A stickbait lives or dies on whether an average angler can make it walk. The Espetit is built so it does — the taper and balance do most of the work, so you get a clean side-to-side glide without the wrist rhythm a lot of walking baits demand.

Short version: floating topwater stickbait in five sizes from 70mm to 140mm. Walk-the-dog and sliding action, twin cavities that pull bubbles down with the bait, and an internal rattle — with a silent version if the rattle is working against you.

What Makes It Different

• Dual cavities — the bait drags air down as it darts, leaving a bubble trail alongside the surface disturbance. Two signals instead of one.
• Internal rattle tuned to a specific frequency, adding sound to the visual and the bubbles.
• Floats at rest — the pause holds it in the strike zone instead of dropping out of it, and the pause is where most stickbait fish commit.
• Aerodynamic profile for distance, which matters when fish are boiling out of reach or you're covering a flat from the beach.
• Five sizes spanning bass-sized finesse to full pelagic profiles.

Rattle or Silent?

The White N Flash (Silent) is not a color variation — it's a rattle-free version of the bait, currently offered in 95mm.

Reach for the silent when fish are heavily pressured, the water is very clear and calm, or the rattling version has been getting follows and refusals. Sound is an attractant right up until it isn't, and on flat mornings a quiet bait sometimes gets eaten by the same fish that just refused a loud one. Take the rattle version everywhere else — chop, wind, stained water, and any time you need to call fish from a distance.

Which Size

Freshwater and Saltwater

The Espetit came out of the European seabass scene, which is why it casts and behaves the way it does — wind, chop, and long distances were the design brief.

Freshwater: 70mm and 95mm for largemouth and smallmouth, particularly on clear pressured lakes where a walking bait needs to be smaller than the standard.

Saltwater: the 125mm and 140mm are legitimate surface options for calico bass over structure, and for bonito and barracuda when they're feeding on top. The distance is the argument — boiling fish are usually further away than you'd like.

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

Topwater windows on the local lakes move week to week. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth checking before you decide it's a surface day.

Picking a Color

Colors offered vary by size. The selector above is the live list.

Recommended Gear

• Rod: moderate action with a forgiving tip. Stiff rods rip trebles out of fish on surface strikes — the single most common way anglers lose topwater fish.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Braid gives you the direct connection to work the walk; the leader gives you abrasion resistance and a little stretch.
• Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through — it sinks and pulls the nose down, fighting the bait's float.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Slack line makes it walk. Twitch into slack, not into tension. A tight line pulls the bait straight and kills the side-to-side.
• Use the pause. It floats for a reason. Let it sit after a blow-up and miss — fish routinely come back for a bait that's sitting still.
• Wait to feel weight before you set. Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth.
• Try the silent version on flat mornings. Same bait, one fewer signal. Sometimes that's the difference.

Common Mistakes

• Working it on a tight line. The bait needs slack to turn.
• Too stiff a rod. Costs you fish on every strike.
• Setting on sight. Wait for the weight.
• Undersizing for saltwater. A 95mm on calicos over structure will get bit — the #6 trebles are the limiting factor, not the bait.

What's Included

One Fishus Espetit in the size and color selected, factory rigged with trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between White N Flash and White N Flash (Silent)?
The silent version has no internal rattle. Same body, same action, one fewer signal — for pressured fish and flat, clear conditions. Currently offered in 95mm.

Which size should I start with?
95mm for freshwater bass and general use. 125mm if you're fishing saltwater surface for calicos, bonito, or barracuda.

Does it float?
Yes. It holds position on the pause instead of sinking out, which is where a lot of the bites come from.

How do I make it walk?
Twitch the rod tip into slack line, not into tension. The bait needs slack to turn — pulling tight drives it straight.

Can I use it in saltwater?
Yes — the Espetit was developed for European seabass. Rinse the hardware after every trip like any other saltwater lure.

What rod and line?
Moderate action with a forgiving tip, braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through; it sinks and fights the bait's float.

Why are some sizes offered in fewer colors?
Fishus doesn't produce every colorway in every size. The selector shows what's actually available.

Related Gear

• Topwater Fishing Lures — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.
• Freshwater Lures — cranks, jerkbaits, and soft plastics.
• Staff Favorites — what our crew actually fishes.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita and we fish these lures on both the local lakes and the coast. Not sure whether you want the 95 or the 125, or whether the silent version is worth it for your water? Call the shop or come in — that's a two-minute conversation and it saves you buying the wrong one first.

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

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

A Bait Ball Instead of One More Worm

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

The Right Pick for a Slower Approach

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

What Makes the Coike Fish Different

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

Models & Specs

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

Give the Small Fish Room to Move

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

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

Pick a Color With a Purpose

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

Tackle Express Tips

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

Questions Before Your First Cast

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

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

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

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

Precision-built for anglers who demand reliability in any condition, the Rapala Super Stainless Fishing Pliers are crafted from marine-grade stainless steel that shrugs off salt, moisture, and hard use. Whether you're working a treble hook out of a striper's jaw or crimping a fluorocarbon leader on the flats, these pliers deliver the grip, leverage, and control you need — cast after cast, trip after trip.

Available in two sizes to match your fishing style: the compact 6.5" for light tackle and finesse work, and the full-size 8.5" for heavier applications and bigger fish. Both feature the same premium Rapala construction trusted by anglers worldwide.

Key Features

• Super Stainless Steel Construction — Marine-grade corrosion resistance for saltwater and freshwater durability
• Two Size Options — 6.5" for light tackle finesse; 8.5" for heavy-duty applications
• Multi-Function Jaws — Hook removal, line cutting, crimping, and split ring work
• Comfortable Grip — Ergonomic design for extended use on the water
• Rapala Quality — Trusted by professional and recreational anglers worldwide

Specifications

The Megabass Vision Oneten +1 Jr. Jerkbait brings snack-sized, irresistible darting action to new depths. Tuned to match the suspend settings of the Bassmaster Classic winning, the smaller Jr. size is a wildly effective tool to attack the key 7ft range. No detail has been spared. From the first twitch, the Jr. exhibits the same unrivaled, dynamic action that catapulted the ONETEN series onto the front deck of serious Jerkbait anglers.

The Oneten+1 Jr. delivers mesmerizingly erratic jerking action. With a straight retrieve, it exhibits high pitch rolling and seductive flash. With a tungsten Multiway Moving Balancer System (PAT.) for superior cast distance, sticky-sharp trebles to capture hard-won bites, and a hand-painted artisan finish, the VISION ONETEN+1 Jr is built to match smaller forage and/or entice pre-spawn targets that follow the larger original version without committing.

The SPRO Rod Straps give you a safe, simple way to store, organize, and transport several fishing rods at once. High-density foam cradles the blank so nothing scuffs or scratches, while adjustable hook and loop straps keep rods cinched together and in place, whether they're in a rod locker, truck bed, or garage rack.

Why Loose Rods Get Damaged

Rods rattling around uncovered in a truck bed or rod locker bang guides, scratch blanks, and tangle line on every trip. A simple strap keeps a bundle of rods tight and immobile, so the only thing that moves is the boat.

Built for Everyday Transport

The high-density foam padding protects the finish on graphite and fiberglass blanks alike, and the hook and loop closure adjusts to bundle anywhere from a couple of rods to a full rack. The SPRO logo keeps it looking sharp on the rack or in the rod locker.

The Right Pick If...

You travel with multiple rods, whether that's a short run to the local lake or a long haul to a tournament, and you want them bundled securely without buying a full hard case. They also work great for keeping spare rods organized in a garage or rod locker between trips.

Best For

• Bundling multiple rods together for transport in a truck, boat, or rod locker
• Protecting blanks and guides from scuffing during travel
• Organizing spare or backup rods in storage
• Anglers who run several rods per trip and want a quick, affordable way to keep them secure

Key Features

• High-density foam padding protects rod blanks from scuffing and damage
• Adjustable hook and loop straps hold rods firmly together
• Compact and lightweight for easy storage when not in use
• Available in two lengths to match different rod bundle sizes

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Use the 280mm straps near the tip and the 400mm straps near the butt section for the most even, secure bundle on longer rods.
• Pair with a reel cover to protect the reel itself while rods are bundled and stowed.
• Store spare rods strapped in a rod locker alongside a SPRO Waterproof Terminal Tackle Box for a fully organized setup.

FAQ

How many rods can one strap hold?
It depends on rod diameter, but most anglers bundle two to four rods per strap depending on blank thickness and strap length.

Which length should I choose?
The 280mm straps work well for shorter rods or securing a bundle near the tip, while the 400mm straps suit longer rods or wrapping thicker bundles.

Will the foam damage rod finishes over time?
No, the high-density foam is designed to cushion and protect the blank, not compress or mark the finish during normal use.

Elevate your bass fishing with BKK Armor-Point Offset Worm Wide Gap-HD Hooks, built for Texas-rigging in heavy cover. These hooks feature Hyper Carbon Steel (HCS01) for 25% more strength and 30% greater hardness, ensuring durability against big fish. The Super Slide coating delivers razor-sharp penetration, while the wide-gap design secures bulky creature baits, soft jerkbaits, or shads for solid hooksets.

An enhanced Z-bend simplifies rigging, boosts bait hold, and minimizes short strikes. The epoxy-sealed eye protects braided lines, and the cold-forged shank adds toughness. Available in sizes 1/0 to 5/0, these hooks excel in flipping, pitching, or open-water scenarios.

Key Features:

• Hyper Carbon Steel: 25% stronger, 30% harder
• Super Slide Coating: Enhances hooking ease
• Wide Gap: Ideal for large soft plastics
• Z-Bend Design: Secure rigging, fewer missed strikes
• Epoxy-Sealed Eye: Prevents braid damage
• Sizes: 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0
• Applications: Bass fishing, Texas rigs, weedless setups

When Size Matters — The Uni Gets Bigger

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

The Uni Platform, Evolved

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

Why Standard Finesse Baits Fall Short

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

How to Rig It

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

The Right Pick If...

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

Best Fishing Techniques

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

Best Conditions

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

Best For

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

Key Features

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

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

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

FAQ

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

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

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

High Level Braided Line Cutters are quickly becoming a favorite for braid, mono, and fluorocarbon fishing lines.  Many fishermen believe that any ordinary pair of scissors can handle cutting lines effectively, but this is often far from the truth.

Dealing with braided lines can be a source of frustration for many, as they tend to tangle and fray easily around each cut, especially in tight areas like knots and connections. However, the High Level Cutters eliminate these issues with its unmatched cutting ability. 

Designed with a serrated edge, these cutters can effortlessly slice through braided lines without fraying or causing tension on the line. No longer will you have to struggle with your old cutters mashing the braid multiple times before finally making a clean cut.

The High Level Cutters can achieve a precise and clean cut on the first try, without applying any tension on the line. With these specialized braided line cutters, you can easily create smooth connections to leaders, swivels, split rings, hooks, lures, and more.