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A stickbait lives or dies on whether an average angler can make it walk. The Espetit is built so it does — the taper and balance do most of the work, so you get a clean side-to-side glide without the wrist rhythm a lot of walking baits demand.

Short version: floating topwater stickbait in five sizes from 70mm to 140mm. Walk-the-dog and sliding action, twin cavities that pull bubbles down with the bait, and an internal rattle — with a silent version if the rattle is working against you.

What Makes It Different

• Dual cavities — the bait drags air down as it darts, leaving a bubble trail alongside the surface disturbance. Two signals instead of one.
• Internal rattle tuned to a specific frequency, adding sound to the visual and the bubbles.
• Floats at rest — the pause holds it in the strike zone instead of dropping out of it, and the pause is where most stickbait fish commit.
• Aerodynamic profile for distance, which matters when fish are boiling out of reach or you're covering a flat from the beach.
• Five sizes spanning bass-sized finesse to full pelagic profiles.

Rattle or Silent?

The White N Flash (Silent) is not a color variation — it's a rattle-free version of the bait, currently offered in 95mm.

Reach for the silent when fish are heavily pressured, the water is very clear and calm, or the rattling version has been getting follows and refusals. Sound is an attractant right up until it isn't, and on flat mornings a quiet bait sometimes gets eaten by the same fish that just refused a loud one. Take the rattle version everywhere else — chop, wind, stained water, and any time you need to call fish from a distance.

Which Size

We're confirming the 110mm's published weight and hook size with Fishus and will fill those in once verified — we'd rather show a blank than a guess. Call the shop and we'll weigh the one in the case.

Freshwater and Saltwater

The Espetit came out of the European seabass scene, which is why it casts and behaves the way it does — wind, chop, and long distances were the design brief.

Freshwater: 70mm and 95mm for largemouth and smallmouth, particularly on clear pressured lakes where a walking bait needs to be smaller than the standard.

Saltwater: the 125mm and 140mm are legitimate surface options for calico bass over structure, and for bonito and barracuda when they're feeding on top. The distance is the argument — boiling fish are usually further away than you'd like.

Fishing It Around Santa Clarita

Topwater windows on the local lakes move week to week. We publish Castaic Lake fishing reports with current conditions — worth checking before you decide it's a surface day.

Picking a Color

Colors offered vary by size. The selector above is the live list.

Recommended Gear

• Rod: moderate action with a forgiving tip. Stiff rods rip trebles out of fish on surface strikes — the single most common way anglers lose topwater fish.
• Line: braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Braid gives you the direct connection to work the walk; the leader gives you abrasion resistance and a little stretch.
• Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through — it sinks and pulls the nose down, fighting the bait's float.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Slack line makes it walk. Twitch into slack, not into tension. A tight line pulls the bait straight and kills the side-to-side.
• Use the pause. It floats for a reason. Let it sit after a blow-up and miss — fish routinely come back for a bait that's sitting still.
• Wait to feel weight before you set. Setting on the splash pulls it out of the fish's mouth.
• Try the silent version on flat mornings. Same bait, one fewer signal. Sometimes that's the difference.

Common Mistakes

• Working it on a tight line. The bait needs slack to turn.
• Too stiff a rod. Costs you fish on every strike.
• Setting on sight. Wait for the weight.
• Undersizing for saltwater. A 95mm on calicos over structure will get bit — the #6 trebles are the limiting factor, not the bait.

Specifications

See It in Action

What's Included

One Fishus Espetit in the size and color selected, factory rigged with trebles. No spare hooks or split rings included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between White N Flash and White N Flash (Silent)?
The silent version has no internal rattle. Same body, same action, one fewer signal — for pressured fish and flat, clear conditions. Currently offered in 95mm.

Which size should I start with?
95mm for freshwater bass and general use. 125mm if you're fishing saltwater surface for calicos, bonito, or barracuda.

Does it float?
Yes. It holds position on the pause instead of sinking out, which is where a lot of the bites come from.

How do I make it walk?
Twitch the rod tip into slack line, not into tension. The bait needs slack to turn — pulling tight drives it straight.

Can I use it in saltwater?
Yes — the Espetit was developed for European seabass. Rinse the hardware after every trip like any other saltwater lure.

What rod and line?
Moderate action with a forgiving tip, braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader. Avoid heavy fluorocarbon straight through; it sinks and fights the bait's float.

Why are some sizes offered in fewer colors?
Fishus doesn't produce every colorway in every size. The selector shows what's actually available.

Related Gear

• Topwater Fishing Lures — poppers, walking baits, and stickbaits.
• Freshwater Lures — cranks, jerkbaits, and soft plastics.
• Staff Favorites — what our crew actually fishes.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We're on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita and we fish these lures on both the local lakes and the coast. Not sure whether you want the 95 or the 125, or whether the silent version is worth it for your water? Call the shop or come in — that's a two-minute conversation and it saves you buying the wrong one first.

Unleash the power of big bait fishing with the Fishus Espetit Goliath 210mm, a completely redesigned topwater monster engineered to tempt the most aggressive predators in saltwater and freshwater. This heavy-duty edition of the legendary Espetit combines massive profile with effortless action, delivering the walking-the-dog performance of a 30g lure while packing the fish-attracting presence of a true 97-gram bigbait.

Built around a reinforced core designed to withstand brutal strikes from trophy stripers, tuna, and monster bass, the Goliath comes rigged with three 1/0 4X-strong treble hooks that won't fail when you hook into the fish of a lifetime. The revolutionary weight-transfer system doesn't just maximize casting distance—it creates self-generated momentum on the first twitch, making walking and sliding actions incredibly smooth and responsive even at 100 grams. Simply reel and chop with baitcasting gear, and watch the Goliath's fluid, aggressive action trigger explosive surface strikes.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Fishus by Lurenzo
• Model: Espetit Goliath (Bigbait Edition)
• Length: 210mm (8.2 inches)
• Weight: 97g (3.4 oz)
• Type: Topwater walking bait
• Hooks: 3x 1/0 4X-strong treble hooks (pre-rigged)
• Construction: Reinforced core for heavy-duty applications
• Target Species: Stripers, tuna, trophy bass, large predators
• Use: Saltwater and freshwater

Key Features

• Completely redesigned bigbait edition of the classic Espetit
• Reinforced core withstands the hardest-hitting predators
• Advanced weight-transfer system for maximum casting distance
• Self-generated momentum creates effortless walking action
• Smooth, fluid movement even at 100g weight class
• Pre-rigged with 3x 1/0 4X-strong treble hooks
• Aggressive topwater action triggers explosive strikes
• Perfect for baitcasting gear—simply reel and chop

Available Colors

• White N Flash - High-visibility pattern for low-light conditions
• Mullet - Natural baitfish imitation
• Flashy Shad - Reflective finish for maximum flash

Perfect For

• Trophy striper fishing in surf and estuaries
• Offshore tuna on topwater
• Big bass hunting in reservoirs and lakes
• Targeting large predators in saltwater and freshwater
• Anglers seeking bigbait performance with easy handling

When trophy fish demand a bigger meal, the Fishus Espetit Goliath delivers unstoppable topwater action that turns follows into explosive strikes. Built for serious anglers chasing serious fish.

The Fishus Espetit Wobly is a lipless wobbler lure from Fishus Lures that is extraordinarily easy to use and devastatingly effective on a wide range of predators. Built on a laser-cut reinforced internal structure, this indestructible lure is armed with high-quality 3X treble hooks and rings and features a subtle internal rattle that sets it apart from the competition.

The moment the Wobly hits the water, it begins its seductive descent — falling slowly with a strong rolling movement, flashing heavily, and emitting a subtle frequency through its internal rattling. This unique combination of color changes, flash, and sound frequency makes it stand out among baitfish schools, drawing predators away from the real thing and onto the lure.

Key Features:

• Lipless Wobbler Design: Starts working immediately on entry — slow rolling descent with heavy flash and subtle rattle.
• Laser-Cut Reinforced Internal Structure: Indestructible construction handles everything from perch and trout to tuna.
• 3X High-Quality Treble Hooks & Rings: Premium hardware for maximum hookup ratios on any predator.
• Internal Rattling: Subtle sound frequency that attracts predators and triggers reaction strikes.
• Extraordinary Casting Capacity: Sinking design for long-distance casts and precise presentations.
• Versatile Retrieve: Slow retrieve mimics paddle tail soft bait; sudden stops create wounded prey action parallel to the bottom.
• Available in 3 Sizes: 40mm, 62mm, and 80mm to match any forage and target species.

Performance Advantages:

• Immediate Action: Works from the moment it hits the water
• Slow Rolling Descent: Heavy flash and subtle rattle on the fall
• Stands Out in Baitfish Schools: Color changes, flash, and sound frequency
• Paddle Tail Soft Bait Mimicry: Slow retrieve on lower ratio reels
• Wounded Prey Action: Sudden stops create parallel bottom fall
• Indestructible Build: Laser-cut reinforced internal structure
• Big Game Ready: Handles tuna despite compact size

Ideal Applications:

• Seabass fishing
• Perch fishing
• Trout fishing
• Black bass fishing
• Small tuna fishing
• Freshwater predators
• Saltwater inshore fishing

Recommended Techniques:

• Slow linear retrieve (mimics paddle tail soft bait)
• Stop-and-go retrieve (wounded prey action)
• Vertical jigging
• Long-distance casting
• Bottom-parallel fall presentations

Specifications:

When you need a lipless wobbler lure with laser-cut reinforced internal structure for indestructible durability, 3X high-quality treble hooks and rings, internal rattling for subtle sound frequency, extraordinary casting capacity, slow rolling descent with heavy flash, versatile retrieve from slow linear to stop-and-go wounded prey action, and effectiveness on seabass, perch, trout, black bass, and small tuna, the Fishus Espetit Wobly is the choice of serious freshwater and saltwater predator anglers.

Note: Lipless wobbler. Laser-cut reinforced internal structure. 3X treble hooks. Internal rattling. Sinking design. Available in 40mm (5g), 62mm (16g), and 80mm. Colors: Candy Brown, White N' Flash, Sexy Shad, Yamame, Mackerel. Perfect for seabass, perch, trout, bass, and tuna.

Discover the versatility and effectiveness of the Fishus Ubuntu Topwater Lure. Designed by industry expert Isaac Lorenzo, this silent popper boasts a wide range of movements, from eye-catching walking to impressive splashing — all with minimal effort from the angler. Built with a steel core for big game durability, the Ubuntu is a must-have topwater lure for any serious predator angler.

Whether you're targeting bass in freshwater or chasing aggressive surface feeders in saltwater, the Ubuntu's versatile action profile and premium construction deliver explosive topwater strikes that keep you coming back cast after cast.

Key Features:

• Silent Popper Design: Wide range of movements from walking to splashing without excessive noise — ideal for pressured fish.
• Steel Core Construction: Built for big game fights, providing the structural integrity needed for trophy predators.
• Designed by Isaac Lorenzo: Industry expert engineering for maximum effectiveness across species and conditions.
• Minimal Effort Required: Responsive action with light rod work — perfect for extended fishing sessions.
• Versatile Action Profile: Walk-the-dog, popping, and splashing in a single lure.
• Premium Treble Hooks: Size-matched hooks for each model for optimal hookup ratios.
• Floating Design: Stays in the strike zone on the pause, triggering reaction strikes.

Performance Advantages:

• Silent Presentation: Ideal for pressured or finicky surface feeders
• Big Game Ready: Steel core handles trophy fish
• Walk-the-Dog Action: Eye-catching side-to-side movement
• Popping Action: Impressive splash and surface disturbance
• Minimal Effort: Responsive to light rod work
• Floating at Rest: Stays in strike zone on the pause
• Versatile Species: Effective on any predator

Ideal Applications:

• Freshwater bass fishing
• Topwater fishing
• Pressured fish situations
• Big game predator fishing
• Walk-the-dog presentations
• Popping presentations
• Any aggressive surface feeder

Specifications:

When you need a topwater lure with silent popper design for pressured fish, steel core construction for big game durability, versatile action profile from walk-the-dog to popping and splashing, minimal effort required for extended fishing sessions, floating design that stays in the strike zone on the pause, and Isaac Lorenzo engineering for maximum effectiveness across species and conditions, the Fishus Ubuntu Topwater Lure is the choice of serious topwater predator anglers.

Note: Silent popper design. Steel core construction. Designed by Isaac Lorenzo. Available in 70mm (8.5g, Treble #8) and 95mm (16g, Treble #4). Floating. Walk-the-dog and popping action. Perfect for any predator.