Freshwater Bass Hard Baits

The Swimbait Republic Glideway 176 Glide Bait has been designed to trigger the bite of these smart big fish, thanks to its realistic slow moving action. It has been perfectly balanced to adopt a natural position on the stop, but also to perform perfectly under any speed or type of retrieve: from fast steady to super slow steady, side walk, twitching, heavy sweeps... It's a true freestyler!

 Specs:

The River2Sea S-Waver 200 is know for trophy bass as well as Muskie and Pike.  Anglers latched on to the S-Waver as one of their favorite lures so River2Sea made a bigger 200 size.  The S-Waver 200 is the answer to those anglers needs which is built to withstand the rigors of large game fish, from trophy bass, to Pike, Muskie and even huge striper.  The S-Waver 200 brings the famous S-Action retrieve at a reasonable price point.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 175 returns in a new and improved form, combining legendary swimbait performance with enhanced durability and innovative technology. Now constructed with a durable, hard-injected plastic core that ensures every bait is perfectly uniform, while still covered in the familiar soft skin that gives the Slide Swimmer its incredibly lifelike feel and action.

The revolutionary upgrade features Deps' unique inner spring system within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused, this spring continues to send off micro-vibrations that entice even the wariest predators into striking. This proven technology, tested and refined in the acclaimed Deps Pulsecod, adds a critical triggering element that sets the Slide Swimmer apart from traditional swimbaits.

At 7.5 inches and 3 ounces, the Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the perfect balance of castability and big bass appeal. The soft outer skin creates realistic swimming action with subtle body roll, while the hard inner core provides the structural integrity needed for long casts and repeated use. The combination of visual realism, natural swimming motion, and continuous micro-vibrations makes this one of the most effective big bass baits ever created.

Key Features:

• Hard-Injected Plastic Core: Durable construction ensures uniform performance and long-lasting durability
• Soft Outer Skin: Familiar soft covering creates lifelike feel and realistic swimming action
• Inner Spring System: Sends continuous micro-vibrations even when paused, triggering strikes from following fish
• Proven Pulsecod Technology: Refined vibration system tested and proven on trophy bass
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural body roll and tail movement mimics live baitfish
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulous attention to detail in construction and finish
• Optimal Size & Weight: 7.5" length and 3oz weight perfect for casting and big bass appeal
• Trophy Bass Magnet: Proven track record of catching double-digit largemouth

Specifications:

• Length: 7.5 inches (175mm)
• Weight: 3 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking hard swimbait with soft outer skin
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Slow to moderate speed for natural swimming action
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to activate inner spring micro-vibrations
• Slow Roll: Deep, slow retrieve along bottom structure
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive fish

Slide Swimmer Series Comparison:

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
• Deep structure and ledges
• Around points, humps, and drop-offs
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are feeding on large baitfish

When you're targeting trophy-class bass and need a swimbait that combines realistic action with innovative triggering technology, the Deps Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the performance that serious big bass hunters demand.

Designed by TacticalBassin's own Matt Allen and Tim Little, the River2Sea Tactical DD Crankbait brings a new approach to crankbait fishing. With a tight action, strong rattle, and impeccable color patterns, this bait is designed for year-round performance. While a proven fish catcher in warmer waters, this bait continues to shine through the coldest temperatures when other baits fall to the wayside. True year-round crankbait performance has been attained with the Tactical DD Crankbait! With their attention to detail and combined fishing knowledge, Matt and Tim meticulously designed and tested every aspect of this bait for big bass performance.

The Tactical DD Crankbait features a unique head shape that maximizes surface area for maximum dive depth. Combined with a weight transfer system for long-range castability, the bait plunges to the bottom, achieving far greater depths than any similarly sized bait. Each premium finish is designed to elicit a feed response in the biggest bass, while the baits aggressive hunting ability and fast rise, draw reaction strikes from the wariest of bass, even in difficult conditions.

The Spro Rat 40 Wakebait is built for the topwater blowup every angler is chasing. Two years in development and an ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category, the Rat triggers the instinctive, reaction strike that big predator fish can't pass up.

Why Big Fish Can't Leave It Alone

Fussy fish often ignore a bait that moves too clean or too predictably. The Rat's wake and kick mimic something struggling on the surface, which flips the switch from a fish watching to a fish striking. When they're actively feeding, this is the real meal deal they're looking for.

One Bait, Five Retrieves

The Rat isn't a one-trick bait. Bulge it along just under the surface, v-wake it on a steady retrieve, walk the dog with sharp twitches, or pop it for a more aggressive commotion. That versatility means one bait in your box covers several presentations depending on mood and conditions.

The Right Pick If...

You're targeting big largemouth, smallmouth, or other topwater predators and want a floating bait that draws explosive surface strikes rather than subtle bites. It's equally at home worked over grass flats, points, and open water wherever big fish are keyed on baitfish near the surface.

Best Techniques and Conditions

Works best in low light, early morning, and evening when big fish move shallow to feed on top, as well as any time baitfish are active near the surface. Low wind and calm water let the wake action show at its best, though a slight chop can also trigger reaction strikes from fish keyed on the commotion.

Best For

• Big largemouth and smallmouth bass hunting topwater prey
• Early morning and evening surface bites
• Bulging, v-waking, walking the dog, or popping retrieves
• Anglers who want one bait that covers multiple topwater presentations

Key Features

• ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category
• Versatile action: bulge, v-wake, walk the dog, or pop
• Sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks standard
• Floating body for consistent surface presentation

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Downsize to the Spro Rat 25 for finesse topwater situations, or size up to the Spro Rat 50 when targeting trophy-class fish.
• Match low light conditions, like early morning or dusk, with a natural shad pattern, and save brighter patterns like Chrome Silver for overcast or stained water.
• Upgrade to stainless steel split rings if you fish saltwater-adjacent brackish water or want extra insurance against bent hardware on big strikes.

FAQ

What's the difference between the Rat 25, 40, and 50?
They're sized differently to match the size of forage and target fish, with the Rat 40 sitting in the middle at 4 inches and 1 ounce.

What retrieve works best to start?
A steady v-wake retrieve is a good starting point, then experiment with bulging or popping based on how fish respond.

Does it come with hooks installed?
Yes, it ships rigged with sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks ready to fish.

Lucky Craft Silent Pointer 95 Jerkbait

The lake is gin clear. The bass have seen every rattling jerkbait in the tackle shop. It's time to go silent. The Lucky Craft Silent Pointer 95 is the Pointer built for exactly these conditions — pressured fisheries and crystal-clear water where a subtle, rattle-free presentation is the difference between getting bit and going home empty-handed.

Unlike every other Pointer in the lineup, the Silent Pointer 95 has no weight transfer system and no rattling beads. It is completely, truly silent — a presentation that finicky bass simply haven't been conditioned to ignore. A fixed weight system keeps it casting effectively despite the absence of a transfer weight, and a specially formulated bill gets it into the strike zone quickly. It dives slightly deeper than the Pointer 100, working effectively at 4.5 to 5 feet — and because it sinks faster than its rattling counterparts, it reaches that depth faster too, giving you more time in the zone on every cast.

Features

• Completely silent — no weight transfer system, no rattling beads
• Fixed weight system for effective casting without a transfer weight
• Dives 4.5–5 feet — slightly deeper than the Pointer 100
• Reaches depth faster than rattling Pointer models
• Specially formulated bill for quick entry into the strike zone
• Ideal for highly pressured lakes and clear water conditions

Best For

• Techniques: Twitch-and-pause, slow-roll, finesse jerkbait
• Conditions: Clear water, pressured fisheries, post-cold front, calm days
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Perfect For

When the rattles aren't working and the fish have seen everything, the Lucky Craft Silent Pointer 95 gives you a presentation they haven't. Silent but deadly — the secret weapon for tough bites.

Introducing the ABS Version of the Snapper 2.0 - the Toxic Baits ABS Wade Hoggs Jr.! This 5" 2.75oz. wake and crank hardbait offers versatile performance - wake it up on a slow retrieve, or crank it up to 3'-4' on moderate to fast retrieves. Catch more fish with precision and reliability.

ABS Wade Hoggs Jr.

• Length: 5"
• Weight: 2.75oz.
• Style: Wake & Crank (Floating)
• Material: ABS Plastic
• 1 replacement tail

The Walking Bait That Doesn't Walk Like the Rest

The River2Sea Rover is one of the most distinctive topwater walking baits on the market — and it's been proving itself on bass, pike, and stripers for years. Designed by B.A.S.S. and MLF Pro Scott Martin, the Rover doesn't glide side-to-side like a traditional walking bait. Instead, its exaggeratedly cupped mouth and unique body geometry produce a choppy, slashing action that triggers reaction strikes from fish that have seen every other topwater in the box.

A Walk Unlike Any Other

Most walking baits produce a smooth, predictable glide. The Rover's cupped mouth catches water on each twitch, creating an erratic, aggressive side-to-side slash that mimics a wounded baitfish struggling on the surface. That unpredictable action is exactly what triggers the competitive feeding instinct in bass — especially on pressured fisheries where fish have learned to ignore standard presentations.

When Standard Walking Baits Get Ignored

On heavily pressured lakes, bass see Zara Spooks and similar walking baits all day long. The Rover's choppy, slashing action looks and sounds different — different enough to draw strikes from fish that have shut down on everything else. When your go-to walking bait stops producing, tie on the Rover.

Two Sizes, One Action

The Rover comes in two sizes to match the forage and the fish. The Size 98 (3 7/8 in, 7/16 oz) is the finesse option — perfect for pressured fish, smaller forage, and medium-action gear. The Size 128 (5 in, 3/4 oz) is the big-water version — built for covering open flats, targeting larger fish, and throwing on heavier baitcasting tackle. Both are pre-rigged with premium Daiichi treble hooks and ready to fish out of the package.

The Right Pick If...

• Standard walking baits are getting ignored on pressured water
• You want a topwater with a more aggressive, erratic action
• You're targeting largemouth, smallmouth, pike, or striped bass on the surface
• You need a walking bait that casts well and covers water efficiently
• You want a Scott Martin-designed bait with a proven tournament track record

Best Retrieve Techniques

• Standard Walk: Rhythmic rod-tip twitches with a steady retrieve — the Rover's cupped mouth does the rest, producing its signature choppy slash
• Pause and Walk: Walk 3–5 times, pause, then walk again — the pause often triggers strikes from following fish
• Slow Walk: Slower cadence for finicky fish or cold-front conditions — the Size 98 excels here
• Fast Burn: Aggressive, rapid twitches to cover water quickly and trigger reaction strikes from aggressive fish

Best Conditions

• Calm to lightly choppy surface — the slashing action is most visible in calmer water
• Low-light periods — early morning and late evening when bass are most active on top
• Post-spawn through fall when bass are chasing baitfish on the surface
• Pressured fisheries where standard walking baits have been picked apart
• Open flats, points, and main lake structure where fish are feeding on top

Best For

• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pike, Striped Bass
• Techniques: Topwater Walking, Walk-the-Dog, Pause-and-Walk
• Conditions: Calm to choppy surface, low-light, post-spawn, pressured fisheries, summer and fall

Key Features

• Designed by B.A.S.S. and MLF Pro Scott Martin
• Exaggeratedly cupped mouth produces choppy, slashing walk-the-dog action
• Unique body geometry creates erratic, unpredictable surface presentation
• Pre-rigged with premium Daiichi treble hooks
• Available in 2 sizes — Size 98 (finesse) and Size 128 (big water)
• Wide range of proven color patterns
• Exceptional casting distance for a walking bait

Models & Specs

Available Colors (Size 98)

Available Colors (Size 128)

Tackle Express Tips

• Size 98 for Finesse, Size 128 for Power: Use the 98 on spinning gear (10–15 lb braid + fluoro leader) for pressured fish and smaller forage. Use the 128 on a medium-heavy baitcaster with 20–30 lb braid when targeting bigger fish or covering open water.
• Match Color to Forage: Ghost Minnow, Crystal Minnow, and Horizon Shad excel in clear water with shad forage. Bluegill and Funky Tiger shine in bluegill-heavy fisheries. Chrome Black and T1000 are go-to low-light and stained-water colors.
• Use a Loop Knot: A Rapala loop knot gives the Rover maximum freedom of movement and enhances the cupped-mouth action, especially at slower retrieve speeds.

FAQ

What's the difference between the Size 98 and Size 128?
The Size 98 is 3 7/8 in and 7/16 oz — a finesse option ideal for pressured fish, spinning gear, and smaller forage. The Size 128 is 5 in and 3/4 oz — the big-water version for covering open flats and targeting larger fish on baitcasting tackle.

How is the Rover different from a standard walking bait like a Zara Spook?
The Rover's exaggeratedly cupped mouth creates a choppy, slashing action rather than a smooth glide. This more aggressive, erratic presentation is especially effective on pressured fish that have learned to ignore traditional walking baits.

What rod and line setup works best?
For the Size 98: a 6'10"–7'2" medium or medium-heavy spinning rod with 10–15 lb braid and a 10–12 lb fluorocarbon leader. For the Size 128: a 7'–7'6" medium-heavy baitcasting rod with 20–30 lb braid or monofilament.

The SPRO Swimbait 8" is one of the most productive, longest-lasting swimbaits on the market. Its action, color, and build quality set it apart from baits that look similar but don't hold up or swim the same once they hit the water.

Why a Straight Retrieve Leaves Bites on the Table

Big, wary fish often follow a swimbait without committing when it just swims in a straight line. Bill Siemantel's technique for this bait is a directional change: give it a quick jerk before starting your retrieve, then one or two more sharp jerks mid-cast and near the end. Each jerk snaps the bait a full 180 degrees, which is often exactly what turns a follow into a strike.

Built to Match the Forage

Available in floating, slow sinking, and fast fall models, you can match the bait's fall rate to the depth and mood of the fish, and the color range is built to mirror the natural forage most game fish key in on, from baitfish patterns to trout and carp profiles.

The Right Pick If...

You're targeting big largemouth bass, striper, or other large predators in waters where trophy-sized forage like trout or carp patrol, and you want a swimbait durable enough to fish hard, season after season.

Best Techniques and Conditions

Use the floating model for working over cover and shallow flats, and the slow sink model when you need to get the bait down to suspended or deeper-holding fish. Works best around structure and open water where big fish ambush large forage, and responds especially well to the jerk-and-pause directional change technique.

Best For

• Trophy-class largemouth bass and striper keyed on large forage
• Matching natural baitfish, trout, and carp forage patterns
• Triggering follows into strikes with directional-change jerks
• Anglers who want a durable swimbait that holds up over a full season

Key Features

• 8-inch profile built to match trophy-sized forage
• Available in floating and slow sinking models
• Responds dramatically to Bill Siemantel's directional-change jerk technique
• Durable construction that holds up to repeated big-fish strikes

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Start every retrieve with a hard jerk before the bait moves, that initial directional change often triggers a reaction strike from fish that just watched it land.
• Use the Killer Carp pattern on waters with carp forage, and Silver Fish for more general baitfish-matching situations.
• If you need a smaller profile for the same technique, try the Spro BBZ-1 Jr. Swimbait.

FAQ

Should I choose the floater or the slow sink?
Pick the floater for working over cover and shallow flats, and the slow sink when you need the bait to reach suspended or deeper-holding fish.

What's the best way to work this bait?
Don't just cast and retrieve steadily. Jerk it hard before starting your retrieve, then add one or two more sharp jerks mid-cast to trigger directional changes that draw strikes.

Is this bait durable enough for repeated big-fish strikes?
Yes, it's built to hold up as one of the longest-lasting swimbaits in its class, season after season.

The Duo Realis Rozante 63SP Jerkbait is a finesse suspending jerkbait built on the Realis "Grade-A" platform. Its compact 63mm body is loaded with a magnet-assisted detaching weight system for maximum castability in wind — a critical advantage for bank anglers. Despite its small profile, it delivers a tight, high-frequency pulsation that mimics a fleeing baitfish, triggering reaction strikes from bass even on slow retrieves. A sharp rod twitch converts it into a panic-dart jerkbait capable of drawing bites in a very short strike zone.

Best For

Finesse bass fishing, clear-water jerkbait presentations, bank and shore fishing, cold-water suspending techniques, largemouth and smallmouth bass, spotted bass. Ideal for slow-to-medium retrieves and twitch-pause presentations targeting bass holding in 2–3 ft of water.

Key Features

• Magnet-assisted detaching weight system for long casts in wind
• Suspending action holds in the strike zone during pauses
• Short-pitched pulsation mimics fleeing baitfish
• Panic-dart action on rod twitches for spot-light style fishing
• Finesse profile — effective on pressured fish and in clear water

Tackle Express Tips:

• Use a light action spinning rod for distance casts, at 5 grams this is a small bait for a casting reel
• A larger sized spinning reel like a 3000 size will cast lighter baits further
• Attach a snap to the split ring for better action and easy lure changes

Specs

Models & SKUs

The Damiki Vault Blade Baits are expertly designed for targeting bass and a variety of other fish species. Made for cold water conditions, it closely imitates forage species with its unique vibrating action and realistic color patterns.

Equipped with 3 line settings, you can easily adjust the pull point for different depths and vibrations. Its super sharp viper hooks ensure successful hook sets.

The Lucky Craft Pointer 50 Sinking Jerkbait is a must have for any trout fisherman of bass fisherman who fishes streams and rivers.  A ton of R&D went into developing one of the finest current baits on the market.  A special side shifting weight system gives the Pointer 50 a hard vibration, similar to a lipless with the profile and stealth of a Pointer minnow.

This bait is sure to tempt even the most finicky of fish with its unique design, sound, and action. With the Lucky Craft Pointer 50 S, you can cover a wide range of depths and experience even greater casting distances.

Length: 2 Inch

Weight: 1/8oz

Depth: 2 Feet

Sinking

The original Pointer Series has a lively, powerful action with a side-to-side slide. Even though it is small, the Lucky Craft Pointer 48DD has an excellent castability and has the ability to tempt any bass. It silently enters the target and attacks unwary bass. The Pointer 48 is the right choice when you’re on fish and searching for strikes. This product is the one miracle bait for bass, trout, musky and every species of fish.

Dive Depth: 2 ft ( Suspending )

Weight: 3/32 oz

Length: 1 7/8"

Equipped with a balsa inner core and an armor-like outer copolymer shell, the Rapala BX Brat Squarebill Crankbait is designed to be the toughest and most effective square-bill crankbait on the market.

Its aggressive nature means it won't back down from a fight, making it perfect for intense angling situations.

Balsa Core and Copolymer Outer Shell

Lucky Craft Staysee 90 Jerkbait

Spawn season. Bass locked tight to their beds, wary of anything that moves too fast. This is where the Lucky Craft Staysee 90 was born to fish. Engineered specifically for slow, methodical presentations, the Staysee 90 creeps into the strike zone with a hypnotic pumping retrieve — then hangs there, motionless, long enough to irritate even the most stubborn bass into biting.

What makes the Staysee 90 truly unique is its tight rolling action, a product of its beautifully sculpted body shape and precisely angled lip. This subtle, lifelike vibration mimics the biomechanical movement of a real baitfish so convincingly that bass in medium-shallow water simply can't ignore it — without ever feeling spooked. No other jerkbait on the market can get this close to a bedding bass and still trigger a strike.

Features

• Tight rolling action from a precision-engineered body shape and lip angle
• Designed for slow pumping retrieve with extended pauses — ideal for bedding bass
• Biomechanical movement that attracts without alarming fish in clear, shallow water
• Suspending action keeps the bait perfectly in the strike zone
• Effective in medium-shallow water where other jerkbaits spook fish
• Premium Lucky Craft construction with durable, realistic finishes

Best For

• Techniques: Slow pumping retrieve, twitch-and-pause, bed fishing
• Conditions: Spawn & post-spawn, clear water, pressured fish, cold fronts
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
• Water: Shallow to medium-depth lakes, reservoirs, and flats

Perfect For

When bass are locked on beds or finicky in clear water and nothing else is working, the Lucky Craft Staysee 90 is the jerkbait that gets the job done. Slow down, be patient, and let the Staysee do the irritating.

 The Savage Gear 3D Snake is based on a scan of a real snake. The perfect baby snake imitation, with the most realistic swimming topwater action. The lure swims with a wide S action either on the surface or just below, depending on where you attached the line to the lure.

Features:

• 3D scanned details
• Realistic wide S action
• Two line tie points for surface or sub-surface action
• Unique cable joints
• Spinning rear treble
• 2x #4 trebles

8" - 1oz

12" - 2oz

Premium Jigging Spoon for Vertical Bass Fishing

The War Eagle Jiggin Spoon delivers premium vertical jigging performance designed for serious bass anglers who target deep water and suspended fish. Built with quality construction and optimized jigging spoon design, this lure provides exceptional flutter action, maximum flash, and proven effectiveness for triggering reaction strikes from bass. The Jiggin Spoon represents War Eagle's commitment to creating quality vertical jigging lures for bass fishing.

Advanced Jigging Spoon Design

• Optimized Flutter: Spoon design creates enticing flutter action on the fall
• Maximum Flash: Reflective finish provides exceptional flash that attracts bass
• Vertical Design: Designed specifically for vertical jigging presentations
• Reaction Strike: Erratic action triggers aggressive reaction strikes
• Versatile Weight Range: Available in multiple weights for various depths

Premium Construction Features

• Quality Hook: Sharp premium hook ensures solid hooksets on strikes
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand repeated jigging and big bass
• Reflective Finish: Quality finish provides maximum flash and attraction
• Balanced Design: Optimized weight distribution provides ideal flutter action
• Proven Design: Time-tested jigging spoon configuration triggers strikes

Vertical Bass Fishing Applications

The Jiggin Spoon excels in vertical bass fishing applications. Perfect for targeting suspended bass over deep structure, fishing vertical around ledges and drop-offs, working deep brush piles and standing timber, triggering reaction strikes from schooling bass, or any situation where vertical jigging is effective. The flutter action and maximum flash create an irresistible presentation that triggers aggressive strikes from bass while the vertical design allows precise depth control.

Key Features

War Eagle Quality

War Eagle has been creating quality fishing lures for serious bass anglers, and the Jiggin Spoon continues this tradition with optimized vertical jigging design and premium construction. Every spoon is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious vertical jigging specialists, the War Eagle Jiggin Spoon delivers the flutter and flash performance that bass anglers demand.

Experience the premium jigging spoon performance that serious bass anglers trust. The War Eagle Jiggin Spoon isn't just a lure—it's a precision tool built for vertical fishing success.

Catch more bass with vertical jigging using War Eagle Jiggin Spoon—where flutter action meets reaction strikes.

The Spro Rat 50 Wakebait is built for the topwater blowup every angler is chasing, scaled up for truly big fish. Two years in development and an ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category, the Rat triggers the instinctive, reaction strike that trophy predators can't pass up.

Why Big Fish Can't Leave It Alone

Fussy fish often ignore a bait that moves too clean or too predictably. The Rat's wake and kick mimic something struggling on the surface, which flips the switch from a fish watching to a fish striking. When they're actively feeding, this is the real meal deal they're looking for.

Built for Trophy-Sized Forage

At 10 inches overall, with a 5 1/4-inch body and a 4 3/4-inch custom articulating tail, the Rat 50 throws a big-fish profile most topwater baits can't match. The articulating tail adds a natural, separate kick behind the body, making it look like an easy, oversized meal to the biggest predators in the lake. It also carries the 2022 tail design refinement shared across the Rat lineup, and ships with sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks ready to fish.

One Bait, Five Retrieves

The Rat isn't a one-trick bait. Bulge it along just under the surface, v-wake it on a steady retrieve, walk the dog with sharp twitches, or pop it for a more aggressive commotion, covering several presentations with one lure in the box.

The Right Pick If...

You're specifically hunting trophy-class largemouth, striper, or other big predators that key in on large forage, and you want a floating bait that can draw a reaction strike from fish too big to care about a smaller presentation.

Best Techniques and Conditions

Works best in low light, early morning, and evening when big fish move shallow to feed on top, as well as any time larger baitfish or forage are active near the surface. Calm water shows off the articulating tail action most clearly, though a light chop can also trigger strikes from fish already keyed on the commotion.

Best For

• Trophy-class largemouth bass and striper hunting large topwater prey
• Early morning and evening surface bites
• Bulging, v-waking, walking the dog, or popping retrieves
• Anglers who want the largest, most imposing profile in the Rat lineup

Key Features

• ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category
• 10-inch overall length with a custom articulating tail
• Updated 2022 tail design for improved action
• Versatile action: bulge, v-wake, walk the dog, or pop
• Sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks standard

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Step down to the Spro Rat 40 or Spro Rat 30 when forage or target fish run smaller than trophy class.
• Match low light conditions, like early morning or dusk, with a natural pattern like Grey Ghost or Brown, and save brighter patterns like White for overcast or stained water.
• Upsize your rod and line for this bait's weight and the fish it's designed to draw, a 2.5 oz topwater calls for stouter gear than standard bass tackle.

FAQ

How big is the Rat 50 compared to the rest of the lineup?
It's the largest at 10 inches overall and 2.5 ounces, built specifically for trophy-class fish that key on large forage.

What does the articulating tail do?
It moves independently from the body, adding a separate kick that makes the bait look like a larger, more natural meal on the retrieve.

Does it come with hooks installed?
Yes, it ships rigged with sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks ready to fish.

The Berkley Stunna 112+1 was born from the expertise and vast jerkbait fishing knowledge of two-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, Hank Cherry.

The Stunna 112+1 reaches new depths compared to the original 112 and has all the refinements and tuning required to be the ultimate deep-diving jerkbait. A perfected action, casting distance, and durability are at the forefront of the design process, while a unique slow-sink and roll trigger bites even from neutral and inactive fish. The all-new Berkley Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait is the show stopper jerkbait every angler needs on their front deck!

Berkley Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait Features:

• Length: 4 3/8"
• Weight: 1/2 oz
• Dives: 6-10'
• Three #6 Fusion19 EWG Hooks
• Maximum darting action with easy 180-degree head turns
• Natural slow sink when paused
• Single tungsten weight transfer

Duo Realis Spinbait 90 — Baitcaster-Perfected Spybait

The Duo Realis Spinbait 90 is a 90mm finesse spybait engineered specifically for baitcasting gear. Designed by Mr. Adachi — the mind behind the legendary Spinbait 80 — the 90 is not simply a scaled-up model. It features a taller, flatter lateral line area that amplifies the trademark rolling flash, and an internal structural frame built to withstand strikes from larger predatory fish.

In head-to-head prototype testing against other 90mm+ spybaits, the Spinbait 90 delivered more built-in action, more natural minnow behavior, a more realistic sinking descent, and out-cast competitors by up to 40 feet. On the professional bass tour, it's become a go-to sub-surface tool for covering schooling fish at range — then tracing deeper feeding zones without switching lures.

Best For

• Techniques: Spybaiting, sub-surface finesse, schooling fish coverage, deep feeding zone presentations
• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass
• Use Cases: Tournament fishing, clear-water finesse, long-range casting to visible fish, baitcaster finesse setups

Tackle Express Tips:

• Keep a bow in your line to keep the bait running true and straight in the correct part of the water column with a steady wind of the reel
• Don't use braid or mono but stick with fluorocarbon.  It will keep the spybait in the strike zone better

Specs

Color Options