Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

Luhr Jensen Hook Bonnets, stabbed fingers, tangled rods and getting your clothes stuck are now things of the past. These hook bonnets simply slide right over your treble hooks and lock in place to protect you and your rods.

Blue fits #8-#12 Trebles

Green fit #2-#6 Trebles

Red fits #4-#1/0 Trebles

10 Per Pack

The Keitech Model I Tungsten Casting Jig (Ver. 2.0) is Keitech's answer to fishing jigs in cover. The head is meticulously designed and tuned to slide through cover without rolling over at rest on the lake bottom — a critical detail for maintaining hook-up position in heavy structure.

The skirt is tied using 150 strands of Keitech's signature SR-40 rubber — softer and lighter than standard silicone, producing a more lifelike, breathing action. The weed guard is hand glued in perfect alignment with the hook for consistent weedless performance.

Key Features

• Tungsten head — tuned to slide through cover without rolling
• 150-strand SR-40 rubber skirt — softer and lighter than standard silicone
• Hand-glued weed guard — perfectly aligned with the hook
• Gamakatsu 3/0 hook
• Available weights: 1/4oz, 3/8oz, 1/2oz
• 20 weight/color combinations — Black Blue, Black, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Dark Green Pumpkin PP, Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin PP Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin PP, Green Pumpkin Black (across all weights)

The Sea Striker Billfisher Double Sleeves are great for attaching lures and hooks to heavy line without knots.  If crimped correctly, a sleeved line is stronger than a knot and has 100 percent breaking strength.  

You will notice on the line sizes below that there is no 100lb crimp.  It's because of the way that the sleeves are manufactured and aren't made at the 100lb diameter.  It is better to go with a little bigger crimp than a little smaller crimp, but they both will work.  

Another option is to use an aluminum sleeve since it's softer and has a greater tolerance to differing line sizes.  The The Sea Striker Billfisher Double Sleeves shown here are made of brass and are able to create a connection with a smaller profile.  Aluminum sleeves are longer so it comes into more contact with the line.  In the end, it's just personal preference as to what kind of sleeve you use.

Packs of 25

Recommended Line Usage:

1.0B - 60-80lb Mono

1.3B - 125-130lb Mono

1.6B - 150-200lb Mono

1.9B - 250lb Mono

2.2B - 300-400lb Mono

The Owner Single Replacement Hook XXX-Strong is great for replacing trebles on large saltwater baits. Made with Zo-Wire, the wire strength is stronger than other traditional high carbon steel wires. This means smaller hook wire diameters for better penetration and a Super Needle Point that will not roll over or dull.

These Owner Single Replacement Hooks are less damaging to fish when practicing catch and release, and also safer for anglers when handling fish on boat decks. These are perfect for handling the largest of tuna (if the lure can hold up) and giant trevally. Features include vacuum-tinned finish for corrosion prevention and Super Needle Point.

Key Features:

• Zo-Wire Construction: Stronger than traditional high carbon steel
• XXX-Strong: Maximum strength for big game fish
• Smaller Wire Diameter: Better penetration without sacrificing strength
• Super Needle Point: Will not roll over or dull
• Vacuum-Tinned Finish: Corrosion prevention for saltwater
• Less Damaging to Fish: Better for catch and release
• Safer for Anglers: Easier handling on boat decks

Performance Advantages:

• Superior Strength: Zo-Wire stronger than high carbon steel
• Better Penetration: Smaller diameter with same strength
• Point Durability: Super Needle Point won't roll over or dull
• Corrosion Resistant: Vacuum-tinned finish for saltwater use
• Fish-Friendly: Less damage for catch and release
• Angler Safety: Safer than trebles on boat decks

Ideal Applications:

• Replacing trebles on large saltwater baits
• Big game fishing for tuna
• Giant trevally fishing
• Catch and release fishing
• Situations requiring safer hook handling
• Heavy-duty saltwater applications
• Any application requiring XXX-strong single hooks

Available Sizes:

When you need single replacement hooks with Zo-Wire construction stronger than high carbon steel, XXX-strong rating, smaller wire diameter for better penetration, Super Needle Point that won't roll over or dull, and vacuum-tinned finish for replacing trebles on large saltwater baits and big game fishing, the Owner Single Replacement Hooks 3X Strong are the choice of serious saltwater anglers.

Note: Perfect for handling the largest of tuna and giant trevally. Less damaging to fish and safer for anglers than treble hooks.

The Deps Slide Swimmer 175 returns in a new and improved form, combining legendary swimbait performance with enhanced durability and innovative technology. Now constructed with a durable, hard-injected plastic core that ensures every bait is perfectly uniform, while still covered in the familiar soft skin that gives the Slide Swimmer its incredibly lifelike feel and action.

The revolutionary upgrade features Deps' unique inner spring system within the head of the Slide Swimmer. When the bait is paused, this spring continues to send off micro-vibrations that entice even the wariest predators into striking. This proven technology, tested and refined in the acclaimed Deps Pulsecod, adds a critical triggering element that sets the Slide Swimmer apart from traditional swimbaits.

At 7.5 inches and 3 ounces, the Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the perfect balance of castability and big bass appeal. The soft outer skin creates realistic swimming action with subtle body roll, while the hard inner core provides the structural integrity needed for long casts and repeated use. The combination of visual realism, natural swimming motion, and continuous micro-vibrations makes this one of the most effective big bass baits ever created.

Key Features:

• Hard-Injected Plastic Core: Durable construction ensures uniform performance and long-lasting durability
• Soft Outer Skin: Familiar soft covering creates lifelike feel and realistic swimming action
• Inner Spring System: Sends continuous micro-vibrations even when paused, triggering strikes from following fish
• Proven Pulsecod Technology: Refined vibration system tested and proven on trophy bass
• Realistic Swimming Action: Natural body roll and tail movement mimics live baitfish
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulous attention to detail in construction and finish
• Optimal Size & Weight: 7.5" length and 3oz weight perfect for casting and big bass appeal
• Trophy Bass Magnet: Proven track record of catching double-digit largemouth

Specifications:

• Length: 7.5 inches (175mm)
• Weight: 3 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking hard swimbait with soft outer skin
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, pike

Retrieve Techniques:

• Steady Retrieve: Slow to moderate speed for natural swimming action
• Stop-and-Go: Pause to activate inner spring micro-vibrations
• Slow Roll: Deep, slow retrieve along bottom structure
• Wake Retrieve: Surface or subsurface wake for aggressive fish

Slide Swimmer Series Comparison:

Ideal Applications:

• Trophy bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
• Deep structure and ledges
• Around points, humps, and drop-offs
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are feeding on large baitfish

When you're targeting trophy-class bass and need a swimbait that combines realistic action with innovative triggering technology, the Deps Slide Swimmer 175 delivers the performance that serious big bass hunters demand.

The Owner Single Replacement Hook X-Strong is perfect for replacing trebles on both freshwater and inshore baits. These are great for fishing areas with lots of grass, kelp, or cover that make fishing with treble hooks nearly impossible.

These single hooks are less damaging to fish when practicing catch and release. Always be sure to rig the front hook with the point facing forward and the rear facing rear. Features include Black Chrome finish and Super Needle Point.

Key Features:

• X-Strong Construction: Extra strength for reliable hookups
• Single Hook Design: Less damaging to fish
• Super Needle Point: Razor-sharp for instant penetration
• Black Chrome Finish: Corrosion resistance and sleek appearance
• Versatile Applications: Freshwater and inshore fishing
• Cover-Friendly: Navigate grass, kelp, and cover
• Catch and Release Friendly: Less damage to fish

Performance Advantages:

• Heavy Cover Confidence: Fish where trebles can't go
• Fish-Friendly: Less damage for catch and release
• Superior Penetration: Super Needle Point for hooksets
• Corrosion Resistant: Black Chrome finish for durability
• Reliable Strength: X-strong for fighting fish
• Versatile Use: Freshwater and saltwater applications

Ideal Applications:

• Replacing trebles on crankbaits
• Fishing in heavy grass and kelp
• Cover-oriented fishing
• Catch and release fishing
• Freshwater bass fishing
• Inshore saltwater fishing
• Situations where trebles are impractical

Available Sizes:

When you need single replacement hooks with X-strong construction, Super Needle Point, Black Chrome finish, and fish-friendly design for replacing trebles on freshwater and inshore baits in areas with grass, kelp, or cover, the Owner Single Replacement Hook 1X Strong is the choice of serious anglers.

Pro Tip: Always rig the front hook with the point facing forward and the rear hook with the point facing rear for optimal performance.

The Owner Solid Unbreakable Rings are made of stainless steel and are virtually unbreakable! They offer superior strength and can be used for a variety of things such as a connection between lines and leader. They resist abrasion from wire lines and are not detrimental to your softer lines like split rings can be. They are best used on jigs when using Owner Assist hooks and are key to attaching them to vertical jigs. Simply use split rings to the jig eye, then the solid ring to the split ring, and then loop the assist hooks around the solid ring.

Key Features:

• Stainless Steel Construction: Virtually unbreakable
• Superior Strength: Built for heavy-duty applications
• Abrasion Resistant: Resists wire line abrasion
• Line-Friendly: Not detrimental to softer lines
• Versatile Applications: Multiple rigging options
• Assist Hook Compatible: Perfect for vertical jigs
• 8 Per Pack: Ready for multiple setups

Performance Advantages:

• Virtually Unbreakable: Stainless steel for maximum strength
• Wire Line Safe: Resists abrasion from wire lines
• Soft Line Friendly: Won't damage softer lines like split rings can
• Superior Connection: Between lines and leader
• Assist Hook Rigging: Key component for vertical jigs
• Reliable Performance: Owner quality construction

Ideal Applications:

• Connecting lines and leader
• Attaching assist hooks to vertical jigs
• Wire line fishing
• Heavy-duty saltwater applications
• Situations requiring unbreakable rings
• Vertical jigging for tuna and big game
• Any application requiring superior strength

Rigging Instructions for Assist Hooks:

• Step 1: Attach split ring to jig eye
• Step 2: Attach solid ring to split ring
• Step 3: Loop assist hooks around solid ring

When you need solid rings with stainless steel construction, virtually unbreakable strength, abrasion resistance from wire lines, line-friendly design, and versatile applications for connecting lines and leader or attaching assist hooks to vertical jigs, the Owner Solid Unbreakable Rings are the choice of serious saltwater anglers.

Note: 8 per pack. Made of stainless steel and virtually unbreakable. Perfect for use with Owner Assist hooks on vertical jigs.

The Jackall Pompadour topwater wake bait features two unique metal wings that, upon casting, tuck away tight to the body for those long casts. Once the lure hits the water and you begin the retrieve, the metal wings open up creating a very unique wobble and a huge wake.

On the rear of the bait there is a pivoting propeller that slides back and forth creating a deep gurgling sound and leaving a tantalizing trail of bubbles. This, combined with the metal wings and the bulky body of the bait means that this lure displaces A LOT of water and will call fish up from even the deepest depths.

The Jackall Pompadour is sure to be a killer during those summertime night tournaments.

3in

3/4oz

Designed for light line fishing, these small circle hooks are engineered with a self-setting "hangnail" point. To date this is Owner's lightest wire circle hook made. Light wire leads to smaller diameter wire for better penetration and superior bait movement. Ideal for rigging small live baits and small plastic baits. Features include a forged shank, Super Needle Point, and black chrome finish.

Key Features:

• Lightest Wire Circle Hook: Owner's lightest wire circle hook to date
• Self-Setting "Hangnail" Point: Engineered for automatic hooksets
• Light Wire Construction: Smaller diameter for better penetration
• Forged Shank: Added strength without excess weight
• Super Needle Point: Razor-sharp for instant penetration
• Black Chrome Finish: Corrosion resistance and sleek appearance
• Light Line Optimized: Designed for light line fishing

Performance Advantages:

• Superior Bait Movement: Light wire doesn't impede small baits
• Better Penetration: Smaller diameter wire for easy hooksets
• Self-Setting Design: "Hangnail" point sets itself
• Light Line Friendly: Perfect for finesse applications
• Enhanced Strength: Forged shank for fighting fish
• Sharp Performance: Super Needle Point for instant hookups

Ideal Applications:

• Light line fishing
• Small live bait presentations
• Small plastic bait rigging
• Finesse circle hook fishing
• Situations requiring lightest wire circle hooks
• Catch and release fishing
• Any application requiring self-setting hooks

Recommended Baits:

• Small live baits
• Small plastic baits
• Finesse soft plastics
• Natural baits

When you need circle hooks with lightest wire construction, self-setting "hangnail" point, forged shank, Super Needle Point, Black Chrome finish, and light line optimization for small live baits and plastic baits, the Owner Mosquito Circle Hooks are the choice of serious light line anglers.

Note: Owner's lightest wire circle hook to date. Engineered with self-setting "hangnail" point for automatic hooksets.

The Savage Gear Glide Swimmer offers fisherman the much sought after S swimming motion at a very reasonable price point and at a weight that does not require specialized gear to throw. The bait is made with a soft PVC tail.  

One of the best swim baits on the market, especially for the price.  The glide on this bait is excellent and straight catches fish.  With 3 sizes to choose from you can match whatever baitfish you are trying to mimic.  Tie one on, you won't be disappointed.

135 - 5 1/2in - 1oz

165 - 6 1/2in - 1 3/4oz

205 - 8 in - 3oz

Need a little stronger hook than came on your lure, the Gamakatsu's 2x Strong Round Bend Treble hook was designed to handle hard charging, hard fighting fish that test every piece of your equipment.

These hooks are perfect for stripers, largemouth bass, peacock bass, salmon, and many more gamefish. A tough hook for tough fish!

This hook is also available in a barbless version for salmon or trout anglers.  

The Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Jig Head is a unique and innovative jig design that maximizes the action of your soft plastic baits. By featuring two wire loops—one for a 60-degree line tie and the other connecting to a pivoting Gamakatsu SuperLine Offset EWG Hook—this jig allows for unmatched movement and lifelike presentation. When rigging a soft plastic bait such as a craw, creature, or worm, the bait has more freedom to float and move naturally in the water, increasing its effectiveness in attracting fish.

To ensure the best performance, it’s important to rig your bait so that it doesn't cover the hook eye. This allows the bait to move more freely and enhances the natural swimming action, which is key to enticing strikes.

If you're targeting bass or other species, this jig head is a fantastic choice to improve your chances of success with soft plastics. Have you used a similar jig design before, or are you looking to try something new?

The Lobina Rico and Rio RicoL are the number one fished popper by the pros today, and for good reason! Though these lures may look unassuming, once one is in your hands the quality becomes very obvious. From the razor sharp Gamakatsu hooks, to the hand tied feather trailers and the meticulous paint jobs, these poppers have all the bells and whistles. The cup is precisely tuned on each lure to precisely imitate a fleeing and injured baitfish making the action of this lure quite exceptional. Get yours today and see what all the hype is about!

The Deps Spiral Minnow redefines the concept of a wakebait with its uncanny ability to trigger strikes from fickle bass that ignore traditional topwater lures. Designed to be fished on the surface or just beneath it, this innovative Japanese hard bait combines a unique wobble-and-roll action with an enticing prop-driven disturbance that bass simply can't resist.

The Spiral Minnow's flatter sides produce a sharper and quicker wobble-and-roll when retrieved, creating realistic baitfish movement that mimics fleeing prey. The continuously rotating prop generates an enticing clanking sound and bubble trail that draws bass from a distance, triggering explosive reaction strikes even from pressured or inactive fish.

Incredibly versatile, the Spiral Minnow excels as a surface wakebait, subsurface crawler, or slow-rolled presentation. Its unique design allows it to maintain action at various retrieve speeds, from painfully slow crawls that hover just under the surface to faster retrieves that create aggressive surface disturbance. The prop's distinctive clacking sound and visual bubble trail provide both auditory and visual triggers that appeal to bass in a wide range of conditions.

Key Features:

• Innovative Wakebait Design: Redefines traditional wakebait action with unique wobble-and-roll movement
• Flatter Body Profile: Creates sharper, quicker wobble-and-roll action that mimics fleeing baitfish
• Rotating Prop System: Generates enticing clanking sound and continuous bubble trail
• Dual Presentation Options: Effective on the surface or just beneath it
• Variable Retrieve Speeds: Maintains action from slow crawls to faster retrieves
• Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Durable construction with realistic finishes
• Auditory & Visual Triggers: Clacking prop sound and bubble trail attract bass from a distance
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Triggers strikes from pressured or inactive fish

Retrieve Techniques:

• Slow Surface Crawl: Painfully slow retrieve just under the surface for maximum prop action
• Wake Retrieve: Steady retrieve that creates a V-wake and bubble trail
• Stop-and-Go: Pause between retrieves to trigger following fish
• Subsurface Roll: Slow-roll just beneath the surface for subtle presentation
• Aggressive Burn: Faster retrieve for reaction strikes in active conditions

Ideal Applications:

• Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
• Calm water conditions where prop action is most visible
• Pressured waters where bass ignore traditional topwater lures
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Around docks, laydowns, and structure
• Post-frontal conditions when bass are finicky
• Clear to slightly stained water

When standard topwater presentations fall short and bass demand something different, the Deps Spiral Minnow delivers the unique combination of sound, vibration, and visual appeal that triggers explosive strikes from even the most reluctant fish.

The Deps Buzzjet Wakebait is one of the most versatile and effective lures on the market today! The Deps Buzzjet can do it all. Walk it, rip it, crank it or wake it, the fish don't care cause all they want to do is SMASH IT! The unique lip design enables this bait to push copious amounts of water, giving the Buzzjet a one of a kind wake. The prop leaves a tantalizing trail of bubbles which, when combined with the Deps Buzzjet's unique lip, will call fish up from serious distances!

The Deps Buzzjet has an angry action that calls fish. The topwater bait has been revolutionized with the design of the Buzzjet. The erratic action and sound can attract fish from deeper depths and it can still be fished effectively in rough water thanks to the huge drawing power of the bait. This is not just a noisy lure, it was designed for those who want to catch a giant bass on topwater.

Here at Tackle Express, we have caught hundreds of bass over the years on this bait.  From small ponds to larger bodies of water, it just works.  It's one of those lures that has a certain something about it that causes fish to strike.  For another great bait, see the Deps Spiral Minnow, it's equally as good but has a different action.  Sometimes one works better than the other so our suggestion is to get one of each.

• LENGTH: 96mm (3.77 in)
• WEIGHT: 30.0g. (1.05 oz)

High Temperature Caution

Take caution to where you store your baits as they can become deformed or cracked due to the expansion of the air during high temperatures. Keep them out of direct sunlight and in hot places like the inside of vehicles or tackle boxes stored during the warmer months as we are not responsible for damages caused due to storing lures in high temperatures.

Picasso Shakedown Shakey Heads

The Picasso Shakedown Shakey Head set the standard for what a shakey head should be. Built around a patent-pending flexible nickel titanium spring bait keeper, it flexes with every fish and snag — then springs right back to position without breaking. No more re-rigging. No more lost plastics. Just more time in the strike zone.

Key Features

• Patent-Pending Flexible NiTi Spring Keeper – returns to position after every fish, never breaks
• Cross-Eye Gamakatsu Hook – 3/0 for 1/16–3/16 oz sizes, 4/0 for 1/4 oz
• Duraseal™ Coating – super tough finish that increases sensitivity and outlasts the competition
• 3 per pack

Sizes & Colors

• Weights: 1/16 oz, 3/32 oz, 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz
• Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black, Watermelon

The Shakedown is the go-to finesse presentation for pressured bass on clear lakes, rocky bottoms, and any situation where a subtle, quivering plastic is the key to getting bit. Pair with your favorite stick bait or finesse worm for a deadly bottom-contact setup.

The Keitech Tungsten Fine Guard Jig Head is a weedless finesse jig head built for light-line presentations in and around cover. The no-lead tungsten powder/polymer compound head is 30% smaller and harder than lead, limiting environmental impact while providing a technical advantage in sensitivity and bottom contact. The Katsuichi hook features a specific bend that enhances strength for solid hook-ups.

Key Features

• Tungsten compound head — 30% smaller and harder than lead, no-lead formula
• 5-strand fiber weed guard — weedless finesse presentation
• #2 Katsuichi hook — specific bend for enhanced strength and solid hook-ups
• Pairs with Keitech Little Spider, Easy Shiner, and other finesse soft plastics

Available Configurations

Picasso Tungsten Takedown Shakey Heads

When the bite gets finicky and bass are glued to the bottom, the Picasso Tungsten Takedown Shakey Head is your go-to. Built on a 97% pure tungsten head for maximum sensitivity, this shakey head lets you feel every pebble, every tick, and every subtle tap that a lead head would mask. Pair it with your favorite stick bait and let it do the work.

Key Features

• 97% Pure Tungsten – superior sensitivity and feel vs. polymer tungsten or lead
• Unbreakable Nickel Titanium Keeper Coil – maximizes hook gap and keeps soft plastics locked in place
• 2X Strong Gamakatsu Hook – available in 3/0 and 4/0 for a wide range of plastic sizes
• Chip-Resistant Duraseal Paint – holds up through rocks, gravel, and repeated casts
• 3 per pack

Sizes & Colors Available

• Weights: 1/16 oz, 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz
• Hook sizes: 3/0 and 4/0
• Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black

Perfect for Ned rigs, shakey head presentations, and finesse fishing on pressured lakes. The Takedown is the upgraded evolution of the classic Picasso Shakedown – with unbeatable flexibility and sensitivity built in.

The expertly crafted Boomerang Original Snip boasts small but mighty cutters, offering all of the beloved features of its predecessors. Attach it to your fishing gear or outdoor gear with its convenient retractable cord and key ring.

Durable stainless steel serrated cutters and screws make this a top-of-the-line snip option. For even longer blades, consider the Boomerang XL Snips.

The Keitech Little Spider 2" is a finesse spider jig made from a PVC rubber compound that adds elasticity and buoyancy for greater durability and lifelike action. Impregnated with Keitech's strong squid scent, the Little Spider is ideal for wary bass in high-pressure conditions — a subtle, natural presentation that gets bites when other baits won't.

Key Features

• 8 per pack
• PVC rubber compound — elasticity and buoyancy for durability and action
• Squid scent infused — strong fish attraction
• Ideal for high-pressure, finesse bass fishing
• 10 colors available — Black 001, Sahara Olive 309, Scuppernong 008, Green Pumpkin Pepper Blue 207, Green Pumpkin Pepper 101, Blue Back Cinnamon, Brown Purple 001S, Natural Craw 35T, Watermelon PP Red Flake 208S, Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake 38S

Recommended Jig Head Pairings

Pair the Little Spider with a Keitech Fine Guard Jig Head, Keitech Mono Guard Jig Head, or Keitech Super Football Jig Head for a proven finesse combination.