Creature Baits

Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg 4"

Built for heavy cover and big fish, the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg is a streamlined creature bait designed to punch through matted vegetation, flip into tight docks, and pitch to laydowns with authority. Its ribbed body maximizes surface area for scent release while also moving water and concealing the point of your hook — a critical detail when you're fishing pressured fish in thick cover.

The MaxScent formula takes scent dispersion to another level entirely, releasing a super-charged scent field that attracts fish in a way traditional plastics simply can't match. Ultra-realistic matte colors and a soft, durable construction round out a bait that big bass and tournament anglers both love.

Features

• Ribbed body — maximizes MaxScent scent release, moves water, and hides hook point
• Streamlined profile — punches through matted vegetation and heavy cover cleanly
• MaxScent formula — super-charged scent field for heightened fish attraction
• Ultra-realistic matte colors — fools pressured, finicky fish
• Soft yet durable construction — lifelike action and multiple fish per bait
• Available in multiple big-fish color patterns

Best For

• Techniques: Flipping, pitching, punching, Texas rig
• Conditions: Heavy cover, matted vegetation, docks, laydowns
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

The Deps Bull Flat 3" 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 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 3" works great as a jig trailer, fished weightless, on a Texas rig, on a drop shot, and Carolina rigged. The compact 3" size is perfect for finesse presentations and when bass want a smaller bluegill profile. If you have bluegill, sunfish, or perch in your water, the Bull Flat 3" is your secret weapon for catching the giant bass that are eating them.

Key Features:

• Compact 3" Finesse Size: Perfect for pressured fish and finesse presentations
• 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
• Proven Japanese Design: One of the hottest sellers in Japan

Specifications:

• Length: 3 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 finesse 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
• Ned Rig: Ultimate finesse presentation for pressured fish

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill, sunfish, or perch populations
• Finesse presentations for pressured or heavily fished waters
• Clear water situations requiring realistic presentations
• When bass want a smaller bluegill profile
• Post-frontal conditions
• Deep structure where bass ambush small bluegill
• Around docks, laydowns, and shallow cover

When you're targeting bass that feed on bluegill and panfish with a finesse approach, the Deps Bull Flat 3" delivers the realistic spiral fall and natural swimming action in a compact size that triggers bites when larger baits won't.

The Deps Bull Flat 3.8" Creature Bait is a game-changing soft plastic lure designed to trigger big bites from pressured and finicky fish with its unique, flat, bluegill-inspired body and lifelike swimming motion. The Bull Flat perfectly imitates natural prey with its ribbed body and subtle flapping appendages that create irresistible vibration and water displacement, making it highly effective for bass fishing in both shallow and deep water.

Infused with a natural scent and salt formula, this bait not only attracts strikes but also encourages fish to hold on longer for solid hooksets. Whether you rig it Texas-style, Carolina-style, on a jig head, or as a trailer, the Bull Flat 3.8" delivers incredible versatility and proven results. The compact 3.8" size is perfect for finesse or power presentations, making it ideal when bass want a smaller bluegill profile.

The innovative body design features a flat profile that creates a realistic bluegill silhouette, while the segmented wedge-tail produces subtle kicking and gliding action that mimics live bait. This combination of realistic appearance and natural movement makes it deadly effective in pressured waters where bass have seen everything else.

Key Features:

• 3.8" Finesse Size: Perfect balance for finesse or power presentations
• Flat Bluegill-Like Body: Realistic panfish profile that bass can't resist
• Ribbed Body Design: Creates vibration and water displacement
• Subtle Kicking Action: Flapping appendages mimic live bait movement
• Salt-Infused & Scented: Encourages longer holds for better hooksets
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on Texas rig, Carolina rig, jig head, or as trailer
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Attracts trophy fish in pressured waters
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable material holds hooks securely

Specifications:

• Length: 3.8 inches
• Type: Bluegill/panfish imitator creature bait
• Scent: Natural scent and salt infusion
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Jig Head: Open water and vertical presentations
• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for realistic bluegill profile
• Weightless: Natural fall around docks and laydowns
• Ned Rig: Finesse presentation for pressured fish

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill, sunfish, or perch populations
• Pressured or heavily fished waters
• Finesse presentations when bass want smaller profile
• Clear water situations requiring realistic presentations
• Around docks, laydowns, and shallow cover
• Deep structure where bass ambush bluegill
• When bass are feeding on smaller panfish

When you need a high-performance creature bait that combines realism, durability, and versatility for pressured bass, the Deps Bull Flat 3.8" is a must-have for serious anglers who want to stand out when the bite gets tough.

The Deps Bull Flat 4.8" Creature Bait is a large, high-impact soft plastic designed to provoke aggressive bites from trophy bass with its flat, bluegill-inspired body and lifelike appendages. This bait produces natural swimming and flapping actions that mimic injured or fleeing prey, triggering strikes from both wary and aggressive fish.

The ribbed body creates significant water displacement and vibration, making it irresistible to bass feeding on bluegill and panfish. Salt-infused for added attraction and better bite retention, the Bull Flat 4.8" performs exceptionally on Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, or as a trailer on jigs. Perfect for fishing in heavy cover, around rocks, or in open water, this versatile creature bait is ideal for anglers looking to catch bigger, smarter bass.

The unique body shape moves through the water with realistic, tight vibration created by the segmented wedge-tail, delivering the perfect bluegill profile that trophy bass can't resist. The ultra-soft material with high salt content provides excellent castability and natural falling action that can be achieved even without added weight, making it ideal for a wide range of presentations.

Key Features:

• 4.8" Length: Bigger, more aggressive presentation for trophy bass
• Flat Bluegill-Style Body: Realistic panfish profile with lifelike flapping appendages
• Ribbed Body Design: Creates water displacement and vibration
• Salt-Infused Material: Longer hold and attraction for better hookup ratios
• Natural Swimming Action: Mimics injured or fleeing prey
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on Texas rig, Carolina rig, or as jig trailer
• High-Impact Design: Provokes aggressive bites from wary fish
• Premium Japanese Construction: Durable material holds hooks securely

Specifications:

• Length: 4.8 inches
• Type: Bluegill/panfish imitator creature bait
• Scent: Salt infusion for attraction
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for realistic bluegill profile
• Weightless: Natural fall around docks and laydowns
• Weighted Swimbait Hook: Swimming presentation in open water

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill, sunfish, or perch populations
• Targeting trophy bass feeding on panfish
• Heavy cover and vegetation
• Around rocks and hard structure
• Pressured waters requiring realistic presentations
• When bass are keying on larger forage
• Open water flats and points

When you're targeting trophy bass that feed on bluegill and panfish, the Deps Bull Flat 4.8" Creature Bait delivers the realistic profile, natural action, and high-impact presentation that separates it from traditional creature baits and puts giant bass in the boat.

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 Deps Lil Rabbit Creature Bait was developed for catching big bass with a bulky flat design and compact body that creates unique vibration and a very lifelike look. The extra-thick body combined with an ultra-thin tail gives it great action with each movement of your rod tip, creating trembling vibrations that appeal to bass in a wide range of conditions.

The innovative rabbit tail imitates a wide range of baitfish and crustaceans, and many big bass love the natural look of the rabbit tail in ponds, rivers, and giant lakes. It's especially deadly in places where bass feed on bluegill, making it a go-to bait for targeting trophy fish. The bulky flat compact body with no unnecessary parts creates a silhouette that's easy to skip under docks, branches, and laydowns where big bass lurk.

The plastic material contains crustacean parts that fish eaters love, while the 20% salt ultra-soft material is strong and holds hooks well when fished alone or on the back of a jig. The extra-thick body and tip of the tail are the same thickness, but the tail itself is ultra-thin to give strong vibration and butterfly action when you move your rod. It reacts quickly to water currents and bottom changes, making it excellent for drift fishing and other methods that not everyone is trying.

Key Features:

• Bulky Flat Compact Body: Creates unique vibration and lifelike appearance
• Rabbit Tail Design: Imitates baitfish and crustaceans with natural movement
• Extra-Thick Body: Provides bulk while maintaining easy skipping ability
• Ultra-Thin Tail: Delivers strong vibration and butterfly action
• 20% Salt Content: Ultra-soft material with crustacean parts fish love
• Strong Hook Holding: Material holds hooks securely for solo or jig trailer use
• Quick Reaction: Responds to water currents and bottom changes
• Easy to Skip: Compact profile slips under docks and cover

Specifications:

• Type: Bulky flat creature bait with rabbit tail
• Material: 20% salt ultra-soft plastic with crustacean parts
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Rigging Techniques:

• Jig Trailer: Add to flipping jig for enhanced action and profile
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Weightless: Natural fall around docks and laydowns
• Carolina Rig: Dragging presentation for deep structure
• Shaky Head: Finesse presentation for pressured fish

Retrieve Techniques:

• Rod Tip Movement: Sharp twitches create butterfly tail action
• Drift Fishing: Let current activate the tail naturally
• Skipping: Skip under docks and cover where big bass hide
• Slow Drag: Bottom contact showcases vibration and tail movement
• Lift-and-Drop: Vertical jigging motion triggers reaction strikes

Ideal Applications:

• Waters with bluegill populations
• Skipping under docks, branches, and laydowns
• Jig trailer for flipping heavy cover
• Drift fishing in current
• Targeting big bass in ponds, rivers, and lakes
• When bass are feeding on crustaceans or baitfish
• Finesse presentations for pressured fish

When you need a versatile creature bait that delivers unique vibration, natural rabbit tail action, and easy skipping ability for targeting big bass, the Deps Lil Rabbit is the choice of serious anglers.

Optimum Baits has created the most lifelike Magnum Octopus we've seen.  The detail in the head, eyes, and tentacles is crazy.  This hand poured octopus is a soft bodied mollusk that rules the bottom water column.

It's five arms undulate in every direction as it crawls on the bottom over rocks and sand naturally cruising along. That is until it is met by a predator fish and the stare down begins with its 3D eyes glaring back. These are perfect for any bottom fishing including but not limited to Halibut, Ling Cod, Rockfish, Bass and much more. 

Reaction Innovations' soft plastics are one of the best! The Reaction Innovations Double Wide Beaver is a bigger version of the original beaver. The reason for their success is obvious when you look at their baits. The plastic is soft and flexible but tough enough to stay up on the hook.

They are loaded with salt for the natural taste a bass needs to hold on longer, and their unique designs are unlike anything else on the market today. But maybe the biggest reason for their success with fishermen and with the fish are the fantastic colors they are able to put into these baits.

Andre Moore, has the on-the-water experience and bass catching know-how to design the right bait and produce the best colors to consistently catch fish. The Double Wide Beaver is the larger version of the very popular Sweet Beaver and is designed for flipping big fish.

This bait moves a lot of water with the ribbing on the side, the large double paddle tail and the shorter paddles set at 90 degrees. The fantastic two and three color patterns Reaction Innovations has been able to perfect gives these baits the striking color patterns of a hand pour at the price of injected baits.

6 per pack

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

Reaction Innovations Small Beaver is a scaled down version of the Sweet Beaver, which anyone who has fished the Sweet beaver knows, they are deadly on bass.  The forward facing ribs create lots of water movement and vibration calling the attention of any bass in the area, and the twin tails facing 90 degrees from each other will provide movement no matter which way the bait is moved. The Smallie Beaver is for those times when you need to downsize for the largemouth and already the perfect size for the smallmouth. Now there are three sizes of this great bait for any fishing situation you may encounter.

Qty: 10 Per Pack

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 Strike King KVD Baby Rodent is built on Strike King's Perfect Plastics formula — the softest, saltiest soft plastic blend on the market. That softness means more natural action on the fall, and the heavy salt load keeps fish holding on longer. Strike King's exclusive Coffee Scent technology masks human scent and oils, increasing hold time and driving up hook-up rates. Compact enough to punch through heavy cover and get into the places big bass hide, the Baby Rodent is a go-to flipping and pitching bait when fish are buried in the junk.

Key Features

• Perfect Plastics formula — softest, saltiest soft plastic blend for maximum action and hold
• Coffee Scent technology — masks human scent and oils, increases bite-to-hook-up ratio
• Compact creature profile — punches through heavy cover to reach buried bass
• Natural fall action — ultra-soft plastic moves realistically on the drop
• Versatile presentation — flip it, pitch it, or use it as a jig trailer
• Available in 8 proven color patterns

Specifications

Heavy cover is where big bass live, and the Strike King KVD Rodent was built to go in after them. Part of Strike King's Perfect Plastics lineup, this 4-inch creature bait is made with an exclusive soft plastic formula that loads up with salt while staying incredibly pliable — so fish hold on longer and hook-ups stick. The built-in coffee scent masks human odors and oils, giving you a natural edge every cast. Flip it, pitch it, punch it through mats — the Rodent searches them out where other baits can't go.

Key Features

• Strike King Perfect Plastics formula — ultra-soft, salt-loaded for longer hold times
• Coffee scent technology — masks human scent and oils, attracts fish to bite
• 4-inch creature profile — built to punch through heavy cover and mats
• Versatile presentation — flip, pitch, punch, or Texas rig
• Available in 10 proven color patterns

Specifications

The Strike King Rage Bug is built around one of the most effective soft plastic concepts in bass fishing: subtle action at ultra-slow speeds. Rage Tail™ flanges generate a unique, pulsing movement that triggers bites when other baits get ignored — whether you're flipping into heavy cover, dragging it on a Carolina rig, or using it as a jig trailer to add life to your presentation. Engineered with hi-grade plastics and an exclusive tail design, every Rage Bug is purpose-built to perform. Also available in Magnum size for big-bait applications.

Key Features

• Rage Tail™ flanges — unique pulsing action that works at the slowest retrieve speeds
• Exclusive tail design — engineered for a specific purpose, not a generic shape
• Hi-grade plastics — superior action, durability, and feel
• Versatile presentation — flip, pitch, Carolina rig, or use as a jig trailer
• Available in standard (4") and Magnum sizes — 7 per pack (standard)
• 5 proven color patterns across both sizes

Specifications

Why Buy the Yamamoto Covert Craw 2.5"?

Small profile. Big attitude. The Yamamoto Covert Craw is a 2.5" finesse craw bait built to catch big bass year-round — especially when fish are pressured, the water is clear, and they've seen every other bait in the box. Six lifelike legs create a constant, quivering action that mimics a real crawfish with uncanny realism, triggering reaction strikes from even the most lock-jawed bass. 10 per pack.

Main Use & Benefit

A 2.5-inch finesse crawfish imitation designed for pressured bass in clear water — its six lifelike legs and Mega Floater Formula create constant, realistic crawfish movement that triggers strikes on Ned rigs, jig trailers, and EWG nail weight presentations year-round.

Problem It Solves

Standard craw baits are too bulky for finesse presentations and don't produce the subtle, constant leg movement that triggers finicky bass in clear water. The Covert Craw's 2.5" profile and Mega Floater Formula keep the legs and claws naturally upright and quivering — looking alive even when sitting still on the bottom, which is exactly when pressured bass commit.

Advantages

• ✅ Six lifelike legs — constant, quivering crawfish action at rest and on the move
• ✅ Mega Floater Formula — keeps appendages naturally upright in the water, looking alive even when stationary
• ✅ 2.5" finesse profile — ideal for clear water, pressured bass, and finesse presentations
• ✅ Versatile — Ned rig, jig trailer, EWG nail weight, finesse flipping
• ✅ 8 proven color patterns matched to real crawfish forage
• ✅ 10 per pack — excellent value
• ⚠️ Finesse-focused — not designed for power fishing or heavy cover applications
• ⚠️ 2.5" profile is best for finesse and clear water — for heavier cover or bigger fish, consider a larger craw bait

When to Choose It

Reach for the Covert Craw when bass are post-frontal and finicky, you're fishing clear or heavily pressured water, standard craw baits are getting ignored, or you need a compact crawfish imitation for Ned rig and finesse jig trailer applications. It's a year-round producer that shines hardest when conditions are toughest.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Ned Rig — thread onto a 3/16–1/4 oz Ned head for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom; the Mega Floater Formula keeps the legs naturally upright and quivering on the pause
• Jig Trailer — pin onto a finesse jig or football jig for added craw action and bulk; the six legs flutter and kick on every hop
• EWG with Nail Weight — nose-weight the bait for a unique, nose-down fall that drives bass crazy; the legs flutter on the descent and settle naturally on the bottom
• Finesse Flipping — Texas-rig on a 1/0–2/0 EWG hook and flip into sparse cover, docks, and laydowns for a compact crawfish presentation
• Drop Shot — nose-hook for a hovering crawfish presentation over structure and hard bottom

Best Conditions

• Clear water (visibility 2ft+) where a natural, subtle presentation is critical
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Heavily pressured tournament lakes where bass have seen everything
• Hard bottom, rock, gravel, and sparse cover
• Year-round — especially effective in spring (pre-spawn) and fall when crawfish are most active

Best For

Key Features

• Six lifelike legs — constant, quivering crawfish action at rest and on the move
• Mega Floater Formula — buoyant soft plastic keeps appendages naturally upright in the water
• 2.5" finesse profile — compact crawfish imitation for clear water and pressured bass
• Versatile rigging — Ned rig, jig trailer, EWG nail weight, finesse flipping, drop shot
• 8 proven color patterns — matched to real crawfish forage across water clarities
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 2.5" | Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Let it sit — The Mega Floater Formula is the Covert Craw's secret weapon. After a cast, let the bait settle completely on the bottom and don't move it for 5–10 seconds. The legs quiver naturally from water current and line tension — this is when most strikes happen on pressured fish.
2. Match the bottom color — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) and Dark Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate are your best natural bottom-matching colors. Switch to Blue Craw in stained water or when bass are keying on blue-tinted crawfish in rocky environments.
3. Nail weight for the nose-down fall — Insert a 1/32 oz nail weight into the nose of the Covert Craw on an EWG hook for a unique, head-down falling action. The legs flutter on the descent and the bait lands in a natural crawfish defensive posture — deadly around docks and laydowns.

FAQ

Q: What makes the Mega Floater Formula different from standard soft plastic?
A: Yamamoto's Mega Floater Formula is a buoyant soft plastic compound that keeps the Covert Craw's legs and claws naturally upright in the water column — even when the bait is sitting still on the bottom. Standard soft plastics collapse and lay flat; the Mega Floater Formula keeps the bait looking alive at rest, which is critical for triggering strikes from finicky bass.

Q: What Ned head weight works best with the Covert Craw 2.5"?
A: A 3/16 oz Ned head is the standard choice for most situations. Drop to 1/8 oz in very shallow water (under 8ft) for a slower fall, or go up to 1/4 oz in deeper water (15ft+) for better depth control and a faster fall rate.

Q: Is the Covert Craw good as a jig trailer?
A: Yes — it's one of the best finesse jig trailers available. Pin it onto a 3/16–1/4 oz finesse jig or football jig and the six legs add a constant, quivering crawfish action that complements the jig's movement perfectly. Trim the legs slightly for a more compact profile on smaller jigs.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Cowboy?

The Yamamoto Cowboy is the perfect "line dance" partner for bass anglers who flip into heavy cover, punch through thick vegetation, and need a jig trailer with maximum kicking action. Its large, J-shaped legs produce a prominent, rhythmic kicking motion — like a cowboy dancing with his chaps on — that triggers reaction strikes from bass buried deep in cover. Two sets of small, flapping appendages add bite-triggering secondary action on every pause. Bulky enough for secure rigging, streamlined enough to slip through heavy vegetation. 7 per pack, 14 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A creature bait designed for flipping, pitching, and punching into heavy cover — its large J-shaped legs produce a prominent kicking action that triggers strikes from bass holding tight in grass, brush, and laydowns, while two sets of flapping appendages add secondary action that keeps fish committed on the bite.

Problem It Solves

Standard creature baits either have too much bulk to penetrate heavy vegetation or too little action to trigger strikes from bass buried deep in cover. The Yamamoto Cowboy's streamlined profile slips through thick grass and brush while its J-shaped legs and flapping appendages produce maximum action once it reaches the strike zone — the best of both worlds for heavy cover fishing.

Advantages

• ✅ Large J-shaped legs — prominent kicking action that triggers reaction strikes in heavy cover
• ✅ Two sets of flapping appendages — bite-triggering secondary action on every pause
• ✅ Streamlined profile — slips through heavy vegetation and brush without fouling
• ✅ Bulky enough for secure rigging on heavy hooks and punch rigs
• ✅ Versatile — jig trailer, flipping, pitching, punching, Texas rig
• ✅ 14 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
  
• ⚠️ Larger profile — best for heavy cover and power fishing; for finesse applications, consider a smaller creature bait

When to Choose It

Reach for the Yamamoto Cowboy when bass are buried in heavy grass, brush piles, laydowns, or dock pilings and you need a bait that can penetrate the cover and produce maximum action in the strike zone. It's equally effective as a jig trailer for adding bulk and kicking action to a flipping jig or football jig, and as a standalone punch rig bait through thick matted vegetation.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Flipping & Pitching — Texas-rig on a 4/0–5/0 EWG hook with a 1/2–3/4 oz bullet weight; flip into docks, laydowns, brush piles, and sparse grass; the J-legs kick on the fall and at rest
• Punching — rig on a 4/0–5/0 straight shank hook with a 1–2 oz tungsten punch weight; the streamlined profile punches through matted grass and the legs explode with action once through the mat
• Jig Trailer — pin onto a flipping jig, football jig, or swim jig; the J-legs and flapping appendages add bulk and kicking action that complements the jig's movement on every hop
• Texas Rig — 1/4–3/8 oz bullet weight for a slower-falling presentation through sparse cover and open water
• Carolina Rig — drag slowly along the bottom over hard structure; the legs and appendages flutter naturally on the pause

Best Conditions

• Heavy grass, matted vegetation, and thick cover where punching is required
• Docks, laydowns, brush piles, and wood cover for flipping and pitching
• Stained to muddy water where a bulky profile with maximum action is most effective
• Warm water (summer and early fall) when bass are buried deep in heavy cover
• Pre-spawn and spawn when bass are holding tight to cover and structure

Best For

Key Features

• Large J-shaped legs — prominent kicking action that triggers reaction strikes in heavy cover
• Two sets of flapping appendages — bite-triggering secondary action on every pause
• Streamlined body — penetrates heavy vegetation without fouling
• Bulky profile — secure rigging on heavy hooks and punch rigs
• 14 proven color options
• 7 per pack

Models & Specs

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

Tackle Express Tips

1. Match the cover color — Green Pumpkin Black Flake (#297) and Dark Green Pumpkin Amber (#926) are your best natural matches for green grass and wood cover. Switch to Okeechobee Craw for Florida-style fisheries with orange-tinted crawfish, and use Black Large Blue Flake in dark or muddy water for maximum silhouette visibility.
2. Trim the legs for a jig trailer — When using the Cowboy as a jig trailer, trim the J-legs to about half length for a more compact profile on smaller jigs (3/8 oz and under). Leave the full legs intact on larger flipping jigs (1/2–3/4 oz) for maximum bulk and kicking action.
3. Go heavy on the punch rig — For punching through matted grass, use a 1.5–2 oz tungsten punch weight with a 5/0 straight shank hook. The Cowboy's streamlined body punches through the mat cleanly — once through, the J-legs and appendages explode with action in the pocket below the mat where big bass are holding.

FAQ

Q: What makes the Cowboy's J-shaped legs different from standard craw claws?
A: The Cowboy's large J-shaped legs are designed to produce a prominent, rhythmic kicking action — more like a swimming or dancing motion than the pinching action of standard craw claws. This creates a unique, highly visible action in heavy cover that triggers reaction strikes from bass that have seen standard creature baits.

Q: What hook size works best for flipping the Cowboy?
A: A 4/0 or 5/0 EWG hook works best for Texas rig flipping and pitching. For punching through matted grass, use a 4/0 or 5/0 straight shank (Gamakatsu G-Finesse Heavy Cover or similar) with a 1.5–2 oz tungsten punch weight for the best penetration and hookset performance.

Q: Is the Cowboy good as a swim jig trailer?
A: Yes — the J-legs produce excellent action on a swim jig retrieve. Pin it onto a 3/8–1/2 oz swim jig and the legs kick and flutter on a slow, steady retrieve through grass edges and open water. Baby Bass and Watermelon Black Flake are top swim jig trailer color picks.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Flappin' Hog Large?

The Yamamoto Flappin' Hog Large takes the proven design and action of the original Flappin' Hog and scales it up to 4.5" to attract bigger bites from bigger bass. Four types of appendages are positioned close to the body so the Large Flappin' Hog can still penetrate tight cover with ease — no fouling, no tangling, just maximum action in the strike zone. A hollow section near the tail allows for easy hook penetration and secure rigging, making it one of the most hookup-friendly large creature baits in the Yamamoto lineup. 5 per pack, 3 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 4.5-inch large-profile creature bait with four appendage types and a hollow tail section for easy hook penetration — designed for flipping and pitching into heavy cover where you need a bigger profile to attract bigger bites, without sacrificing the ability to penetrate tight cover that smaller creature baits can reach.

Problem It Solves

Large creature baits often have too many appendages spread too wide to penetrate tight cover cleanly, and their thick bodies make hook penetration difficult. The Flappin' Hog Large solves both — appendages positioned close to the body allow it to slip through heavy cover, and the hollow tail section makes hook penetration and rigging fast and secure, even on heavy flipping hooks.

Advantages

• ✅ 4.5" large profile — attracts bigger bites from bigger bass than the standard Flappin' Hog
• ✅ Four types of appendages — maximum action and disturbance in the strike zone
• ✅ Appendages positioned close to body — penetrates tight cover without fouling
• ✅ Hollow tail section — easy hook penetration and secure rigging on heavy flipping hooks
• ✅ Yamamoto soft plastic formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• ✅ 3 proven color options
• ✅ 5 per pack
• ⚠️ 4.5" large profile — for standard cover and finesse applications, consider the original Flappin' Hog

When to Choose It

Reach for the Flappin' Hog Large when you're targeting big bass in heavy cover and need a larger profile to attract quality fish, when you want maximum appendage action in the strike zone without sacrificing cover penetration, or when you've been fishing the standard Flappin' Hog and want to upgrade to a bigger profile to target the largest fish in the area.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Flipping & Pitching — Texas-rig on a 5/0–6/0 EWG or straight shank hook with a 1/2–3/4 oz bullet weight; the appendages kick and flutter on the fall and the hollow tail section makes hook penetration fast and secure
• Punching — rig on a 5/0–6/0 straight shank hook with a 1.5–2 oz tungsten punch weight; the close-body appendages allow it to punch through matted grass cleanly
• Jig Trailer — pin onto a 1/2–3/4 oz flipping jig for maximum bulk and appendage action on every hop; the 4.5" profile adds significant presence to a large flipping jig
• Carolina Rig — thread onto a 4/0–5/0 hook, 18–24" behind a 3/4–1 oz Carolina weight; drag slowly along the bottom for a large, fluttering presentation over hard structure

Best Conditions

• Heavy grass, matted vegetation, and thick cover where punching is required
• Docks, laydowns, brush piles, and wood cover for flipping and pitching
• Stained to murky water where a large profile with maximum action is most effective
• Warm water (summer and early fall) when big bass are buried deep in heavy cover
• Pre-spawn and spawn when large bass are holding tight to cover and structure

Best For

Key Features

• 4.5" large profile — bigger version of the proven Flappin' Hog design
• Four types of appendages — maximum action and disturbance in the strike zone
• Close-body appendage positioning — penetrates tight cover without fouling
• Hollow tail section — easy hook penetration and secure rigging
• Yamamoto soft plastic formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• 3 proven color options
• 5 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 4.5" | Count: 5 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater | Target Species: Largemouth Bass

Tackle Express Tips

1. Go heavy on the hook — The 4.5" Flappin' Hog Large needs a 5/0 or 6/0 EWG hook for the best hook gap and hookset performance. The hollow tail section makes rigging fast — push the hook point through the hollow section and out the back for a perfectly centered, weedless presentation every time.
2. Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake for most situations — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear to lightly stained water. Switch to Black w/ Large Blue Flake (#021) in dark or muddy water for maximum silhouette visibility, and use Watermelon Copper Flake & Orange Red Flake (#956) in clear water with a natural bottom for a more subtle, natural presentation.
3. Slow the fall for bigger fish — The 4.5" profile and four appendage types create significant water resistance on the fall — use a lighter bullet weight (1/4–3/8 oz) than you'd normally use for flipping to slow the fall and give big bass more time to track and commit to the bait. Most strikes happen on the initial fall, so a slower fall means more time in the strike zone.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the Flappin' Hog Large and the standard Flappin' Hog?
A: The Large is a 4.5" version designed to attract bigger bites from bigger bass — it has the same four appendage types and close-body positioning as the original, but the larger profile produces more disturbance and targets quality fish in heavy cover. Choose the Large when you're specifically targeting big bass and want to upgrade your profile; use the standard Flappin' Hog for more versatile applications across a wider range of fish sizes.

Q: What hook size works best for the Flappin' Hog Large?
A: A 5/0 or 6/0 EWG hook works best for Texas rig flipping and pitching. For punching through matted grass, use a 5/0 or 6/0 straight shank hook with a 1.5–2 oz tungsten punch weight. The hollow tail section makes hook penetration fast and easy — push the hook through the hollow section for a perfectly centered, weedless presentation.

Q: How many come in a pack?
A: 5 per pack.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Kreature?

The Yamamoto Kreature is all business. Salt-loaded like every bait in the Yamamoto lineup, the Kreature is built for anglers who flip and pitch into heavy cover, need a big jig trailer with maximum water movement, or want a large Texas rig bait to shake in front of stubborn bass. Side flaps along the body produce extra water movement and action that drives fish wild — and the Kreature's proven fish-catching colors have been tested and approved by Yamamoto's pro staff. 10 per pack, 7 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A salt-loaded creature bait with side flaps for maximum water movement — equally effective Texas-rigged for flipping and pitching into heavy cover, fished weightless on a big hook, or used as a large jig trailer that adds bulk and flapping action to any flipping or football jig.

Problem It Solves

Many creature baits either lack the water movement needed to trigger strikes in heavy cover or are too bulky to rig cleanly on a shorter shank hook. The Kreature's side flaps produce maximum water movement and action without adding excessive bulk, and its body is designed to rig cleanly on shorter shank hooks like the Owner Rig-N-Hook and Gamakatsu G-Lock for better hookset performance in heavy cover.

Advantages

• ✅ Salt-loaded formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• ✅ Side flaps — extra water movement and action that triggers strikes in heavy cover
• ✅ Versatile — Texas rig flipping, weightless, jig trailer, shaky head
• ✅ Pro staff tested and proven — Yamamoto tournament-proven design
• ✅ Shorter shank hook compatible — Owner Rig-N-Hook or Gamakatsu G-Lock 2/0–3/0 for best results
• ✅ 7 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
• ✅ 10 per pack
• ⚠️ Larger profile — best for power fishing and heavy cover; for finesse applications, consider a smaller creature bait

When to Choose It

Reach for the Yamamoto Kreature when you need a salt-loaded creature bait with maximum water movement for flipping and pitching into heavy cover, when you want a big jig trailer that adds bulk and flapping action to a flipping or football jig, or when you need a large Texas rig bait to shake in front of stubborn bass holding tight to structure.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Texas Rig Flipping & Pitching — rig on a 2/0–3/0 Owner Rig-N-Hook or Gamakatsu G-Lock with a 1/2–3/4 oz bullet weight; flip into docks, laydowns, brush piles, and heavy grass; the side flaps kick and flutter on the fall
• Weightless — rig on a 3/0–4/0 EWG hook and fish weightless through sparse cover and open water; the salt-loaded body produces a natural, slow fall with maximum side flap action
• Jig Trailer — pin onto a 3/8–1/2 oz flipping jig or football jig; the side flaps add water movement and action on every hop that complements the jig's movement
• Shaky Head — thread onto a 3/16–1/4 oz shaky head for a stand-up presentation on hard bottom; shake the rod tip to activate the side flaps in the strike zone
• Punching — rig on a 3/0–4/0 straight shank hook with a 1–1.5 oz tungsten punch weight for punching through matted grass

Best Conditions

• Heavy cover — docks, laydowns, brush piles, heavy grass
• Stained to murky water where extra water movement helps fish locate the bait
• Warm water (summer and early fall) when bass are active in heavy cover
• Pre-spawn and spawn when bass are holding tight to cover and structure
• Year-round as a jig trailer — the side flaps produce action in any water temperature

Best For

Key Features

• Salt-loaded formula — natural feel, fish hold on longer
• Side flaps — extra water movement and action that triggers strikes
• Shorter shank hook compatible — Owner Rig-N-Hook or Gamakatsu G-Lock 2/0–3/0 for best results
• Pro staff tested and proven — Yamamoto tournament-proven design
• 7 proven color options
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Count: 10 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater | Target Species: Bass

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use a shorter shank hook — Yamamoto's pro staff recommends the Owner Rig-N-Hook or Gamakatsu G-Lock in 2/0 or 3/0 for the best hookset performance with the Kreature. The shorter shank keeps the hook point closer to the body for faster, more solid hooksets in heavy cover — especially important when flipping into thick grass and brush where fish bite fast and let go faster.
2. Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake for most situations — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear to lightly stained water. Switch to Cinnamon w/ Black and Purple Flake (#221) in stained water for a natural crawfish-matching color, and use Purple w/ Emerald Flake (#213) in clear water when bass are keying on bluegill-colored forage.
3. Shake it on the bottom — One of the most effective Kreature presentations is a shaky head on hard bottom — thread it onto a 3/16 oz shaky head and shake the rod tip while keeping the bait in contact with the bottom. The side flaps activate with every shake and produce a fluttering, pulsing action that triggers strikes from bass holding tight to structure.

FAQ

Q: What hook size works best for the Yamamoto Kreature?
A: Yamamoto's pro staff recommends a shorter shank hook like the Owner Rig-N-Hook or Gamakatsu G-Lock in 2/0 or 3/0 for Texas rig flipping and pitching. The shorter shank keeps the hook point closer to the body for faster, more solid hooksets. For weightless presentations, a 3/0–4/0 EWG hook works well.

Q: What makes the Kreature different from other creature baits?
A: The Kreature's side flaps are its defining feature — they produce extra water movement and action that most creature baits can't match. Combined with Yamamoto's salt-loaded formula (which makes fish hold on longer) and the shorter shank hook compatibility, the Kreature is one of the most hookup-friendly and fish-holding creature baits in the lineup.

Q: How many come in a pack?
A: 10 per pack.