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Premium Jigging Spoon for Vertical Bass Fishing

The War Eagle Jiggin Spoon delivers premium vertical jigging performance designed for serious bass anglers who target deep water and suspended fish. Built with quality construction and optimized jigging spoon design, this lure provides exceptional flutter action, maximum flash, and proven effectiveness for triggering reaction strikes from bass. The Jiggin Spoon represents War Eagle's commitment to creating quality vertical jigging lures for bass fishing.

Advanced Jigging Spoon Design

• Optimized Flutter: Spoon design creates enticing flutter action on the fall
• Maximum Flash: Reflective finish provides exceptional flash that attracts bass
• Vertical Design: Designed specifically for vertical jigging presentations
• Reaction Strike: Erratic action triggers aggressive reaction strikes
• Versatile Weight Range: Available in multiple weights for various depths

Premium Construction Features

• Quality Hook: Sharp premium hook ensures solid hooksets on strikes
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand repeated jigging and big bass
• Reflective Finish: Quality finish provides maximum flash and attraction
• Balanced Design: Optimized weight distribution provides ideal flutter action
• Proven Design: Time-tested jigging spoon configuration triggers strikes

Vertical Bass Fishing Applications

The Jiggin Spoon excels in vertical bass fishing applications. Perfect for targeting suspended bass over deep structure, fishing vertical around ledges and drop-offs, working deep brush piles and standing timber, triggering reaction strikes from schooling bass, or any situation where vertical jigging is effective. The flutter action and maximum flash create an irresistible presentation that triggers aggressive strikes from bass while the vertical design allows precise depth control.

Key Features

War Eagle Quality

War Eagle has been creating quality fishing lures for serious bass anglers, and the Jiggin Spoon continues this tradition with optimized vertical jigging design and premium construction. Every spoon is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious vertical jigging specialists, the War Eagle Jiggin Spoon delivers the flutter and flash performance that bass anglers demand.

Experience the premium jigging spoon performance that serious bass anglers trust. The War Eagle Jiggin Spoon isn't just a lure—it's a precision tool built for vertical fishing success.

Catch more bass with vertical jigging using War Eagle Jiggin Spoon—where flutter action meets reaction strikes.

The Strike King Red Eye Shad is one of the most versatile and proven lipless crankbaits in bass fishing. Its high-pitch rattle pulls fish in from a distance — especially effective in stained or murky water where visibility is low. A lifelike vibration on the retrieve mimics injured baitfish whether you're burning it fast, slow-rolling it along the bottom, or yo-yoing it through the water column. The streamlined, lipless design casts a mile and stays snag-resistant, making it a go-to for covering water fast in any season.

Key Features

• High-pitch rattle — attracts fish from distance, especially in stained or murky water
• Lifelike vibration — mimics injured baitfish on any retrieve speed
• Versatile technique — burn, slow-roll, yo-yo, or rip through grass
• Lipless design — casts far, stays snag-resistant, fishes any depth
• Sharp, strong hooks — solid hook sets with minimal hang-ups
• Available in 11 proven color patterns

Specifications

The Basstrix Paddle Tail 3.5" Swimbait is the original hollow body swimbait — the bait that started a revolution. At 3.5 inches, it's the perfect match-the-hatch size for threadfin shad, smelt, and small minnows, making it a tournament staple across the country. The hollow body construction collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios, while the signature paddle tail delivers a high-frequency kick and subtle body roll that triggers bites even in high-pressure or clear water. Hand-painted with Basstrix's multi-dimensional finish, lifelike eyes, and holographic scale patterns — it looks as good as it fishes. 4 per pack.

Key Features

• Original hollow body design — collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios
• Signature paddle tail action — high-frequency kick and body roll that mimics fleeing baitfish
• Hand-painted multi-dimensional finish — lifelike eyes and holographic scale patterns
• Versatile rigging — weighted swimbait hook, ball-head jig, umbrella rig, or vibrating jig trailer
• Multi-species — proven on largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, and Calico bass
• 13 proven color patterns — 4 per pack

Specifications

The Decoy Heavy Lock is great when you need your weight to stay against the hook.  It fits 12lb to 25lb mono or 50-80 lb braid.  Most use it for flipping and punching but they also work great for Texas rigged worms or craw baits when you don't want the weight sliding up and down the line.

 We like the decoy brands because they are long which allows it to come through weeds without hanging up.  They also stay on the line and grip it better because of the increased surface area.  Simply put your line through the wire loop an inch or two and slide the lock onto the line.  It will first go on both lines but will then will slide onto the main line.

The Decoy Shot Lock is the perfect way to protect your line when you are fishing a split shot.  Simply slide it on your line using the wire loop and then pinch on your split shot.

Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon is necessary for many big game applications and the 30 meter coil is the perfect amount to either cut smaller leaders or use the entire roll.  The heavy line should be crimped using aluminum crimps to ensure a strong connection on shorter leaders and hollow braid should be used for longer leaders. Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon is strong and reliable, offering maximum durability in whatever setting you're fishing. With its abrasion resistance and high tensile and knot strength, you can trust it to deliver professional-grade, reliable performance.

The Halco Max 190 Lure offers superior performance with its slim minnow design, enabling jigging, casting, or trolling up to 20 knots with minimal drag. Its slim tail section ensures greater hook visibility and efficiency on the strike. This lure is a top-of-the-line solution for any angler.

Born in Australia, Halco's designers know how to make a lure that get's bit and also holds up to the toughest fish.  The construction, hooks, split rings and hardware are very strong and have caught tuna in the hundreds of pounds.  The many colors allow you to pick one that best fits your fishing conditions.  

Click here for Halco Max 130.

The Halco Max 190 Lure is designed for heavy high speed spinning and trolling, It is ideal for large salt water predators such as tuna, mackerel and wahoo. With extra heavy side walls for maximum strength and the slender profile allows trolling speeds in excess of 20 knots, features Mustad Inline 7/0 singles for the ultimate hook holding ability.

Max is also a great lure to troll while traveling from spot to spot due to its high speed characteristics.

Seaguar Pink Label™ 100% fluorocarbon leader material is made from exclusive Seaguar resins. Pink Label is soft and supple with superior strength, abrasion resistance and minimal stretch. It's also lightweight and buoyant, so it can cast farther and perform better underwater than other fluorocarbon lines. 

The pink color is one of the first colors to disappear in water making it even more invisible than other colored or non colored lines.  We have had bites where they would only bite pink label, it's worth a try if you haven't already.

Lead Masters Hoochie Squid Skirts are 5-inch unrigged squid skirts for saltwater trolling, designed to be customized by the angler for a wide range of species and rig configurations. The soft squid skirt body and tentacle action on the troll make hoochies one of the most versatile and proven trolling lure styles for Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, and other pelagic species. Because they are unrigged, you can rig them on your preferred hook, leader, and hardware to match your target species and trolling setup. 5 per pack. Available in 7 colors including a Glow Red option for low-light and deep water applications.

Key Features

• 5" Squid Skirt Profile — Versatile Trolling Action — The 5-inch body length matches the profile of small squid and baitfish that Tuna, Salmon, and other pelagic species key on; the soft skirt tentacles flutter and pulse on the troll, producing a lifelike squid swimming action at a wide range of trolling speeds; effective from slow salmon trolling speeds (2–3 knots) through faster tuna trolling speeds (5–8 knots).
• Unrigged — Fully Customizable — The hoochie skirts are unrigged, allowing the angler to rig them on their preferred hook size, leader material, and hardware; rig on a single hook for salmon, a double hook for tuna, or thread onto a jig head for a weighted presentation; the unrigged format also allows the skirts to be used as trailers on existing lures and jigs.
• 7 Colors Including Glow Red — Pink Blue, Purple/Black, Silver Blue, Yellow/Blue, Yellow/Orange, Green/Black, and Glow Red; the Glow Red option charges under UV light for low-light and deep water trolling applications where a luminescent skirt provides a visibility advantage.
• 5 Per Pack — Five skirts per pack; provides multiple skirts for rigging different hook configurations or replacing skirts that are damaged during fishing.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Tuna — Rig on a double hook setup with a 60–80 lb fluorocarbon leader and troll at 5–8 knots; Silver Blue, Yellow/Blue, and Purple/Black are proven tuna colors; the hoochie skirt can also be rigged behind a cedar plug or hex head for a skirted plug presentation.
• Salmon — Rig on a single hook with a flasher or dodger ahead of the skirt and troll at 2–3 knots; Pink Blue and Green/Black are proven salmon colors; the hoochie skirt is one of the most widely used salmon trolling lure styles on the West Coast.
• Yellowtail & Pelagics — Effective for Yellowtail, Mahi-Mahi, and other pelagic species on the troll; the unrigged format allows the skirt to be customized for the target species and trolling speed.
• Trailer on Jigs & Lures — Thread the hoochie skirt onto a jig head or existing lure as a trailer to add squid skirt action and color to the presentation; effective on iron jigs, hex heads, and swimbait heads as a skirted trailer.

Ande Monofilament Leader line is perfect for short or medium size top shots or leaders.  We like Ande line for it's strength and low memory.  The abrasion resistance is fantastic reducing the change of breaking off on toothy creatures including bluefin tuna.

The old sayhing about Ande Line is "Andy is dandy because it's rubber-bandy."  The stretch in this line is amazing and is known as an insurance policy on big fish.  The more the line stretches, the less chance of it breaking.  It simply rebounds to it's previous self during the fight.  That said, after you catch a big fish you should change your leader out.

The Z-Man Finesse TRD (The Real Deal) is a 2.75-inch stickbait designed specifically for the Ned Rig, a finesse technique famous for catching bass in tough or highly pressured conditions. It is widely considered a staple for smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass.

Key Features

• 10X Tough ElaZtech: This proprietary material is virtually indestructible, often lasting for dozens of catches per bait.

• Buoyancy: Unlike traditional plastics that sink flat, the TRD is naturally buoyant, causing it to stand vertically off the bottom when at rest to mimic a feeding crawfish or minnow.

• Salt-Impregnated: The soft formulation and salt content provide a precise sink rate and an irresistible feel that encourages fish to hold on longer.

• Dimpled Texture: A realistic, dimpled surface adds to its natural look and feel.

8 per pack

Rapala's Husky Magnum® will swim at a predetermined depth when trolled. The number in the name of the lure indicates the running depth when trolled with 30 meters of line out.  The Husky Magnum can be trolled almost twice as fast as the original Rapala XRAP so you're able to cover twice as much water increasing the chance of a strike.

If you want to use the Husky Magnum® in shallow water, let the lure run with less line to adjust the running depth. Using thicker line that has more resistance in the water also reduces the running depth.

A precision tool for fast trolling and battling big predators. Husky Magnum® is built tough and designed to swim at a pre-determined depth and run straight at up to 12 knots. It features a tight, strong rolling action that is emphasized with a loud internal rattle. Internal translucent rainbow foil and scale pattern create a natural, life-like appearance.

• Designed for Fast Trolling
• Precision Trolling Depth 15 Feet
• Runs Straight Up to 12 Knots
• Tight Swimming Action
• Loud Rattle
• Internal Pearlescent Foil and Natural Scale Pattern
• Natural Translucent Design
• Heavy-Duty Construction
• Strong VMC® Perma Steel® Hook

The Z-Man Finesse ShroomZ is a specialized mushroom-style jighead designed specifically for Ned rigging and other light-line finesse techniques. It is widely credited as the first dedicated jighead to bring the "Midwest Finesse" style to the mainstream market.

Key Features & Design

• Mushroom Head Shape: The signature flat-top head allows buoyant soft plastics to stand perfectly upright on the bottom, mimicking a feeding crawfish or baitfish.

• Welded Wire Keeper: Features a unique wire keeper welded directly to the hook shank that locks ElaZtech® plastics securely in place without the need for glue.

• Premium Hooks: Built with high-carbon, black nickel needlepoint hooks (typically size 1 or 2) that are "sticky sharp" for easy penetration on light tackle.

• Variety of Weights: Available in weights ranging from 1/20 oz to 1/5 oz, allowing you to fine-tune your fall rate based on depth and fish activity.

The Z-Man Original ChatterBait is a versatile, tournament-winning lure that combines the flash of a spinnerbait, the vibration of a crankbait, and the profile of a jig into a single "fish-slaying package". It is known for its patented head-to-blade connection and signature hex-shaped blade, which produce an unmatched erratic action that triggers reaction bites from bass and other predatory fish.

Key Features & Design

• Intense Vibration: The trademarked hex-shaped blade pivots violently on the jig eyelet, creating a powerful thump you can feel throughout your retrieve.

• Snag-Resistant: The blade doubles as a weedguard, helping the lure deflect off wood and grass without getting hung up.

• Quality Hardware: Built with a custom 5/0 heavy-duty needlepoint hook designed for solid hooksets and durability.

• EZ Skirt® System: Features a quick-change silicone skirt that allows you to swap colors fast to match changing water conditions.

• Trailer Ready: Includes a molded-in bait keeper to lock soft plastic trailers securely on the hook shank.

Versatility & Use

Effective year-round but particularly excels in stained to muddy water and around cover like submerged vegetation or docks. It tracks straight without hydroplaning, making it easy to fish at various speeds and depths.

Why Buy the Yamamoto Psycho Dad?

The Yamamoto Psycho Dad was a top-secret weapon of the pros before it went public — developed by western tournament pro Bub Tosh, it's an ultra-deadly flip and punch bait that doubles as one of the most effective jig trailers in the Yamamoto lineup. What sets the Psycho Dad apart is its unique swimming claws that actually kick and swim as the bait falls, a built-in rattle slot in the head designed to hold the big DOA rattle, and a thick body section that grips the barb of a flipping hook or jig trailer hook securely. 5 per pack, 7 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A pro-designed flip, punch, and jig trailer creature bait with swimming claws that kick on the fall, a built-in DOA rattle slot for added noise, and a thick body for secure hook retention — delivering maximum action and sound in heavy cover where big bass are holding.

Problem It Solves

Standard creature baits either lack the claw action to trigger strikes in heavy cover or don't have a way to add sound without rigging a separate rattle. The Psycho Dad's swimming claws produce action on the fall without any angler input, and the built-in rattle slot lets you add the DOA rattle for maximum noise in stained or muddy water — all in a bait thick enough to stay on the hook through multiple fish and heavy cover.

Advantages

• ✅ Swimming claws — kick and swim on the fall without any angler input
• ✅ Built-in rattle slot — designed to hold the big DOA rattle for added noise in stained water
• ✅ Thick body section — grips the barb of a flipping hook or jig trailer hook securely
• ✅ Developed by western tournament pro Bub Tosh — proven in competition
• ✅ Versatile — flipping, punching, jig trailer
• ✅ 7 proven color options across natural and reaction shades
• ✅ 5 per pack
• ⚠️ 5 per pack — premium creature bait count; designed for heavy cover where bait durability matters

When to Choose It

Reach for the Psycho Dad when you're flipping and pitching into heavy cover and need a creature bait with maximum claw action on the fall, when you want to add rattle noise to your presentation in stained or muddy water, or when you need a jig trailer with swimming claw action that triggers strikes on every hop. It's the go-to when bass are buried deep in cover and need a bait that produces action and sound without any angler input.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Flipping & Pitching — Texas-rig on a 4/0–5/0 EWG or straight shank hook with a 1/2–3/4 oz bullet weight; the swimming claws kick on the fall and the thick body stays on the hook through multiple fish
• Punching — rig on a 4/0–5/0 straight shank hook with a 1–2 oz tungsten punch weight; the compact body punches through matted grass and the claws explode with action in the pocket below
• Jig Trailer — pin onto a flipping jig or football jig; the swimming claws add kicking action on every hop that complements the jig's movement and triggers strikes on the pause
• Rattle Presentation — insert a DOA rattle into the built-in rattle slot for added noise in stained or muddy water; the combination of swimming claws and rattle is especially effective in low-visibility conditions

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 the built-in rattle slot adds critical noise
• 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

• Swimming claws — kick and swim on the fall without any angler input
• Built-in rattle slot — designed to hold the big DOA rattle for added noise
• Thick body section — secure hook retention on flipping hooks and jig trailer hooks
• Developed by Bub Tosh — western tournament pro-proven design
• 7 proven color options
• 5 per pack

Models & Specs

Count: 5 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater | Target Species: Bass

Tackle Express Tips

1. Add the DOA rattle in stained water — The Psycho Dad's built-in rattle slot is one of its most underused features. Insert a big DOA rattle into the slot before rigging in stained or muddy water — the combination of swimming claw action and rattle noise is especially effective when bass are using sound to locate prey in low-visibility conditions.
2. Green Pumpkin Black Flake for most situations — Green Pumpkin Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear to lightly stained water. Switch to Okeechobee Craw (#962) for Florida-style fisheries with orange-tinted crawfish, and use Black & Blue w/ Blue Flake (#971) or Black & Red w/ Red Flake (#972) in dark or muddy water for maximum silhouette visibility.
3. Let the claws do the work — The Psycho Dad's swimming claws produce their best action on a free fall — pitch or flip to the target and let the bait fall on a semi-slack line. Don't rush the retrieve; most strikes happen on the initial fall when the claws are kicking at full speed. If you don't get bit on the fall, hop it once or twice and let it fall again before moving to the next spot.

FAQ

Q: What rattle fits the Psycho Dad's built-in rattle slot?
A: The Psycho Dad's rattle slot is designed to hold the big DOA rattle. Insert it into the slot in the head of the bait before rigging — it stays in place during the cast and fall and adds significant noise that can be the difference-maker in stained or muddy water.

Q: What hook size works best for flipping the Psycho Dad?
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 hook (Gamakatsu G-Finesse Heavy Cover or similar) with a 1.5–2 oz tungsten punch weight. The thick body section grips the hook barb securely through multiple fish and heavy cover.

Q: Is the Psycho Dad good as a jig trailer?
A: Yes — it's one of the most effective jig trailers in the Yamamoto lineup. The swimming claws add kicking action on every hop that complements the jig's movement and triggers strikes on the pause. Pin it onto a 3/8–1/2 oz flipping jig or football jig and the claws go to work on every retrieve.

The Strike King Sexy Spoon is built to do one thing exceptionally well: look like a dying baitfish. Its wide-body design produces an erratic, darting wobble that flashes light in every direction — exactly what a fleeing or injured shad looks like to a hungry bass. Cast it over grass, flutter it down ledges, or rip it through open water and hang on. Available in two sizes to match the forage and the situation, with a premium treble hook that drives home solid hook sets on every strike.

Key Features

• Wide-body flutter design — erratic, darting wobble that mimics injured baitfish
• Multi-directional flash — reflects light realistically to draw fish from a distance
• Versatile presentation — cast, flutter, rip, or troll at various depths
• Premium treble hook — sharp and strong for solid hook sets
• Two sizes — 4" for finesse applications, 5.5" for big-bait presentations
• 5 proven color patterns per size — matched to common shad forage

Specifications

Why Anglers Reach for Big Hammer Swimbait Heads

Big Hammer Swimbait Heads are precision-engineered jig heads built specifically to pair with Big Hammer swimbaits, delivering balanced, lifelike swimming action that turns follows into strikes. The signature flat-head design stabilizes the bait at any retrieve speed, while premium hooks ensure solid sets and keep fish pinned all the way to the boat or bank.

Built for Big Hammer Swimbaits

The main advantage is purpose-built compatibility. These jig heads match the body shape and weight distribution of Big Hammer swimbaits, so you get a natural, level swim right out of the package — no tuning, no tweaking, no wasted casts. The flat-head creates a wide, rolling action that mimics wounded baitfish, and the hook placement is optimized for short-striking fish.

The Problem It Solves

Generic jig heads often cause swimbaits to roll, dive unnaturally, or ride off-center — killing the realistic action that triggers strikes. Big Hammer Swimbait Heads eliminate that frustration with a purpose-built design that keeps your bait swimming true at any speed, from a slow crawl to a fast burn.

What Makes Them Stand Out — and What to Watch For

Advantages: Purpose-matched to Big Hammer swimbaits for perfect balance, flat-head design for stable swimming action, premium sharp hooks, available in 9 colors and 7 weights, and proven across both freshwater and saltwater fisheries.

Considerations: Designed specifically for Big Hammer swimbaits — while they work with other soft plastics, you'll get the best results when paired with the intended bait. Pack counts vary by size (3 per pack for smaller weights, 2 per pack for larger).

The Right Pick If...

You fish swimbaits for calico bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, pike, or musky and want a jig head that delivers consistent, natural action without constant adjustment. These are ideal for anglers who fish kelp beds, offshore structure, freshwater lakes, and rivers where a realistic presentation makes the difference.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Slow Retrieve: A steady, slow wind lets the flat-head work its magic — the bait swims with a wide, natural roll
• Bounce and Swim: Hop the bait off the bottom, then retrieve slowly — deadly over structure and through kelp
• Countdown Method: Let it sink to the desired depth, then retrieve at a speed that keeps it in the strike zone
• Swim and Pause: Retrieve with periodic pauses to mimic an injured baitfish — strikes often come on the pause

Best Conditions

• Water Clarity: Effective in both clear and stained water — use natural colors (Plain, White, Brown) in clear water and bright colors (Chartreuse, Red, Yellow) in stained or murky conditions
• Structure: Excellent around kelp beds, rocky structure, weed lines, and drop-offs
• Depth: The 7-weight range (3/16oz to 1.5oz) covers shallow flats to deeper structure — match the weight to the depth and current
• Season: Productive year-round, especially strong during baitfish migrations and when gamefish are actively feeding on bait balls

Best For

• Species: Calico bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike, musky, halibut, and other swimbait-eating gamefish
• Techniques: Swimbaits, slow retrieve, structure fishing, kelp-bed fishing, countdown method
• Environments: Inshore saltwater (kelp beds, reefs, bays), freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs
• Angler Level: Beginner to advanced — easy to fish effectively, but rewards experienced anglers who can dial in the right weight, color, and retrieve for the conditions

Key Features

• Flat-Head Design: Creates stable, natural swimming motion that mimics wounded baitfish
• Premium Hook Construction: Sharp, durable hooks in sizes 2/0 through 5/0, matched to each weight
• Purpose-Built for Big Hammer Swimbaits: Engineered for perfect balance and action right out of the package
• 9 Color Options: Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black Red Eye, Green, Brown, and Black
• 7 Weight Options: 3/16oz through 1.5oz to cover shallow to deep presentations
• Pack Quantities: 3 per pack for 3/16oz–1/2oz sizes, 2 per pack for 3/4oz–1.5oz sizes

Models & Specs

• 3/16oz — 2/0 Hook — 8 colors (Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black Red Eye, Green, Brown) — 3 per pack
• 1/4oz — 2/0 Hook — 8 colors (Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black Red Eye, Green, Brown) — 3 per pack
• 3/8oz — 2/0 Hook — 8 colors (Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black Red Eye, Green, Brown) — 3 per pack
• 1/2oz — 4/0 Hook — 8 colors (Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black Red Eye, Green, Brown) — 3 per pack
• 3/4oz — 4/0 Hook — 8 colors (Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black Red Eye, Green, Brown) — 2 per pack
• 1oz — 4/0 Hook — 8 colors (Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black Red Eye, Green, Brown) — 2 per pack
• 1.5oz — 5/0 Hook — 6 colors (Plain, Red, Chartreuse, White, Yellow, Black) — 2 per pack

Weight: 0.2 lbs per pack | Brand: Big Hammer

Tackle Express Tips

• Match the Hatch: Choose a head color that contrasts slightly with your swimbait body — a darker head with a lighter body creates a natural silhouette that triggers more strikes
• Weight Matters: Use the lightest weight that still lets you feel the bottom or maintain contact — lighter heads produce a more natural, slower fall that fish can't resist
• Keep a Color Rotation: Carry at least 2–3 colors per trip. Start with natural tones in clear water and switch to brighter colors if the bite is slow or water is stained

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these work with other swimbait brands, or only Big Hammer?

While they're optimized for Big Hammer swimbaits, these jig heads work well with most soft plastic swimbaits of similar size. You'll get the best action and balance when paired with the intended Big Hammer baits, but they're versatile enough for general swimbait fishing.

What's the difference between the 2/0 and 4/0 hook sizes?

The 2/0 hooks are paired with the lighter weights (3/16oz–3/8oz) and are ideal for smaller baits and lighter line. The 4/0 and 5/0 hooks come on the heavier weights (1/2oz–1.5oz) and are built for bigger baits, bigger fish, and heavier cover where you need more hook gap and holding power.

How many come in a pack?

Pack counts vary by size: the 3/16oz, 1/4oz, 3/8oz, and 1/2oz sizes come 3 per pack, while the 3/4oz, 1oz, and 1.5oz sizes come 2 per pack.

IMA Skimmer Grande Topwater Lure delivers an bigger version than the original that is targeted at attracting the hunting predators in the lake. Designed with a rear weight, the IMA Skimmer Grande provides a hard side to side attraction that differentiates it from all other topwater walking baits.

Built with a thinned-down shape, the IMA Skimmer Grande sits with its nose poking out of the water. When worked with quick jerks and the rod tip pointed down, the IMA Skimmer Grande stirs the water and creates a large boil behind the bait. This imitates the erratic nature of an injured baitfish.

 

Kevin VanDam built his career on shallow water power fishing, and the Strike King KVD 2.5 Squarebill is the crankbait he designed to do it. The square bill deflects off wood, rock, and cover instead of hanging up — triggering reaction strikes from bass that are sitting tight to structure. A unique wandering action keeps the bait moving erratically even on a steady retrieve, and the silent, rattle-free design gives you a stealthy edge in pressured or clear water. At 2.75 inches and 5/8 oz, it's built to cover the 3–6 foot zone faster and more effectively than anything else in the box.

Key Features

• Square bill design — deflects off cover to trigger reaction strikes
• Erratic wandering action — unpredictable movement that bass can't track
• Silent (no internal rattles) — stealthy approach for pressured or clear water
• Designed by Kevin VanDam — BassMaster Classic Champion
• Dives 3–6 feet — ideal for shallow flats, laydowns, docks, and riprap
• Available in 18 proven color patterns

Specifications