-like action and easier hook-ups producing multiple fish on each bait.

FEATURES

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

The Zoom Small Salty Chunk is the trailer that made a generation of anglers give up pork chunks on the back of their jigs. At 2.5 inches, it’s Zoom’s “standard” chunk — the perfect all-around size that adds just the right amount of bulk without overpowering the jig, fits securely on a wide range of jig styles and sizes, and tempts everything from plain keepers to the lunker of a lifetime. Salt-impregnated so bass hold on longer. The go-to subtle presentation when finicky bass won’t commit to a bigger trailer.

Key Features

• Salt-Impregnated — Bass Hold On Longer — Salt is impregnated throughout the plastic; when a bass bites, the salt taste triggers a natural hold response that keeps the fish on the bait longer than an unsalted trailer, giving you more time to detect the bite and set the hook.
• 2.5" Standard Size — Perfect All-Around Bulk — The 2.5" profile adds just the right amount of bulk and water resistance to the jig without overpowering the presentation; smaller than the Big Salty Chunk for a more subtle, finesse-oriented fall; fits securely on the back of football jigs, flipping jigs, swim jigs, and finesse jigs across a wide range of hook sizes.
• Pork Chunk Replacement — Proven for Decades — The Zoom Small Salty Chunk is the soft plastic that replaced pork chunks as the standard jig trailer for a generation of bass anglers; the salt-impregnated plastic provides the same hold-on quality that made pork chunks effective, without the mess, smell, and drying-out issues of natural pork trailers.
• Finesse Presentation — Triggers Finicky Bass — The smaller 2.5" profile is the go-to choice when bass are pressured or finicky and won’t commit to a larger trailer; the subtle bulk and natural fall of the Small Salty Chunk triggers strikes from bass that are ignoring bigger presentations.

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Best For

• All-Around Jig Trailer — The primary application; thread the Small Salty Chunk on the back of any jig style — football, flipping, swim, or finesse — for a proven, versatile trailer that works in all conditions and water clarities.
• Finicky & Pressured Bass — When bass are conditioned to larger trailers or are in a finesse mood, downsize to the Small Salty Chunk; the 2.5" profile is subtle enough to draw strikes from bass that are ignoring the Big Salty Chunk or other larger trailers.
• Flipping & Pitching — Effective for flipping and pitching heavy cover with a flipping jig; the compact profile punches through matted vegetation and tight cover more easily than a larger chunk trailer, while the salt impregnation keeps bass holding on through the cover.