Freshwater Bass Soft Plastics

The Keitech Hyper Spider 3.2" is Keitech's evolution of the original Little Spider — a small, skirted finesse jig that built a rabid following over 20 years ago and remains one of the most sought-after Keitech baits. The Hyper Spider takes that proven concept and reimagines every component to add a new level of diversity Keitech calls "Strong Finesse" — similar in appearance to the original, but worlds apart in action.

Key Features

• Length: 3.2"
• Weight: approx. 3/16 oz each
• Pack quantity: 6 per pack
• Recommended hook: Straight or narrow gap #1/0
• 6 colors available — Natural Craw, Brown Purple Flake, Green Pumpkin Orange Gold, Green Pumpkin PP, Scuppernong, Black

Strong Finesse — Little Spider vs. Hyper Spider

Although similar in appearance, the Hyper Spider and the original 3" Little Spider are worlds apart in action. Every component has been redesigned for a new level of finesse performance.

Modeled from a 3D Scan of a real baitfish, the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Baitfish RTF Swimbaits offer photorealistic finishes and an unparalleled lifelike swimming action. These swimbaits feature Savage Gear's patent pending Pulse Tail design that creates a subtle, incredibly realistic tail kick at a variety of speeds. The Pulse Tail Baitfish RTF (Ready to Fish) Swimbaits come pre-rigged with a heavy duty EWG hook and are ready to go straight out of the package.

These swimbaits are perfect for use when covering large areas of open water, over the tops of grass and weed beds, or slow rolled along deep bottoms. Offered in a variety of color patterns that mimic forage in both freshwater and inshore saltwater environments, the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Baitfish RTF Swimbaits will effectively catch predatory game fish wherever they swim.

4"

1oz

Moderate Sink

1 per pack

Berkley PowerBait Gilly Swimbait – 110mm

When finesse is the call, the Berkley PowerBait Gilly Swimbait 110mm is the right tool. Designed by Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli with Japanese influence in both design and technique, the 110mm Gilly is the more compact, finesse-oriented size — perfect for clear water, heavily pressured fisheries, and situations where a subtler profile gets more bites.

Rather than a traditional segmented body, the Gilly uses scale-shaped ribs in the tail section to produce an undeniably realistic baitfish movement that coaxes strikes even from the most wary fish. Its versatility is unmatched — rig it weightless with the hook sideways through the body for the best action, or adapt it to a jighead, weighted swimbait hook, Texas rig, or drop shot.

Features

• 110mm finesse profile — ideal for clear water, pressured fish, and subtle presentations
• Scale-rib tail design — realistic baitfish movement without traditional segmentation
• Hyper-realistic profile — effective even in ultra-clear, heavily pressured fisheries
• Versatile rigging — weightless sideways hook, jighead, weighted swimbait hook, Texas rig, drop shot
• Pro-designed by Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike Iaconelli
• 2 per pack

Best For

• Techniques: Weightless, jighead, swimbait hook, Texas rig, drop shot
• Conditions: Clear water, pressured fisheries, finesse situations
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

The Zoom Lizard is a proven bass creature bait built around curly legs and a curly tail that produce action with the slightest movement. Every twitch, current, or rod tip shake sets the legs and tail in motion — producing a lifelike, multi-appendage action that triggers strikes from bass on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, and shaky heads. Made with Zoom’s Super Salt Plus formula for a natural feel that keeps bass holding on longer. Available in 4", 6", and 8" sizes across 19 color and size combinations.

Key Features

• Curly Legs & Tail — Action on the Slightest Movement — The Zoom Lizard’s curly legs and curly tail produce action with the slightest rod tip movement, current, or line twitch; the curly appendages flutter and pulse independently, creating a multi-directional action that mimics a live lizard or large insect moving through the water; the action is most pronounced on the fall and during slow retrieves where the curly legs and tail have time to move freely.
• Super Salt Plus Formula — Natural Feel, Longer Hold — Made with Zoom’s Super Salt Plus salt-impregnated plastic; the salt taste triggers a natural hold response that keeps bass on the bait longer, giving you more time to detect the bite and set the hook through cover.
• 3 Sizes — 4", 6" & 8" — The 4" is the finesse/all-around size for pressured fish, clear water, and lighter rigs; the 6" is the mid-size versatile option for standard Texas and Carolina rig applications; the 8" is the big-bass magnum size for targeting large bass in heavy cover and deep water on Carolina rigs and heavy Texas rigs.
• Versatile Rig Compatibility — Effective on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, and shaky heads; the lizard profile is particularly effective on a Carolina rig where the long leader allows the bait to float up off the bottom and the curly legs and tail produce action on the drift.

Size & Pack Count Guide

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Carolina Rig — Primary Application — The lizard profile is one of the most effective Carolina rig baits ever made; the long leader allows the bait to float up off the bottom and the curly legs and tail produce action on the drift; most effective on points, ledges, and transition areas where bass are roaming; use the 6" or 8" for maximum profile on a Carolina rig.
• Texas Rig — Heavy Cover — Rig on a 3/0–5/0 wide gap hook with a bullet weight and fish through heavy cover; the curly legs and tail produce action on the fall that triggers strikes from bass holding tight to structure.
• Shaky Head — Finesse Application — The 4" size on a shaky head for a finesse lizard presentation; the curly legs and tail quiver on the shake and produce action at rest, triggering strikes from pressured bass in clear water.
• Spawning Season — Bed Fishing — Lizard-style baits are one of the most effective bed fishing presentations; bass are highly aggressive toward lizards during the spawn because lizards are natural nest predators; the curly legs and tail action on a slow presentation over the bed triggers defensive strikes from bass protecting their nest.

Why Buy the Yamamoto 3" Senko?

The Yamamoto 3" Senko is the compact, finesse version of the most legendary soft plastic bait ever made. Same salt-impregnated formula, same irresistible side-to-side fall action, same proven Yamamoto colors — in a 3-inch profile that excels in clear water, high-pressure fisheries, and finesse situations where the 4" and 5" are too large. Whether you're wacky rigging around docks, drop shotting suspended fish, or Ned rigging on hard bottom, the 3" Senko delivers the subtle, lifelike action that drives finicky bass wild. 10 per pack, 8 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 3-inch salt-impregnated stickbait with the legendary Senko side-to-side fall action in a compact, finesse-friendly profile — ideal for wacky rig, drop shot, Ned rig, and any situation where a smaller profile gets more bites from finicky bass in clear water and pressured fisheries.

Problem It Solves

The 4" and 5" Senko are proven fish-catchers, but their larger profiles can be too much for ultra-clear water, heavily pressured fish, and finesse situations where bass are keying on smaller forage. The 3" Senko delivers the same legendary action in a compact profile that gets bites when larger sizes get ignored — without sacrificing any of the Senko's signature fall action or salt-impregnated feel.

Advantages

• ✅ Compact 3" profile — ideal for clear water and pressured fish where larger Senkos get ignored
• ✅ Same legendary side-to-side fall action as the 4" and 5" Senko
• ✅ Salt-impregnated formula — natural fall, enhanced scent, fish hold on longer
• ✅ Versatile — wacky rig, drop shot, Ned rig, Neko rig, weightless Texas rig
• ✅ 8 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
• ✅ 10 per pack
• ⚠️ 3" compact profile — for more bulk and presence, consider the 4" or 5" Senko

When to Choose It

Reach for the 3" Senko when bass are ignoring the 4" in ultra-clear water or post-frontal conditions, when you're targeting smallmouth or spotted bass that key on smaller forage, or when you need a compact Senko for Ned rig and drop shot presentations where a smaller profile gets more bites. It's the go-to downsize option when conditions are toughest.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Wacky Rig — hook through the center with a #1 or #1/0 wacky hook; use an O-ring to extend bait life; the compact 3" body produces a tight, symmetrical wiggle on the fall that's deadly around docks, laydowns, and open water
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above the weight; the side-to-side action quivers naturally in the strike zone; excellent for FFS targeting suspended fish
• Ned Rig — thread onto a 1/16–3/32 oz Ned head; the compact 3" body is the ideal size for a Ned rig presentation on hard bottom; the Senko's action on the pause is irresistible
• Neko Rig — insert a 1/32 oz nail weight into the nose; the head-down fall and side-to-side action triggers strikes from finicky fish in clear water
• Weightless Texas Rig — rig on a 1/0–2/0 EWG hook for a slow-falling presentation through sparse cover and open water

Best Conditions

• Ultra-clear water (visibility 3ft+) where a compact, natural profile is critical
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Heavily pressured tournament lakes and clear natural lakes
• Smallmouth and spotted bass fisheries where a smaller profile gets more bites
• Year-round — especially effective in spring (wacky rig) and summer (drop shot, Ned rig)

Best For

Key Features

• 3" compact profile — finesse-friendly size for clear water and pressured fish
• Legendary side-to-side fall action — same as the 4" and 5" Senko
• Salt-impregnated formula — natural fall, enhanced scent, fish hold on longer
• Versatile rigging — wacky rig, drop shot, Ned rig, Neko rig, weightless Texas rig
• 8 proven color options
• 10 per pack

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging — The 3" Senko is small enough that a standard wacky hook can tear through the bait quickly. Slide an O-ring onto the center of the bait and hook through the O-ring — you'll get 3–5x more casts per bait and the action is identical. A #1 wacky hook is the right size for the 3" body.
2. Green Pumpkin Black Flake for most situations, Bubblegum for bluegill spawn — Green Pumpkin Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear to lightly stained water. Switch to Bubblegum (#229) during the bluegill spawn when bass are keying on pink/red forage — it's one of the most underrated Senko colors for this specific situation. Use Watermelon w/ Black & Red (#208) as your all-around natural color in clear water.
3. Downsize to the 3" before changing techniques — If you're fishing the 4" Senko and bites slow down, switch to the 3" before changing colors or techniques. The smaller profile often triggers strikes from fish that have seen the larger bait — especially in ultra-clear water and post-frontal conditions. Keep both sizes on deck and let the fish tell you which one they want.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 3", 4", and 5" Senko?
A: All three use the same salt-impregnated formula and legendary side-to-side fall action. The 3" is the finesse option — ideal for ultra-clear water, pressured fish, smallmouth, and spotted bass where a smaller profile gets more bites. The 4" is the most versatile all-around size. The 5" is the big-bass option for largemouth in heavier cover and situations where a larger profile attracts quality fish. Start with the 4" in most situations and downsize to the 3" when conditions are toughest.

Q: What hook size works best for wacky rigging the 3" Senko?
A: A #1 or #1/0 wacky hook works best for the 3" body. Use an O-ring to extend bait life and keep the hook centered. For drop shot, a #1 Gamakatsu or Owner drop shot hook is the standard choice. For Ned rig, a 1/16–3/32 oz Ned head with a #1 hook is the right size.

Q: Is the 3" Senko good for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — it's one of the best smallmouth baits available on wacky rig and drop shot. The compact 3" profile matches the smaller forage smallmouth key on in clear lakes and rivers. Baby Bass (#305) and Smoke w/ Large Black Flake (#150) are top smallmouth color picks.

The Z-Man Slim SwimZ 3" is a downsized, finesse paddle-tail swimbait designed for maximum underwater action in a compact profile. It is engineered with a slender body and an exclusive curved paddle tail that generates an irresistible wiggling motion even during extremely slow retrieves.

Key Performance Features

• 10X Tough ElaZtech: Made from Z-Man's proprietary material, these baits are incredibly durable and can withstand dozens of strikes from aggressive fish like seatrout or flounder without tearing.

• Natural Buoyancy: Unlike traditional plastisol baits, the ElaZtech material is naturally buoyant, allowing the tail to float up at a 90-degree angle when at rest, mimicking a feeding baitfish.

• Low-Speed Action: The thin, curved tail is designed to pulsate and "thump" at any retrieve speed, making it a highly effective tool for cold-water fishing.

• Multi-Species Versatility: While small enough for crappie and white bass, its profile is highly effective for pressured largemouth, smallmouth, and inshore saltwater species like redfish.

Why Buy the Yamamoto 5" Fat Senko?

The Yamamoto 5" Fat Senko takes the all-time best-selling Senko and makes it better. Same 5" length, same legendary salt-impregnated formula, same unmatched wiggling action — but with a 20% larger diameter that falls faster, casts better, shows up clearer on sonar, and is more visible to fish. If you already trust the original Senko, the Fat Senko is the upgrade you didn't know you needed. 10 per pack, available in 16 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch, 20%-thicker version of the legendary Yamamoto Senko — its heavier salt-impregnated body falls faster and is more visible to fish and on sonar than the original, making it the go-to for wacky rig, weightless Texas rig, and any situation where you want the Senko's proven action with more presence in the water.

Problem It Solves

The original 5" Senko is legendary, but its standard diameter can be hard for fish to track in stained water, falls slowly in deeper presentations, and can be difficult to cast on lighter setups. The Fat Senko's 20% larger diameter solves all three — it falls faster, shows up better on sonar and to fish, and casts farther — while keeping the same salt-impregnated formula and wiggling action that makes the Senko the most effective soft plastic ever made.

Advantages

• ✅ 20% larger diameter than the original 5" Senko — more visible to fish and on sonar
• ✅ Same legendary salt-impregnated Yamamoto formula — fish hold on because it tastes good
• ✅ Falls faster than the original — better for deeper presentations and faster-paced fishing
• ✅ Casts better — heavier body loads the rod for longer, more accurate casts
• ✅ Unmatched wiggling action on the fall — can't be duplicated by any other bait
• ✅ 16 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
• ✅ 10 per pack at $7.35
• ⚠️ Thicker profile — may require a larger hook gap (5/0 EWG or Owner Twistlock recommended)

When to Choose It

Choose the Fat Senko over the original when you're fishing deeper than 15 feet and need a faster fall, when water clarity is reduced and you need more bait visibility, when you want better sonar presence, or when you simply want more bulk and presence in the water with the same proven Senko action. It's equally effective on wacky rig and weightless Texas rig year-round.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Wacky Rig — hook through the center with a #1/0 or #2/0 wacky hook; use an O-ring or clear band to extend bait life; the Fat Senko's thicker body produces an even more pronounced wiggle on the fall than the original
• Weightless Texas Rig — rig on a 5/0 Owner Twistlock or EWG hook; cast to cover and let it fall on a semi-slack line; the wiggling action on the fall is the primary trigger
• Weighted Texas Rig — add a 3/16–1/4 oz bullet weight for presentations deeper than 20ft; the Owner Twistlock weighted version is the Tackle Express team's go-to for deep structure
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; the Fat Senko's thicker body creates more pronounced tail action on the pause
• Drop Shot — nose-hook for a horizontal presentation; the thicker body creates more water displacement and visibility at depth

Best Conditions

• Clear to stained water — the Fat Senko's larger profile improves visibility in reduced clarity
• Shallow to mid-depth structure (5–25ft) on wacky rig and weightless Texas rig
• Deep structure (20ft+) on weighted Texas rig and drop shot
• Docks, laydowns, grass edges, and open water
• Year-round — one of the most versatile and consistent bass producers in any season

Best For

Key Features

• 5" length, 20% larger diameter — same proven Senko length with more bulk and presence
• Salt-impregnated Yamamoto formula — faster fall, natural feel, fish hold on longer
• Unmatched wiggling action — the same legendary fall action that made the Senko famous
• Better sonar visibility — larger profile shows up clearer on forward-facing and traditional sonar
• 16 proven color options
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 5" | Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging — Slide an O-ring to the center of the Fat Senko and hook through the ring instead of the bait. You'll get 3–5x more casts per worm and the action is identical. The Fat Senko's thicker body makes O-ring rigging even easier than the original.
2. Green Pumpkin is your starting point — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is the most proven Senko color ever made and should be your first choice in clear to lightly stained water. Move to Watermelon Red or Watermelon Pepper in clear water with a natural bottom, and switch to a color with chartreuse or heavy flake in stained or muddy water.
3. Go weighted past 20 feet — The Fat Senko's heavier body falls faster than the original, but for presentations deeper than 20ft, add a 3/16–1/4 oz bullet weight or use the Owner Twistlock weighted hook. The Tackle Express team's go-to deep setup is a 5/0 Owner Twistlock weighted on 15–17 lb fluorocarbon.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the Fat Senko and the original 5" Senko?
A: The Fat Senko is the same 5" length as the original but has a 20% larger diameter. It uses the same salt-impregnated formula and produces the same legendary wiggling action on the fall — but falls faster, casts better, shows up more clearly on sonar, and is more visible to fish. Choose the Fat Senko when you want more bulk and presence; choose the original when you want a more subtle, slower-falling presentation.

Q: What hook size works best for the Fat Senko?
A: For weightless Texas rig, a 5/0 Owner Twistlock or 5/0 EWG hook works best — the Fat Senko's larger diameter requires a bigger hook gap than the original. For wacky rig, a #1/0 or #2/0 wacky hook with an O-ring is the standard setup. Use the weighted Owner Twistlock for presentations deeper than 20ft.

Q: Is the Fat Senko good for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — the Fat Senko is excellent for smallmouth on wacky rig and Neko rig over rock and hard bottom. Small Mouth Magic and Natural Shad are top smallmouth color picks. The larger profile is particularly effective in rivers and clear lakes where smallmouth key on larger forage.

Why Buy the Yamamoto D-Shad 5"?

The Yamamoto D-Shad is a new breed of soft plastic jerkbait. Similar in profile to a standard fluke-style bait, the D-Shad has one critical advantage — Yamamoto's salt-loaded formula gives it the density to stay subsurface even when worked aggressively. No more watching your jerkbait blow out of the water on a fast, erratic retrieve. The D-Shad stays down where it can do the most good, making it especially deadly on lakes and rivers where bass respond best to high-speed, erratic presentations. When paused, it sinks level like a Senko with a subtle tail wiggle — the perfect fall action to trigger strikes from fish that tracked the bait on the retrieve. 7 per pack, 3 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch salt-loaded soft jerkbait with the density to stay subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves — and a level, Senko-style sink with subtle tail wiggle on the pause — solving the biggest problem with standard fluke-style baits: blowing out of the water when worked fast.

Problem It Solves

Standard soft jerkbaits are too light to stay subsurface on fast, erratic retrieves — they blow out of the water and lose their action exactly when bass are most likely to strike. The D-Shad's salt-loaded formula gives it the density to stay down on aggressive retrieves, and its thicker, heavier tail allows it to sink level on the pause — keeping the bait in the strike zone longer and triggering strikes on both the retrieve and the fall.

Advantages

• ✅ Salt-loaded formula — stays subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves
• ✅ Level sink on the pause — sinks like a Senko with a subtle tail wiggle
• ✅ Thicker, heavier tail — produces a natural wiggle on the fall and keeps the bait level
• ✅ Effective on fast, erratic retrieves where standard flukes blow out
• ✅ Versatile — weightless jerkbait, drop shot, wacky rig, swimbait head
• ✅ 3 proven shad-matching color options
• ✅ 7 per pack
• ⚠️ Heavier than a standard fluke — requires less lead weight; rig like a standard soft jerkbait but reduce or eliminate added weight

When to Choose It

Reach for the D-Shad when bass are responding to fast, erratic jerkbait retrieves and you need a soft jerkbait that stays subsurface, when you want a soft jerkbait with a natural, level sink on the pause, or when you're fishing lakes and rivers where bass key on shad and respond best to high-speed, erratic presentations. It's the upgrade from a standard fluke when you need more density and a better fall action.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Weightless Jerkbait — hook through the nose on a 3/0–4/0 EWG hook; twitch and pause on a slack line; the salt-loaded body stays subsurface on the twitch and sinks level on the pause with a subtle tail wiggle
• Fast Erratic Retrieve — work aggressively with sharp rod twitches and a fast retrieve; the salt-loaded formula keeps the bait subsurface even at high speed, triggering reaction strikes from active bass
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–18" above the weight; the level sink and tail wiggle produce natural action in the strike zone
• Swimbait Head — thread onto a 1/8–1/4 oz swimbait head for a controlled swimming presentation; the heavier tail produces a natural swimming action at slow to medium retrieve speeds
• Wacky Rig — hook through the center on a #1/0 wacky hook; the level sink and tail wiggle produce a unique, symmetrical fall action

Best Conditions

• Open water and grass edges where bass are keying on shad
• Post-spawn and summer when bass are chasing baitfish in open water
• Clear to lightly stained water where a natural shad profile is most effective
• Any depth — the salt-loaded body allows it to be fished at any depth on a weightless rig
• Year-round — especially effective in summer and fall when bass are schooling on shad

Best For

Key Features

• Salt-loaded formula — stays subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves
• Level sink on the pause — sinks like a Senko with a subtle tail wiggle
• Thicker, heavier tail — natural wiggle on the fall, keeps the bait level
• 5" profile — ideal shad-matching size for bass in open water
• 3 proven shad-matching color options
• 7 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 5" | Count: 7 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater | Target Species: Bass

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use less lead than you think — The D-Shad's salt-loaded formula makes it significantly heavier than a standard fluke — rig it like a standard soft jerkbait but reduce or eliminate any added weight. Most anglers fish it completely weightless on a 3/0–4/0 EWG hook. If you need to get it deeper, add a small 1/32–1/16 oz nail weight in the nose rather than a bullet weight.
2. Pearl White for clear water, Smoke Shad for overcast days — Pearl White (#364) is your go-to in clear water when bass are keying on bright, flashy shad. Switch to Smoke Shad (#958) on overcast days or in lightly stained water for a more subtle, natural shad profile. Olive Shad (#948) is your best option when bass are keying on blueback herring or olive-colored baitfish.
3. Let it sink on the pause — The D-Shad's biggest advantage over a standard fluke is its level sink on the pause. Resist the urge to immediately twitch again — let the bait sink for 2–3 seconds on a slack line after each twitch. The level sink with subtle tail wiggle is often when bass commit, especially in clear water where they can track the bait and time their strike.

FAQ

Q: How is the D-Shad different from a standard fluke-style bait?
A: The key difference is density. The D-Shad's salt-loaded formula makes it significantly heavier than a standard fluke, giving it the density to stay subsurface on aggressive, high-speed retrieves where a standard fluke would blow out of the water. It also sinks level on the pause — like a Senko — with a subtle tail wiggle that triggers strikes from fish that tracked the bait on the retrieve.

Q: What hook size works best for the D-Shad?
A: A 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hook works best for weightless presentations. Hook through the nose for a horizontal, darting action, or hook through the back for a more vertical, gliding action. The salt-loaded body is heavier than a standard fluke, so you may need to adjust your hook size slightly compared to what you'd use on a standard soft jerkbait.

Q: Can the D-Shad be fished on a drop shot?
A: Yes — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 drop shot hook, 12–18" above the weight. The level sink and tail wiggle produce natural action in the strike zone, and the salt-loaded body gives it a realistic feel that makes fish hold on longer. Pearl White and Smoke Shad are top drop shot color picks.

A collaboration between Daiwa's precision engineering and Gary Yamamoto's legendary soft plastic expertise, the Daiwa Yamamoto Neko Macho 4.5" combines a high-density body with a bulbous tail for a larger, heavier profile that performs across a wider range of bass fishing techniques than a standard finesse worm. The high-density formulation gives the bait more weight and substance for a larger profile offering — making it versatile enough for standard soft plastic presentations like Texas rigs and Carolina rigs, while the larger size and density also make it an effective choice for heavier power fishing applications like punching heavy cover and flipping.

The bulbous tail produces a distinct action on the fall and during the pause that triggers strikes from bass that have seen conventional straight-tail worms. 

Key Features

• Daiwa + Gary Yamamoto Collaboration — Combines Daiwa's precision detailing with Gary Yamamoto's legendary soft plastic formulation; the same Yamamoto material quality trusted by tournament bass anglers in a purpose-designed Neko Macho profile.
• High-Density Body — Denser formulation than standard soft plastic worms provides more weight and substance for a larger profile; sinks faster and stays in the strike zone longer on the fall.
• Bulbous Tail — Distinctive bulbous tail produces a unique action on the fall and during the pause that differs from conventional straight-tail worms; triggers strikes from bass that have seen standard finesse worm presentations.
• Versatile Rigging — Effective on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, neko rigs, wacky rigs, punch rigs, and flipping presentations; one bait that covers finesse through power fishing applications.
• 5 Proven Bass Colors — Natural forage imitations and proven attractor patterns covering clear water through stained water conditions.

Product Specifications

Color Guide

• Green Pumpkin — The universal bass color; natural crawfish and baitfish imitation effective in clear to lightly stained water across all seasons and techniques.
• Watermelon Copper Orange with Red Flake — Natural watermelon base with copper orange and red flake for added flash; effective in clear water where subtle color variation triggers strikes from pressured bass.
• Black and Blue — High-contrast dark attractor; most effective in stained or off-color water and low-light conditions where a dark silhouette is more visible to bass.
• Junebug — Dark purple/black attractor; proven in stained water and night fishing where dark colors produce a strong silhouette and trigger reaction strikes.
• Natural Shad — Translucent shad imitation; best in clear water where bass are keying on shad as primary forage; effective on neko and wacky rigs in open water.

Best For

• Neko & Wacky Rig — High-density body and bulbous tail produce a distinct fall action on neko and wacky rigs; heavier than standard finesse worms for a faster sink rate and more pronounced action.
• Texas & Carolina Rig — Larger profile and high-density formulation make the Neko Macho effective on Texas and Carolina rigs for bass in open water and around structure.
• Punching & Flipping — High-density body and larger profile make it an effective punch rig and flipping bait for bass in heavy cover; penetrates mats and vegetation more effectively than lighter soft plastics.
• Tournament Bass Fishing — Yamamoto soft plastic quality and Daiwa precision detailing in a versatile profile that covers multiple techniques with a single bait.

The Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper is a 5-inch soft plastic paddle-tail swimbait for bass fishing around grass, along cover edges, and over offshore structure. Its slender body suits several rigging styles, so you can change depth and presentation without changing the bait's profile. Each pack contains 7 baits in your selected color.

Why choose the Skinny Dipper?

• Paddle-tail action: The tail moves on the retrieve, giving a swimming presentation to a slim baitfish profile.
• Flexible rigging: Fish it weightless, on a weighted hook or jighead, or on a Texas or Carolina rig.
• Salt-infused plastic: Reaction Innovations adds salt to the body.

Specifications

• Brand / model: Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper
• Length: 5 inches
• Style: Soft plastic paddle-tail swimbait
• Quantity: 7 baits per pack
• Selection: Color variants; rigging tackle sold separately

Choose your presentation

Try a weightless, concealed-hook rig over shallow grass. A weighted swimbait hook helps work deeper along vegetation edges while keeping the point protected. In open water, a jighead offers another way to control depth. A Carolina rig is an option for working humps and creek channels.

Start with a color that resembles the local forage. Money Shot/Green, Bad Shad/Green, and Guntersville Shad are options to compare for a baitfish presentation; White Trash offers a light, solid alternative. Use the variant photos to compare finishes and the selector to check current availability.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Rig it straight. Mark the hook exit point before threading the bait. A bent body can roll; make a short test retrieve beside the boat or bank and adjust before casting.
2. Find the slowest useful retrieve. Watch the tail near the surface, then use a pace that keeps it moving. Adjust weight when you need more depth instead of relying only on retrieve speed.
3. Check hook clearance. The existing rigging guidance allows hooks up to a 6/0 superline size, but actual fit varies by hook design. Make sure the body can compress and expose the point without stretching the bait.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Skinny Dipper, and how many come in a pack?

This model is 5 inches long and comes in a 7-pack.

Can I fish it without a weight?

Yes. Weightless rigging is one of the manufacturer's recommended options, especially worth trying for a shallow presentation.

Is it suitable for fishing around grass?

Yes. Conceal the hook point for working around vegetation, and adjust weight to the depth. No rig is completely snag-proof; clear grass from the hook and tail when needed.

Can I use it on a jighead or Carolina rig?

Yes. Reaction Innovations lists both methods. Match the hook to the body and keep the tail free to move.

Building upon the successful design of the original Sweet Beaver, one of the winningest and most popular flipping baits ever made, the Kinky Beaver features the same ribbed body and tear drop appendages.

But that's where the similarities end. The Kinky Beaver also comes equipped with two large profile flappers with thick wedges protruding from their outer edges, which combined with two long antennae extending out between them, creates a whole new level of fish attracting action. The thick wedges on the claws help them catch water on the fall and kick wildly, while also slowing the bait's rate of fall slightly - for more time in the strike zone.

Available in the same killer colors that have been catching fish and cashing checks across the Country, the Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver is destined to be another favorite from one the premier soft plastic companies - Reaction Innovations.

Qty 7 per pack

The Deps Bull Flat 5.8 is one of the hottest selling soft plastics in Japan, designed with a unique shape that imitates bluegill and other panfish with deadly realism. Unlike traditional worms or soft plastics, the Bull Flat features a spiral fall just like that of a dying bluegill, creating an irresistible presentation that trophy bass feeding on panfish simply can't ignore.

On the retrieve, the unique segmented, wedge-tail undulates extremely naturally, giving the Bull Flat a subtle, lifelike action that drives bass crazy. The innovative body design creates realistic swimming motion that perfectly mimics a bluegill or sunfish, while the spiral fall on slack line triggers reaction strikes from bass that are keying on wounded or dying panfish.

The plastic is infused with crawfish scent and salt to ensure fish bite and hang on longer for better hookup ratios. Incredibly versatile, the Bull Flat works great as a jig trailer, fished weightless, on a Texas rig, on a drop shot, and Carolina rigged. If you have bluegill, sunfish, or perch in your water, the Bull Flat is your secret weapon for catching the giant bass that are eating them.

Key Features:

• Unique Bluegill Profile: Realistic shape imitates bluegill and panfish
• Spiral Fall Action: Falls like a dying bluegill to trigger strikes
• Segmented Wedge-Tail: Undulates naturally on retrieve for lifelike swimming action
• Crawfish & Salt Infusion: Scent and taste encourage fish to hold on longer
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on jig trailer, weightless, Texas rig, drop shot, Carolina rig
• Subtle Lifelike Action: Natural movement drives bass crazy
• Trophy Bass Magnet: Targets big bass feeding on panfish
• Proven Japanese Design: One of the hottest sellers in Japan

Specifications:

• Length: 5.8 inches
• Type: Bluegill/panfish imitator creature bait
• Scent: Crawfish infusion with salt
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for realistic bluegill profile
• Weightless: Let spiral fall naturally on slack line
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Drop Shot: Suspended presentation for finesse fishing
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Weighted Swimbait Hook: Swimming presentation in open water

Retrieve Techniques:

• Spiral Fall: Let bait fall on slack line mimicking dying bluegill
• Slow Swim: Steady retrieve showcases natural tail undulation
• Lift-and-Drop: Vertical jigging motion triggers reaction strikes
• Deadstick: Pause to let bait spiral naturally
• Drag: Slow bottom contact on Carolina or Texas rig

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill, sunfish, or perch populations
• Targeting trophy bass feeding on panfish
• Around docks, laydowns, and shallow cover
• Deep structure where big bass ambush bluegill
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are keying on larger forage
• Finesse presentations for pressured fish

When you're targeting trophy bass that feed on bluegill and panfish, the Deps Bull Flat 5.8 delivers the realistic spiral fall and natural swimming action that separates it from traditional soft plastics and puts giant bass in the boat.

The Swimbait That Works Every Way You Fish It

The Bottom Dweller Baits Shiner4 is a 4" soft swimbait built for anglers who want one bait that does it all. Whether you're slow-rolling a lead head along the bottom, running it on an A-Rig, or using it as a bladed jig trailer, the Shiner4 delivers a lifelike, fish-catching action that gets bit. Sold in 3-packs in proven color patterns, it's a staple for freshwater bass fishing and inshore calico action.

Built for Multiple Rigging Styles

The Shiner4 is engineered to perform across a wide range of presentations. Rig it on a 2/0–4/0 swimbait hook for a weedless setup, pair it with a lead head and 8–12lb fluorocarbon for a finesse slow-roll, or run multiple baits on an umbrella rig for a schooling baitfish effect. Its weight distribution and body profile allow seamless transitions between techniques without sacrificing action.

When Generic Swimbaits Fall Short

Most soft swimbaits are built for one technique and one technique only. The Shiner4 is different — its body taper, tail kick, and weight balance are dialed in to produce natural action whether it's swimming fast, slow-rolled near the bottom, or trailing behind a bladed jig. You get a bait that adapts to the fish, not the other way around.

Lifelike Action + Fluorocarbon Sensitivity = More Bites

Pair the Shiner4 with 8–12lb fluorocarbon and you'll feel every subtle tap and bump. The low-vis fluoro keeps the presentation natural, while the Shiner4's tail kick does the work of mimicking a fleeing baitfish. The result is a bait that looks real, feels real, and gets eaten.

The Right Pick If...

• You want one swimbait that works on a swimbait hook, lead head, A-Rig, or bladed jig
• You're targeting bass, calico, or other predatory fish in freshwater or inshore environments
• You want a proven color selection in a 3-pack value format
• You need a trailer that adds action to your bladed jig or umbrella rig

Best Fishing Techniques

• Slow-rolling on a lead head near the bottom
• Weedless rigging on a 2/0–4/0 swimbait hook
• Alabama/umbrella rig (A-Rig) — multiple baits for a schooling effect
• Bladed jig trailer for added action and profile
• Mid-column swimming retrieve

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water where a natural baitfish profile shines
• Slow to moderate retrieves when fish are lethargic or pressured
• Schooling baitfish situations — match the hatch with shad or shiner colors
• Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and rivers; inshore calico kelp fishing

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, calico bass, striped bass
• Techniques: Swimbait fishing, A-Rig, bladed jig trailer, lead head slow-roll
• Line: 8–12lb fluorocarbon recommended for lead head presentations

Key Features

• 4" soft swimbait with natural baitfish profile
• Compatible with 2/0–4/0 swimbait hooks
• Works on lead heads, A-Rigs, and bladed jigs
• Unrigged weight: ~0.5 oz
• 3 baits per pack
• Available in Hologram Shad, Sexy Shad, Big Fish, White Ghost, and Rainbow Trout

Models & Specs

Unrigged Weight: ~0.5 oz  |  Length: 4"

Tackle Express Tips

• Go lighter on the lead head in cold water. When fish are sluggish, drop to a 1/4 oz head and slow your retrieve way down — the Shiner4's tail does the work even at a crawl.
• Match the color to water clarity. Hologram Shad and White Ghost shine in clear water; Big Fish and Sexy Shad are go-tos in stained or off-color conditions.
• Use it as a bladed jig trailer for a bigger profile. Thread the Shiner4 onto your bladed jig hook for added bulk and a more pronounced tail kick — deadly when bass are keying on larger baitfish.

FAQ

What hook size should I use with the Shiner4?
A 2/0–4/0 swimbait hook is the ideal range. A 3/0 is a great all-around starting point for most presentations. Match hook size to the lead head weight and the depth you're fishing.

Can I use the Shiner4 on an umbrella rig?
Yes — the Shiner4 is an excellent A-Rig bait. Its compact 4" profile and natural tail kick create a convincing schooling baitfish effect. Run 3–5 on a standard umbrella rig frame for maximum impact.

What line should I use?
For lead head presentations, 8–12lb fluorocarbon is recommended. Fluoro's low visibility and sensitivity make it ideal for slow-rolling the Shiner4 near the bottom. For A-Rig or bladed jig use, match your main line to the technique.

The Keitech Live Impact is a ringed body, forked fin tail finesse worm with exceptional buoyancy and natural squid scent. Its segmented body and forked tail produce subtle, lifelike action on any presentation — an effective choice for finesse applications across a wide range of conditions.

Key Features

• 10 per pack
• Ringed body with forked fin tail — lifelike finesse action
• Extremely buoyant
• Natural squid scent infused
• Versatile techniques: Texas rig, jig head, drop shot, wacky rig, jig trailer
• Available in 2.5", 3", and 4" sizes
• Colors available: Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Black Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin

The Keitech Sexy Impact 3.8" is the perfect size for finicky bass. Featuring a unique ringed body design and specially formulated soft plastic construction, it delivers a new level of versatility for finesse presentations. Loaded with squid scent for added fish attraction.

Key Features

• 10 per pack
• Ringed body design — unique finesse action
• Specially formulated soft plastic
• Squid scent infused
• Versatile techniques: drop shot, fluke-style
• 6 colors available — Green Pumpkin PP, Electric Shad, Ayu, Bold Bluegill, Morning Dawn, Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake

Most tube baits smell like plastic. The Strike King Coffee Tube smells like the bottom of a lake — because real coffee bean granules and coffee bean oil are baked right into every bait. That natural, organic scent masks human and plastic odors, causes fish to hold on longer, and gives the plastic an earthy tone that mimics the look of a bass's favorite prey. Salt-impregnated for added weight and attraction, these 3.5-inch tubes are built to fool pressured fish that have seen everything else.

Key Features

• Real coffee bean granules & oil — natural organic scent fish can't resist
• Masks human and plastic scents — longer hold times, more hook-ups
• Natural earth tone tint — mimics the appearance of bass prey
• Salt-impregnated formula — added weight and fish-attracting properties
• 3.5-inch profile — versatile for tube jigs, drop shot, and Texas rig
• 12 proven color patterns — 8 baits per pack

Specifications

The Zoom Winged Fluke puts a proven twist on the classic Super Fluke with two small wings flanking the head, producing an erratic darting and gliding action that perfectly mimics a dying baitfish. Whether you're burning it through open water or dead-sticking it over grass, bass simply can't resist it.

Key Features

• Winged head design creates irresistible darting and gliding action
• Tapered forked tail flutters erratically at any retrieve speed
• Versatile rigging — weightless, Carolina rig, keel hook, or jig head
• “Burn and stop” technique triggers explosive reaction strikes
• Available in 4" and 5" sizes across 8 lifelike shad color patterns

Specifications

The Z-Man Big TRD is an upsized, 4-inch version of the original Finesse TRD, designed to provide a larger profile for targeting bigger bass while maintaining the "magic" of the Ned rig. Made from Z-Man's proprietary 10X Tough ElaZtech material, it is incredibly durable and naturally buoyant, allowing it to stand straight up on the bottom to mimic a defensive baitfish or craw.

Key Features

• Upsized Profile: Features the same dimpled body and stickbait shape as the original but elongated to 4 inches to trigger bites from larger fish.

• Extreme Buoyancy: The ElaZtech construction ensures the bait stands vertically at rest, creating an irresistible presentation on a Ned rig.

• Unmatched Durability: Designed to withstand dozens of strikes and catches without tearing, outlasting standard plastisol baits.

• Versatile Rigging: While built for the Ned rig, its larger size also makes it effective for wacky rigging, Texas rigging, and Carolina rigging.

Berkley PowerBait Power Worm

If you want a plastic worm with a little more action, the Berkley PowerBait Power Worm delivers. Its ribbontail design swims naturally on the fall, quivers on twitches, and kicks on short hops — giving bass a lifelike target that's hard to pass up. The soft but firm texture feels natural in the fish's mouth, and Berkley's exclusive PowerBait scent and flavor formula causes fish to hold on up to 18 times longer than unscented baits, giving you more time to feel the bite and drive the hook home.

Ideal for lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers, the Power Worm is a versatile go-to that works year-round on a wide range of techniques.

Features

• Ribbontail action — swims naturally on the fall, twitches, and short hops
• Soft but firm texture — feels natural, stays durable through multiple fish
• PowerBait scent & flavor — fish hold on up to 18x longer
• Versatile rigging — Texas rig, Carolina rig, shaky head, or weightless
• Available in 7" (10 per pack) and 10" (6 per pack)

Best For

• Techniques: Texas rig, Carolina rig, shaky head, weightless
• Conditions: Lakes, reservoirs, streams, rivers — year-round
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

The Rapala Crush City Ned BLT is a finesse soft plastic built for bass anglers who know that sometimes less is more. Made from durable TPE material with maximized buoyancy, the Ned BLT floats naturally on a Ned rig jig head, standing upright in the strike zone to trigger bites when nothing else will. Its tapered, ribbed tail delivers subtle, lifelike action with the slightest movement — deadly in pressured or post-frontal conditions. Built with Rapala's Smart Injection Technology™, each bait combines custom color, flake, salt, and scent precisely where it matters most.

Features

- TPE construction — durable, floating plastic
- Maximized buoyancy for natural stand-up presentation
- Tapered, ribbed tail for subtle finesse action
- Stands up a 1/4 oz VMC® Ned Rig Jig or rigs as a drop-shot
- Smart Injection Technology™ — custom color, flake, salt & scent placement
- Available in 12 proven colors

Specifications