{"title":"Freshwater Top Water","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a top water lure for your freshwater fishing, we have an extensive line that includes very small poppers to extra large chuggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry using filters to find products easier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"river2sea-whopper-plopper-topwater-bait-1","title":"River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound That Bass Can't Ignore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRiver2Sea Whopper Plopper 130\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic topwater lures ever made — and for good reason. That deep, hollow whopping sound produced by the rotating tail is unlike anything else on the water. Crawl it so slowly you can barely hear the tail, or rip it fast so it throws water like a swamp buggy. Either way, it gets bit. Cast it a mile, dial in your retrieve speed, and let the sound do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineered to Run Perfect, Right Out of the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whopper Plopper's propeller-style tail is perfectly tuned from the factory and stays flexible and fish-catching forever. No tweaking, no tuning, no adjustments — just tie it on and go. The tail rotates smoothly across a wide range of retrieve speeds, producing alluring rumbles and multi-octave splashing that triggers strikes from bass, pike, musky, and stripers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Standard Prop Baits Fall Short\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost prop baits are noisy at one speed and dead at another. The Whopper Plopper produces fish-catching sound and action from a dead-slow crawl all the way to a fast burn — giving you a versatile topwater that adapts to the mood of the fish. When bass are finicky, slow it down. When they're aggressive, speed it up. The Plopper works either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to Last, Built to Cast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-rigged with two size #1 premium black nickel treble hooks, the Whopper Plopper 130 is ready to fish the moment it comes out of the package. The durable body handles rocks, wood, and hard-fighting fish without losing its action, and its aerodynamic profile launches exceptionally long casts for a topwater of its size — covering more water and reaching fish that other lures can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Pick If...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a topwater that works at any retrieve speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're targeting largemouth, smallmouth, pike, musky, or striped bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a lure that casts far and covers open water efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalking baits and poppers aren't triggering strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a proven, tournament-tested topwater with a massive color selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Retrieve Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Crawl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely-there retrieve — just enough to keep the tail ticking. Deadly in calm conditions and post-spawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Steady:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bread-and-butter retrieve — consistent tail rotation with a rhythmic whopping sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Burn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rip it across the surface throwing water — triggers reaction strikes from aggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop and Go:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vary your retrieve speed to create an erratic, fleeing-baitfish action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm to lightly choppy surface — the tail sound carries best in calmer water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light periods — early morning and late evening when bass are most active on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-spawn through fall when bass are chasing baitfish on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer feeding windows over open flats, points, and submerged structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny body of water where big fish are looking up — lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pike, Musky, Striped Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow roll, medium steady retrieve, fast burn, stop-and-go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm to choppy surface, low-light, post-spawn, summer and fall feeding windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds — anywhere big fish are looking up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropeller-style rotating tail creates powerful 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style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 3\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e#1 Black Nickel Treble x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRIV432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTerminator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 3\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e#1 Black Nickel Treble x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRIV433\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCrystal Minnow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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The Plopper produces at every speed — let the fish tell you what they want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the Color to Forage:\u003c\/strong\u003e In shad-heavy lakes, go with Phantom Shad, Chubby, or Crystal Minnow. In perch or bluegill fisheries, try Perch or Munky Butt. In stained water, Blue Blood and Rat Ta Tat create the best silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a Loop Knot:\u003c\/strong\u003e A loop knot (like a Rapala knot) gives the Whopper Plopper maximum freedom of movement and enhances the tail action, especially at slower retrieve speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line setup works best with the Whopper Plopper 130?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA medium-heavy 7'–7'6\" casting rod with 30–50 lb braided line is ideal. Braid floats and keeps the lure riding high on the surface, while the sensitivity lets you feel the tail action and detect any change in retrieve speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if the tail is tuned correctly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tail should rotate freely and consistently at slow retrieve speeds. If it's not spinning, check for debris caught in the tail joint. The Whopper Plopper comes factory-tuned and rarely needs adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Whopper Plopper 130 for pike and musky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. The 5 in, 1 3\/8 oz profile is a great pike and musky topwater, especially in summer when fish are shallow and aggressive. 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While every other walking hardbait has a fat, rounded body, the Skimmer is built with the slender, pencil-thin profile of a 5\" soft plastic stickbait — the most proven bass-catching shape in freshwater fishing. That slim silhouette is something bass have been conditioned to eat for decades, and the Skimmer is the only topwater hardbait that delivers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Boil That Seals the Deal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Skimmer's tail-weighted design creates a one-of-a-kind surface action. On every zig and zag, the weighted tail end stirs the water into a large, violent boil — and then the Skimmer slips out just ahead of it, like a desperate baitfish narrowly escaping a bass's lunge. That boil-and-escape sequence is irresistible. It triggers the predatory instinct in bass that have seen every other topwater presentation and shut down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Fat-Bodied Walking Baits Miss the Mark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional walking baits like the Zara Spook have a wide, rounded body that produces a smooth glide. The Skimmer's slender profile creates a completely different visual trigger — one that more closely mimics the slim, darting profile of a shad, herring, or alewife. On pressured fisheries where bass have seen every fat-bodied walking bait in the box, the Skimmer's unique silhouette and boil action stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSlim Profile, Maximum Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.25 in (110mm) and 7\/16 oz, the Skimmer is perfectly sized for medium-action spinning or baitcasting gear. It walks easily with minimal rod work, casts exceptionally well for its size, and the tail-weighted balance keeps it riding low in the water — maximizing contact with the surface and amplifying that signature boil on every direction change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Pick If...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat-bodied walking baits are getting ignored on pressured water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a topwater with a slim, soft-plastic-style profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're targeting largemouth or smallmouth bass feeding on shad, herring, or alewives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a walking bait that creates a dramatic surface boil on every twitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou fish clear water where a natural, slender profile makes a difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Retrieve Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk the Dog:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhythmic rod-tip twitches with a steady retrieve — the Skimmer walks easily and the tail boils on every direction change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePause and Walk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walk 3–5 times, pause, then walk again — the pause lets the boil settle and often triggers strikes from following fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Walk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slower cadence for finicky fish or post-front conditions — the slim profile stays in the strike zone longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch and Pause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single twitches with long pauses — deadly when bass are lethargic or in post-spawn recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm to lightly choppy surface — the boil action is most visible in calmer water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light periods — early morning and late evening when bass are most active 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The lighter setup lets the bait walk more freely and enhances the tail boil action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch Color to Forage:\u003c\/strong\u003e In shad-heavy lakes, go with American Shad, Real Ghost Shad, or Ghost Minnow. In herring fisheries, Blueback Herring and Ghost Chartreuse Herring are deadly. In clear water, Chrome and Chattahoochee Chrome create maximum flash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a Loop Knot:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Rapala loop knot gives the Skimmer maximum freedom of movement and enhances the walking action and tail boil, especially at slower retrieve speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Ima Skimmer 110 different from other walking baits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Skimmer has a slender, pencil-thin body profile that mimics a soft plastic stickbait — something no other topwater hardbait offers. 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At 7 inches and 1.75 oz, the Big Stick is a magnum topwater that can spit like a popper, walk like the hardest-sashaying walking bait on the market, and do it all without requiring expert technique or specialized gear. It's designed for conventional tackle, starts working the moment you begin your retrieve, and is built to handle anything from trophy bass to stripers, pike, and musky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEight Sound Chambers. One Unforgettable Presentation.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Stick features eight individual sound chambers that create a massive ruckus at fast retrieve speeds — and can be dialed back to a subtle pop along the surface when fish are finicky. The rear-weighted design kicks the action into gear immediately on the retrieve and dramatically increases casting distance and accuracy. A unique head design pushes significant volumes of water on every direction change, creating a surface disturbance that draws fish from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Trophy Fish, Not Just Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost big topwaters are built for one species. The Big Stick is built for all of them. Wire-through construction, heavier split rings, and \u003cstrong\u003eOwner ST-66 #1\/0 treble hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e mean this bait can handle the shock of a 50 lb striper, a 40-inch musky, or a 10 lb largemouth without failing. The durable finish and premium hardware make it a legitimate multi-species weapon for both freshwater and saltwater applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard vs. Silent — Two Presentations, One Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Stick comes in both a standard (rattling) version and a silent version. The standard model's eight sound chambers create aggressive noise and vibration — ideal for stained water, choppy conditions, and aggressive fish. 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solid #ddd;\"\u003eMackerel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.75 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilent Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#3399cc;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid 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The heavy setup handles the weight, maximizes casting distance, and gives you the power to drive Owner ST-66 hooks home on big fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard vs. Silent by Water Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the standard rattling version in stained water, choppy conditions, or when fish are aggressive. Switch to the silent version in clear water, calm conditions, or when fish are spooking off noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch Color to Forage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sardine, Mackerel, and Ghost Blue Back are go-to saltwater and striper colors. Bone and Red Head are classic low-light and clear-water patterns. Trout and Hatchery Trout shine in trout-forage fisheries and tailwaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the standard and silent Big Stick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard version has eight internal sound chambers that create noise and vibration at all retrieve speeds. The silent version has no rattle and relies entirely on its surface action and profile — ideal for clear water or pressured fish that spook off noisy baits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line setup works best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heavy or extra-heavy 7'6\"–8' casting rod with a high-speed reel and 50–65 lb braided line is ideal. The 1.75 oz weight needs backbone to cast and the braid gives you the sensitivity to feel the action and the power to set hooks on big fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Ima Big Stick be used in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. The wire-through construction, heavier split rings, and Owner ST-66 hooks are built to handle saltwater species including striped bass, bluefish, and other inshore predators. 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Do not revert to LUC### house codes.\n     Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow and MS American Shad are LIMITED RUN\n     colors on Lucky Craft's list — reorder accordingly.\n     Pricing left untouched per Chad. MS American Shad sits higher\n     because it is a Migi Special finish, not an error.\n     ================================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost topwater baits make you choose: pop or walk.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gunfish 117 has a cupped, concave face that throws water like a popper and a slim tapered body that walks tight side-to-side. Same cast, both actions, decided by what your rod tip does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-1\/2\" pencil popper, 3\/5 oz, floating, \u003cstrong\u003ethree treble hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built for distance and for pulling fish up out of heavy cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 117 Casts Further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucky Craft gave this size a \u003cstrong\u003ethicker taper through the rear\u003c\/strong\u003e than the smaller Gunfish models. More mass behind the center means the bait carries better on the cast and tracks straighter in the air — which matters when fish are boiling forty feet past where you can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the whole argument for the 117 over a 95 or a 115: it isn't just a bigger profile, it's a longer cast at the same effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e When they come up out of range, the extra distance is the difference between a cast and a wish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulling fish from deep cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — brushpiles, cane piles, and standing timber. The concave face throws enough water to call fish up off structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlueback herring water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucky Craft calls this out specifically, and the long slim profile is why — it matches a herring better than a fatter walking bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen water search.\u003c\/strong\u003e Distance plus a bait that both pops and walks lets you cover a bank fast and change the message without changing lures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Work It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo walk it:\u003c\/strong\u003e short, rhythmic twitches into slack line. The bait needs slack to turn — a tight line drives it straight and kills the side-to-side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo pop it:\u003c\/strong\u003e harder, sharper snaps. The cupped mouth grabs water and throws it. Use this when fish are deep in cover or the surface has chop on it and you need to be louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two walks, a pop, a pause. The pause is not dead time — it floats, so it holds position in the strike zone, and a lot of fish eat it sitting still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Trebles — What That Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 117 carries \u003cstrong\u003ethree trebles: #5, #5, and #4\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's a hooking advantage on a bait fish tend to slash at rather than eat cleanly, and it's the reason short strikes convert more often on this size than on two-hook topwaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also means more hardware to keep track of. Check that hooks aren't fouled on the body before you cast, and use a rod with a forgiving tip — three sets of trebles in a fish will find a way out if you horse it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStandard and Limited Run Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucky Craft splits the Gunfish 117 lineup into standard colors and limited-run colors. \u003cstrong\u003eThree of the four we carry are limited run\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow, and MS American Shad. When they're gone, they're not automatically coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhen to fish it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChartreuse Shad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStained water and low light — visible without being loud.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGhost Minnow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear water and pressured fish — the subtlest of the four.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAurora Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBright sky and tough bites — silhouettes hard from below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMS American Shad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eShad and herring forage — a Migi Special finish with more depth than a flat paint job.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe topwater window on the local lakes moves week to week, and a long-casting bait earns its money on the days stripers are boiling out of reach. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth reading before you commit a morning to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Length helps the cast; a forgiving tip keeps three sets of trebles in the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Braid moves the bait; the leader gives you abrasion resistance around cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through\u003c\/strong\u003e — it sinks and pulls the nose down, working against the float and the walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch into slack, not into tension.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single thing that separates people who can make a pencil popper walk from people who can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait to feel weight before you set.\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth. This costs more topwater fish than anything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the pause after a miss.\u003c\/strong\u003e It floats. Let it sit — fish come back for a bait that's stopped far more often than for one that ran.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the trebles for fouling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three hooks on a slim body will tangle on themselves, and a fouled bait won't walk at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it on a tight line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bait needs slack to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly popping it, or only walking it.\u003c\/strong\u003e You bought both actions. Mix them until something answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo stiff a rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e Costs you fish on every strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting on sight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait for the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eGunfish 117\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePencil popper — pops and walks\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" (117mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3\/5 oz (19.0 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eType \/ Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFloating \/ Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3 trebles — #5, #5, #4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSlim taper, cupped\u003cbr\u003econcave face\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eThe Gunfish family\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eGunfish 117\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz\u003cbr\u003e3 trebles · this page\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e115NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-115nf\"\u003eNo-feather 115 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-95nf\"\u003eNo-feather 95 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95 H3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-3-hooks\"\u003e3-hook 95 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecs confirmed against Lucky Craft's published Gunfish 117 chart. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Lucky Craft Gunfish 117 in the color selected, factory rigged with three trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the Gunfish 117?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n4-1\/2 inches (117mm) and 3\/5 oz (19 grams). The number in the name is the length in millimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many hooks does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree trebles — two #5 and one #4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it pop or walk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth. Sharp snaps make the cupped face throw water; rhythmic twitches into slack line make it walk tight side-to-side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It holds position on the pause, which is where a lot of the bites come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e117 or 115NF — what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDifferent models, not just different sizes. The 117 is a pencil popper with three trebles and a thicker rear taper for casting distance. The NF models are the no-feather versions of their respective sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it cast so well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rear taper is thicker than on the smaller Gunfish sizes, so more mass sits behind the center and the bait carries and tracks straighter in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium to medium-heavy with a moderate action, 7' or longer. Braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader; avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these colors coming back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAurora Black, Ghost Minnow, and MS American Shad are limited-run colors on Lucky Craft's list. Chartreuse Shad is standard. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-115nf\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 115NF\u003c\/a\u003e — no-feather 115.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-95nf\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 95NF\u003c\/a\u003e — no-feather 95.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-3-hooks\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3\u003c\/a\u003e — three-hook 95.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topwater\"\u003eTopwater Fishing Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Not sure which Gunfish you want, or whether today's a popping day or a walking day? Call the shop or come in — that's a short conversation and it saves you buying the wrong one first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucky Craft","offers":[{"title":"Ghost Minnow","offer_id":45798849446144,"sku":"GF117-238GMN","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aurora Black","offer_id":45798849511680,"sku":"GF117-052ABK","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chartreuse Shad","offer_id":45798849544448,"sku":"GF117-250CRS","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"American Shad","offer_id":45798849609984,"sku":"GF117-270MSAS","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/lucky-craftlucky-craft-gunfish-topwatertopwater419-gpgsn-95-3754658.jpg?v=1756777187"},{"product_id":"heddon-super-spook-jr-top-water-bait","title":"Heddon Super Spook Jr. Top Water Bait","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte align_justify\" id=\"short_description_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"inner\"\u003ePart of the legendary Zara Spook family famous for its ''walk-the-dog'' action,\u003cstrong\u003e Heddon's Super Spook Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e features an internal rattle, super strong hardware and a very durable body construction. Jimmy Houston improved this legendary lure with a horizontal construction body design that is destined to catch the eyes of game fish and anglers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner\"\u003eTo fish this topwater legend, use a rhythmic, slack-line retrieve that makes the Zara walk from left to right and back and forth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-right\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heddon","offers":[{"title":"Bone","offer_id":364943201,"sku":"HED110","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Florida Bass","offer_id":364944621,"sku":"HED111","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickle","offer_id":364944871,"sku":"HED112","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Foxy Shad","offer_id":364944941,"sku":"HED113","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Foxy Momma","offer_id":364945271,"sku":"HED114","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":364945321,"sku":"HED115","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bone Silver","offer_id":667699265,"sku":"HED116","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Okie Shad","offer_id":1628705348,"sku":"HED118","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/products\/heddonheddon-super-spook-jr-top-water-baittopwaterhed110-2967182.jpg?v=1756777181"},{"product_id":"heddon-zara-spook-top-water-bait","title":"Heddon Zara Spook Top Water Bait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Bait Every Other Walking Bait Gets Compared To\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHeddon Zara Spook\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lure that made \"walk the dog\" a technique. At 4.5\" it's the original full-size profile, and decades later it's still the reference point — when someone describes a new walking bait, they describe how close it comes to a Spook. Nine colors in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Anglers Still Reach for the Original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spook's balance is the whole trick. Rod-tip taps make the nose swing side to side in a rhythm that's easy to fall into and hard to mess up once you have it, and the weight distribution lets it glide rather than skip. It also casts a long way for its size, which matters when you're covering a flat and don't want the boat on top of the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem With Fishing It Too Fast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instinct on a topwater is to hurry. Fish will follow a fast Spook to the boat and never commit. A slow, deliberate walk with the occasional dead stop gets more strikes from bigger fish, because the pause is what convinces them the bait is hurt rather than fleeing. When they're genuinely fired up you can speed it up — but slow is the starting point, not the fallback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Sets It Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original full-size Spook profile at 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance tuned for an easy, repeatable walking cadence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRattle chamber for sound attraction in chop or stained water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong casting for its size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine color patterns from natural shad to bone to nickel plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and light inshore duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Pick If…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the benchmark walking bait rather than an imitation of it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're fishing surface-feeding bass in open water, over grass, or along shorelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a bait fish can hear as well as see\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're learning to walk the dog and want the easiest bait to learn on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Spook Do You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zara Spook is the middle of the family and the right default. Move off it when conditions push you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStay on the Zara Spook (4.5\")\u003c\/strong\u003e for typical open-water and shoreline bass fishing. This is the one to own first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-super-spook-topwater-bait\"\u003eSuper Spook\u003c\/a\u003e (5\", 7\/8 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e when it's windy, the water is stained, or you want to call fish from farther. Louder rattle and three #4 trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-zara-puppy-top-water-bait\"\u003eZara Puppy\u003c\/a\u003e (3\", 1\/4 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e when fish are pressured, the forage is small, or you're fishing lighter gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGo silent with the Super Zara Spook (4.5\", no rattle)\u003c\/strong\u003e on clear, calm, heavily pressured water where the rattle is working against you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk the dog:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slack line, rhythmic downward rod-tip taps, reeling only to take up slack. The bait does the rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk and pause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three or four taps, then a full stop. Most strikes come during the stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn and kill:\u003c\/strong\u003e When fish are schooling on the surface, speed the cadence up and then stop it dead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel the bank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long casts down a shoreline keep the bait in the strike zone the entire retrieve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly morning and evening, and overcast days throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in the mid-60s and up, when bass will commit to the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight chop — the rattle earns its keep when the surface isn't glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen water, grass flats, points, and shorelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walk the dog, walk and pause, burn and kill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, grass flats, points, shorelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRattle chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Zara profile and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine colors: Bone, Clear, Black Shiner, G Fin Shad, Flash Bass, Black Shore Minnow, Baby Bass, Nickel Plated, G-Finish Blue Shad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreble hooks fitted from the factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#3399cc; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZara Spook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRattle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTopwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTackle Express Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish it on mono or braid, not fluoro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorocarbon sinks and pulls the nose down, which kills the walking action. Mono floats; braid floats and gives you a harder hookset at distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't set on the splash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait until you feel the weight of the fish. Setting on the sight of the blowup pulls the bait away from a fish that hasn't got it yet — the single most common way to lose a topwater bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone when in doubt:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you only carry one color, carry Bone. It shows up as a silhouette in low light and reads as a shad in bright sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make it walk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep a little slack in your line and give short downward taps with the rod tip, reeling only enough to recover slack between taps. The bait swings its nose left on one tap and right on the next. If it isn't walking, you're almost always reeling too much and taking the slack out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZara Spook or Super Spook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zara Spook at 4.5\" is the everyday choice. The Super Spook is 5\" and 7\/8 oz with a louder rattle and three #4 hooks — pick it for wind, stained water, distance, or bigger fish; pick the Zara Spook for calm conditions and more bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA medium-heavy rod with a moderate tip, and 12-17 lb monofilament or 30-40 lb braid. Too stiff a rod rips the bait away from short strikers; too soft and you can't move it properly on slack line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heddon","offers":[{"title":"Bone","offer_id":42649856737536,"sku":"X9255BON","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":364946647,"sku":"HED150","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Shiner","offer_id":364947409,"sku":"HED151","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"G Fin Shad","offer_id":47546596943,"sku":"HED152","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flash Bass","offer_id":47546602191,"sku":"HED153","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Shore Minnow","offer_id":21204666089531,"sku":"0141-1189","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Baby Bass","offer_id":31115391238203,"sku":"HDNZARASPKBBYBSS","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Nickel Plated","offer_id":31144315158587,"sku":"HDN-ZRASPK-NCKLPL","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"G-Finish Blue Shad","offer_id":42649854935296,"sku":"X9255GBLSD","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/products\/heddonheddon-zara-spook-top-water-baittopwaterx9255bon-8295216.jpg?v=1756777181"},{"product_id":"heddon-super-spook-topwater-bait","title":"Heddon Super Spook Topwater Bait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Loud One, Built to Call Fish From a Distance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHeddon Super Spook\u003c\/strong\u003e is the big-water member of the Spook family — 5\" and 7\/8 oz with a loud rattle chamber and three #4 treble hooks. Where the standard Zara Spook is a finesse-of-the-surface bait, the Super Spook is built to be found: heavier, louder, and rigged with stouter hardware. Six colors in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Anglers Reach for the Super Spook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things separate it from the rest of the family. The extra weight buys you casting distance, which matters on big open flats and when the wind is up. The louder rattle pulls fish from farther in chop or stained water where a quieter bait goes unnoticed. And the third treble means a fish that swipes at the tail or the belly still finds a hook — Heddon rates it at roughly 30% more hooking power than the two-hook models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem With Undersized Topwaters in Wind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3\/4 oz walker on a windy flat is a frustrating bait. You lose distance on the cast, the chop hides the surface disturbance, and the sound doesn't carry. Fish that would eat never know it's there. The Super Spook's weight punches through wind and its rattle carries — which is the whole reason to own one alongside a standard Spook rather than instead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Sets It Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" and 7\/8 oz — the heaviest walker in the standard Spook lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree #4 treble hooks for roughly 30% more hooking power than two-hook models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoud rattle chamber, tuned louder than the Zara Spook's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStout hardware built for hard strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-casting profile for covering big water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective in freshwater and inshore saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Pick If…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're fishing wind, chop, or stained water where a quieter bait disappears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need distance to cover a big flat without running the boat over fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're targeting bigger-than-average fish and want the extra hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou fish inshore saltwater as well as freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Sits in the Spook Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Spook is the top of the standard lineup. Reach for something else when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions calm down\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-zara-spook-top-water-bait\"\u003eZara Spook\u003c\/a\u003e (4.5\") is the everyday size and draws more bites on a flat, quiet surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish get picky\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-zara-puppy-top-water-bait\"\u003eZara Puppy\u003c\/a\u003e (3\", 1\/4 oz) matches small forage and pressured fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the same size without the noise\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Super Zara Spook is 4.5\" with no rattle chamber at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're in hard saltwater duty\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-super-spook-xtratough-top-water-bait\"\u003eSuper Spook XT\u003c\/a\u003e carries extra-stout hardware for the same 5\" profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-cast walking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bomb it across a flat and walk it the whole way back — the distance is the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind-lane retrieve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work it along the seam where wind-driven chop meets calmer water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn and kill:\u003c\/strong\u003e On schooling fish, speed it up and then stop it dead in the middle of the boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInshore flats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same walking cadence over grass and oyster edges for redfish and speckled trout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindy days and choppy surface — where this bait beats the smaller models outright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStained to lightly muddy water, where sound matters more than sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge open flats, main-lake points, and long shorelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInshore saltwater grass flats and oyster bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Largemouth bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, pike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-cast walking, wind-lane retrieve, burn and kill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open freshwater flats, main-lake points, inshore saltwater grass and oyster bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" length, 7\/8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree #4 treble hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoud rattle chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStout hardware for hard strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix colors: Bone, Foxy Shad, Clear, Okie Shad, Bone Silver, Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and inshore saltwater rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#3399cc; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSuper Spook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThree #4 treble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLoud rattle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTackle Express Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it a real rod:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7\/8 oz this is not a medium-power bait. A medium-heavy or heavy rod with a moderate tip moves it properly on slack line and drives three trebles home at distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraid for distance, mono for forgiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-50 lb braid gets you every yard of the cast and a solid hookset a long way out. Straight mono is more forgiving of premature hooksets if you're prone to them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet the wind pick the bait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-calm morning, throw the Zara Spook. The moment there's a ripple and the bites slow down, switch to this one before you switch colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Zara Spook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize, sound, and hooks. The Super Spook is 5\" against the Zara Spook's 4.5\", its rattle is louder, and it carries three #4 trebles instead of two hooks. Choose it for wind, stained water, distance, and bigger fish; choose the Zara Spook for calm conditions and more bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a proven redfish and speckled trout bait on inshore flats. If you're fishing saltwater hard and regularly, the Super Spook XT carries extra-stout hardware in the same 5\" profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy three hooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopwater strikes are frequently misses. A third treble covers the middle of the bait, so a fish that hits short or swipes at the belly still finds a point. Heddon rates the three-hook layout at roughly 30% more hooking power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heddon","offers":[{"title":"Bone","offer_id":364948213,"sku":"HED120","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Foxy Shad","offer_id":364950969,"sku":"HED121","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":364951237,"sku":"HED122","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Okie Shad","offer_id":42704449405184,"sku":"HED-SPRSPK-OKISHD","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bone Silver","offer_id":46811480785152,"sku":"X9256BONSL","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel","offer_id":46811482292480,"sku":"X925611","price":8.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/products\/heddonheddon-super-spook-topwater-baittopwaterhed120-9988357.jpg?v=1756777178"},{"product_id":"heddon-zara-puppy-top-water-bait","title":"Heddon Zara Puppy Top Water Bait","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Small Spook for Fish That Have Seen the Big One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHeddon Zara Puppy\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest walker in the Spook family — 3\" and 1\/4 oz, fitted with two #6 trebles. Same walk-the-dog action, scaled down for pressured water, small forage, and light tackle. On lakes where every bass has watched a full-size Spook go by, this is the one that still gets bit. Eight colors in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Anglers Reach for the Puppy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownsizing is the oldest fix in fishing, and topwater is where it works best. A 3\" bait matches the shad, bluegill fry, and small minnows that fish are actually eating for most of the season, and it presents a target a smaller or more cautious fish will commit to. You trade some average size for a lot more bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem With Overlining a Light Bait\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1\/4 oz the Zara Puppy is easy to overpower. Heavy line drags the nose down and flattens the walk; a stiff rod jerks it off its rhythm instead of swinging it. This is a light-line, light-rod bait — fish it that way and it walks beautifully, fish it on a heavy setup and you'll wonder what the fuss is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Sets It Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" and 1\/4 oz — the smallest walker in the Spook lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull walk-the-dog action in a downsized body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo #6 treble hooks sized to the bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatches shad, fry, and small minnow forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastable on spinning tackle, unlike the heavier models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight colors including Bull Frog and Glitter Shad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Pick If…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're fishing clear, calm, heavily pressured water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe forage in your lake is small and the fish are keyed on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd rather catch more fish than hold out for one big one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou fish spinning gear and want a walking bait you can actually cast on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Sits in the Spook Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zara Puppy is the finesse end. Size up when the situation calls for it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-zara-spook-top-water-bait\"\u003eZara Spook\u003c\/a\u003e (4.5\")\u003c\/strong\u003e for the standard full-size profile and better average fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-super-spook-topwater-bait\"\u003eSuper Spook\u003c\/a\u003e (5\", 7\/8 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e when it's windy or stained and you need sound and distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit the difference with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heddon-super-spook-jr-top-water-bait\"\u003eSuper Spook Jr.\u003c\/a\u003e (3.5\", 1\/2 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a half-inch and a quarter-ounce up, with an internal rattle the Puppy doesn't have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow walk on light line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The core presentation — short soft taps, plenty of slack, no hurry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip and walk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light enough to skip under docks and overhanging limbs, then walk it out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e When bass are pushing small bait to the surface, this matches the size they're actually chasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePockets and grass edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small profile works holes and edges a bigger bait fouls in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, calm water — a flat surface is where the small profile shines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily pressured lakes and community water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate summer and fall, when fish are keyed on small shad and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocks, laydowns, grass pockets, and shallow shoreline cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, crappie, larger panfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow walking, skipping, schooling-fish matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear lakes, reservoirs, ponds, docks, laydowns, grass pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" length, 1\/4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo #6 treble hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownsized Zara profile with full walking action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight enough for spinning tackle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight colors: G Fin\/Shad, Clear, Bone, Baby Bass, Black Shiner, Shore Minnow, Glitter Shad, Bull Frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#3399cc; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTackle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZara Puppy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/4 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTwo #6 treble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpinning or light baitcast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTackle Express Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGo lighter than you think:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 lb mono or 20 lb braid with a mono leader. Heavier line pulls the nose down and the walk falls apart — the single most common reason people say the Puppy \"doesn't work.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-power rod, not medium-heavy:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need a tip soft enough to swing a quarter-ounce bait. A heavy topwater rod will overpower it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the hatch literally:\u003c\/strong\u003e When bass are blowing up on shad you can see, this is usually closer to the right size than a full Spook. Bring it out when the big bait draws follows but no eats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this too small to catch good fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Big bass eat small forage constantly, especially on pressured water. You'll catch more fish overall on the Puppy and give up some average size — many anglers keep one tied on specifically for when the full-size Spook is drawing follows without commitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I throw it on spinning gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and often you should. At 1\/4 oz it's right in the range for a medium-power spinning rod with 6-8 lb mono, which is one of the main advantages over the heavier models in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuppy or Super Spook Jr.?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Puppy is 3\" and 1\/4 oz with two #6 trebles; the Super Spook Jr. is 3.5\" and 1\/2 oz with an internal rattle. Choose the Puppy for the smallest profile, the quietest presentation, and light spinning gear. 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Work it across calm pockets, over shallow cover, or along a wind-blown bank, then let the bait sit long enough for a fish to finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake the Surface Come Alive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward-spitting action gives fish a clear visual and surface disturbance to track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-tied feathered rear treble adds motion behind the bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sizes make it easier to match the amount of commotion fish want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in proven shad, bluegill, bone, and bright visibility colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen a Standard Popper Is Not Enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional chuggers can keep their action tight to the lure. The Splash-It sends water forward, helping you call fish from a little farther away while still giving you a controlled stop-and-go presentation. 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Reel and let it rise and roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed controls depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Faster brings it closer to the film and increases the wake; slower lets it run a little deeper. Find the level fish are holding at and stay there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it sink.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lot of our customers count it down and retrieve it well under the surface. The same upward lip gives it a rising, erratic track down there — and on days fish won't come up at all, that's often the bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e007 or 012?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRiser Bait 007\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRiser Bait 012\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.8\" (70mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4.7\" (120mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5\/16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1-1\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSubtle wake, tight roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePronounced wake, stronger push and flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTackle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMedium spinning or casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeavier casting gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTake it when\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear or pressured water, small forage, subtle presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou need reach and volume — scattered fish, big forage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the bait for the morning when stripers are boiling and nothing on top gets eaten. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth a read before you drive out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking a Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhat to reach for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear water, bright sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRT Holo Minnow, Chrome, Mirror Wakasagi — flash and realism.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOvercast or low light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBone White — clean silhouette against a grey sky.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStained water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChart Black Pearl — visible without being loud.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFish on panfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBluegill — match the forage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeavily pressured fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRT Minnow, Classic Japan Bait — subtler patterns for wary fish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium power, moderate action, 6'8\" to 7'2\". A fast tip pulls trebles on a strike you never see coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Fluoro is fine here — unlike a true topwater, this bait isn't fighting to stay on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't bend the bill.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upward lip is the entire mechanism. Bend it and the bait won't rise or track. Handle it accordingly in the box and when you unhook a fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as your follow-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e When a fish boils on your walking bait and misses, throw this back at the same spot. Same fish, one layer down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVary speed before you change color.\u003c\/strong\u003e Retrieve speed sets how deep it runs and how much wake it throws — that's your main adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait to feel weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strikes come from below and you often see the wake before you feel the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it like a walking bait.\u003c\/strong\u003e It doesn't need rod cadence. Reel and let the lip do it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpecting surface blowups.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bait runs under the film — most strikes are a bulge or a wake, not a splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting on sight instead of feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reel down until you feel weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bent or tweaked lip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the bill is out of true, the bait is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eRiser Bait 007\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSubsurface wake bait\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2.8\" (70mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e5\/16 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eRuns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eJust beneath\u003cbr\u003ethe surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUpward angled metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eRiser Bait 012\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe big-profile version\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4.7\" (120mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1-1\/8 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSee it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackall-riser-bait-012\"\u003eRiser Bait 012 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eJackall does not publish treble hook size for the 007. Call the shop and we'll check one out of the case for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Jackall Riser Bait 007 in the color selected, factory rigged with trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a topwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot exactly. It runs just beneath the surface with a wake and a rolling action — Jackall built it for fish that are looking up but won't break the surface for a true topwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"007\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe length in millimetres — 70mm. The 012 is 120mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fish it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSteady retrieve. The lip does the work; no rod cadence needed. Speed controls how close to the surface it runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fish it deeper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — let it sink and retrieve steady. Plenty of our customers do, and it gets bit on days fish won't come up at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e007 or 012?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n007 for a subtle wake in clear or pressured water on standard tackle. 012 when you want a bigger push and more reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium power, moderate action. Braid to a leader, or fluorocarbon straight through — unlike a true topwater, sinking line isn't working against this bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat species does it catch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLargemouth and smallmouth bass primarily, and stripers feeding near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my bait stop running right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCheck the lip. It's the whole mechanism, and a bend from a hookset, a rock, or a crowded tray changes how the bait tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackall-riser-bait-012\"\u003eJackall Riser Bait 012\u003c\/a\u003e — the 4.7\" big-profile version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topwater\"\u003eTopwater Fishing Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — poppers, walking baits, and frogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jackall\"\u003eAll Jackall\u003c\/a\u003e — the full lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-lures\"\u003eFreshwater Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — cranks, jerkbaits, and soft plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. If the surface bite has been teasing you all week, this is the bait we'd hand you. Call the shop or read this week's \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic report\u003c\/a\u003e before you go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackall","offers":[{"title":"RT Holo Minnow","offer_id":7262900944955,"sku":"JAC001","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RT Minnow","offer_id":7262900977723,"sku":"JAC002","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mirror Wakasagi","offer_id":7262901010491,"sku":"JAC003","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bone White","offer_id":7262901043259,"sku":"JAC004","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bluegill","offer_id":7262901076027,"sku":"JAC005","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chart Black Pearl","offer_id":7262901108795,"sku":"JAC006","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Japan Bait","offer_id":46272739705088,"sku":"JRIS007-CLJP","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":46272770343168,"sku":"JRIS007-CHR","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/products\/jackalljackall-riser-bait-007topwaterjac001-4444702.jpg?v=1754076674"},{"product_id":"lobina-rico-suave-topwater-bait","title":"Lobina Rico Suave Topwater Bait","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lobina Rico \u003cstrong\u003eSuave\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate topwater walking bait. “Walking the dog” was never so easy. This handcrafted topwater bass bait dances and darts with the slightest rod movement. When the waters call for quiet, natural actions, answer with the smooth moves of the \u003cstrong\u003eRICO Suave’\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: 4 1\/2”, 1\/2 oz. 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Walk it, rip it, crank it, or wake it—the fish don't care because all they want to do is SMASH IT! The unique lip design enables this compact bait to push copious amounts of water, creating a one-of-a-kind wake that draws bass from long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for making pinpoint casts to targets or covering water to locate active fish, the Buzzjet Jr. features a noisy, wobbling action that creates a big disturbance on the water with added splashing appeal. The innovative design combines the turning prop action with popper-style disturbance, making it a versatile and deadly topwater option that triggers explosive surface strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 72mm size allows for excellent casting distance and accuracy while remaining easy to work on the surface. Whether you're fishing around cover, working open water, or targeting specific structure, the Buzzjet Jr. delivers the versatility and fish-catching action that makes it stand out from traditional topwater lures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #3399cc;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Lip Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pushes copious amounts of water creating a distinctive wake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Presentations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Walk it, rip it, crank it, or wake it for multiple retrieve options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning Prop Action\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creates additional surface disturbance and attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopper-Style Splashing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combines prop and popper action in one lure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoisy Wobbling Action\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creates big disturbance to draw fish from long distances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72mm profile casts well and is easy to work on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Japanese Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Durable build quality for repeated use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinpoint Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Size and weight allow for precise casts to targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #3399cc;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72mm (2.83 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14g (0.49 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Floating topwater wakebait with prop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #3399cc;\"\u003eRetrieve Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk-the-Dog\u003c\/strong\u003e: Side-to-side action across the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRip Retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aggressive jerks for reaction strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank Retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steady retrieve creating continuous wake and disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWake Retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow to moderate speed creating V-wake on surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePop-and-Pause\u003c\/strong\u003e: Popper-style pops followed by pauses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #3399cc;\"\u003eIdeal Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly morning and late evening topwater fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround docks, laydowns, and cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen water flats and points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm to slightly choppy water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen bass are actively feeding on surface baitfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearching and covering water to locate fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinpoint casting to specific targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you need a versatile topwater lure that can be fished multiple ways and triggers explosive strikes, the Deps Buzzjet Jr. Wakebait delivers the unique wake action and fish-drawing disturbance that serious topwater anglers demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yX93i1V_VUs\" title=\"Deps Buzzjet Jr. Wakebait\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eStorage Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore your lures in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. 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The small spring weight allows it to walk with ease, while the variable balancer gives it a unique sound and sharp movement as it moves side-to-side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/05-96_480x480.jpg?v=1637641651\" alt=\"Deps Brachiostick Cup Design\" width=\"266\" height=\"177\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downward-facing oval-shaped cup shoots bubbles on the surface and imitates a small fish splashing on top. The sharp movements add to the appeal and trigger big fish to bite. 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Whenever schooling bass are reluctant to hit any of the larger bodied lures, then it’s the BOYO’s time to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe BOYO measures in just below the Super Spook Jr at 3 inches long, but still packs a punch at 3\/8 of an ounce. It carries inside of it the same construction as the other spook models with a single lead rattle in the tail to aid in walking and sound to bring fish to the surface, as well as the aesthetics which make a spook such a wonderful lure! 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Small change, real consequence — without the feather the tail sits differently at rest and the bait walks a touch freer, and you're not fishing a dressing that mats down and holds water after a few fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-1\/2\" walking topwater, 3\/5 oz, floating, two trebles (#4, #5). Everything the 95 does, exaggerated — more water thrown, wider action, longer reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 115 Does That the 95 Doesn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucky Craft pro Brent Ehrler puts it plainly: everything on the 115 is exaggerated compared to the 95. It sprays more water, it walks wider, and it calls fish from further. Worked fast, it throws water twelve to fifteen inches to each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the whole argument. This isn't a bigger bait for bigger fish — it's a louder bait for reaching fish that a 95 never told about it. It's still a reasonable size for tournament keepers while being big enough to interest a giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovering water fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy metal composite weighting system casts a long way, and this bait is built to be fished quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalling fish from depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cupped mouth and the sound chamber together pull fish up off structure that never see a quieter bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling and surface-feeding fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the spray reads as a feeding opportunity to everything nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind and chop\u003c\/strong\u003e — the casting system handles it, and a loud bait is the right call when the surface is broken up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Work It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish it fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the bait's design intent, not a stylistic preference. Rhythmic twitches into slack line get the walk and the spit going together — a tight line drives it straight and you lose both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse the pause anyway.\u003c\/strong\u003e It floats, so it holds position when you stop it. After a blow-up and a miss, letting it sit is more productive than snatching it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e115NF or 117? The Real Question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese two are the same length and the same weight. The difference is hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGunfish 115NF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGunfish 117\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" (115mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" (117mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3\/5 oz (19.0 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3\/5 oz (19.0 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo — #4, #5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree — #5, #5, #4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRear treble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNo feather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTake it when\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFishing around cover where a third treble is a liability; you want the cleanest walk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFish are slashing and missing; you want the extra hooking surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-top-water-popper\"\u003eSee the Gunfish 117 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery Color Here Is a Limited Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucky Craft lists the entire 115NF lineup under limited-run colors. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen a colorway sells through, it isn't automatically reproduced.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you've found one that works on your water, buying a spare is not paranoia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhen to fish it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChartreuse Shad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStained water and low light — visible without being garish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGhost Minnow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear water and pressured fish — the subtle option.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAurora Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBright sky and tough bites — silhouettes hard from below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA loud, long-casting topwater earns its keep on the days fish are boiling out of reach. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth reading before you commit a morning to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Length helps the cast; a forgiving tip keeps trebles in the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Braid moves the bait; the leader handles cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through\u003c\/strong\u003e — it sinks and pulls the nose down, fighting the float and the walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch into slack, not into tension.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single thing that separates people who can walk this bait from people who can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish it faster than feels right.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spit and the wide walk only show up at speed. Slow retrieves waste what this bait is for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait to feel weight before setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth — the most common way topwater fish are lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy the spare.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are limited-run colors. The one you love is the one you'll lose in a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrong tool for a slow presentation — drop to a 95 or fish a subtler bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking it on a tight line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bait needs slack to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo stiff a rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e Costs you fish on every strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming it's the same as the 117.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same size, one fewer hook. Pick deliberately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eGunfish 115NF\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo-feather walking topwater\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" (115mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3\/5 oz (19.0 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eType \/ Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFloating \/ Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 trebles — #4, #5\u003cbr\u003eno feather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeavy metal composite\u003cbr\u003etail weight system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAll limited run\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eThe Gunfish family\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTwo sizes, three-hook versions of each\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4\" · 3\/8 oz · 2 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-95nf\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95 H3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4\" · 3 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-3-hooks\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e115NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz · 2 hooks\u003cbr\u003ethis page\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e117\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz · 3 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-top-water-popper\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecs confirmed against Lucky Craft's published Gunfish 115NF chart. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Lucky Craft Gunfish 115NF in the color selected, factory rigged with two trebles and no rear feather. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does NF stand for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo feather. The standard Gunfish 115 has a dressed rear treble; this version leaves it bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n4-1\/2 inches (115mm) and 3\/5 oz (19 grams).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many hooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo trebles — one #4 and one #5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115NF or 117?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSame length and weight. The 117 carries a third treble for more hooking surface on short strikes; the 115NF has two, which is cleaner around cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast should I fish it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast. Worked quickly it sprays water twelve to fifteen inches to each side — that spray is what calls fish from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It holds position on the pause, which is where a lot of the bites come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these colors come back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLucky Craft lists the whole 115NF lineup as limited run, so not necessarily. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium to medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. Braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader; avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-top-water-popper\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 117\u003c\/a\u003e — same size, three trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-95nf\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 95NF\u003c\/a\u003e — the 4\" no-feather version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-3-hooks\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3\u003c\/a\u003e — three-hook 95.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topwater\"\u003eTopwater Fishing Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Not sure whether you want two hooks or three, or whether today calls for the 95 instead? Call the shop or come in — short conversation, saves you buying the wrong one first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucky Craft","offers":[{"title":"Chartreuse Shad","offer_id":44067504816384,"sku":"GF115NF-250CRSD","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ghost Minnow","offer_id":44067504849152,"sku":"GF115NF-238GMN","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aurora Black","offer_id":44067504881920,"sku":"GF115NF-052ABK","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/lucky-craftlucky-craft-gunfish-115nftopwaterlc-gnfsh115nf-chartshd-3088968.jpg?v=1754074654"},{"product_id":"river2sea-whopper-plopper-90-topwater-lure","title":"River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90 Topwater Lure","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_content\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiver2Sea Whopper Plopper 90 Topwater Lure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90 is a smaller profile version of the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures just under 3.5 inches, weighs 3\/8 ounce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropeller-like tail rotates and creates tons of surface commotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates alluring rumbles at a variety of retrieve speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-rigged with two size 4 premium black nickel trebles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whopper Plopper 90 from River2Sea is a downsized iteration of Larry Dahlberg's renowned topwater lures. At just under 3 inches and slightly over 1\/2 ounce, this little guy still has all the captivating surface action of the original Whopper Plopper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 90 - 3 1\/2 in, 3\/8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9eplDrRjSrg?si=FyYrnCiaVioBortM\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte align_justify\" id=\"short_description_content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"River2Sea","offers":[{"title":"Bone","offer_id":45811777077504,"sku":"WPL90\/14","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Loon","offer_id":45811777110272,"sku":"RIV409","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Perch","offer_id":45811777143040,"sku":"RIV410","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bluegill","offer_id":45811777634560,"sku":"RIV431","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Munky Butt","offer_id":45811777175808,"sku":"RIV411","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Blood","offer_id":45811777208576,"sku":"RIV412","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Powder","offer_id":45811777241344,"sku":"RIV414","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rat Ta Tat","offer_id":45811777306880,"sku":"RIV4177","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Phantom Shad","offer_id":45811777372416,"sku":"RIV424","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"I Know It","offer_id":45811777405184,"sku":"RIV425","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Terminator","offer_id":45811777470720,"sku":"RIV427","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"T1000","offer_id":45811777503488,"sku":"RIV428","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pac Man","offer_id":45811777536256,"sku":"RIV429","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Abalone Shad","offer_id":45811777569024,"sku":"RIV430","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Crystal Minnow","offer_id":45811777667328,"sku":"RIV434","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yoda","offer_id":45811777700096,"sku":"RIV435","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sooner","offer_id":45811777732864,"sku":"WPL90\/29","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chubby","offer_id":45811777274112,"sku":"RIV416","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow Trout","offer_id":45811777437952,"sku":"RIV426","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Delta Craw","offer_id":45811777339648,"sku":"RIV423","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/river2seariver2sea-whopper-plopper-90-topwater-luretopwaterriv408-6121718.webp?v=1760558791"},{"product_id":"river2sea-whopper-plopper-topwater-bait-copy","title":"River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 Topwater Lure","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_content\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiver2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 Topwater Lure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 is a smaller profile version of the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures just under 4 1\/3 inches, weighs 1 ounce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropeller-like tail rotates and creates tons of surface commotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates alluring rumbles at a variety of retrieve speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-rigged with two size 4 premium black nickel trebles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whopper Plopper 110 from River2Sea is a downsized iteration of Larry Dahlberg's renowned topwater lures. At just under 4 1\/3 inches and 1 ounce, this little guy still has all the captivating surface action of the original Whopper Plopper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its propeller-like tail that spins, the River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 creates unique rumbling and multi-octave splashing noises that set it apart from other topwater lures. This tail is also extremely durable, able to withstand the rough treatment of rocks, wood, and big freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Whopper Plopper 110 is the smallest Whopper Plopper in terms of length, it has a deeper, wider belly that creates more of a bluegill profile than the other sizes. 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Meticulously designed, this lure is an elevated option for modern-day anglers, with a keeled design for improved body stabilization and a natural swimming motion. Its wake and vibration are highly attractive to predators, and the stainless-steel core adds a distinctive one-knocking sound that consistently triggers fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePros:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge disturbance on water to bring fish from distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong front bill to move lots of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal knocker to attract fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire keeper to hold tail securely \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-plated joints enhance durability and contribute to a squeaking sound that mimics the rat's natural prey. Swivel hook hangers at the body and tail sections greatly improve hook-up and land ratios, preventing fish from leveraging the bait's size and weight. The tail keeper wire securely holds the rat's PVC tail in place and allows for easy replacement when needed, making it a highly usable tool for anglers looking to improve their game and catch their personal best. Choose the Evergreen Combat Rat for your next fishing trip and see the results for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6s8kfTEC13w?si=JWhyeNRu5uFRVAvF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTYPE: Floating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLENGTH: 10.8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOOK SIZE: #1\/0, #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen","offers":[{"title":"Big White Chartreuse #602","offer_id":45892443734272,"sku":"CBR-BBC-602","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte White #645","offer_id":45892422041856,"sku":"CBR-MW-645","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray Flash #646","offer_id":45892250304768,"sku":"CBR-GF-646","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Rat #647","offer_id":45892418011392,"sku":"CBR-PR-647","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Brown #648","offer_id":45892414112000,"sku":"CBR-MB-648","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Olive Gold Flash #649","offer_id":45892404314368,"sku":"CBR-OGF-649","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black #643","offer_id":45956313809152,"sku":"CBR-MATTB-#643","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/evergreenevergreen-combat-rattopwatercbr-bbc-602-5565524.jpg?v=1754074232"},{"product_id":"lucky-craft-gunfish-3-hooks","title":"Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3 Three-Hook Topwater — 3.75 in, 3\/8 oz","description":"\u003c!-- ================================================================\n     LUCKY CRAFT GUNFISH 95 H3 — Tackle Express product description\n     Spec card pattern matches Shimano Talica A.\n     SPECS: 3-3\/4\" (95mm), 3\/8 oz, Topwater, THREE treble hooks,\n     tungsten resin tail weight system, knocking sound chamber.\n     Lucky Craft has no dedicated 95 H3 page on their site; specs\n     sourced from retailer listing + the GF95\/GF95NF brand charts.\n     3-3\/4\" is the precise conversion of 95mm; Lucky Craft rounds\n     to 4\" on the standard 95 chart. Same bait length.\n     SKUs GF95-H3-###ABBR already match the brand pattern — leave.\n     Option values still carry \"3-Hook Version\" suffixes; the hook\n     count belongs in the title, not in every color name.\n     Pricing left untouched per Chad.\n     ================================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame bait, one more treble.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gunfish 95 H3 is the standard 95 body carrying three hooks instead of two — built for the specific problem of fish that blow up on a walking bait and don't get stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-3\/4\" walking topwater, 3\/8 oz, \u003cstrong\u003ethree treble hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e, tungsten resin tail weight for casting into wind. The high-percentage version of the size most people should own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Third Hook Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopwater fish are the least committed fish you'll deal with. They come from below at a bait they can only half see, at speed, and a lot of them slash rather than eat. Two trebles leaves a gap in the middle of a 3-3\/4\" body — the third fills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the entire proposition. It doesn't cast further, walk better, or call fish harder than a standard 95. It converts more of the strikes you were already getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe trade-off is honest:\u003c\/strong\u003e more hardware means more to foul on the cast, more to tangle in landing nets, and more to bury in cover. Around timber and grass, a two-hook 95 is the cleaner tool. In open water on schooling fish, take the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does in the Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThin tapered body that walks tight side to side on rhythmic rod twitches. The cupped face spits and sprays water on each turn, which reads to a predator like bait busting the surface. Inside, a sound chamber knocks loudly enough to pull fish up out of deep water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etungsten resin tail weight system\u003c\/strong\u003e is what makes it cast — mass concentrated in the tail carries the bait a long way, including straight into wind, which is when topwater fishing usually falls apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Work It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch into slack line, not into tension.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bait needs slack to turn; a tight line drives it straight and you lose the walk entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish it quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spit, the knock and the bubble trail all come alive at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait to feel weight before setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This matters more here, not less — three trebles means a fish that has any of the bait usually has a hook, so give it the extra beat and reel down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Gunfish?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTake it when\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 H3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3-3\/4\" · 3\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOpen water, schooling fish, and any day they're slashing and missing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95NF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4\" · 3\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2 — #5, #6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAround cover, or when you want the cleanest possible walk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115NF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2 — #4, #5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou need to be louder and reach further\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e117\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3 — #5, #5, #4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBig profile plus the third treble; pencil popper face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe family is really two sizes with a three-hook option on each.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 95 H3 is to the 95 what the 117 is to the 115.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking a Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhen to fish it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBright sun and clear water — maximum flash, visible from a long way.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGhost Minnow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear water and pressured fish — the subtle option.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAurora Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBright sky and tough bites — silhouettes hard from below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen stripers are boiling and you're getting blown up on without connecting, this is the bait that fixes the afternoon. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth reading before you commit a morning to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium power, moderate action, 6'8\" to 7'2\". A fast tip tears trebles out on surface strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Straight mono works and floats, which helps hold the nose up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through\u003c\/strong\u003e — it sinks and fights the float.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the hooks before every few casts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three trebles on a slim body will foul on each other, and a fouled bait won't walk at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a rubber landing net.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three sets of trebles turn a mesh net into a ten-minute problem with a fish in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch into slack.\u003c\/strong\u003e The one thing that separates people who can walk this bait from people who can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting on the splash is how most topwater fish are lost, extra hooks or not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it in heavy cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three trebles find everything. Use a two-hook 95 around timber and grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking it on a tight line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bait needs slack to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spit and knock only show up at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming it fixes bad hooksets.\u003c\/strong\u003e More hooks convert more strikes; they don't fix setting on sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eGunfish 95 H3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThree-hook walking topwater\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3-3\/4\" (95mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3\/8 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eClass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTopwater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3 trebles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTungsten resin\u003cbr\u003etail weight system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKnocking chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eThe Gunfish family\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTwo sizes, three-hook versions of each\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95 H3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3-3\/4\" · 3\/8 oz · 3 hooks\u003cbr\u003ethis page\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4\" · 3\/8 oz · 2 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-95nf\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e115NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz · 2 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-115nf\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e117\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz · 3 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-top-water-popper\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eLucky Craft does not publish a separate spec chart for the 95 H3. Individual treble sizes aren't listed — call the shop and we'll measure the hooks on the one in the case. Colors offered vary by production run; the selector above is the live list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Lucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3 in the color selected, factory rigged with three trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does H3 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree hooks. It's the standard Gunfish 95 body rigged with three trebles instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3-3\/4 inches (95mm) and 3\/8 oz — the same size as the standard Gunfish 95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it worth it over the 95NF?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you're getting blown up on and not connecting, yes. If you fish around timber and grass, the two-hook version is cleaner and you'll spend less time unhooking cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the third hook change the action?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe body, weighting and sound chamber are the same. Keep the hooks clear of each other and it walks like a 95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast should I fish it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQuickly. The spitting, the knocking and the bubble trail all come alive at pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium power with a moderate action so trebles don't tear out. Braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader; avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 H3 or 117?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth are three-hook baits. The 95 H3 is the smaller, subtler one; the 117 is 4-1\/2\", 3\/5 oz, and has a pencil popper face that throws more water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special net?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA rubber net is worth it. Three sets of trebles and mesh netting do not get along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-95nf\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 95NF\u003c\/a\u003e — same size, two hooks, no feather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-top-water-popper\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 117\u003c\/a\u003e — 4-1\/2\" pencil popper, three trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-115nf\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 115NF\u003c\/a\u003e — 4-1\/2\", two hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topwater\"\u003eTopwater Fishing Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. If you've been getting blown up on all summer without landing them, come talk to us — sometimes the answer is this bait and sometimes it's your rod.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucky Craft","offers":[{"title":"Aurora Black 3-Hook Version","offer_id":45953894678784,"sku":"GF95-H3-052ABK","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ghost Minnow 3-Hook Version","offer_id":45953894711552,"sku":"GF95-H3-238GMN","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chrome 3-Hook Version","offer_id":45953894744320,"sku":"GF95-H3-074CROM","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/lucky-craftlucky-craft-gunfish-95-h3topwatergf95-h3-052abk-3159713.jpg?v=1754074230"},{"product_id":"lucky-craft-gunfish-95nf","title":"Lucky Craft Gunfish 95NF No-Feather Topwater — 4 in, 3\/8 oz","description":"\u003c!-- ================================================================\n     LUCKY CRAFT GUNFISH 95NF — Tackle Express product description\n     Spec card pattern matches Shimano Talica A.\n     CONFIRMED from Lucky Craft (Aug 2026): 4\" \/ 95mm,\n     3\/8 oz (12.0 g), Floating \/ Surface, TWO trebles #5, #6.\n     TUNGSTEN RESIN tail weight — the NF differs from the standard\n     95, which uses heavy metal. This is a real difference, not just\n     the feather. Do not copy the 115\/115NF \"heavy metal composite\"\n     wording onto this page.\n     Lucky Craft lists the ENTIRE 95NF lineup under LIMITED RUN.\n     SKUs already match GF95NF-###ABBR and were verified by UPC —\n     do not change them.\n     Pricing left untouched per Chad.\n     ================================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrent Ehrler calls the Gunfish 95 the perfect bait for schooling fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a subtle bait — thin bodied, walking tight rather than wide — and that restraint is exactly why it gets bit when louder topwaters get followed and refused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" walking topwater, 3\/8 oz, floating, two trebles (#5, #6), \u003cstrong\u003eno feather on the rear hook\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finesse end of the Gunfish family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat NF Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNF is no feather — the standard 95 dresses the rear treble, this one leaves it bare. Without the feather the tail sits differently at rest, the walk is a touch freer, and there's no dressing to mat down and hold water after a few fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's a second difference most people miss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucky Craft builds the 95NF with a \u003cstrong\u003etungsten resin\u003c\/strong\u003e tail weight system, where the standard 95 uses heavy metal. Same casting principle — mass in the tail for distance into wind — different material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Gets Bit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 95 is thinner than most walking baits, but it walks as effortlessly as a classic Sammy. The cupped face adds a spitting action as the bait swings side to side, and a sound chamber inside makes a loud knocking noise that calls fish out of deep water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEhrler's own summary: it's a subtle bait that still creates a lot of commotion. Worked quickly it flicks water to each side and leaves a bubble trail behind it — three separate attractants on one retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — the use case it was designed around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear water and pressured lakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a 115 is too much bait and a subtler profile is what gets eaten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tail weight system was built for casting distance in exactly those conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalling fish from depth\u003c\/strong\u003e without overwhelming them — the knocking chamber does the work the size doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Work It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ehrler works it very quickly to get the walking and spitting going together. Rhythmic twitches into slack line — the bait needs slack to turn, and a tight line drives it straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen pause.\u003c\/strong\u003e It floats, so it holds position when you stop it. After a blow-up and a miss, letting it sit beats snatching it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Gunfish?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTake it when\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95NF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4\" · 3\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2 — #5, #6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear or pressured water, smaller forage, subtle presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 H3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSame size, extra hooking surface for fish that slash and miss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115NF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2 — #4, #5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou need to be louder and reach further — everything exaggerated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e117\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3 — #5, #5, #4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBig profile plus the third treble; pencil popper face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart here if you're deciding.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 95 is the size most people should own first — it fishes on tackle you already have and it's the one that gets bit on hard days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery Color Here Is a Limited Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucky Craft lists the entire 95NF lineup under limited-run colors. When a colorway sells through it isn't automatically reproduced — if you find one that works on your water, buy the spare before you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhen to fish it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGhost Minnow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear water and pressured fish — the subtlest option.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePearl Threadfin Shad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWhen threadfin are the forage — match the hatch directly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChartreuse Shad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStained water and low light — visible without being garish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAurora Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBright sky and tough bites — silhouettes hard from below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 95 is the Gunfish that shines when the lake has been beaten on all summer and fish stop committing to bigger baits. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth reading before you decide it's a surface morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium power, moderate action, 6'8\" to 7'2\". A fast tip tears small trebles out on surface strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Straight mono works too and floats, which helps hold the nose up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through\u003c\/strong\u003e — it sinks and fights the float.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch into slack, not into tension.\u003c\/strong\u003e The one thing that separates people who can walk this bait from people who can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed it up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spit, the knock, and the bubble trail all show up at pace. Slow retrieves waste most of what this bait does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait to feel weight before setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDownsize before you change lures.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the 115 gets followed and refused, this is the bait you switch to — not a different category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking it on a tight line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bait needs slack to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrong tool for a dead-slow presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo stiff a rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e #5 and #6 trebles pull out of fish on stiff blanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting on sight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait for the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eGunfish 95NF\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo-feather walking topwater\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4\" (95mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3\/8 oz (12.0 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eType \/ Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFloating \/ Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 trebles — #5, #6\u003cbr\u003eno feather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTungsten resin\u003cbr\u003etail weight system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKnocking chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAll limited run\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eThe Gunfish family\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTwo sizes, three-hook versions of each\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4\" · 3\/8 oz · 2 hooks\u003cbr\u003ethis page\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e95 H3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4\" · 3 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-3-hooks\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e115NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz · 2 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-115nf\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e117\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4-1\/2\" · 3\/5 oz · 3 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-top-water-popper\"\u003eView →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecs confirmed against Lucky Craft's published Gunfish 95NF chart. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Lucky Craft Gunfish 95NF in the color selected, factory rigged with two trebles and no rear feather. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does NF stand for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo feather. The standard Gunfish 95 has a dressed rear treble; this version leaves it bare. It also uses a tungsten resin tail weight rather than the standard 95's heavy metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n4 inches (95mm) and 3\/8 oz (12 grams).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many hooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo trebles — one #5 and one #6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95NF or 115NF?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 95 is subtler and the better choice in clear or pressured water. The 115 is everything exaggerated — louder, wider action, longer reach. If you're buying one Gunfish, buy the 95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95NF or 95 H3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSame size. The H3 carries a third treble for more hooking surface when fish are slashing and missing; the 95NF has two, which is cleaner around cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast should I fish it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQuickly. The walking, the spitting, the knock, and the bubble trail all come alive at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It holds position on the pause — and the pause after a missed strike is worth using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these colors come back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLucky Craft lists the whole 95NF lineup as limited run, so not necessarily. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-3-hooks\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 95 H3\u003c\/a\u003e — same size, three trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-115nf\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 115NF\u003c\/a\u003e — the 4-1\/2\" no-feather version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lucky-craft-gunfish-top-water-popper\"\u003eLucky Craft Gunfish 117\u003c\/a\u003e — 4-1\/2\" pencil popper, three trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topwater\"\u003eTopwater Fishing Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. If you're buying your first Gunfish, this is the one we'd hand you. Call the shop or come in and we'll talk through which size your water wants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucky Craft","offers":[{"title":"Aurora Black","offer_id":46272217022720,"sku":"GF95NF-052ABK","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pearl Threadfin Shad","offer_id":46272217055488,"sku":"GF95NF-183PTHFSD","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ghost Minnow","offer_id":46272217121024,"sku":"GF95NF-238GMN","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chartreuse Shad","offer_id":46272217153792,"sku":"GF95NF-250CRSD","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/lucky-craftlucky-craft-gunfish-95nftopwatergf95nf-052abk-2040415.jpg?v=1754073962"},{"product_id":"megabass-karashi-twitch-bait","title":"Megabass Karashi Finesse Twitch Bait — 59mm, 3\/16 oz","description":"\u003c!-- ================================================================\n     MEGABASS KARASHI FINESSE — Tackle Express product description\n     Spec card pattern matches Shimano Talica A.\n     CONFIRMED: 2.3\", 3\/16 oz, SLOW-SINKING, #10 trebles with a\n     tinsel teaser on the rear treble.\n     This is the SMALLER of the two Karashi listings. The Karashi 80\n     is the larger. Keep both cross-linked — they compete for the\n     same query otherwise.\n     productType is currently \"Topwater\" but this bait is slow-\n     sinking. Flagged to Chad, not changed (collection risk).\n     SKUs run four different schemes; barcodes are clean and unique\n     and are the reliable identifier until SKUs are rebuilt.\n     Pricing left untouched.\n     ================================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarashi is Japanese mustard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Megabass named it for the kick — a small bait that does something sharp enough to break a fish out of a bad mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3\", 3\/16 oz, \u003cstrong\u003eslow-sinking\u003c\/strong\u003e, #10 trebles with a tinsel teaser on the rear hook. Built for BFS and light spinning gear, and for the days when everything bigger gets followed and refused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Presentations, One Lure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to own a Karashi is that it isn't one bait. Change what your rod tip does and you change what it is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-finesse i-motion.\u003c\/strong\u003e A super-slow retrieve produces a vulnerable, injured wobble. This is the one for lethargic, cold-front fish that won't chase anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-surface twitching.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp rod snaps make it dart and flash just under the film — the presentation that converts a follower into a biter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface dog-walking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhythmic twitches walk it on top. Pause, and because it's slow-sinking it settles and then rises like a panicked baitfish. That pause is where a lot of the bites happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBait-busting panic mode.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast upward pops and a quick retrieve make it splash, leap and skitter — pure reaction, for aggressive fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWork through all four before deciding the bait isn't producing. Most anglers try one, get nothing, and put it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSlow-Sinking Is the Point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA floating bait sits on top and a sinking bait falls away. This one hangs — it descends slowly enough that you can fish the pause as a presentation rather than as dead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes the dog-walk different here: stop the retrieve and the bait doesn't just sit there waiting, it settles and rises. Count the pause out. Two seconds, then four, then six, until something answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Detail Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMegabass builds this with 3D scales, raised gill rakers, lateral line detail and their signature downward-facing eyes. On a 2.3\" bait none of that is decoration — in the clear, pressured water this thing is designed for, a fish gets a long close look before it commits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear treble carries a \u003cstrong\u003etinsel teaser\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adds flash and a little undulation at rest. It's part of the bait's action, not a garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKarashi Finesse or Karashi 80?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMegabass's naming doesn't help here — one is a word, the other is a number. This is the smaller of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKarashi Finesse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKarashi 80\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eThe larger of the two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3\/16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeavier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#10 trebles, tinsel teaser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTackle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBFS and light spinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStandard light casting or spinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTake it when\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFish are pressured, water is clear, and small is the only thing they'll eat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou want a bigger silhouette, longer casts, and to call fish from further\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/megabass-karashi-80\"\u003eSee the Karashi 80 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen It Beats a Jerkbait or a Spybait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pressure lakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish that have refused every jerkbait on the water haven't necessarily seen this action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear water, close inspection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish detail earns its money exactly where fish get a long look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold fronts and lethargic fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ultra-slow i-motion retrieve is a genuine dead-stick alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you don't know what they want.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four presentations on one cast beats retying four times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the bait for late summer on a lake that's been hammered all season. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth reading before you decide which presentation to lead with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e BFS or light spinning, light power with a forgiving tip. #10 trebles pull out of fish on stiff blanks — this is not a bait for a heavy rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e light braid to a fluorocarbon leader, or straight light fluoro for the sub-surface work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the surface presentations\u003c\/strong\u003e, mono or a braid-to-mono leader floats and helps hold the nose up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork the pause.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a slow-sinking bait the pause is the presentation, not the gap between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait to feel weight on surface strikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting on the splash pulls a 2.3\" bait clean out of a fish's mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChange the retrieve before you change the lure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four presentations means most \"it isn't working\" days are \"I only tried one thing\" days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the tinsel treble.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's part of the action. When it's matted or bent, the bait is a different lure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it on too stiff a rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common reason anglers lose fish on small-treble Japanese baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreating the pause as dead time.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's slow-sinking for a reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly using one presentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e You bought four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting on sight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait for the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eKarashi Finesse\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe smaller Karashi\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2.3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3\/16 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eBuoyancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSlow-sinking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e#10 trebles — tinsel\u003cbr\u003eteaser on the rear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eFinish detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3D scales, gill rakers,\u003cbr\u003elateral line\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eBest on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBFS, light spinning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eKarashi 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe larger Karashi\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBigger silhouette,\u003cbr\u003elonger casts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003ePresentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSame four\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSee it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/megabass-karashi-80\"\u003eKarashi 80 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eColors are listed in the selector above and change with each production run. Individual colorways sell through quickly — call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Megabass Karashi Finesse in the color selected, factory rigged with #10 trebles including the tinsel teaser on the rear hook. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n2.3 inches and 3\/16 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it float or sink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSlow-sinking. On the pause it settles rather than staying on top, then rises when you start it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarashi Finesse or Karashi 80?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the smaller one — for pressured fish, clear water, and BFS or light spinning gear. The 80 is the larger, for a bigger silhouette and longer casts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Karashi\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJapanese mustard. Megabass named it for the kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBFS or light spinning with a forgiving tip. #10 trebles tear out of fish on stiff rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the tinsel on the back hook for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFlash and a little movement at rest. It's part of the action — when it mats down or the hook bends, the bait behaves differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich presentation should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSub-surface twitching. If fish follow without committing, move to the dog-walk and then the panic retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I replace the tinsel treble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Megabass makes an OEM tinsel treble specifically for this bait. Call the shop for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/megabass-karashi-80\"\u003eMegabass Karashi 80\u003c\/a\u003e — the larger version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/megabass\"\u003eAll Megabass\u003c\/a\u003e — the full lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-hard-baits-1\"\u003eFreshwater Hard Baits\u003c\/a\u003e — jerkbaits, cranks, and twitch baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-lures\"\u003eFreshwater Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Deciding between the Finesse and the 80, or whether your rod is light enough for either? Call the shop — two minutes, and it stops you buying the wrong size twice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megabass","offers":[{"title":"GLXS Spring Reaction - Respect Series 86","offer_id":48111004352768,"sku":"311062-9","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Frozen Shad","offer_id":47645408166144,"sku":"912152FS","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HT Setsuki Chiayu","offer_id":46392269668608,"sku":"MB-KARA-HTSETCHI","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kasumi ITO KS","offer_id":46392269701376,"sku":"MB-KARA-KASITO","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GP Flying Gori","offer_id":46392269734144,"sku":"MB-KARA-GPFGORI","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HT ITO Wakasagi KS","offer_id":46392269766912,"sku":"MB-KARA-HTWAKA","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GP Baby Kingyo","offer_id":46501762859264,"sku":"0466955392","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shirauo KS","offer_id":46501788352768,"sku":"0466945802","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MG Tora Kinkuro","offer_id":46501799002368,"sku":"0466945797","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HT Moroko KS","offer_id":46501805162752,"sku":"0466945798","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/megabass-karashi-finesse-twitch-baittopwater311062-9-4483528.webp?v=1772767725"},{"product_id":"jackall-riser-bait-012","title":"Jackall Riser Bait 012 Subsurface Wake Bait — 4.7 in, 1-1\/8 oz","description":"\u003c!-- ================================================================\n     JACKALL RISER BAIT 012 — Tackle Express product description\n     POSITIONING CONFIRMED from Jackall\/Shimano North America:\n     \"metal lip forces the bait upward during retrieve, creating a\n     rolling wake just beneath the surface... ideal for covering\n     expansive flats, edges, and feeding lanes when bass are hunting\n     upward but ignoring traditional topwater.\"\n     THIS IS A SUBSURFACE WAKE BAIT, NOT A SKIPPING TOPWATER.\n     Earlier copy described it as skipping across the surface at\n     speed. Wrong. Do not reintroduce.\n     SPECS: 120mm \/ 4.7 in, 1-1\/8 oz, 2 hooks. Treble size not\n     published — do not invent.\n     Official colors: Bone, Classic Japan Bait, RT Holo Minnow,\n     RT Minnow, Chrome, Chart BACK Pearl, Mirror Wakasagi, Bluegill.\n     NOTE: the 007 uses \"Chart BLACK Pearl\" — Jackall differs between\n     models. Match each model's own listing; this is not an error.\n     Bluegill is in Jackall's 012 lineup but not currently stocked.\n     Pricing untouched: Bone and Classic Japan Bait sit $2.12 above\n     the other five colors. Flagged to Chad.\n     ================================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's a band of water most lures ignore.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not the surface, not two feet down — the few inches just underneath, where bass sit looking up at a topwater bait and refuse to break through for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 012 is the loud version of the answer.\u003c\/strong\u003e A metal lip angled \u003cem\u003eup\u003c\/em\u003e forces the bait toward the surface on the retrieve, and at 4.7 inches it throws a rolling wake with real push and flash — pulling fish from distance without ever asking them to leave the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7\", 1-1\/8 oz, subsurface wake bait, two hooks. The big-profile Riser Bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot a Topwater — and That's the Point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFish boil behind a walking bait, push a wake at it, and turn off at the last second. They're up, they're interested, and they will not eat something on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA riser bait gives them the same rising target one layer down, where they can eat it without leaving the water. Jackall's own framing: it's for bass \u003cstrong\u003ehunting upward but ignoring traditional topwater\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFish it when the topwater bite teases you and dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Big One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over an ounce of bait casts a long way, and the wake it throws calls fish from further than the 70mm version can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovering water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Expansive flats, drop edges, feeding lanes — the 012 is a search bait for shallow zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger fish, bigger forage.\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 inches matches full-size shad and herring rather than the small stuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stronger push and more flash, which is what you want when fish are scattered or the water isn't clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 012 Means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the length in millimetres. The \u003cstrong\u003e012 is 120mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackall-riser-bait-007\"\u003e007 is 70mm\u003c\/a\u003e — Japanese naming convention, not a model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Work It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteady retrieve.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lip does the work — no rod cadence needed, unlike a walking bait that has to be fed rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed controls depth and wake.\u003c\/strong\u003e Faster brings it tighter to the film and increases the push; slower lets it run a little deeper. Find the level the fish are at and hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it sink.\u003c\/strong\u003e Count it down and retrieve steady and the same upward lip gives it a rising, erratic track well under the surface. On days fish won't come up at all, that's often the bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e007 or 012?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRiser Bait 012\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRiser Bait 007\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4.7\" (120mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.8\" (70mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1-1\/8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5\/16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePronounced wake, stronger push and flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSubtle wake, tight roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTackle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeavier casting gear — over an ounce of bait\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMedium spinning or casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTake it when\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYou need reach and volume — scattered fish, big forage, covering water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear or pressured water, small forage, subtle presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the 007 if you're new to riser baits\u003c\/strong\u003e — it fishes on tackle most anglers already own. Step up when you know you need the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA big, long-casting wake bait earns its keep when stripers are boiling out of reach and nothing on top gets eaten. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth a read before you drive out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking a Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhat to reach for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear water, bright sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRT Holo Minnow, Chrome, Mirror Wakasagi — flash and realism.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOvercast or low light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBone — clean silhouette against a grey sky.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStained water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChart Back Pearl — visible without being loud.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeavily pressured fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRT Minnow, Classic Japan Bait — subtler patterns for wary fish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. This is over an ounce of bait — a light rod folds on the cast. A fast tip pulls trebles on the strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Fluoro is fine here — unlike a true topwater, this bait isn't fighting to stay on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't bend the bill.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upward lip is the entire mechanism. Bend it and the bait won't rise or track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it as your follow-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e When a fish boils on your walking bait and misses, throw this at the same spot. Same fish, one layer down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVary speed before you change color.\u003c\/strong\u003e Retrieve speed sets depth and wake — that's your main adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait to feel weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strikes come from below; you'll often see the bulge before you feel the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndergunned rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common reason this bait disappoints — 1-1\/8 oz needs a rod that can load it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpecting surface blowups.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs under the film. Most strikes are a bulge or a wake, not a splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking it like a walking bait.\u003c\/strong\u003e No rod cadence required. Reel and let the lip do it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bent or tweaked lip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the bill is out of true, the bait is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eRiser Bait 012\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBig-profile subsurface wake bait\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4.7\" (120mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1-1\/8 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eRuns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eJust beneath\u003cbr\u003ethe surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUpward angled metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eRiser Bait 007\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe subtle version\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2.8\" (70mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e5\/16 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSee it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackall-riser-bait-007\"\u003eRiser Bait 007 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eJackall does not publish treble hook size for the 012. Call the shop and we'll check one out of the case for you. Colors offered vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Jackall Riser Bait 012 in the color selected, factory rigged with two trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a topwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot exactly. It runs just beneath the surface with a rolling wake — Jackall built it for bass hunting upward that are ignoring traditional topwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"012\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe length in millimetres — 120mm, or 4.7\". The 007 is 70mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium-heavy, moderate action, 7' or longer. At 1-1\/8 oz this is a real load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e007 or 012?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n007 for a subtle wake in clear or pressured water on standard tackle. 012 when you need reach, volume, and a bigger profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fish it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSteady retrieve. The lip does the work; speed controls how close to the surface it runs and how much wake it throws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fish it deeper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — let it sink and retrieve steady. It tracks with a rising, erratic action down there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat species does it catch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLargemouth and smallmouth bass primarily, and stripers feeding near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my bait stop running right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCheck the lip. It's the whole mechanism, and a bend changes how the bait tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackall-riser-bait-007\"\u003eJackall Riser Bait 007\u003c\/a\u003e — the 2.8\" subtle version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topwater\"\u003eTopwater Fishing Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — poppers, walking baits, and frogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jackall\"\u003eAll Jackall\u003c\/a\u003e — the full lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-lures\"\u003eFreshwater Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — cranks, jerkbaits, and soft plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. Not sure whether your rod will throw an ounce and an eighth, or whether the 007 is the better call? Call the shop or come in — short conversation, saves you buying the wrong one first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackall","offers":[{"title":"Bone","offer_id":46640382542080,"sku":"JRIS012-BW","price":23.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Japan Bait","offer_id":46951235748096,"sku":"JRIS012-CLJP","price":23.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"RT Holo Minnow","offer_id":47025990205696,"sku":"JRIS012-RTHLM","price":21.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RT Minnow","offer_id":47025990238464,"sku":"JRIS012-RTM","price":21.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":47025990271232,"sku":"JRIS012-CHR","price":21.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chart Back Pearl","offer_id":47025990304000,"sku":"JRIS012-CHBP","price":21.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mirror Wakasagi","offer_id":47025990336768,"sku":"JRIS012-MW","price":21.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/jackalljackall-riser-bait-012topwaterjris012-bw-5928712.jpg?v=1754073819"},{"product_id":"damiki-umpa-40-bfs-popper","title":"Damiki Umpa 40 BFS Popper","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTransform your bait finesse system with the \u003cstrong\u003eDamiki Umpa 40 BFS popper,\u003c\/strong\u003e a pint-sized predator designed to ignite savage strikes from bass in ultra-clear waters. At just 1.6 inches (40mm) and a whisper-light 1\/4 oz, this small topwater popper delivers laser-precise casts for the ultimate BFS popper experience. Perfect for targeting spooky largemouth and smallmouth during low-light feeds or high-pressure days, its compact profile imitates fleeing baitfish with unmatched subtlety—turning cautious fish into explosive fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt for surface mayhem, the Umpa 40 generates a seductive \"pop-chug\" sound and erratic walk-the-dog action that dances across calm flats and weed edges. The advanced internal weight system boosts casting distance while keeping it stable in breezy conditions, so every retrieve stays in the hot zone longer. Eye-catching holographic finishes and hyper-realistic 3D eyes create blinding flash and lifelike appeal, drawing bass up from 2-4 feet deep to ambush your offering. 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At 3 inches long and 7\/16 oz, this shallow running wakebait delivers a seductive side-to-side wobble on the surface, amplified by a high-pitched internal rattle that cuts through low-visibility water like a dinner bell—making it the ultimate rattling wakebait for targeting aggressive largemouth over shallow grass beds and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned by Bassmaster Elite pro Fred Roumbanis, the Rattlin Roumba mimics fleeing baitfish, hopping frogs, or scurrying mice with effortless versatility. Keep your rod tip high for a slow, medium retrieve that generates a natural wake over milfoil or hydrilla, or drop the tip down for a steady crank that dives it 12-18 inches subsurface with pulsating seduction—perfect for probing laydowns, docks, and timber lines. Brighter color schemes like Blue Shad or Perch pop in dirty water, while the durable body and #4 Owner ST-36 trebles ensure it withstands brutal hookups. 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Earlier store copy described it as a\n     four-presentation topwater with a \"splash\" mode. That was wrong.\n     Do not reintroduce topwater-splash language.\n     productType stays Topwater per Chad (collection dependency).\n     Megabass publishes no SKUs — barcode is the identifier.\n     Pricing left untouched.\n     ================================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMegabass calls this a ripless jerkbait, and that's the most useful thing anyone can tell you about it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It isn't a topwater. It runs just under the surface, dog-walking and darting long and regular — built specifically for fish that follow a surface bait up and then refuse to break the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80mm, 7\/16 oz, \u003cstrong\u003eslow sinking\u003c\/strong\u003e, two #6 trebles with a tinsel hook on the rear. The larger of the two Karashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Problem It Solves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone has had this day. Fish boil behind a walking bait, push a wake at it, and turn off at the last second. They're up, they're interested, and they will not commit to something on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Karashi 80 works in that exact band — \u003cstrong\u003ejust below the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a fish can eat without committing to the surface itself. Yuki Ito's hydrodynamic body shape gives it enough water resistance to hold a rhythm, so jerks and twitches produce regular long darts left and right rather than the erratic scatter you get from most subsurface baits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a genuinely different category from a walking bait or a lipped jerkbait, and it fishes the water neither one covers well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Work It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerk and twitch on slack line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bait needs slack to turn; a tight line drives it straight and you lose the dart entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it fall.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's slow sinking, so the pause is a presentation and not dead time. Stop it, count, and start again — that's the trigger on pressured fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVary the dart length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harder jerks push it further; softer twitches keep it tight. Work through both before deciding it isn't the day for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tinsel Hook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear treble is a \u003cstrong\u003eMegabass tinsel hook\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a plain #6. The tinsel adds flash and — by Megabass's own account — improves the straight-line stability of the bait's tracking. It's part of the design, not a dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters for maintenance: when the tinsel mats down or the hook bends, the bait tracks differently. Megabass sells the tinsel hook as an official replacement part. Call the shop for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKarashi 80 or Karashi Finesse?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKarashi 80\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKarashi Finesse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e80mm (3.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e59mm (2.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e7\/16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3\/16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSlow sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSlow sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#6 + #6 (rear tinsel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#10 + #10 (rear tinsel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBuilt for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSub-surface dog-walk and long dart — fish that won't break the surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUltra-finesse i-motion and tight darting — fish that want something small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTackle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStandard light casting or spinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBFS and light spinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/megabass-karashi-twitch-bait\"\u003eSee the Karashi Finesse →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Reach for It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish are up but won't commit on top.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single clearest use case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear water, high pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish that have refused every jerkbait on the lake haven't seen this action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold fronts and post-frontal slumps\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the slow sink lets you fish a pause without leaving the strike zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver grass and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e just under the surface, where a lipped jerkbait would dig in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFishing It Around Santa Clarita\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe topwater and subsurface windows on the local lakes move week to week. We publish \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastaic Lake fishing reports\u003c\/a\u003e with current conditions — worth reading before you decide how deep to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking a Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"te-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhat to reach for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClear water, bright sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNatural baitfish patterns — Wakasagi, Ayu, and shad tones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOvercast or low light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePearl and albino finishes — clean silhouette against a grey sky.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStained water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChrome and flash finishes that catch what light there is.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFish on panfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBass and Kingyo patterns — match the forage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBright sky, tough bite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlack finishes silhouette hard from below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod:\u003c\/strong\u003e light to medium-light with a forgiving tip. #6 trebles pull out of fish on stiff blanks, particularly on a subsurface strike you never see coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e braid to a fluorocarbon leader for the darting work. Fluoro is fine straight through here — this bait isn't fighting to stay on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish it when the topwater bite dies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same fish, same spot, one foot lower. That's the whole reason this bait exists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork the pause.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow sinking means the stop is a presentation, not a gap between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJerk into slack.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight line drives it straight and you lose the dart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the tinsel hook.\u003c\/strong\u003e Megabass says it stabilises the bait's tracking. When it's matted or bent, you're fishing a different lure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing it as a topwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's slow sinking and it runs under the film. Working it like a walking bait wastes what it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo stiff a rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common reason anglers lose fish on small-treble Japanese baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrieving through the pause.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fall is the trigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuying the wrong size.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 80 and the Finesse are 80mm and 59mm — different tools, see the table above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eKarashi 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRipless jerkbait\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e80mm (3.1\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e7\/16 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSlow sinking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e#6 + #6\u003cbr\u003erear is a tinsel hook\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eAction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSub-surface dog-walk\u003cbr\u003eand long dart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 lure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eKarashi Finesse\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#777;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe smaller Karashi\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e59mm (2.3\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3\/16 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e#10 + #10\u003cbr\u003erear is a tinsel hook\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eSee it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/megabass-karashi-twitch-bait\"\u003eKarashi Finesse →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecs confirmed against Megabass's published Karashi 80 page. Colors vary by production run — the selector above is the live list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Megabass Karashi 80 in the color selected, factory rigged with two #6 trebles including the tinsel hook on the rear. No spare hooks or split rings included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a topwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It's slow sinking and runs just under the surface. Megabass describes it as a ripless jerkbait — it fishes the band a walking bait can't reach and a lipped jerkbait runs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n80mm (about 3.1 inches) and 7\/16 oz. The number in the name is the length in millimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hooks does it carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo #6 trebles. The rear one is a Megabass tinsel hook, which adds flash and helps the bait track straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarashi 80 or Karashi Finesse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n80mm versus 59mm. Take the 80 when fish are up but won't break the surface; take the Finesse when they want something small and you're on BFS or light spinning gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I work it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJerks and twitches into slack line produce long, regular darts left and right. Pause and let it fall — the fall is often the trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Karashi\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJapanese mustard. Megabass named it for the kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I replace the tinsel hook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Megabass sells it as an official replacement part. Call the shop for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy color is out of stock — will it be back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMegabass colorways run in batches and availability moves. Call the shop and we'll tell you what's inbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/megabass-karashi-twitch-bait\"\u003eMegabass Karashi Finesse\u003c\/a\u003e — the 59mm version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/megabass\"\u003eAll Megabass\u003c\/a\u003e — the full lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-hard-baits-1\"\u003eFreshwater Hard Baits\u003c\/a\u003e — jerkbaits, cranks, and twitch baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topwater\"\u003eTopwater Fishing Lures\u003c\/a\u003e — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy It From People Who Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, twenty minutes from Castaic, and we fish these lakes ourselves. If the surface bite has been teasing you all week, this is the bait we'd point you at. Call the shop or come in and we'll talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megabass","offers":[{"title":"Mat Shad","offer_id":48190836900096,"sku":"021062","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HT ITO Wakasagi","offer_id":48190836932864,"sku":"911062","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sexy French Pearl","offer_id":48190836965632,"sku":"221062","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SH Bass CS","offer_id":48190836998400,"sku":"321062","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baby Kingyo CB","offer_id":48190837031168,"sku":"911062","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Albino Pearl GB","offer_id":48190837063936,"sku":"NO12","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HT ITO Tennesse Shad II","offer_id":48190837096704,"sku":"12062-NO-5","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SH SE Ayu","offer_id":48190837129472,"sku":"221062-NO-2","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kasumi ITO","offer_id":48190837162240,"sku":"121062","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"STP","offer_id":48190837195008,"sku":"221062-NO-7","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GG Gin Flash","offer_id":48190837227776,"sku":"121062-NO-3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GG Deadly Black Shad OS","offer_id":48190884577536,"sku":"321062-NO-8","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2835\/files\/megabass-karashi-80-twitch-baittopwater021062-5147999.webp?v=1774329671"}],"url":"https:\/\/tackleexpress.com\/collections\/freshwater-top-water.oembed?page=3","provider":"Tackle Express - Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Tackle Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}