Freshwater Fishing Tackle – Rods, Reels & Gear

The Rapala Super Line Scissors are designed with sharp serrated cutting edge and oversized finger and thumb holes, these scissors actually grip and hold braided line for easy non-slip cutting. 

They are great all around scissors that every boat and shore angler should have.  No matter where the Tackle Express crew fishes, we have a pair of these with us.

The Strike King Pro Model 5XD was built to go where the Series 5 can't. A newly designed bill drives it 4–5 feet deeper than the standard model, reaching down to 15 feet — right where big bass stack up on ledges and deep structure. Kevin VanDam didn't just test this bait; he used it to come from behind in the final Post Season events at Lake Jordan and the Alabama River to claim the 2010 Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. At 2.5 inches and 5/8 oz, it casts well and tracks true, with 23 color options to match any forage or water condition.

Key Features

• Dives to 15 feet — 4–5 ft deeper than the standard Series 5
• Newly designed bill — faster depth acquisition and better bottom tracking
• KVD-tested and tournament-proven — used to win the 2010 Bassmaster AOY title
• 2.5" compact profile — matches shad forage on deep ledges and structure
• Available in 23 proven color patterns

Specifications

The Keitech Easy Shiner 5" is the largest size in the Easy Shiner lineup, built for matching bigger forage and targeting larger bass. It features a slim profile and exceptional realism, with a super-soft composition that allows the boot tail to deliver an incredible kicking action on the retrieve. Its streamlined design makes it highly effective around vegetation, and the squid scent load adds fish attraction on every cast. Excels rigged behind a darter head or used as a swim jig trailer.

Key Features

• 5 per pack
• Boot tail design — strong kicking action at any retrieve speed
• Slim profile — works effectively around vegetation
• Squid scent infused
• Recommended techniques: darter head, swim jig trailer
• 6 colors available — Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sight Flash, Bluegill Flash, Sexy Shad, Electric Shad, Clear Lake Hitch

These Owner Safety Caps are perfect for protecting your clothes, bags, seats, or anything you could possibly get a bait hooked on. If we fish the shore and we have swimbaits in a fannypack or backpack, we use these so we can just throw them in the bag and not worry about them. Great for jerkbaits and crankbaits in boxes too—it prevents them from getting stuck together.

Key Features:

• Hook Protection: Covers treble and single hooks
• Prevents Snags: Protects clothes, bags, and seats
• Storage Friendly: Throw baits in bags without worry
• Prevents Tangles: Keeps lures from sticking together
• Versatile Use: Works with multiple lure types
• Durable Construction: Long-lasting protection
• Easy to Use: Simply slip over hooks

Performance Advantages:

• Protects Gear: Prevents hook damage to clothes and bags
• Safe Storage: Throw baits in packs without snagging
• Prevents Lure Tangles: Keeps tackle box organized
• Saves Time: No more untangling lures
• Protects Hooks: Keeps points sharp during storage
• Peace of Mind: Fish without worry about hook snags

Ideal Applications:

• Storing swimbaits in backpacks
• Protecting jerkbaits in tackle boxes
• Storing crankbaits without tangles
• Shore fishing with bag storage
• Preventing hook damage to gear
• Keeping tackle boxes organized
• Any situation requiring hook protection

Recommended For:

• Swimbaits
• Jerkbaits
• Crankbaits
• Any lures with exposed hooks

When you need safety caps to protect your clothes, bags, seats, and gear from hook snags, prevent lures from tangling in tackle boxes, and allow safe storage of baits in backpacks and fanny packs, the Owner Safety Caps are the choice of organized anglers.

Note: Perfect for shore fishing when storing swimbaits in backpacks. Prevents jerkbaits and crankbaits from getting stuck together in tackle boxes.

The Keitech Swing Impact Fat 3.8" is one of the most versatile soft swimbaits in the lineup and a favorite across the country. The unique squid scent, soft yet durable plastic, ribbed body, and paddle tail action make this bait effective no matter how it's rigged — use it as a trailer on a chatterbait, rig it weedless on a weighted hook, or put it on a jig head. It catches fish across all presentations.

Key Features

• 6 per pack
• Squid scent infused
• Ribbed body — soft yet durable plastic
• Paddle tail action
• Versatile techniques: chatterbait trailer, weedless weighted hook, jig head
• Available in 5 sizes — part of the Keitech Swing Impact Fat lineup
• 22 colors available — Rainbow Shad, Silver Flash Minnow, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sight Flash, Black, Gold Flash Minnow, Hasu, Ayu, Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad, Sexy Shad, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Electric Blue Chartreuse, Smallmouth Magic, Sungill, French Pearl, Bluegill Flash, Pro Blue Shiner, Smoke Silver, Clear Lake Hitch, Green Pumpkin Green & Purple Flake, Ghost Rainbow

Constructed with a high-density tungsten compound, the Keitech Tungsten Super Football Jig Head allows anglers to work through areas of heavy cover with heightened sensitivity. Tungsten is 30% denser than lead products of the same weight, giving it a smaller, more compact profile that gets into areas where a bulkier lead jig head would hang up — while keeping you dialed in to exactly what's on the bottom.

Features a hand-glued 5-strand fiber weed guard that deflects obstructions and keeps the razor-sharp 2/0 hook free of snags.

Key Features

• High-density tungsten compound — 30% denser than lead, smaller and more compact
• Enhanced bottom sensitivity — ideal for heavy cover
• 5-strand fiber weed guard — hand glued
• Razor-sharp 2/0 hook
• Pairs with Keitech Little Spider and other finesse soft plastics

Available Configurations

Power Pro Spectra Braided Line is widely considered the "workhorse" of the fishing industry, known for its extreme sensitivity and high strength-to-diameter ratio. Constructed with ultra-strong Spectra fiber and treated with Enhanced Body Technology (EBT), this line is designed to be rounder, smoother, and more sensitive than traditional braids.

Key Performance Features

• Extreme Sensitivity: Features near-zero stretch, which provides incredible strike detection and instant hook-setting power.

• Long-Distance Casting: The EBT treatment creates a structurally superior round line that reduces friction through rod guides for longer, quieter casts.

• High Strength-to-Diameter: This line is up to 10 times stronger than steel by weight, allowing you to fit more line on your reel compared to standard monofilament.

• Durability and Life: It is highly resistant to abrasion, UV rays, and most chemicals, often lasting 2 to 3 seasons or more.

The Zoom Split Tail Trailer is a 4-inch soft plastic trailer designed to be added to a spinnerbait to modify its action, reduce short-bites, and control retrieve speed. The split tail design adds natural motion and bulk behind the blade — when bass are short-striking the spinnerbait and missing the hook, the trailer gives them a target to commit to. The trailer also increases buoyancy, allowing you to slow the retrieve while keeping the bait running high in the water column above weeds and brush. 20 per pack in 3 colors.

Key Features

• Reduces Short-Bites — Gives Bass a Target — When bass are short-striking the spinnerbait blade and missing the hook, the Split Tail Trailer adds bulk and a natural target behind the blade that encourages fish to commit fully to the bait; the trailer extends the strike zone behind the hook and gives short-striking bass something to bite and hold onto rather than just slapping at the blade.
• Slows Retrieve While Running High — Adding the trailer increases the bait’s buoyancy and water resistance, allowing you to slow the retrieve speed while keeping the spinnerbait running high in the water column; most effective when fishing over submerged weeds, brush, or shallow structure where a fast retrieve is needed to stay above the cover but a slower presentation is needed to draw strikes.
• Natural Split Tail Action — The split tail design produces a natural, fluttering action on the retrieve that adds movement and vibration to the spinnerbait presentation; the two tail sections move independently, creating a lifelike baitfish tail action that complements the blade’s flash and vibration.
• 4" Length — 20 Per Pack — The 4-inch length fits a wide range of spinnerbait sizes and hook gaps; 20 trailers per pack provides plenty of replacements for a full day of fishing.

Specifications

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Spinnerbait Trailer — Short-Bite Solution — The primary application; thread the Split Tail Trailer onto the hook of your spinnerbait when bass are short-striking the blade; the trailer gives fish a target to commit to and extends the effective strike zone behind the hook.
• Slow-Rolling Over Weeds & Brush — Add the trailer when you need to slow-roll a spinnerbait over submerged weeds, brush, or shallow structure; the increased buoyancy keeps the bait running high at slower retrieve speeds without the blade losing its spin.
• Swim Jig Trailer — Also effective as a trailer on a swim jig; the split tail action adds a natural baitfish tail kick to the swim jig presentation on a steady retrieve.

Spro Ball Bearing Swivel with 2 Split Rings- Spro's Premium Ball Bearing Swivels offers anglers the ultimate in smooth rotation and exceptional durability. These sought after swivels come in a variety of styles to fill the needs of any fisherman.

Split Rings At Both Ends For Convenience, although they aren't as strong as the Spro Ball Bearing Swivel with Welded Ring.  

The SPRO Power Swivel is a premium fishing swivel designed for ultimate reliability and performance in demanding angling conditions. Crafted in Japan with a robust brass body and stainless steel line ties, it delivers exceptional strength in an incredibly compact profile—measuring as little as a quarter-inch long in size 10, yet rated up to 30-pound test for unbeatable durability.

Its smooth rotation prevents line twist, while the gunmetal black finish enhances low-visibility in water, making it ideal for finesse techniques like drop-shot rigs, as well as inshore and big-game applications. As the market leader in high-end swivels, the Power Swivel ensures secure connections without compromising on size or power, earning praise from anglers for outperforming bulkier alternatives in weedless performance and overall toughness.

Size   Length   Test Lbs  Eye Size
10       3/8        35        1/16
  8       3/8        50        1/16
  7       3/8        75        1/16
  6      7/16       80        1/16
  5       1/2      120        1/16
  4       5/8      130        1/8
  2     11/16    230        1/8
  1       7/8      330        3/16
1/0    15/16    370        3/16
2/0        1       550       1/4

When it comes to catching trout, nothing does the trick quite like Berkley PowerBait Trout Dough. Proven to be 42% stronger than other trout baits, this floating PowerBait Turbo Trout Dough's appealing colors draw trout in and its strong PowerBait scent seals the deal.

PowerBait Turbo Trout Dough holds firm and can be easily shaped on the hook to imitate larva, eggs and other trout favorites. Just another reason to grab your ultralight set-up, a jar of trout dough and head to your favorite trout water!

1.75 oz.

The Okuma Convector Levelwind Reels revolutionized the fishing tackle industry, offering a powerful gearing and drag system platform previously unattainable at the Convector's value-oriented price. Today, the Convector has grown to a position as a staple in salmon fisheries from Alaska to the Great Lakes, and everywhere in between.

The Convector's no-nonsense design features aluminum and stainless steel components at all critical stress points, along with Okuma's patented Mechanical Stabilization System that maintains parts alignment over the long term. Line counter models are available in both right and left hand retrieve to serve all anglers.

Key Features:

• Lightweight Corrosion-Resistant Frame: Frame and side plates built for durability
• Machined Aluminum Spool: Gun smoke anodized finish
• Stainless Steel Reinforcing Rings: Side plate rings for added strength
• Multi-Disc Carbonite Drag: Powerful, smooth drag system
• Ratcheting Drag Star: Precise drag settings
• 2BB+1RB Bearing System: Stainless steel bearing drive
• Quick-Set Anti-Reverse: Roller bearing for instant hooksets
• Dual Anti-Reverse System: Mechanical and roller bearing
• Speed Lock Pinion Gear: System for reliable operation
• Stainless Steel Gears: Durable main and pinion gear system
• XL Gearing: Drop down gear box on 20, 30, 45 sizes
• Self-Lubricating Gear System: All models for smooth operation
• Wide Mouth Levelwind: "L" models with clearance for copper line
• Ergo Grip Handle Knobs: Featured on all models
• Stainless Steel Body Armor: On CV-55L model
• MSS: Mechanical Stabilizing System: Increased durability and parts alignment
• 1-Year Warranty: Backed by Okuma quality assurance

Specifications:

• Frame Material: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant construction
• Spool: Machined aluminum with gun smoke anodized finish
• Drag System: Multi-disc Carbonite with ratcheting drag star
• Bearings: 2BB + 1RB stainless steel
• Gearing: Stainless steel main and pinion with XL gearing on select sizes
• Levelwind: Wide mouth on "L" models for copper line compatibility
• Target Species: Salmon, trout, walleye, and various freshwater and saltwater species

Performance Advantages:

• Value-Oriented Price: Powerful gearing and drag previously unattainable at this price point
• Salmon Fishery Staple: Proven from Alaska to the Great Lakes
• MSS Technology: Maintains parts alignment over the long term
• Copper Line Compatible: Wide mouth levelwind on "L" models
• Dual Anti-Reverse: Maximum reliability for hooksets
• Self-Lubricating: Reduced maintenance requirements

Ideal Applications:

• Salmon fishing from Alaska to the Great Lakes
• Trolling for trout and walleye
• Freshwater and saltwater applications
• Copper line trolling with "L" models
• Downrigger fishing
• Situations requiring powerful drag at exceptional value

When you need a powerful levelwind reel with multi-disc Carbonite drag, Mechanical Stabilizing System, and exceptional value for salmon fishing from Alaska to the Great Lakes, the Okuma Convector Levelwind Reels are the choice of serious trolling anglers.

The Shimano Baitrunner D Series is the benchmark in baitrunner spinning reels — engineered for anglers who fish live or cut bait in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

How the Baitrunner System Works

Cast your bait, then flip the lever on the back of the reel to engage free-spool mode. The bail stays closed while your bait swims naturally — no more missed hooksets from a spinning reel that can't close fast enough on a hard-running fish. When you're ready to fight, simply turn the handle and the main drag engages instantly.

Adjustable Free-Spool Drag

The rear dial lets you fine-tune the free-spool tension on the fly. Slow down a large, fast-swimming bait or open up the spool for a lighter presentation — all without touching your main drag setting.

Key Features

• Baitrunner lever for true free-spool fishing with bail closed
• Adjustable rear free-spool drag dial
• Instant main drag engagement on handle turn
• Suitable for saltwater and freshwater live bait applications
• Available in 4000D, 6000D, 8000D, and 12000D sizes

Specifications

Available Models & Specifications

Note: All models are available in both Split Grip (SG) and Full Grip (FG) configurations. Select your preferred option from the dropdown menu above.

Phenix X Series Composite Cranking Casting Rod Features:

• S-Glass / Graphite Composite blank — absorbs shock on hooksets while maintaining graphite sensitivity
• Fuji Trigger reel seat with cork split grip (full grip on X14T)
• Fuji Alconite guides — lightweight, smooth, and corrosion-resistant
• Moderate to Moderate-Fast action — ideal for treble-hook crankbaits, squarebills, and deep divers
• 7 models covering 7' to 7'11" for shallow to deep cranking applications

Why the Phenix X Series?

The Phenix X Series has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted crankbait rods on the water. The S-Glass tip loads smoothly on the cast and keeps fish pinned through the fight, while the graphite backbone telegraphs every bump and deflection. Whether you're burning a squarebill through shallow cover or grinding a deep-diving plug along a ledge, there's an X Series model built for the job.

Experience the ultimate in bass fishing with Phenix Ultra MBX Classic Spinning Rods. Featuring the exclusive Ultra blank and a unique open body ergonomic reel seat, these rods offer unmatched comfort and precision casting. With a balance of Fuji SiC components and rare burl and cork handles, this is the top choice for high performance anglers.

• High Modulus Toray M40J Graphite
• Proprietary open trigger offset reel seat
• Lightweight Fuji SiC Guides
• All have Extra Fast action

Available Models

Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon has incredible abrasion resistance & impact strength.

Description

Developed with Seaguar's exclusive, proprietary Double Structure Technology, our FC Leader is one of the best on the market. Fluorocarbon leaders' advanced strength allows use of smaller pound test vs. other fluorocarbons for more effective presentation. Incredible impact strength, knot strength and abrasion resistance. Ideal for any leader fishing from 2 to 80 lbs., fresh or salt water.

As with all 100% Fluorocarbon products, FC Leader is much less visible underwater than monofilament line and virtually invisible to fish. FC is also UV resistant, chemical resistant, non-absorbent, high-density and impervious to cold conditions. No wonder it's preferred by anglers the world over.

Highlights

• 100% Double-Structure Fluorocarbon
• Level Wind Technology
• LB. Test: 2 LB. - 80 LB.
• Diameter: .117 mm/.005 in. - .810 mm/.032 in.
• Spool Lengths: 25, 50 & 100 Yards

Available Line Sizes - 100 Yards