Reaction Innovations

The Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver is one of the most thoughtfully designed creature baits in bass fishing — every detail of the body, tail, and appendage system serves a specific purpose. Designed by owner and pro angler Andre Moore from years of on-the-water experience, the Sweet Beaver is tough and compact but moves a significant amount of water and produces action in almost any situation. 10 per pack in 13 colors, including Reaction Innovations’ signature two and three-color swirl patterns.

Key Features

• Forward-Facing Ribs — Pressure Waves & Natural Texture — The body of the Sweet Beaver features forward-facing ribs that create pressure waves as the bait moves through the water, letting bass detect the bait through their lateral line before they see it; the ribs also provide a textured surface that bass seem to hold on to longer when they inhale the bait, giving you more time to detect the bite and set the hook.
• Recessed Centerline — Better Hook Penetration — The centerline of the body is recessed to create a channel for the hook point, allowing the hook to penetrate more easily and cleanly on the hookset without having to push through the full thickness of the plastic; the thick nose section compensates by holding the hook securely without tearing on repeated fish.
• Splittable Beaver Tail — Single or Twin Tail Configuration — The long, flat beaver tail is textured on both the flat surfaces and along the edge for maximum water displacement; the tail is splittable down the center, allowing you to fish it as a single flat tail or split it for a twin-tail configuration that produces a different action and profile; the split tail creates two independently moving tails that flutter and kick on the fall and retrieve.
• 90-Degree Side Tails — Multi-Directional Action — Additional tails are positioned at 90 degrees to the beaver tail, producing fish-attracting movement regardless of which direction the bait is moved; the side tails kick and flutter on the fall, on the pause, and during the retrieve, ensuring the bait is always producing action.
• Two & Three-Color Swirl Patterns — Unique Visual Appeal — Reaction Innovations’ signature two and three-color injection shots produce swirl and two-tone patterns that are unlike standard single-color soft plastics; the color transitions and swirl patterns create a more realistic, visually complex bait that stands out from standard creature baits.
• 10 Per Pack — 13 Colors — Ten baits per pack across 13 colors.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Texas Rig — Primary Application — Rig on a 3/0–4/0 wide gap hook with a bullet weight; the recessed centerline allows the hook to rig cleanly and the thick nose holds the hook without tearing through heavy cover; the forward-facing ribs, beaver tail, and 90-degree side tails all produce action on the fall that triggers strikes from bass holding tight to structure.
• Flipping & Pitching — Heavy Cover — The compact, tough body is designed for flipping and pitching into heavy cover; the bait is durable enough to withstand repeated pitches into laydowns, dock pilings, and matted vegetation without tearing; the multi-appendage action on the fall triggers strikes from bass holding tight in heavy cover.
• Jig Trailer — Thread on the back of a flipping or casting jig for a full-profile crawfish presentation; the splittable beaver tail and 90-degree side tails add significant action to the jig on the fall and during the retrieve.
• Carolina Rig — Effective on a Carolina rig for covering open water, points, and transition areas; the multi-appendage action on a long leader produces a natural, drifting presentation that triggers strikes from roaming bass.

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The Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver 3.5" is a compact soft plastic creature bait for bass anglers who want to downsize their presentation. Use it on a Texas rig or as a finesse jig trailer when a larger bait adds more bulk than you need. Each package contains 10 baits in your selected color.

Why choose the Smallie Beaver?

• Compact Beaver profile: A smaller alternative to the Sweet Beaver for a more restrained offering.
• Ribbed body: Adds texture to the bait's profile while its appendages move as you work the rig.
• Trailer versatility: Pair it with a suitably sized finesse jig, keeping the hook gap clear of excess plastic.

Specifications

Choose your rig and color

Start with a Texas rig when you want to protect the hook point around cover, or add the bait to a finesse jig for a skirted presentation. Reaction Innovations also identifies the Smallie Beaver as a compact punching option; that application requires tackle suited to the cover, not simply a small bait.

Watermelon/Red or Watermelon/Green Pumpkin offers a natural-color starting point. Hematoma is an option when you want a darker profile, while White Trash provides a light-colored alternative. Use water visibility and local forage to guide your choice, then adjust based on fish response.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Size the hook to the body. Check that the plastic can compress away from the point. An oversized hook can overwhelm this compact bait, while too little gap can hinder the hookset.
2. Match the trailer to the jig. Hold the bait alongside the hook before threading it. Keep it centered and straight so it follows the jig without twisting.
3. Change one variable at a time. If you downsize to the Smallie Beaver, keep your initial color and presentation similar. That makes it easier to judge whether the smaller profile is helping before changing weight or retrieve.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Smallie Beaver only for smallmouth bass?

No. It is also a downsizing option for largemouth bass when you want a compact creature bait.

How many baits are in a pack?

This listing contains 10 Smallie Beaver soft baits per package in the selected color.

Can I use it as a jig trailer?

Yes. The manufacturer recommends it as a finesse jig trailer. Choose a jig whose hook and keeper fit the smaller body.

What weight should I use for a Texas rig?

Use enough weight to reach and control the bait in your chosen cover. Depth, current, line, and vegetation affect the choice; there is no single weight for every situation.

The Reaction Innovations Little Dipper 3.5" is a compact paddle tail swimbait built around a thumping tail action that produces a tight, rhythmic thump on the retrieve — effective as a standalone swimbait on a jig head or weighted hook, and equally effective as a trailer on a swim jig, chatterbait, or umbrella rig. The 3.5" profile matches smaller baitfish and is ideal for finesse and pressured conditions where a larger swimbait profile gets ignored. 9 per pack in 6 colors.

Key Features

• Thumping Paddle Tail — Tight Rhythmic Action — The paddle tail produces a tight, thumping action on the retrieve that creates vibration and water displacement; the tail thumps rhythmically at a wide range of retrieve speeds, from a slow roll near the bottom to a faster mid-water retrieve; the tight thump is most effective for triggering reaction strikes from bass that are actively feeding on baitfish.
• 3.5" Compact Profile — Finesse & Pressured Conditions — The 3.5" size matches smaller shad, shiners, and baitfish profiles and is most effective when bass are keying on smaller forage or when a larger swimbait profile is getting ignored; compact enough for light jig heads (1/8–3/16 oz) and finesse swim jig applications.
• Versatile Trailer & Standalone Applications — Effective as a standalone swimbait on a jig head or weighted hook, and as a trailer on a swim jig, chatterbait, or umbrella rig; the paddle tail adds action to any moving bait application.
• 9 Per Pack — 6 Colors — Nine baits per pack across 6 colors spanning shad, bream, and natural baitfish patterns.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Swim Jig Trailer — Primary Application — Thread the Little Dipper on the back of a swim jig for a full-profile baitfish presentation; the paddle tail adds a thumping action to the swim jig on the retrieve that complements the jig’s skirt movement; most effective on a steady retrieve through grass edges, laydowns, and open water.
• Chatterbait Trailer — Thread on the back of a chatterbait for a swimbait trailer that adds profile and paddle tail action to the blade’s vibration; the combination of the chatterbait’s blade thump and the Little Dipper’s paddle tail creates a highly effective baitfish presentation for reaction strikes.
• Umbrella Rig — Use as one of the trailer baits on an umbrella rig for a multi-bait schooling baitfish presentation; the 3.5" size is ideal for umbrella rig applications where a compact profile is needed.
• Standalone Swimbait — Jig Head — Thread on a 1/8–3/16 oz jig head and swim steadily for a compact baitfish imitation; most effective when bass are actively feeding on smaller baitfish near the surface or along grass edges; vary the retrieve speed to find the cadence that triggers strikes.

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 Reaction Innovations Double Wide Beaver is a 5.2-inch soft plastic creature bait for bass anglers who want a bulky flipping presentation around cover. Its broad body and paddle-style appendages offer a larger profile than the original Sweet Beaver. Each pack contains 6 baits in your selected color.

Built for a bigger presentation

• Broad, ribbed body: Adds texture and bulk when a small finesse bait is not the presentation you want.
• Paddle-style appendages: Give the bait its distinctive Beaver silhouette as you lift and drop it.
• Cover-focused design: A concealed-hook Texas rig lets you present this substantial profile around brush, vegetation, and other cover.

Specifications

• Brand / model: Reaction Innovations Double Wide Beaver
• Length: 5.2 inches
• Style: Soft plastic creature bait
• Quantity: 6 baits per pack
• Manufacturer's hook guidance: Minimum 5/0 hook
• Included: Soft baits; hooks and weights sold separately

Rigging and color selection

Reaction Innovations recommends a stout rod and a hook no smaller than 5/0. Choose a hook with enough gap for the body to collapse away from the point. Match the rod's rating, line, and weight to the cover and total rig weight.

For a Texas rig, use enough weight to reach the target while retaining control. Around dense vegetation, the bait's bulk may require a different weight or entry angle than a smaller creature bait. For a compact alternative, compare the Smallie Beaver 3.5-inch.

Watermelon Red Flake is a natural-color starting point in clearer water. Black/Red, Hematoma, or June Bug are options when you want a darker silhouette. Compare the variant photos with the forage and water clarity where you fish.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Check the whole rig before pitching. Compress the bait by hand to confirm the hook point can clear the plastic. A large hook label alone does not guarantee enough gap.
2. Use the lightest weight that reaches your target. Start with control and cover penetration, then adjust. If the bait hangs on vegetation, change the entry angle or weight before forcing it through.
3. Keep the bulky profile centered. Thread the bait straight and recheck it after a fish or snag. Torn or bunched plastic can obstruct the hook point and change how the bait falls.

Frequently asked questions

How large is the Double Wide Beaver?

It measures 5.2 inches and is the larger version of the original Sweet Beaver.

How many baits are included?

Each package contains 6 Double Wide Beaver soft baits in the selected color.

What hook size should I use?

The manufacturer recommends a minimum 5/0 hook. Check the gap and fit of your specific hook, since dimensions vary between designs.

When should I choose it over a smaller Beaver?

Choose the Double Wide when you want more bulk for a flipping or pitching presentation. Downsize when a more compact offering or easier passage through tight cover better suits the situation.

The Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot is a 3.65-inch shad-style soft plastic built around a shiver tail that produces action with the slightest flick of the rod tip — on a drop shot, the tail shivers and vibrates at rest with minimal rod input; on a jig head, it swims with a realistic baitfish action; on a Carolina rig, the tail shimmies on the drift. The durable yet supple plastic maintains the tail action through repeated strikes. 9 per pack in 8 colors spanning shad, crawfish, and attractor patterns.

Key Features

• Shiver Tail — Action on the Slightest Rod Input — The Shiver Shot’s tail is designed to produce a shivering, vibrating action with the smallest rod tip movement or current; on a drop shot, the tail shivers at rest and on the fall with minimal rod input, producing a lifelike baitfish action that triggers strikes from bass that are watching the bait closely; the tail action is most pronounced on a drop shot where the bait is suspended in the strike zone and the tail moves freely.
• Durable Yet Supple Plastic — Maintains Tail Action — The plastic formulation is durable enough to withstand repeated strikes while remaining supple enough for the tail to move freely with minimal resistance; the balance between durability and suppleness is what allows the tail to produce action with the slightest rod input rather than requiring aggressive rod movement.
• Versatile Rig Compatibility — Effective on drop shots, Carolina rigs, and jig heads (fished like a fluke or swimbait); the 3.65" profile fits a wide range of hook sizes and jig head weights across all three applications.
• 8 Colors — 9 Per Pack — Eight colors spanning shad imitations (Sexy Shad, Bad Shad Green, Small Mouth Magic, Pride Shad), crawfish/creature patterns (Magic Craw Red, Green Pumpkin Purple & Copper Flake), and attractor colors (Spring Break, Poutine); nine baits per pack.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Drop Shot — Primary Application — The Shiver Shot’s tail action is most effective on a drop shot where the bait is suspended in the strike zone; nose-hook or wacky-hook on a drop shot hook and suspend above the bottom; the tail shivers at rest and on the fall with minimal rod input, triggering strikes from bass that are holding tight to bottom structure or suspended in the water column; most effective in clear water and post-frontal conditions.
• Carolina Rig — Effective on a Carolina rig for covering open water, points, and transition areas; the tail shimmies on the drift and produces action on the pause, triggering strikes from roaming bass; use a 1–2 ft leader for a natural, drifting presentation.
• Jig Head — Swimbait Style — Thread on a 1/8–3/16 oz jig head and swim steadily for a baitfish imitation presentation similar to a fluke or paddle tail swimbait; the shiver tail produces a swimming action on the retrieve that triggers strikes from bass feeding on baitfish.