Freshwater Bass Hard Baits

The Small Spook for Fish That Have Seen the Big One

The Heddon Zara Puppy 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.

Why Anglers Reach for the Puppy

Downsizing 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.

The Problem With Overlining a Light Bait

At 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.

What Sets It Apart

• 3" and 1/4 oz — the smallest walker in the Spook lineup
• Full walk-the-dog action in a downsized body
• Two #6 treble hooks sized to the bait
• Matches shad, fry, and small minnow forage
• Castable on spinning tackle, unlike the heavier models
• Eight colors including Bull Frog and Glitter Shad

The Right Pick If…

• You're fishing clear, calm, heavily pressured water
• The forage in your lake is small and the fish are keyed on it
• You'd rather catch more fish than hold out for one big one
• You fish spinning gear and want a walking bait you can actually cast on it

Where It Sits in the Spook Family

The Zara Puppy is the finesse end. Size up when the situation calls for it:

• Step up to the Zara Spook (4.5") for the standard full-size profile and better average fish.
• Step up to the Super Spook (5", 7/8 oz) when it's windy or stained and you need sound and distance.
• Split the difference with the Super Spook Jr. (3.5", 1/2 oz) — a half-inch and a quarter-ounce up, with an internal rattle the Puppy doesn't have.

Best Techniques

• Slow walk on light line: The core presentation — short soft taps, plenty of slack, no hurry
• Skip and walk: Light enough to skip under docks and overhanging limbs, then walk it out
• Schooling fish: When bass are pushing small bait to the surface, this matches the size they're actually chasing
• Pockets and grass edges: Small profile works holes and edges a bigger bait fouls in

Best Conditions

• Clear, calm water — a flat surface is where the small profile shines
• Heavily pressured lakes and community water
• Late summer and fall, when fish are keyed on small shad and fry
• Docks, laydowns, grass pockets, and shallow shoreline cover

Best For

• Species: Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, crappie, larger panfish
• Techniques: Slow walking, skipping, schooling-fish matching
• Environments: Clear lakes, reservoirs, ponds, docks, laydowns, grass pockets

Key Features

• 3" length, 1/4 oz
• Two #6 treble hooks
• Downsized Zara profile with full walking action
• Light enough for spinning tackle
• Eight colors: G Fin/Shad, Clear, Bone, Baby Bass, Black Shiner, Shore Minnow, Glitter Shad, Bull Frog

Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Go lighter than you think: 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."
• Medium-power rod, not medium-heavy: You need a tip soft enough to swing a quarter-ounce bait. A heavy topwater rod will overpower it.
• Match the hatch literally: 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.

FAQ

Is this too small to catch good fish?
No. 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.

Can I throw it on spinning gear?
Yes, 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.

Puppy or Super Spook Jr.?
The 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. Choose the Jr. when you want a little more size, casting weight, and sound.

The Loud One, Built to Call Fish From a Distance

The Heddon Super Spook 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.

Why Anglers Reach for the Super Spook

Three 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.

The Problem With Undersized Topwaters in Wind

A 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.

What Sets It Apart

• 5" and 7/8 oz — the heaviest walker in the standard Spook lineup
• Three #4 treble hooks for roughly 30% more hooking power than two-hook models
• Loud rattle chamber, tuned louder than the Zara Spook's
• Stout hardware built for hard strikes
• Long-casting profile for covering big water
• Effective in freshwater and inshore saltwater

The Right Pick If…

• You're fishing wind, chop, or stained water where a quieter bait disappears
• You need distance to cover a big flat without running the boat over fish
• You're targeting bigger-than-average fish and want the extra hook
• You fish inshore saltwater as well as freshwater

Where It Sits in the Spook Family

The Super Spook is the top of the standard lineup. Reach for something else when:

• Conditions calm down — the Zara Spook (4.5") is the everyday size and draws more bites on a flat, quiet surface.
• Fish get picky — the Zara Puppy (3", 1/4 oz) matches small forage and pressured fish.
• You want the same size without the noise — the Super Zara Spook is 4.5" with no rattle chamber at all.
• You're in hard saltwater duty — the Super Spook XT carries extra-stout hardware for the same 5" profile.

Best Techniques

• Long-cast walking: Bomb it across a flat and walk it the whole way back — the distance is the point
• Wind-lane retrieve: Work it along the seam where wind-driven chop meets calmer water
• Burn and kill: On schooling fish, speed it up and then stop it dead in the middle of the boil
• Inshore flats: Same walking cadence over grass and oyster edges for redfish and speckled trout

Best Conditions

• Windy days and choppy surface — where this bait beats the smaller models outright
• Stained to lightly muddy water, where sound matters more than sight
• Large open flats, main-lake points, and long shorelines
• Inshore saltwater grass flats and oyster bars

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, pike
• Techniques: Long-cast walking, wind-lane retrieve, burn and kill
• Environments: Open freshwater flats, main-lake points, inshore saltwater grass and oyster bars

Key Features

• 5" length, 7/8 oz
• Three #4 treble hooks
• Loud rattle chamber
• Stout hardware for hard strikes
• Six colors: Bone, Foxy Shad, Clear, Okie Shad, Bone Silver, Nickel
• Freshwater and inshore saltwater rated

Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Give it a real rod: 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.
• Braid for distance, mono for forgiveness: 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.
• Let the wind pick the bait: 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.

FAQ

How is this different from the Zara Spook?
Size, 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.

Can I use it in saltwater?
Yes — 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.

Why three hooks?
Topwater 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.

Three Baits in One. Master of All of Them.

The Ima Square Bill Crankbait is Bassmaster Elite Angler Bill Lowen's signature design — a bait he dreamed about for decades and finally brought to life through countless conversations with Ima's engineers in Japan. Most square bills do one thing well. The Ima Square Bill does everything well: burn it, wake it, twitch it, or deflect it off cover. Mix them all on a single retrieve and watch what happens.

Built Around an Earth-Shaking Wobble

The Ima Square Bill's stubby, rounded body produces a wide, aggressive wobble that displaces water and triggers reaction strikes from bass holding tight to cover. The computer-chip lip deflects off wood, rock, and laydowns with a natural, erratic kick that mimics a fleeing baitfish. And two sticky-sharp Owner #6 treble hooks nail even the short strikers — though most bass absolutely choke this bait down.

Why Most Square Bills Have a Weakness

Most square bills are specialists. Some burn well but lose their action when waked. Others deflect off cover but fall apart on a fast retrieve. The Ima Square Bill was engineered to have no weakness — it performs at every speed and in every situation. That versatility is what makes it Bill Lowen's go-to bait and a must-have in any crankbait lineup.

Bill Lowen's Favorite Retrieve

Bill's preferred technique is to mix it all up on a single retrieve — twitching to waking, then reeling it down to three feet and burning it. That unpredictable, multi-speed presentation keeps bass guessing and triggers strikes from fish that have seen every standard crankbait retrieve. The Ima Square Bill is the only bait that can pull it off without losing its action.

The Right Pick If...

• You want a square bill that performs at every retrieve speed
• You're fishing shallow cover — wood, rock, laydowns, docks, and riprap
• You want a bait that deflects off structure with a natural, erratic kick
• Standard square bills are getting ignored on pressured water
• You want a tournament-proven design from a Bassmaster Elite pro

Best Retrieve Techniques

• Burning: Fast, steady retrieve to cover water quickly and trigger reaction strikes from aggressive fish
• Waking: Slow retrieve that keeps the bait just below the surface, creating a visible wake — deadly in low-light conditions
• Twitching: Erratic rod-tip twitches to create a darting, fleeing action — great for finicky fish
• Deflecting: Cast into cover and let the bait deflect off wood, rock, and laydowns — the kick on contact triggers reaction strikes
• Mixed Retrieve: Bill Lowen's favorite — twitch, wake, burn, and deflect all on one retrieve

Best Conditions

• Spring pre-spawn and spawn when bass are shallow and aggressive
• Fall when bass are chasing shad in shallow water
• Anytime bass are holding tight to shallow cover — wood, rock, docks, and riprap
• Stained to moderately clear water where the wobble and color carry
• Low-light periods when a waking retrieve draws fish from a distance

Best For

• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
• Techniques: Burning, Waking, Twitching, Deflecting, Mixed Retrieve
• Conditions: Shallow cover, stained water, spring pre-spawn, fall shad patterns

Key Features

• Bill Lowen (Bassmaster Elite) Signature Series design
• Stubby, rounded body produces an earth-shaking wide wobble
• Computer-chip lip deflects naturally off wood, rock, and laydowns
• Two sticky-sharp Owner #6 treble hooks
• Performs at every retrieve speed — burn, wake, twitch, or deflect
• No weakness — a true master of all square bill techniques
• 8 color patterns to match any forage or water condition

Models & Colors

Tackle Express Tips

• Match Color to Water Clarity: In clear water, go with natural patterns like Bluegill, Fred's Perch, or Silver Lining. In stained or murky water, reach for high-visibility colors like Chartreuse Smash, Barred Black Back Chart, or Hot Craw.
• Use Fluorocarbon: 12–15 lb fluorocarbon line sinks and keeps the bait in the strike zone longer. It also has less stretch than mono, giving you better feel for deflections and a more solid hookset.
• Let It Deflect: Don't steer the bait away from cover — aim directly at laydowns, stumps, and rocks. The natural kick on contact is one of the most strike-triggering moments in crankbait fishing.

FAQ

What depth does the Ima Square Bill run?
The Ima Square Bill is a shallow-running crankbait designed for the 1–3 foot depth range, making it ideal for fishing over shallow flats, around docks, and through shallow wood and rock cover.

What rod setup works best?
A medium or medium-heavy 7'–7'4" fiberglass or composite crankbait rod with a 6:1 reel and 12–15 lb fluorocarbon is ideal. The softer tip of a fiberglass rod loads up on the cast and keeps fish pinned during the fight without pulling hooks.

How is the Ima Square Bill different from other square bills?
Most square bills excel at one or two techniques. The Ima Square Bill was specifically engineered by Bill Lowen to perform equally well when burned, waked, twitched, or deflected off cover — making it one of the most versatile shallow crankbaits available.

The PB Rat Wakebait is the lure that will land you your next Personal Best.  The PB Rats are a resin bait with a sleek contour body and a head and bill designed for searching for those Big Bites. They come in 2 styles a standard 2-piece and the PB crushing 3-piece.

The PB Rat Wakebaits come stock with gnarley VMC Split Rings and Owner Stinger Treble size 1 in the rear and 1/0 in the front.  PB Rats do come in solid colors however the swirl patterns are unique and no two swirl patterns are the same.  Tail colors may vary and are held on with a screw lock and can be easily changed after being chewed.

2-Piece - 5" Body - 2.3oz

3-Piece - 7" Body - 2.5oz

4-Piece - 9" Body - 3.5oz  

Colors will vary, may not match picture. Please call if you have any questions. Sorry no sales or discounts apply for this item.  

The Shimano Gravitator 220SS Glidebait is Shimano's groundbreaking entry into the big-bass glide bait category for 2025, delivering next-level performance, unmatched casting distance, and customizable action in an affordable, high-tech package. Measuring 8 2/3 inches (220mm) and weighing 3 3/8 oz (95g), this slow-sinking glide bait is engineered to mimic large, vulnerable forage while covering water efficiently and triggering explosive strikes from trophy largemouth and smallmouth.

At the core is Shimano's innovative ARMABOOST technology — a revolutionary folding mechanism that collapses the lure's double-jointed body into a more aerodynamic profile during the cast. This slashes air resistance, boosts flight distance by up to 35%, and minimizes unwanted spinning for laser-accurate, long-distance presentations that reach distant structure, weed edges, or schooling fish without sacrificing control.

Key performance features include:

• Action Modifying Insert — A removable insert lets you dial in the action on the fly: insert it for a wider, broader glide with sweeping side-to-side sweeps ideal for open water or cold fronts; remove it for a tighter, choppier wiggle that excels in pressured scenarios or when bass want a more aggressive darting motion.
• FLASH BOOST (select colors) — Internally suspended foil creates a flashing secondary action that continues even on the pause, drawing follows into committed blows.
• SCALE BOOST (select colors) — Realistic 3D holographic scaling enhances visual appeal and imitation of real baitfish.
• Dual line tie options — Tie to the lower eye for a subsurface glide or the upper for a near-surface walk-and-pause presentation that mimics a dying shad on top.
• Premium hardware — Equipped with sticky-sharp treble hooks and additional interchangeable tails for fine-tuning action from subtle to aggressive.
• Slow-sinking design — Suspends perfectly in the strike zone, allowing long pauses that provoke reaction strikes from following or suspended bass.

This versatile glide bait shines in big-bait scenarios: slow-rolling over grass flats, working points and ledges in fall or spring, targeting post-spawn giants, or burning it for reaction bites in warmer water. Part of Shimano's complete Big Bass System, it pairs seamlessly with heavy swimbait rods, high-capacity reels, and 20-30 lb fluorocarbon or braid setups.

Available in tempting colors that imitate shad, perch, trout, and more, the Gravitator 220SS brings premium Japanese engineering and customization to glide bait fishing without the premium price tag. Whether you're new to big baits or a seasoned swimbait angler, this lure redefines what's possible — longer casts, tunable action, and big bites in one game-changing package.

Dominate the big-bass game with the Shimano Gravitator 220SS Glidebait — innovation that turns average days into trophy hunts.

When bass push deep, the Strike King Pro Model Series 5 goes with them. At 2.6 inches and 1/2 oz, this compact deep diver punches well above its weight — casting a mile and diving straight into the 10–13 foot strike zone where big fish stack up. Free-floating rattles call fish in from a distance, 3D eyes add a lifelike finish, and the small profile makes it a deadly search bait when you need to cover water fast. One of Strike King's most trusted crankbaits, season after season.

Key Features

• Compact 2.6" body — highly castable despite deep-diving design
• Dives 10–13 feet — targets suspended bass and deep structure
• Free-floating rattles — maximum sound and vibration to attract fish
• Attention-drawing 3D eyes — lifelike finish that triggers reaction strikes
• Floating action — rises on the pause to trigger hesitant fish
• Available in 20 proven color patterns

Specifications

Designed with precision and cutting-edge technology, the Jackall TN 70 Lipless Crankbait stands out among its competitors. Its unique tungsten lip and revamped weight transfer system allow for unprecedented control, ensuring a smooth and accurate swim at any speed. Available in a variety of premium colors, this crankbait is truly in a league of its own.

Expertly designed for maximum effectiveness, the Damiki Vault Blade Tail Spins combines flash and vibration to perfectly mimic a distressed baitfish.

With a pressed scale pattern blade and realistic baitfish profile, it entices bites through water displacement and adjustable line tie settings.

A premium ball bearing swivel enhances the scale flash for even more attraction.

Another great addition to Lucky Craft’s legendary line-up of crankbaits, the Lucky Craft LC 1.0 DD DRS Crankbait now takes the proven “Deep Rattle Sound” to new depths.  Featuring the same DRS rattle system that generates a very loud single knocking sound, which is believed by many pro’s to trigger more strikes and bigger strikes compared to traditional BB-style rattles.

Tt also features an elongated bill so anglers can now effectively target deeper water where bigger fish usually congregate

The Duo Realis Suspending Jerkbait 120SP is a full-size, 4.75" suspending jerkbait built for covering water and triggering reaction strikes from bass. Its taller, flatter body profile creates a larger baitfish silhouette and a wider flash band that improves visibility at distance. The lure's balanced retrieve delivers a pronounced wobble and precise tack-movement (side-to-side cadence) that stays on track through the water column — no wandering or drifting during pauses. An internal weight system keeps the lure suspending efficiently, allowing anglers to work it with sustained vibration without over-running its position.

Best For

Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing, open-water jerkbait presentations, suspending techniques in 5–6 ft of water, cold-water and post-frontal conditions, reservoir and lake fishing, targeting bass holding on main lake points, ledges, and submerged structure. Effective on slow twitch-pause retrieves and steady medium retrieves.

Key Features

• Taller, flatter body profile — larger baitfish impression and wider flash band
• Balanced retrieve with pronounced wobble and side-to-side tack-movement
• Suspending class — holds position in the strike zone during pauses
• Tracks true through the water column without wandering or fouling
• Available in 12 color patterns including natural forage and reaction colors

Tackle Express Tips:

Use straight braid with a softer rod for longer casts and better lure control. Thinner line keeps your spool fuller, maintaining effective gear ratio and retrieval speed across long distance.

Specs

Models & SKUs

The Norman Middle N Crankbait through and through fish catcher, offers a bite-sized profile that is backed by a one of a kind acoustic and a wide wobbling action. Whether you’re targeting largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, the Norman Middle N Crankbait is made using butyrate walls and a refined rattle system, which creates a universally appealing thud. 

Offered in a wide array of detailed paint jobs, the Norman Middle N Crankbait ensures that anglers have an effective color in all conditions, no matter the forage, water clarity, or time of year. Armed with two razor-sharp treble hooks, the Norman Middle N Crankbait delivers a combination of action, sound, and detail that has been putting bass in the livewell for decades.

The G-Ratt Baits Poppa Pete Swimbaits are a silent slow sinking glide bait weighing 5 Ounces and 10 inches in length equipped with heavy-duty hardware, size 2/0 hooks, and rotating hangers. The tails are easily replaceable. Papa Pete has a nice wide glide on slow reel cranks and then can be fished fast for an erratic baitfish action and sinks extremely slow in a level position.

This is a very unique glide bait. You can slow retrieve it for a nice gliding action. You can swoop the rod tip for the bait to glide to one side and pause and swoop again to bring it back to the other side. A favorite retrieve is reel cranking it to make a very fast darting action back and forth like a fleeing baitfish. You can do little twitches of the rod with just the tip of the rod while reeling and the baits head will rock left to right which will imitate a swimming baitfish.

The bait can also be “waked” on a slow retrieve when brought to the surface. It has a beautiful tight subtle rolling wake which we’ve found effective early mornings and late evenings. Our new weighting system adds a realistic rattling sound. This bait has a slow sinking ratio of 1 foot in 2-3 seconds.

Poppa Pete:

• Length: 10in
• Weight: 4.5oz

Ima Glide Fluke 125 Floating

Designed by professional angler and Fisheries Biologist Michael Murphy, the new Ima Glide Fluke is a two-segmented bait that offers a new twist in the hard bait category.

The Glide Fluke can walk, glide and swim. Made with realistic 3D eyes and a grooved head design for better lure action.

The floating version works well when fished as a wake bait. The sinking model quivers as it falls and the possibilities of fishing the bait are endless. 

The Jackall TN 80 Lipless Crankbaits has unique features that you won't find in any other lipless crankbait.  It features a Tungsten Mouth System on the lip that allows the lure to stand up when it hits the bottom.  This creates more vibration and a greater sound since a space is created within the inside of the bait.

The unique design of the bait allows it to have very good balance for slow retrieves when tough fishing conditions dictate a slower finesse approach.  It casts extremely well allowing you to cover more water and catch more fish.  We like to crawl it on the bottom like jig in the winter and rip it through the grass in the summer.  Tie one on the next time you get on the water, you'll see the difference.  

 3.1 inch

1oz

The DUO Realis Jerkbait 110SP is a precision-engineered suspending jerkbait built for anglers who demand long casts, lifelike action, and a bait that stays in the strike zone. At 4 3/8 in. and 5/8 oz., it covers water efficiently at distances that shorter jerkbaits simply can't reach.

Key Features

• Semi-flat body with rounded edges — combines the wide flash of a flatside with the structural integrity of a round bait, producing broader flash bands that trigger reaction strikes
• Advanced tungsten weight transfer system — enables effortless long casts and keeps the bait balanced through twitching, jerking, and "rippin" cadences
• Dual-pitch sound chamber — multiple internal chambers produce a unique, layered sound frequency that stands apart from standard jerkbait rattles
• Hi-density ABS construction — DUO's proprietary resin delivers up to 30% greater structural integrity than competing lures
• Suspending action — holds the strike zone on the pause, ideal for cold-water and pressured fish

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass
• Techniques: Twitching, jerking, rippin, slow retrieve
• Conditions: Clear to stained water, cold fronts, post-spawn, open water and points
• Season: Spring, fall, winter

Tackle Express Tips:

• The 110 size is the most productive size for us at our local lakes on largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.  It casts well and mimics the average size baitfish in our lakes.
• We like to have both dull colors and flashy colors in our tackle box.  Often times one gets more bites than another.
• Use jerkbaits in the wind, they work great on the bank the wind is blowing against

Specs

Available Colors

Berkley Choppo 90

When you need to cover more water or call up bigger fish, step up to the Berkley Choppo 90. The larger 90mm profile pushes more water, creates more surface disturbance, and gives bass a bigger target — making it the go-to Choppo when you're fishing open flats, larger bodies of water, or targeting trophy fish that want a bigger meal.

Like the 75, the Choppo 90 is built around a durable cupped propeller tail that won't melt in your tackle box, with enhanced surface area for maximum sound and spray. The precision-balanced body starts working immediately and tracks straight at a variety of retrieve speeds. Chuck it around shallow cover and wind it back — it's that simple.

Justin Lucas Pro Tip: Cast and retrieve around all types of shallow cover. Best suited for calmer conditions.

Features

• Larger 90mm profile — more water displacement, bigger target for trophy fish
• Durable cupped propeller tail — won't melt in your tackle box
• Enhanced propeller surface area — maximum sound and spray on the retrieve
• Precision-balanced body — action starts immediately, swims straight at any speed
• Equipped with sharp Fusion19™ hooks — solid hook sets on explosive strikes

Best For

• Techniques: Chuck-and-wind, slow wake retrieve around cover
• Conditions: Calm water, open flats, shallow cover
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

The Deps Evoke 1.2 Squarebill Crankbait is a meticulously crafted, shallow-diving crankbait designed to dominate heavy cover and trigger aggressive strikes from bass. Measuring 2.16 inches and weighing 3/8 oz, this Japanese-engineered crankbait dives to 3-4 feet with a tight, high-pitch wobbling action that excels in navigating bushes, laydowns, and vegetation.

The heavily curved body and robust squarebill ensure superior deflection and quick resurfacing after contact with obstacles, making it ideal for fishing tight strike zones typically reserved for jigs or Texas rigs. Equipped with a fixed weight system, the Evoke 1.2 delivers exceptional casting distance and accuracy, while its unique clicking sound produced during retrieve adds an irresistible auditory trigger for wary fish.

The bait features a #4 rear treble hook and a #6 front treble hook to minimize snags, ensuring uninterrupted performance in dense cover. With a textured body, ultra-realistic eyes, and 17 lifelike color patterns including Florida Blue, Black Back Shad, and Red Craw, it combines visual appeal with practical functionality. Tested by BASSMASTER Elite Pro Kenta Kimura at Lake Biwa, the Evoke 1.2 is a proven "catching tool" for shallow-water anglers seeking a fast, stress-free crankbait that outperforms in high-pressure environments.

Key Features:

• Heavily Curved Body: Superior deflection and quick resurfacing after contact
• Robust Squarebill: Navigates heavy cover without constant snags
• Tight High-Pitch Wobble: Triggers aggressive strikes from bass
• Unique Clicking Sound: Auditory trigger produced during retrieve
• Fixed Weight System: Exceptional casting distance and accuracy
• Optimized Hook Setup: #4 rear and #6 front trebles minimize snags
• Ultra-Realistic Details: Textured body with lifelike eyes
• 17 Color Patterns: Lifelike options for various water conditions

Specifications:

• Length: 2.16 inches
• Weight: 3/8 oz
• Diving Depth: 3-4 feet on 12-16 lb fluorocarbon
• Type: Floating squarebill crankbait
• Hooks: #4 rear treble, #6 front treble
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Retrieve Techniques:

• Deflection Retrieve: Crash into cover and let squarebill deflect
• Steady Retrieve: Constant speed showcases tight wobbling action
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to let bait float up from cover
• Burn Retrieve: Fast retrieve across shallow flats

Ideal Applications:

• Heavy cover including bushes, laydowns, and vegetation
• Shallow water 3-4 feet deep
• Narrow canals and grassy flats
• Woody cover and structure
• High-pressure environments
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are holding tight to cover

Perfect for shallow-water anglers seeking a fast, stress-free crankbait that redefines cover-cranking precision and effectiveness, the Deps Evoke 1.2 Squarebill Crankbait is a proven catching tool that outperforms in the toughest conditions.

Diving Depth: 4 feet on 12-16 lb fluorocarbon

The Lobina Rico Suave 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 RICO Suave’.

Specs: 4 1/2”, 1/2 oz. Owner black nickel #2 front and #4 back hooks, oval split ring on the nose.

The Jackall Keeburn Blade Bait is comprised of a unique mixture of metal and circuit board material that results in an amplified vibration. Sending reverberations through your hand the moment the reel handle starts to turn, the Jackall Keeburn Blade Bait’s head remains still while the bait shimmies, stabilizing the bait at high speeds.

Offered in a number of high quality finishes, the Jackall Keeburn Blade Bait uses a new take on traditional blade bait design to achieve a strong wobble and unmatched attraction.