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Transform your saltwater presentation with the Dolphin Tackle Swimbait Head, a precision-engineered jig head built specifically for the demands of West Coast angling. This triangular-shaped head is designed to slice through the water with minimal resistance, ensuring a perfectly balanced and natural retrieve every time you cast.

Whether you are targeting White Sea Bass, Calico Bass, or Yellowtail, this swimbait head provides the durability and hardware needed to land trophy-sized fish. The extra-long shank of the premium Mustad hook not only improves your hookup ratio by moving the point further back but also provides ample room for rigging larger soft plastics or fresh live squid.

Key Performance Features:

• Hydrodynamic Triangular Design: Effortlessly cuts through water and current for a stable, lifelike swimming action.

• Heavy-Duty Mustad Hook: Features a high-strength, sharp Mustad hook with a longer shank to accommodate big baits and ensure deep penetration.

• Dual-Barb Bait Keeper: Equipped with lead barbs on both the top and bottom of the head to lock your soft plastics or grubs firmly in place.

• Multi-Species Versatility: The gold standard for catching White Sea Bass, Yellowtail, and Calico Bass when paired with flukes or paddle tails.

• Durable Finish: Available in high-visibility colors like Glow White to attract fish in deep or murky water.

1/2oz qty 3 per pack

3/4oz - 1oz qty 2 per pack

The Nomad Design DTX Minnow Heavy Duty Lures are a game-changer for trolling enthusiasts, boasting the innovative autotune system, Metal Matrix plate system, Diamond Armor internal strength system, and Hydrospeed belly eyelet technology. The DTX Minnow is in a class of its own, designed and tested by the playful and adventurous Nomad Sportfishing Team in Australia.

These uniquely designed lures are not only durable and strong, but also feature an irresistible action that will have fish biting every time. Each lure is designed for a specific purpose and has been meticulously tested and balanced to work perfectly with the hooks. With decades of guiding experience in some of the most challenging fishing locations in the world, every Nomad Design lure is crafted with skilled expertise and a playful spirit.

The Owner 4301 X-Strong Single Replacement Hook Pro Pack is the go-to upgrade when trebles are working against you. Built with extra-strong wire, a forged shank, and Owner's Super Needle Point, these hooks are designed to punch through heavy grass, navigate thick cover, and still drive home on the strike — all while being far gentler on fish at the boat.

Built for the 4301 Series

The 4301 was engineered specifically as a treble hook replacement for crankbaits, jerkbaits, swimbaits, and multi-hook lures. X-Strong wire construction handles the shock of aggressive strikes without bending out, and the Black Chrome finish fights corrosion in both freshwater and inshore salt environments. Pro Pack quantities mean you stock up and stay fishing.

Why Trebles Fail in Cover

Treble hooks are a liability the moment you're near grass, laydowns, or dock pilings. Three exposed points means three times the snag risk. They also make clean catch-and-release harder — tangled trebles cause deeper wounds and longer handling time. The 4301 solves this: one strong point, far less drag through cover, and a hook removal at the livewell that takes seconds, not minutes.

What Sets It Apart

• X-Strong Wire — Extra-heavy gauge holds up in matted vegetation and under hard-fighting fish
• Super Needle Point — Bites fast on light pressure; no need to power-set to get purchase
• Black Chrome Finish — Resists rust in freshwater and inshore saltwater conditions
• Forged Shank — Maximum strength without adding unnecessary weight to the lure
• Treble Drop-In Replacement — Matches standard split ring sizes; swap in minutes
• Pro Pack Quantities — Bulk counts per size so you're never caught short mid-season

The Right Pick If…

• You fish crankbaits or jerkbaits in grass, hydrilla, or heavy cover
• You practice strict catch-and-release and want faster, cleaner releases
• You're in a jurisdiction or tournament with single-hook requirements
• You want to reduce hook tangles during lure retrieval and netting
• You fish inshore or freshwater and need corrosion-resistant hardware

Best Fishing Techniques

• Crankbait fishing in submerged vegetation — replace all trebles before the first cast
• Jerkbait fishing over shallow flats — reduces fouling and improves lure action
• Swimbait rigging on larger profile baits (1/0–2/0)
• Topwater walking baits — front hook forward, rear hook rearward for clean hookup geometry
• Inshore plugging for snook, redfish, and trout

Best Conditions

• Heavy grass, hydrilla, milfoil — single hook slides through where trebles hang up
• Dock and structure fishing — less fouling on posts and cables
• Shallow flats and grass beds — inshore single-hook regulation areas
• Tournament fishing — cleaner C&R means healthier fish in the livewell

Best For

• Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass (crankbaits, jerkbaits)
• Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout (inshore plugging)
• Tournament anglers in C&R-focused events
• Anglers fishing single-hook-only regulation waters
• Any lure angler who fishes in or near vegetation

Models & Specs

Specs are loaded dynamically from product metafields. Sizes available: #6, #4, #2, #1, 1/0, 2/0 — Pro Pack quantities vary by size.

Tackle Express Tips

• Orient hooks correctly. Front hook faces forward, rear hook faces rearward. This isn't optional — wrong orientation kills hookup ratio and throws off lure balance.
• Size to the split ring, not the lure. Match the hook gape to the split ring diameter on your existing lure. A hook that's too large will kill action; too small and you'll miss fish.
• Keep extras on the boat. Pro Pack quantities exist for a reason. These are consumable — keep a spare pack in your tackle tray so a bent hook doesn't end your day.

FAQ

Q: Will replacing my trebles with single hooks affect lure action?
A: Minimally, if you size correctly. The 4301 is designed to closely match the weight profile of standard trebles. In most cases, lure action improves slightly because there's less hook drag through the water column.

Q: Can I use these in saltwater?
A: Yes. The Black Chrome finish provides solid corrosion resistance for inshore use. Rinse with fresh water after saltwater exposure to extend hook life.

Q: How do I know which size to buy?
A: Match the hook size to your existing treble — if you're running #4 trebles, start with #4 single replacements. Check Owner's sizing chart for gape width if you're unsure, or ask us at Tackle Express.

The BKK Ringed Mutsu Medium  Offset Circle Hooks is a versatile hook perfect for all your live and chunk bait needs onshore and off. The offset point and SS coating make for quick hook sets and easy bait rigging, while BKK's HCS (Hyper Carbon Steel) keeps the hook lightweight yet sturdy enough to handle big catches. Plus, the added solid ring adds extra liveliness to your bait, reeling in even more bites.

This is a medium wire hook so it's diameter makes it ideal for medium grade fish.  If the wire is too small, it will bend out causing a lost fish.  If it's too large in diameter, it will kill the bait and is harder to hook into the fishes mouth.  

They have a sharp offset point and a Super Slide (SS) coating that helps with faster hookups and easier bait rigging. The hooks are also made with BKK's proprietary Hyper Carbon Steel wire, which is 25% stronger and 30% harder than traditional high carbon steels.

The Strike King Pro Model Series 4 is a tournament-proven medium-diving crankbait built to trigger reaction strikes from bass holding in dirty or stained water. At 2½ inches and 3/8 oz, it hits the 6–9 ft strike zone with authority — the oversized bill deflects off cover and the wide, thumping wobble gets noticed when visibility is low.

Key Features

• 2½ inch body, 3/8 oz — ideal medium-diving profile
• Dives 6–9 feet — perfect for suspended bass and mid-column structure
• Wide wobble action — maximum vibration in dirty or stained water
• Oversized bill — deflects cover and triggers reaction strikes
• Available in 12+ proven Strike King color patterns

Specifications

Nomad DTX Minnow 220 Heavy Duty boasts revolutionary features such as Patented Nomad Autotune, Gorilla Through Wire, and Hydrospeed advanced design technology. This trolling minnow is in a class of its own, with a unique body shape that creates a distressed baitfish swimming action. The concealed Hydrospeed belly eyelet allows for faster trolling speeds, while the Autotune tow point and bib system ensure a deep, straight, and true swim every time.

Designed and tested by the Nomad Sportfishing Team in Australia, Nomad DTX Minnow 220 Heavy Duty lure is known for their durability and effectiveness. Each lure specifically crafted for a distinct purpose and balanced with tested hooks. Ideal for Tuna, Wahoo, Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi, the DTX 9” Minnow can be trolled at speeds up to 14 knots and reach depths of over 50ft+.

When the bait in the water is small, five inches of swimbait is the wrong answer. Inside harbors and bays, spotted bay bass are keyed on little stuff most of the year, and a big profile gets looked at and refused.

Short version: 3", 0.35 oz, three to five baits per pack, the  weedless on a 1/0 or 2/0 hook. The smallest bait in the Pickle Kick line, the cheapest per bait, and the only size where one pack builds one complete umbrella rig.

Where It Earns Its Keep

• Harbors and bays — the primary use. Spotted bay bass on the bottom around structure, docks, and rock walls.
• Skinny water and calm conditions, where a heavy bait lands too hard and a light one can be crawled.
• When you're getting followed but not bit. Fish tracking a bigger bait and turning off is a size problem more often than a color problem.
• Umbrella rig arms for harbor fishing — five small profiles reads like a real bait ball inside the bay. See below.
• Freshwater largemouth and smallmouth, where a 3" paddle tail is a year-round confidence size.

Rigging It

Match a 1/0 or 2/0 hook to the body — considerably smaller than what the PK-5 takes, so don't reach into that box. Run the point up through the belly so it sits flush in the slot. On a body this size, a hook that's even slightly oversized will bind the bait and kill the tail.

Keep the head light. A 1/4 oz head is the general-purpose pairing for harbor bottom work; drop to 1/8 oz in shallow calm water. The whole reason to fish a 3" bait is a slow, natural fall — too much lead and you've thrown that away.

Picking a Color

Inside harbors the water is usually working against you, so contrast matters more than pattern detail:

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Size down before you change color. When fish are following and refusing, the profile is usually the problem. This is the bait you drop to.
• Fish it on the bottom, slowly. Harbor spotties are a bottom-contact fish. Drag, pause, and let it sit longer than feels right.
• Don't reuse your PK-5 hooks. A 4/0 in a 3" body binds the bait and kills the action. 1/0 or 2/0.
• At five per pack, buy the color you'll fish all day. One pack covers a full umbrella rig or a full session of singles.

Common Mistakes

• Too much head weight. The slow fall is the entire advantage of a 3" bait. A heavy head throws it away.
• Oversized hook. The most common rigging error on this size, and it stops the tail dead.
• Fishing it in open water where the bait is big. This isn't the outer-island bait — that's the PK-5.
• Retrieving it like a 5" bait. Faster doesn't help. Bottom contact and pauses do.

What's Included

Five PK-3 swimbaits per pack, in the color selected. Hooks, jig heads, and the umbrella rig are sold separately. One pack rigs a complete five-arm umbrella rig.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many baits come in a pack?
Five.

What hook size does the PK-3 take?
1/0 or 2/0. Much smaller than the PK-5's 4/0–5/0 — an oversized hook binds the body and kills the tail.

How many packs do I need for a five-arm umbrella rig?
One. Five baits, five arms. It's the only Pickle Kick size where the math is exact.

PK-3 or PK-5?
PK-3 inside harbors, bays, and skinny water where the bait is small. PK-5 for open water, boiler rock, and the outer islands. If fish are following your bigger bait and refusing it, drop to the PK-3.

What jig head weight should I use?
1/4 oz for general harbor bottom work, 1/8 oz in shallow calm water. Keep it light — a slow fall is the point of this size.

Is it weedless?
Yes, when the hook point sits flush in the body slot. That's what lets it come through structure without loading up.

Can I use it in freshwater?
Yes. A 3" paddle tail is a year-round size for largemouth and smallmouth on the same slow, bottom-contact presentations.

What are the Aftco colors?
A collaboration series between Kicker and Aftco. Same body and same specs — the difference is the color pattern.

Gear That Goes With It

• Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head — 1/8 oz and 1/4 oz are the weights for this bait.
• Kicker PK-Rig Umbrella Rig — five-arm rig with quick clips.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-5 — the everyday 5" open-water size.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-7 — the big-profile option.
• Kicker Booty Spin — same family with a spinning blade instead of a paddle tail.

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We sell Southern California saltwater tackle from our shop on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, and we fish these baits in the same harbors you do. Not sure whether to size down, or which head weight your water wants? Call us or come in — we'd rather work it out at the counter than have you guess.

Premium XL Round Head Jig for Big Soft Plastics

The Owner Round Head XL delivers premium extra-large round head jig performance designed for serious bass anglers who fish big soft plastics. Built with Owner's legendary sharp hook and oversized round head design, this jig head provides exceptional casting weight, natural action, and proven effectiveness for targeting big bass with large swimbaits and soft plastics. The Round Head XL represents Owner's commitment to creating the world's sharpest jig heads for big bait fishing.

Advanced XL Round Head Design

• Extra-Large Profile: Oversized round head accommodates big soft plastics and swimbaits
• Round Head Shape: Classic design provides natural swimming action
• Owner Sharp Hook: Legendary cutting point ensures instant penetration on big bass
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built to handle large baits and big fish
• Versatile Design: Works with various large soft plastics and swimbaits

Premium Construction Features

• Legendary Sharpness: Owner's precision-ground hook provides instant penetration
• Heavy-Duty Hook: Strong hook construction handles big bass and heavy baits
• Durable Head: Quality construction withstands repeated use
• Optimized Weight: Balanced design for casting and swimming large baits
• Owner Quality: Japanese precision engineering and craftsmanship

Big Bait Bass Fishing Applications

The Round Head XL excels in big bait bass fishing applications. Perfect for fishing large swimbaits and paddle tails, targeting big bass with oversized soft plastics, working around structure with heavy baits, open water presentations, or any situation where extra-large jig heads are needed. The oversized round head accommodates big soft plastics while the classic round shape provides natural swimming action. Owner's legendary hook sharpness ensures instant penetration on big bass while the heavy-duty construction handles the weight of large baits and the power of trophy fish.

Key Features

Owner Quality

Owner has been creating the world's sharpest fishing hooks for serious anglers worldwide, and the Round Head XL continues this tradition with legendary hook quality and oversized design. Every jig head is manufactured to exacting Japanese standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious big bait specialists, the Round Head XL delivers the sharpness and strength that trophy bass anglers demand.

Experience the legendary hook sharpness that serious bass anglers trust. The Owner Round Head XL isn't just a jig head—it's precision-engineered equipment built for big bait fishing success.

Catch trophy bass with Owner Round Head XL—where extra-large design meets legendary Owner sharpness.

Premium Micro Slow-Pitch Jigs for Finesse Fishing

The Major Craft JigPara Slow Micro delivers premium micro slow-pitch performance designed for serious finesse anglers. Built with compact design and optimized slow-pitch action, these micro jigs provide exceptional flutter and natural presentation for targeting a wide variety of species in both freshwater and saltwater applications. The JigPara Slow Micro represents Major Craft's commitment to creating quality micro jigging lures.

Advanced Micro Slow-Pitch Design

• Micro Size: Compact profile perfect for finesse presentations and pressured fish
• Slow-Pitch Action: Designed specifically for slow-pitch jigging techniques
• Natural Flutter: Optimized design creates enticing flutter on the fall
• Balanced Design: Carefully engineered weight distribution provides ideal action
• Versatile Weight Range: Available in multiple weights for various depths and conditions

Premium Construction Features

• Quality Materials: Durable construction withstands repeated use
• Attractive Finishes: Reflective finishes create fish-attracting flash
• Sharp Hooks: Quality hooks ensure solid hooksets on strikes
• Corrosion Resistant: Built for both freshwater and saltwater use
• Proven Design: Time-tested slow-pitch profile triggers strikes

Versatile Micro Jigging Applications

The JigPara Slow Micro excels across versatile micro jigging applications. Perfect for inshore saltwater species like speckled trout and redfish, freshwater bass and walleye with finesse presentations, panfish and crappie in deeper water, rockfish and other bottom species, or any situation where micro slow-pitch jigs are effective. The compact size and natural flutter action trigger strikes from finicky fish while the slow-pitch design allows you to work the jig with subtle movements.

Key Features

Major Craft Quality

Major Craft has been creating quality fishing products for serious anglers, and the JigPara Slow Micro continues this tradition with optimized micro slow-pitch design and quality construction. Every jig is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious finesse specialists, the JigPara Slow Micro delivers the performance that micro jigging anglers demand.

Experience the premium micro slow-pitch performance that finesse anglers trust. The Major Craft JigPara Slow Micro isn't just a jig—it's a precision tool built for finesse fishing success.

Catch finicky fish with Major Craft JigPara Slow Micro—where micro size meets slow-pitch action.

Same body as the Pickle Kick, different tail. Where the paddle tail thumps, the Booty Spin runs a spinning blade — flash and vibration instead of displacement. It's the bait you reach for when fish need to find the lure before they can decide about it.

Short version: blade-tail soft swimbait, weedless, three sizes. Pack count changes with size — check the table below before you order.

Pack Quantity by Size

Every size is the same shelf price. They are not the same quantity.

More plastic and a bigger blade cost more to make, so the price holds and the count drops. Worth knowing before you add the 7" to your cart expecting a handful of baits.

When to Fish a Blade Instead of a Paddle

A paddle tail moves water. A blade throws light and puts a higher-frequency vibration into it. Different signals, different conditions:

• Dirty or off-color water — the primary case. When fish can't see a profile from distance, flash and vibration bring them in close enough to commit.
• Low light — early, late, and overcast, where a blade catches whatever light there is.
• Pressured fish that have seen paddle tails all season. A different signal on the same body is often all it takes.
• Slow presentations — the blade keeps working at speeds where a paddle tail goes quiet, so you can crawl it and still be saying something.

When the water is clear and fish are keyed on a specific bait, go back to the paddle tail — that's the Pickle Kick.

On an Umbrella Rig

You don't need a full rig of these. The standard approach is two arms of Booty Spin mixed into a rig of paddle tails — the blades pull fish to the school, the paddle tails give them something to eat.

At two per pack, one pack of 5" covers exactly that. Run them on the bottom two arms with your heavier heads, or on the top three if you want the flash riding above the school.

Rigging It

The Booty Spin uses the same body as the corresponding Pickle Kick size, so start with the hook size you'd run on the equivalent Pickle Kick and confirm the fit before you commit a pack — the point should sit flush in the body slot, not buried and not riding proud.

Keep the head as light as your depth allows. The blade needs to turn freely, and an over-weighted head that drags the bait nose-down can foul it against the body. A Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head lets the bait pivot independently, which helps the blade stay clear and spinning.

Picking a Size and Color

Not every color is offered in every size. The selector above shows what's actually available in each — pick your size first, then your color.

On color: the blade is already doing the attracting, so the body works best as a silhouette. Natural tones in clear water, darker bodies in green water, solid high-contrast colors once it gets dirty.

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Check the blade before every cast for the first few. A blade fouled against the body is a bait doing nothing, and you won't feel the difference until you look.
• Fish it slower than a paddle tail. The blade turns at a crawl. Speed adds nothing and can make it helicopter.
• Mix, don't replace. Two arms of blade in a rig of paddle tails outperforms an all-blade rig in most conditions we see.
• Save it for the days you'd otherwise go home. This is a dirty-water and low-light problem-solver, not a clear-day default.

Common Mistakes

• Assuming every size is the same quantity. Same price, three different pack counts. The 7" is a single bait.
• Too much head weight. Drags the nose down, fouls the blade, and kills the one thing you bought the bait for.
• Burning it. Fast retrieves make the blade spin the bait rather than the bait carry the blade.
• Fishing it in clear water and blaming the bait. Clear water is paddle-tail water. Different tool.

Specifications

Kicker does not publish bait weight, blade size, or hook size for the Booty Spin. Call the shop and we'll measure the size you're considering. Colors vary by size and by production run — the selector above is the live list. Hooks and jig heads are sold separately.

What's Included

Booty Spin swimbaits in the size and color selected — three per pack in 3", two per pack in 5", one per pack in 7". Hooks, jig heads, and the umbrella rig are sold separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many baits come in a pack?
Three in the 3", two in the 5", one in the 7". All three sizes are the same pack price.

Why does the 7" cost the same as the 3" if it's only one bait?
More plastic and a larger blade per bait. Per bait it works out to $10.99 for the 7" against $3.66 for the 3".

What's the difference between the Booty Spin and the Pickle Kick?
Same body, different tail. The Pickle Kick has a paddle tail that moves water; the Booty Spin has a spinning blade that throws flash and vibration. Paddle tail for clear water, blade for dirty water and low light.

What hook size does it take?
Kicker doesn't publish one for this bait. The body matches the corresponding Pickle Kick size, so start there and confirm the point sits flush in the slot — or call the shop and we'll check it against a hook for you.

Can I run a full umbrella rig of Booty Spins?
You can, but two arms of blade mixed into a rig of paddle tails works better in most conditions. One pack of 5" covers exactly two arms.

Is it weedless?
Yes, when the hook point sits flush in the body slot.

Why isn't my color available in the size I want?
Not every color is produced in every size. The selector above shows the live combinations — pick your size first, then your color.

Does the blade foul on the cast?
It can if the head is too heavy for the depth or the bait is rigged crooked. Keep the head light enough that the bait rides level and check the blade is turning free before you cast.

Gear That Goes With It

• Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head — lets the bait pivot so the blade stays clear.
• Kicker PK-Rig Umbrella Rig — five-arm rig with quick clips.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-5 — the paddle-tail version, 5".
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-3 — the paddle-tail version, 3".
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-7 — the paddle-tail version, 7".

Buy It From People Who Fish It

We sell Southern California saltwater tackle from our shop on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, and we fish these baits on the same water you do. Not sure whether the day calls for a blade or a paddle tail? Call us or come in — we'd rather point you at the right one than sell you both.

The Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow offers the ultimate combination of a minnow-style bait and swimbait, making it the go-to choice for anglers. With its ability to transition from a jig head to a drop shot rig, it can be used in multiple techniques to consistently attract bites. Proven to win tournaments, this versatile lure is a must-have for any fishing trip.

Features:

• 3 1/2" Body Length
• Super TPE material is extremely durable and allows bait to float
• Unique paddle tail design offers subtle swimming action
• Solid body for maximum durability
• Smart Injection Technology® combines custom combinations of color, flake, salt and scent that are added precisely where needed for the perfect presentation

The Damiki DC-300 Crankbait is built for anglers who demand precision, depth, and power in their crankbait fishing. Designed to dive quickly to the 10–12 ft range, this lure features a compact, weight-balanced body that ensures long, accurate casts and a stable, wide wobbling action that drives bass wild. Its internal weight transfer system helps the DC-300 maintain perfect swimming posture, even at high retrieve speeds.

Equipped with premium sharp hooks and lifelike finishes, the DC-300 is ideal for targeting suspended or deep-holding bass around ledges, rock piles, and drop-offs. Its realistic color patterns and strong vibration make it a reliable choice for both clear and stained water conditions.

Features:

• Dives to 10–12 feet for deep-water presentations

• Balanced body for long, accurate casting

• Wide, wobbling action for maximum attraction

• Internal weight system for stability and control

• Equipped with high-quality treble hooks

• Ideal for targeting deep or suspended bass

Perfect For:
Anglers who need a reliable deep-diving crankbait that performs in all conditions. The Damiki DC-300 Crankbait offers unmatched performance and consistency for serious bass fishing.

Introducing the game-changing Battlestar Rib Bait Swimbaits for surf fishing in California! Featuring a one-of-a-kind Rib-Through-Groove® design, these swimbaits are the most weedless on the market, allowing for the best hooksets. Available in 5" and new 3" sizes. Don't miss out on the ultimate bait for catching big fish.

Battlestar 5” Rib Baits feature the original invention Rib-Through-Groove® design. Rig this bait Texas Rig style using the 5/0 Battlestar XLS Weighted Swimbait Hook. Bury the hook tip under one or two of the ribs inside the groove. Your hook tip will stay secured in the groove and protected from loose weeds and debris by the rib located directly in front of it. The 3" Rib Bait is designed to be used with our 2/0 XLS Weighted Swimbait Hook. 

• 5" (127mm) 8 baits per pack
• 3" (76mm) 12 baits per pack 

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 Shad Shape Swimmer?

The Yamamoto Shad Shape Swimmer is a finesse swimbait built for anglers who demand lifelike action at every retrieve speed. Its slim, ribbed body and dynamic paddle tail produce an ultra-natural swimming motion that triggers strikes from even the wariest bass — whether you're swimming it on a swimbait head, hovering it on a drop shot, or working it on a hover rig. Available in 3.2", 3.7", and 4.2" sizes across 17 proven colors. 8 per pack.

Main Use & Benefit

A slim-profile paddle tail finesse swimbait designed for natural swimming action on swimbait heads, drop shots, and hover rigs — effective for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass in clear to lightly stained water across a wide range of depths and presentations.

Problem It Solves

Bulky swimbaits and standard soft plastics don't produce the subtle, lifelike swimming action that triggers finicky bass in clear water and pressured fisheries. The Shad Shape Swimmer's slim ribbed body and paddle tail create a natural baitfish action at any retrieve speed — slow enough to hover in place on a drop shot, fast enough to swim convincingly on a swimbait head.

Advantages

• ✅ Slim ribbed body + dynamic paddle tail — ultra-natural swimming action at any speed
• ✅ Three sizes (3.2", 3.7", 4.2") to match the hatch at any depth or forage size
• ✅ 17 color options — natural forage shades to high-vis reaction colors
• ✅ Versatile — swimbait head, drop shot, hover rig, underspin, and FFS presentations
• ✅ Yamamoto premium soft plastic formula — lifelike action, durable material
• ✅ 8 per pack — excellent value
• ⚠️ Finesse swimbait — not designed for power fishing or heavy cover applications

When to Choose It

Reach for the Shad Shape Swimmer when bass are keying on baitfish in open water, when finesse presentations outperform reaction baits, or when you need a swimbait that produces natural action at slow retrieve speeds. It's equally effective on forward-facing sonar, traditional drop shot, and hover rig setups in clear to lightly stained water.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Swimbait Head — thread onto a 1/8–3/8 oz swimbait head and swim at a slow, steady retrieve; the paddle tail kicks naturally at any speed
• Drop Shot — nose-hook on a #1 or #2 hook, 12–24" above the weight; swim or shake for a horizontal baitfish presentation on FFS or traditional setups
• Hover Rig / Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down hover presentation; the paddle tail flutters naturally on the pause
• Underspin — thread onto a light underspin for added flash and vibration through open water and over structure
• Wacky Rig — hook through the body for a fluttering fall around docks and laydowns

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water where natural action is most visible
• Open water and mid-depth structure (10–30ft) on swimbait heads and drop shots
• Forward-facing sonar presentations targeting suspended and structure-oriented fish
• Post-frontal and slow-bite conditions when finesse is the only answer
• Spring and fall when bass are actively chasing baitfish schools

Best For

Key Features

• Slim ribbed body — natural baitfish profile with built-in action at any retrieve speed
• Dynamic paddle tail — produces ultra-natural swimming motion that triggers strikes
• Three sizes: 3.2", 3.7", 4.2" — match the hatch at any depth or forage size
• 17 color options — natural forage shades to high-vis reaction colors
• Yamamoto premium soft plastic formula — lifelike action, durable, natural feel
• 8 per pack

Models & Specs

Colors: Sexy Shad, SmallMouth Magic, Pearl White, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad, Pro Blue, Stealth Blue Glimmer, Stealth Ice Out, Stealth Purple Shimmer, Sight Flash, Stealth Chart Purple, Tennessee Shad, Green Gizzard, Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Houdini Too, Stealth Pinkasagi

Water Type: Freshwater | Target Species: Bass

Tackle Express Tips

1. Size to the forage — Start with the 3.2" in clear water and when bass are keying on small shad. Move to the 3.7" as your all-around size, and use the 4.2" when bass are actively feeding on larger baitfish or you need more profile visibility on FFS.
2. Match the water clarity — Natural Shad, Sexy Shad, and Tennessee Shad are your best natural forage matches in clear water. Switch to Electric Shad, Sight Flash, or Stealth Chart Purple in stained water or low light for a reaction color.
3. Slow down on the swimbait head — The Shad Shape Swimmer's paddle tail produces its best action at a slow, steady retrieve. Resist the urge to speed up — a slow, deliberate swim just above the bottom or through the strike zone is where most bites happen.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the 3.2", 3.7", and 4.2" sizes?
A: The 3.2" is your finesse and clear-water option — best for pressured fish and when bass are keying on small shad. The 3.7" is the all-around size for most situations. The 4.2" is your big-water and active-feeding option when bass are chasing larger baitfish or you need more profile on FFS.

Q: What swimbait head weight works best with the Shad Shape Swimmer?
A: For the 3.2" and 3.7", 1/8 to 3/16 oz swimbait heads work well in shallow to mid-depth water. For the 4.2" or deeper presentations, 1/4 to 3/8 oz gives you better depth control and a more natural fall rate.

Q: Can I use the Shad Shape Swimmer on forward-facing sonar?
A: Absolutely — the slim profile and natural paddle tail action make it an excellent FFS bait. Rig it on a drop shot or swimbait head and watch how fish react to it on screen. The 3.2" is particularly effective for FFS presentations targeting suspended fish in clear water.

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Why Buy the Yamamoto Sensei Worm?

The Yamamoto Sensei Worm is built for anglers who know that finesse wins when the bite gets tough. This 6.5" straight tail worm features a custom soft plastic formula engineered for a slow, shimmying fall that keeps it in the strike zone longer — with a unique head-to-tail balance that creates natural, lifelike movement on drop shots, wacky rigs, and shakey heads without any extra effort. 10 per pack at $6.43.

Main Use & Benefit

A 6.5-inch finesse straight tail worm designed for slow, shimmying presentations that trigger strikes from pressured largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass — effective from shallow water to deep structure across a wide range of finesse rig styles.

Problem It Solves

Standard straight tail worms fall too fast and lack the subtle, balanced action that triggers finicky fish. The Sensei's custom formula and unique head-to-tail balance create a slow, natural shimmy on the fall that keeps the bait in the strike zone longer — turning cautious fish into committed biters in clear water, post-frontal conditions, and heavily pressured fisheries.

Advantages

• ✅ Custom soft plastic formula engineered for a slow, shimmying fall
• ✅ Unique head-to-tail balance creates natural action with zero angler input
• ✅ 6.5" profile — substantial enough for big fish, subtle enough for finesse presentations
• ✅ Versatile across drop shot, wacky, shakey head, and weightless Texas rig
• ✅ 10 per pack at $6.43 — excellent value
• ✅ 5 proven color patterns matched to real forage
• ⚠️ Finesse-focused — not designed for power fishing or heavy cover applications

When to Choose It

Reach for the Sensei Worm when bass are post-frontal and finicky, you're fishing clear or heavily pressured water, standard worms are getting short-strikes or ignored, or you need a longer profile finesse worm that stays in the strike zone on the fall. It's equally effective from shallow docks to deep offshore structure.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Drop Shot — nose-hook with a #1 or #2 hook, 12–24" above the weight; the Sensei's balanced formula creates a natural shimmy on the shake with minimal rod movement
• Wacky Rig — hook through the middle for maximum shimmy and slow fall; use an O-ring to extend bait life; deadly around docks, laydowns, and suspended fish
• Shakey Head — thread onto a 3/16–1/4 oz shakey head for a slow drag on hard bottom and rock; the tail quivers naturally on the pause
• Weightless Texas Rig — slow-glide through open water and sparse cover; the Sensei's formula creates a natural sinking action without added weight
• Neko Rig — nail weight in the nose for a head-down quiver on the bottom; excellent on rock and hard structure

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water (visibility 2ft+)
• Post-frontal high pressure and slow-bite days
• Heavily pressured tournament lakes
• Shallow docks, laydowns, and suspended fish (wacky rig)
• Deep summer structure (15–40ft) on drop shot and shakey head

Best For

Key Features

• 6.5" straight tail profile — substantial finesse worm with natural shimmy action
• Custom slow-fall formula — engineered for a slow, balanced descent that keeps the bait in the strike zone
• Unique head-to-tail balance — creates natural shimmying action with zero angler input
• Versatile rigging — drop shot, wacky, shakey head, weightless Texas, and Neko rig
• 5 proven color patterns — matched to real forage across water clarities
• 10 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 6.5" | Count: 10 per pack | Weight: 2 oz | Water Type: Freshwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Use an O-ring for wacky rigging — Slide an O-ring to the center of the Sensei and hook through the ring instead of the bait. You'll get 3–5x more casts per worm and the action is identical.
2. Go natural in clear water — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) and Watermelon W/ Black & Red Flake (#208) are your top clear-water picks. Switch to Black W/ Large Blue Flake (#021) on overcast days or in low light.
3. Slow down on the drop shot — The Sensei's best action is a subtle, barely-there shake. Less is more — try shaking with just your wrist rather than your whole arm, and let the bait sit for 5–10 seconds between movements.

FAQ

Q: What makes the Sensei Worm different from a standard straight tail worm?
A: The Sensei features a custom soft plastic formula and unique head-to-tail balance engineered specifically for a slow, shimmying fall. Standard straight tail worms fall faster and lack the natural shimmy that triggers finicky fish — the Sensei stays in the strike zone longer and moves more naturally with less angler input.

Q: What hook size works best for wacky rigging the Sensei?
A: A #1 or #1/0 Owner Mosquito Hook or Gamakatsu Wacky Hook works great. Use an O-ring at the center of the worm to extend bait life significantly.

Q: Is the Sensei Worm good for smallmouth bass?
A: Yes — the Sensei is excellent for smallmouth on drop shot and Neko rig over rock, gravel, and hard bottom. The 6.5" profile is a great match for the larger forage smallmouth key on in clear lakes and rivers.