Halibut Lures

The Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110 is great for inshore saltwater and surf fishing.  We've fished it for years in the surf and have many halibut, large perch, and several corvina.  You can straight wind it or rip and pause, but either way it can be deadly effective.  Try both techniques alternating between casts to figure out what they fish want.  We prefer a 7'6" to 8' medium to medium heavy rod, 3/8oz to 1oz with a fast action. Our favorite line is 12 lb Seaguar Abrazx because in the sand and rocks, it holds up.  

 The Flash Minnow 110 and all of the Lucky Craft CIF lures come with saltwater grade tin hooks for strength and anti-rust properties.  When you are looking for bigger fish or exotics, this is the bait for you.  Available in lots of colors, try some new colors out, you'll be surprised at the results.

5/8 oz

4.5" Length

Depth: 2ft

The Sudden Impact 8" Fluke Soft Jerkbait is the go-to big-profile jerkbait for anglers targeting white seabass, halibut, and trophy bass. At 8 inches, it out-sizes the salt-infused competition with superior buoyancy and durability that holds up through repeated strikes and aggressive hook sets — giving you more casts per bait and more fish per session.

Rig it on a Dolphin Gitzem Jig Head for deep saltwater structure, or go weightless on an EWG hook for finesse presentations over freshwater flats and kelp edges. The natural glide and flutter on the fall triggers reaction strikes from pressured fish that have seen every other jerkbait in the water.

Key Features

• Oversized 8" profile — matches large forage for white seabass, halibut, calico bass, and stripers
• Superior buoyancy — floats and flutters on the pause, triggering reaction strikes on the drop
• Durable construction — outlasts salt-infused competitors through multiple strikes without tearing
• Versatile rigging — Dolphin Gitzem Jig Head for saltwater, weightless EWG for freshwater
• Available in 2 proven colors — Pearl White and Market Squid
• Sold individually

Specs

The Big Hammer 5" Swimbait is a West Coast go-to built for anglers who want a bigger profile with the same erratic, fish-triggering action the brand is known for. Its square tail generates a darting, unpredictable swim that draws reaction strikes from calico bass, halibut, lingcod, and more — even on tough days when finesse baits aren't getting it done.

The soft yet durable plastic holds up through multiple fish on the less toothy species. Rig it with a Big Hammer jig head and fish it slow for suspended fish or let it sink deep before starting your retrieve.

Key Features

• Square tail design — erratic, darting action that triggers reaction strikes
• 5" profile — larger presence for bigger target species
• Soft, durable plastic — holds up through multiple fish
• Versatile depth range — adjust with jig head weight
• 13 colors available — proven West Coast patterns
• Pairs with Big Hammer jig heads and Owner Stinger Harness
• Ideal for calico bass, halibut, lingcod, and inshore species
• Sold individually

Color Note

In 2020, Toast was updated to Toasted — same proven color with the addition of a black tail for enhanced contrast and effectiveness.

Specs

The Berkley Gulp 6" Saltwater Grub is capable of catching larger species such as ling cod and halibut. Strategically partnered with a Lead Masters Scampi Lead Head, its ribbon tail design provides increased action. Its biodegradable plastic is infused with the renowned Berkley scent.

Furthermore, the Grub can be used in a drop shot rig with the addition of squid, sardine, or mackerel for extra appeal.

The package includes a quantity of 4.

Get hooked on Hookup Baits XL 6" Jigs - custom-made for larger fish, with premium lead heads and Owner hooks! These baits are big and perfect for deeper waters, weighing in at 3oz and packing a punch for White Seabass Yellowtail, lingod and rockfish in SoCal. Handmade in San Diego with a fishy garlic scent, ready for fresh or saltwater fishing - no extra weights necessary.

• White Seabass, Yellowtail, Tuna, Halibut, Lingcod, Grouper, 
• The package includes (1) 3 oz, 6" Custom Bait with a Replacement Body of the same color/ (1) 2 oz, 6" Custom Bait with a Replacement Body of the same color.

Hookup Baits Big Game Jigs have a slightly bigger profile then the same weighted HUB Bullets, for the predators looking for a bigger meal.  Great spiral action on the fall and a side to side shift on a slow retrieve making The Hookup Baits very deadly in the presence of predators. Made in San Diego and are garlic infused to ensure they're fully enticed. 

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

•   4"
• 1oz and 1.5oz 
• 2 Per Pack 

Hookup Baits Large Jigs have to be one of the most popular sizes Hookup Baits produces, the 5/8oz Red Crab and Mint are known as the "White Seabass Special"

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

• Approximately 4 inches
• 3/8oz and 5/8oz 
• 2 Per Pack

The Big Hammer Perch Grub is a compact, versatile soft grub built for anglers who fish both salt and fresh water. At 1.75 inches, it's the right size for a wide range of species — from surf perch, halibut, corbina, and croaker in the surf zone to crappie, bass, panfish, and smallmouth in freshwater lakes and rivers. It also works well on smaller saltwater bass and shallow rockfish when fish are keying on smaller forage.

Rig it on a light jig head and work it slowly through the surf, along structure, or over shallow flats. The grub tail produces a natural, pulsing action on the retrieve that draws strikes even from finicky fish.

Key Features

• 1.75" profile — compact size ideal for perch, crappie, panfish, and finesse presentations
• 25 per pack — great value for high-volume surf and freshwater fishing
• 18 colors available — wide selection for matching local forage in salt and fresh water
• Versatile applications — surf, inshore, shallow rockfish, freshwater lakes and rivers
• Target species — halibut, surf perch, corbina, croaker, crappie, bass, panfish, smallmouth

Specs

Luhr Jensen Krocodile Spoons have been a staple for many years.  The fluttering action can entice fish to violently attack or just pick it up on the way down.  The retrieve has a wobble action that mimics a baitfish while it flashes the different color patterns.  

Each one of the Krocodile Lures comes with a tin covered hook and stainless swivel at the tie point.  Great for bass, walleye, halibut, barricade, stripers, and many other fish.  

 The lure may or may not come with the pictured red blade on the rear.

Quantity 1 per package

The Lead Masters Halibut Bounce Ball Rig makes drifting for Halibut effortless! A long time secret of commercial fisherman, the Bounce Ball Rig flat out puts fish in the boat!

This larger salt water Jerkbait is perfect for targeting fish chasing larger bait.  The Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 130 is a suspending bait that will stay in the zone on the pause.  Here at Tackle Express, we like to target calico bass and halibut at the Channel Islands.  The benefits of using a 130 size over a 110 size are the bigger profile. 

This larger profile can keep smaller fish from biting and also can bring fish up from deeper depths.   Combining the benefits of the Pointer and Flash Minnow, this bait has great side-to-side action and slowly floats allowing it to be used in various shallow water situations.

The Big Hammer 3.5" Full Body Swimbait is a compact, high-action soft swimbait built to trigger feeding responses from a wide range of predatory fish. Its realistic baitfish profile and Big Hammer's signature square tail design produce an aggressive kicking action and natural body roll that pressured fish can't ignore — whether you're working structure in the surf, kelp beds, or freshwater flats.

Molded with textured scales, gill plates, lifelike eyes, and detailed fins, the 3.5" profile matches the size of common forage species and excels on a jighead, swim jig, or drop shot rig. Available in 9 proven colors to match any water condition or forage.

Key Features

• Realistic full-body profile — textured scales, gill plates, eyes, and fins for maximum visual appeal
• Square tail design — produces aggressive kicking action and body roll on the retrieve
• Versatile rigging — jighead, swim jig, or drop shot
• 9 colors available — Sexy Smelt, Ledge Crawler, Rainbow Trout, Green Sardine, Surf Smelt, Red Rum, Bay Smelt, Pacific Chovy, Red Calico Hunter
• Sold individually

Specs

The most significant feature of the Battlestar 115 Saltwater Jerkbait is its slow-floating capability, allowing for a slower and more controlled retrieve and maneuvering over rough terrain. Similar in quality to the Lucky Craft, our tests have shown that the Battlestar and Lucky Craft 115 have the same casting distance and durability after extensive use.

The paint also chips at a similar rate. I put the Battlestar 115 to the test, pushing it through snags, colliding with rocks, and reeling in trophy fish. Even after many hours of use, the bait remains intact and continues to catch fish. It's a long-lasting and effective lure. 

• 115mm
• 3/4oz
• Dives 3-4'
• Super Long Casting
• Slow Floating 
• Rattling
• Realistic Pattern
• Micro Coated
• Now with Improved Body Strength!
• Now comes stock with Battlestar 2X Strong Hooks!

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

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

Key Features

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

Specifications

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

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

Key Features

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

Specifications

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

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

Key Features

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

Specifications

The luckyCraft Flash Minnow 150SR Saltwater Jerkbait is a suspending bait thatwill stay in the zone on the pause.  Here at Tackle Express, we like to target calico bass and halibut at the Channel Islands.  The benefits of using a 150 size over a 110 size, or a 130 size, is that you get a bigger profile. 

This larger profile can keep smaller fish from biting and also can bring fish up from deeper depths.   Combining the benefits of the Pointer and Flash Minnow, this bait has great side-to-side action and slowly floats allowing it to be used in various shallow water situations.

Introducing the game-changing Battlestar Rib Bait Swimbaits for surf fishing in California! Featuring a one-of-a-kind Rib-Through-Groove® design, these swimbaits are the most weedless on the market, allowing for the best hooksets. Available in 5" and new 3" sizes. Don't miss out on the ultimate bait for catching big fish.

Battlestar 5” Rib Baits feature the original invention Rib-Through-Groove® design. Rig this bait Texas Rig style using the 5/0 Battlestar XLS Weighted Swimbait Hook. Bury the hook tip under one or two of the ribs inside the groove. Your hook tip will stay secured in the groove and protected from loose weeds and debris by the rib located directly in front of it. The 3" Rib Bait is designed to be used with our 2/0 XLS Weighted Swimbait Hook. 

• 5" (127mm) 8 baits per pack
• 3" (76mm) 12 baits per pack 

Lead Masters Hoochie Squid Skirts are 5-inch unrigged squid skirts for saltwater trolling, designed to be customized by the angler for a wide range of species and rig configurations. The soft squid skirt body and tentacle action on the troll make hoochies one of the most versatile and proven trolling lure styles for Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, and other pelagic species. Because they are unrigged, you can rig them on your preferred hook, leader, and hardware to match your target species and trolling setup. 5 per pack. Available in 7 colors including a Glow Red option for low-light and deep water applications.

Key Features

• 5" Squid Skirt Profile — Versatile Trolling Action — The 5-inch body length matches the profile of small squid and baitfish that Tuna, Salmon, and other pelagic species key on; the soft skirt tentacles flutter and pulse on the troll, producing a lifelike squid swimming action at a wide range of trolling speeds; effective from slow salmon trolling speeds (2–3 knots) through faster tuna trolling speeds (5–8 knots).
• Unrigged — Fully Customizable — The hoochie skirts are unrigged, allowing the angler to rig them on their preferred hook size, leader material, and hardware; rig on a single hook for salmon, a double hook for tuna, or thread onto a jig head for a weighted presentation; the unrigged format also allows the skirts to be used as trailers on existing lures and jigs.
• 7 Colors Including Glow Red — Pink Blue, Purple/Black, Silver Blue, Yellow/Blue, Yellow/Orange, Green/Black, and Glow Red; the Glow Red option charges under UV light for low-light and deep water trolling applications where a luminescent skirt provides a visibility advantage.
• 5 Per Pack — Five skirts per pack; provides multiple skirts for rigging different hook configurations or replacing skirts that are damaged during fishing.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Tuna — Rig on a double hook setup with a 60–80 lb fluorocarbon leader and troll at 5–8 knots; Silver Blue, Yellow/Blue, and Purple/Black are proven tuna colors; the hoochie skirt can also be rigged behind a cedar plug or hex head for a skirted plug presentation.
• Salmon — Rig on a single hook with a flasher or dodger ahead of the skirt and troll at 2–3 knots; Pink Blue and Green/Black are proven salmon colors; the hoochie skirt is one of the most widely used salmon trolling lure styles on the West Coast.
• Yellowtail & Pelagics — Effective for Yellowtail, Mahi-Mahi, and other pelagic species on the troll; the unrigged format allows the skirt to be customized for the target species and trolling speed.
• Trailer on Jigs & Lures — Thread the hoochie skirt onto a jig head or existing lure as a trailer to add squid skirt action and color to the presentation; effective on iron jigs, hex heads, and swimbait heads as a skirted trailer.