Saltwater Soft Baits

Hookup Baits Medium Jigs are a 3" tube jig pre-rigged with a 1/8oz or 1/4oz jighead in a pack of three. The Hookup Baits have been proven to catch the hard to catch bass and trouts in the lake all the way to the SoCal finicky Bluefin on micro-bait.

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

• 3"
• 1/8oz and 1/4oz
• 3 Per Pack

These P-Line Ling Cod Rigs are ready to hit the water.  They include the line, swivels, hooks, and two plastic squids.  The Ling Cod Rig is a larger version of the highly effective Rock Cod Rig. At 5 inches these squid are the perfect length for larger ling cod. This version is also tied on 50 pound leader, but uses a larger 7/0 hook. When it’s time to load the cooler with a limit of Ling Cod you’d better have one of these rigs in your arsenal.

Here at Tackle Express, we like to put a small piece of squid or some gel fish attractant on the squid.  The gel scent can be Hookup Baits Mermaid Milk, Smelly Jelly, Hot Sauce, or any kind of scent that stays on well.  We like to put it inside the squid so it releases slowly. 

Add a weight that is heavy enough to get to the depth of water you're fishing, hit the bottom and jig it up and down 3 feet at a time using the rod tip.  After a few times, send it to the bottom again since the terrain can change as the boat drifts.

Quantity 2

5"

These P-Line Rock Cod Rigs are ready to hit the water.  They include the line, swivels, hooks, and two plastic squids.  The Rock Cod Rig is a smaller version of the highly effective Ling Cod Rig. At 3.5 inches these squid are the perfect length for school sized rockfish. This version is also tied on 50 pound leader, but uses a smaller 5/0 hook. When it’s time to load the cooler with a limit of Rock Cod you’d better have one of these rigs in your arsenal.

Here at Tackle Express, we like to put a small piece of squid or some gel fish attractant on the squid.  The gel scent can be Hookup Baits Mermaid Milk, Smelly Jelly, Hot Sauce, or any kind of scent that stays on well.  We like to put it inside the squid so it releases slowly. 

Add a weight that is heavy enough to get to the depth of water you're fishing, hit the bottom and jig it up and down 3 feet at a time using the rod tip.  After a few times, send it to the bottom again since the terrain can change as the boat drifts.

Quantity 2

3"

The Berkley Gulp! 8" Saltwater Grub is a premium soft plastic bait engineered for saltwater anglers targeting large predatory fish such as halibut, striped bass, and fluke. Its substantial size and dynamic tail action make it an excellent choice for deep-water jigging and surfcasting.

Key Features

Large 8-Inch Profile: Ideal for mimicking sizable prey like squid, mackerel, and sea robins, attracting bigger game fish.

Enhanced Tail Action: The oversized swirl tail activates with minimal rod movement, delivering a lifelike swimming motion that entices strikes.

Powerful Scent Dispersion: Made from natural ingredients, the Gulp! formula releases scent up to 400 times more than traditional plastic baits, expanding the strike zone and increasing catch rates. 

Versatile Rigging Options: Effective when used on jigs, bucktail trailers, or baitholder hooks, accommodating various fishing techniques. 

Biodegradable Composition: Environmentally friendly design ensures the bait breaks down naturally, reducing ecological impact.

Quantity 2

The Berkley Gulp 6" Saltwater Grub is capable of catching larger species such as ling cod and halibut. Strategically partnered with a Lead Masters Scampi Lead Head, its ribbon tail design provides increased action. Its biodegradable plastic is infused with the renowned Berkley scent.

Furthermore, the Grub can be used in a drop shot rig with the addition of squid, sardine, or mackerel for extra appeal.

The package includes a quantity of 4.

The Keitech Shad Impact 4" features a natural fish shape that attracts fish in both fresh and saltwater. Coated in a strong squid scent for added attraction, its streamlined profile glides and swoops through the water with the slightest twitch of the rod tip. On the pause, it falls slowly with a side-to-side wobble similar to a soft stick bait. Proven techniques include drop shot and a Keitech tungsten jig head.

Key Features

• 8 per pack
• Natural fish profile — effective in fresh and saltwater
• Squid scent infused
• Gliding action — swoops and darts on the twitch
• Side-to-side wobble on the fall — similar to a soft stick bait
• Proven techniques: drop shot, Keitech tungsten jig head
• 9 colors available — Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Sight Flash, Smallmouth Magic, Gizzard Shad, Bass Candy, Ghost Sunfish, Chart Back Pearl

Available Sizes