LABOR DAY TACKLE CLEAROUT

Fresh Body, Same Proven Jig Head

Hookup Baits are hand-crafted in San Diego and built around a formula that works: shape, color, and action dialed in to trigger more bites. The Medium body is sized for inshore and nearshore fishing — calico bass around kelp, yellowtail on the iron, and any situation where a smaller, more natural profile gets more looks. When the body wears out, swap it onto your existing 1/8oz or 1/4oz jig head and you're back in the game. Five bodies per pack keeps you fishing all day.

Sized for Inshore, Built for Results

The Medium body fits 1/8oz and 1/4oz Hookup Baits jig heads — the go-to sizes for calico bass, smaller yellowtail, and inshore species where a compact profile matches the forage better than a larger body. Like all Hookup Baits products, it can be cast, jigged vertically, or trolled, giving you flexibility across techniques and conditions.

Why Replacement Bodies Make Sense

Soft plastic bodies take punishment — from fish, from rocks, from repeated casts through structure. Buying replacement bodies instead of whole new jigs keeps your proven jig head in rotation and saves money over time. If you've found a color that's been producing, stocking up on bodies means you never have to fish without it.

Seven Colors, One for Every Condition

• Chovy — anchovy-match profile, a staple when 'chovies are the primary forage
• Red Crab — high-contrast attractor, effective in low-vis or stained water
• Brown Gold — natural, earthy tone that works well around structure and rocky bottom
• Sardine Green — sardine imitation, strong in clear water and bright conditions
• Pearl Glow Green — subtle glow finish for low-light and deeper presentations
• Pearl White — versatile high-flash color that works across species and conditions
• Mint — translucent, subtle color for pressured fish and clear water

Three Ways to Work It

• Cast and retrieve — work it along kelp edges, structure, and rocky points
• Vertical jigging — drop to the mark and work it up through the water column
• Trolling — pull it behind the boat to cover water and locate fish

Best Conditions

• Inshore and nearshore saltwater — kelp beds, rocky structure, and sandy bottom
• Clear water situations where a natural, smaller profile gets more bites
• Any session where fish are keyed on smaller baitfish like anchovies or sardines

Best For

• Calico bass around kelp and structure on cast-and-retrieve
• Yellowtail and bonito on the iron or vertical jig
• Inshore species where a compact, natural profile outperforms larger lures
• Anglers who already fish Hookup Baits 1/8oz or 1/4oz jig heads and want to stock up on bodies

Key Features

• Brand: Hookup Baits (designed & manufactured in San Diego, CA)
• Fits: 1/8oz and 1/4oz Hookup Baits jig heads
• Pack contents: 5 replacement bodies
• Colors: Chovy, Red Crab, Brown Gold, Sardine Green, Pearl Glow Green, Pearl White, Mint
• Techniques: Cast, vertical jig, troll
• Target species: Calico bass, yellowtail, bonito, inshore species

Models & Specs

How to Replace the Body

Watch the official Hookup Baits tutorial below for a step-by-step walkthrough on swapping out the soft body on your jig head.

Tackle Express Tips

• For calico bass around kelp, Chovy and Sardine Green are the go-to colors — match the forage that's in the water and you'll get more bites.
• Pearl Glow Green is worth keeping in your bag for early morning or late afternoon sessions when light is low — the subtle glow finish can make a real difference.
• Keep a few extra bodies in your tackle bag on every trip. Bodies wear out fast when fish are biting — having spares means you never have to slow down.

FAQ

What jig heads do these bodies fit?
These replacement bodies are designed specifically for Hookup Baits 1/8oz and 1/4oz Medium jig heads. They are not designed for the Big Game jig heads — for those, see the Big Game Replacement Bodies.

How many bodies come in a pack?
Each pack contains 5 replacement bodies in your selected color.

What's the difference between the Medium and Big Game bodies?
The Medium body fits smaller 1/8oz and 1/4oz jig heads and is sized for inshore species like calico bass and smaller yellowtail. The Big Game body fits 1oz and 1.5oz jig heads and is built for larger pelagics like tuna and big yellowtail.

The Deps Tiny Bullshooter 100 Bluegill is a compact, precision-engineered swimbait that delivers all the fish-catching features of its larger predecessor in a smaller package perfectly sized to match baby bluegill and small panfish. Designed for targeting wary bass in pressured waters, this 100mm swimbait excels around weeds, docks, and other areas where small bluegill live.

The Tiny Bullshooter's effectiveness comes from the realistic water displacement created by its jointed body design. It produces a fish-drawing action even with a straight retrieve, but with the right rod work, it achieves a weaving, roaming movement and can execute dramatic 180-degree turns that trigger explosive reaction strikes from following bass.

Engineered with innovative pectoral fins made of durable PVC material that stick to the body during the retrieve, then move and hover like a live bluegill when stopped. The uniquely shaped belly fin acts like a horizontal tail, helping to prevent snags while stabilizing the bait and enhancing its natural action. The slow-sinking design allows it to hover in the strike zone, making it deadly effective for finesse presentations.

Key Features:

• Compact Bluegill Profile: 100mm size perfectly matches baby bluegill and small panfish
• Jointed Body Design: Creates realistic water displacement and natural swimming action
• PVC Pectoral Fins: Stick to body during retrieve, then move and hover like live bluegill when stopped
• Horizontal Belly Fin: Prevents snags, stabilizes the bait, and enhances action
• 180-Degree Turning Ability: Dramatic turns trigger reaction strikes from following fish
• Slow-Sinking Action: Hovers in the strike zone for extended presentations
• Silent Operation: No rattles for stealthy presentation in pressured waters
• Premium Hooks: Size #5 ultra-sharp hooks with smooth coating and tin finish for better camouflage

Specifications:

• Length: 100mm (approximately 4")
• Weight: 1 oz
• Type: Slow-sinking, silent jointed swimbait
• Hook Size: #5 with tin finish
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Retrieve Techniques:

• Straight Retrieve: Produces solid vibration from flat-sided body design
• Stop-and-Go: Creates swimming and wandering action away from cover
• 180-Degree Turn: Unique feeding action triggers bites from followers
• Slow Roll: Methodical retrieve along bottom structure
• Hover Presentation: Pause to let pectoral fins move like live bluegill

Pro Tips:

• Add a feathered hook to fool pressured bass and increase attraction, especially in current
• Fish around weeds, docks, and shallow cover where baby bluegill live
• Use stop-and-go retrieve to maximize the hovering pectoral fin action
• Practice the 180-degree turn technique to trigger reaction strikes

Ideal Applications:

• Pressured waters where bass are wary of larger baits
• Clear water finesse presentations
• Shallow flats and weed edges
• Around docks, laydowns, and structure
• When bass are feeding on small bluegill
• Sight fishing for trophy bass

When you need a compact swimbait that perfectly imitates baby bluegill and triggers bites from pressured bass, the Deps Tiny Bullshooter 100 delivers the realistic action and innovative features that serious swimbait anglers demand.

Storage Warning:

Store your lures in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Avoid storing in hot vehicles or tackle boxes during warm months, as high temperatures can cause deformation or cracking due to air expansion. We are not responsible for damage caused by improper storage in high-temperature conditions.

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.

Brass N' Glass is one of the deadliest worm weight systems ever.  The impact of the brass sinker against the color-coordinated glass bead produces the sound and vibration of scurrying crawfish, a presentation that even the most finicky bass cannot resist.

The Yamamoto Pro Senko has been designed with a thicker head area to help it stay on the hook when used with Gary's Swim Jig or other Shaky-Head style jigs. It still possesses all of the original Senko's incredible fish-catching action. The Pro Senko also casts like well due to its unique design and gets into the strike zone quickly. 

 It's the perfect lure for bass fishing applications, offering the ideal mix of versatility, finesse, and action. With its trusted design, the Yamamoto Pro Senko is a reliable choice for pinpoint accuracy and real results.

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.

 

The Reaction Innovations Little Dipper 3.5" is a compact paddle tail swimbait built around a thumping tail action that produces a tight, rhythmic thump on the retrieve — effective as a standalone swimbait on a jig head or weighted hook, and equally effective as a trailer on a swim jig, chatterbait, or umbrella rig. The 3.5" profile matches smaller baitfish and is ideal for finesse and pressured conditions where a larger swimbait profile gets ignored. 9 per pack in 6 colors.

Key Features

• Thumping Paddle Tail — Tight Rhythmic Action — The paddle tail produces a tight, thumping action on the retrieve that creates vibration and water displacement; the tail thumps rhythmically at a wide range of retrieve speeds, from a slow roll near the bottom to a faster mid-water retrieve; the tight thump is most effective for triggering reaction strikes from bass that are actively feeding on baitfish.
• 3.5" Compact Profile — Finesse & Pressured Conditions — The 3.5" size matches smaller shad, shiners, and baitfish profiles and is most effective when bass are keying on smaller forage or when a larger swimbait profile is getting ignored; compact enough for light jig heads (1/8–3/16 oz) and finesse swim jig applications.
• Versatile Trailer & Standalone Applications — Effective as a standalone swimbait on a jig head or weighted hook, and as a trailer on a swim jig, chatterbait, or umbrella rig; the paddle tail adds action to any moving bait application.
• 9 Per Pack — 6 Colors — Nine baits per pack across 6 colors spanning shad, bream, and natural baitfish patterns.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Swim Jig Trailer — Primary Application — Thread the Little Dipper on the back of a swim jig for a full-profile baitfish presentation; the paddle tail adds a thumping action to the swim jig on the retrieve that complements the jig’s skirt movement; most effective on a steady retrieve through grass edges, laydowns, and open water.
• Chatterbait Trailer — Thread on the back of a chatterbait for a swimbait trailer that adds profile and paddle tail action to the blade’s vibration; the combination of the chatterbait’s blade thump and the Little Dipper’s paddle tail creates a highly effective baitfish presentation for reaction strikes.
• Umbrella Rig — Use as one of the trailer baits on an umbrella rig for a multi-bait schooling baitfish presentation; the 3.5" size is ideal for umbrella rig applications where a compact profile is needed.
• Standalone Swimbait — Jig Head — Thread on a 1/8–3/16 oz jig head and swim steadily for a compact baitfish imitation; most effective when bass are actively feeding on smaller baitfish near the surface or along grass edges; vary the retrieve speed to find the cadence that triggers strikes.

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.

The Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ 5" is a premium soft jerkbait engineered from Z-Man's legendary 10X ElaZtech material and infused with a built-in scent formula that keeps fish holding on longer. At 5 inches, this bait delivers a wide, gliding action on the pause that mimics a dying shad — irresistible to bass, redfish, speckled trout, and more. Each pack includes 5 baits, giving you serious value without sacrificing quality.

Whether you're working shallow flats, grass edges, or open water, the Scented Jerk ShadZ excels on a weightless Texas rig, wacky rig, or light jighead. Its buoyant ElaZtech construction keeps it riding high in the water column, while the forked tail kicks and quivers on every twitch. Fish it slow, fish it fast — it produces either way.

Key Features

• Built-in scent infusion — fish hold on longer for better hookup ratios
• 10X ElaZtech construction — buoyant, ultra-durable, outlasts conventional soft plastics
• 5" profile with wide-glide action — deadly on the pause and the fall
• Forked tail delivers lifelike quiver on every twitch and retrieve
• Versatile rig options — weightless Texas, wacky, or light jighead
• Effective in freshwater and saltwater
• 5 baits per pack — premium value

Specifications

Strike King Rage Tail Craw

The Strike King Rage Tail Craw is built around one of the most effective craw designs in bass fishing: the exclusive Rage Tail flange system. Those signature flanged claws don't just look like a crawfish — they move like one, creating maximum water displacement and a defensive, claws-up posture that triggers aggressive strikes from bass whether you're flipping heavy cover, pitching to docks, or dragging across rocky structure.

Engineered with hi-grade customized plastics that stay soft and maintain action in cold water, the Rage Tail Craw is as durable as it is deadly. Rig it Texas-style for punching through cover, run it on a Carolina rig to cover water, or pin it as a jig trailer to add a lifelike craw profile to your presentation. The Baby Rage Craw gives you the same proven action in a downsized profile for finesse situations or when bass are keyed in on smaller forage.

Features

• Exclusive Rage Tail flanged claws — maximum water displacement and lifelike defensive posture
• Hi-grade customized plastics — stays soft and durable through cold water and multiple fish
• Versatile rigging — Texas rig, Carolina rig, weightless, or jig trailer
• Available in two sizes: Rage Craw (7 per pack) and Baby Rage Craw (9 per pack)

Best For

• Techniques: Flipping, pitching, Texas rig, Carolina rig, jig trailer
• Conditions: Heavy cover, docks, rocky structure, year-round
• Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass

The Rapala Crush City Cleanup Craw was designed by pro angler Jacob Wheeler as his ultimate craw bait — and at 3.5", it’s the perfect bass snack. Tight-kicking claws generate reaction-triggering action on the fall and during the retrieve, while forward-facing legs add subtle secondary movement with the slightest twitch. Soft ribbed hook slots on the back let you rig either side of the bait to maximize usage and conceal the hook point. Versatile enough to flip, punch, drag, or run as a trailer. Built with Rapala’s Smart Injection Technology™ for a precisely placed combination of color, flake, salt, and scent.

Features

- Tight-kicking claw action for reaction strikes
- Forward-facing legs for subtle secondary action
- Soft ribbed hook slots — rig either side to hide hook point and maximize bait life
- Perfect for flipping, punching, dragging, or as a jig trailer
- Smart Injection Technology™ — custom color, flake, salt & scent placement
- Designed by pro angler Jacob Wheeler
- Available in 14 colors

Specifications

The Nomad Design DTX Minnow 180 Heavy Duty Shallow FLT is the ultimate trolling minnow, capable of diving 10-12ft at 18+ knots. With patented features like the Autotune System and Metal Matrix Plate System, it offers maximum action and side-to-side body wiggle at all speeds. Perfect for high-speed or slow-speed fishing.

Crafted by decades of experience on the water, the Nomad Design DTX Minnow 180 Heavy Duty Shallow FLT lure is designed and tested in Australia for maximum toughness and durability. Its unique colors and highly effective shape and action make it a must-have for catching more fish.

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.

Designed specifically for fishing in dense vegetation and aiming at bass feeding near the bottom, the Nako Tungsten Jika Rigs efficiently cut through thick grass and position your bait perfectly upright when bass fishing.  These tungsten sinkers are unique in shape but also have the size printed on each sinker.

The number one reason you should try Nako Tungsten Jika Rig is that the sensitivity it gives you when bottom fishing. This hook and wight combination is perfect for bass fishing around heavy cover.  This Tungsten Jika Rig equip a high quality weight, which offers 2X more sensitive than lead weights, providing you a precise feel as to what kind of bottom you are fishing.

It is also the preferred method for fishing in heavy vegetation. They are able to punch through the aquatic grass and get your bait down to the bottom. Use this rig to punch through any type of grass or heavy vegetation like hydrilla, lily pads, milfoil or other matted grass. The smaller profile gives it a smaller area and mass getting it through the grass quicker.

• The Skinny Design - The skinny design makes the fishing weight easier to pull thru rocks, weeds, or brush with fewer hang ups.
  
• 50% smaller profile than lead weights - Tungsten is denser than lead and therefore much more compact and offer better signal on underwater objects.
• The size printed on the weight - Easy to find the weight when fishing, most customers love this feature.

The Ima Flit 100 Jerkbait is the effort of endless research and development. Ima combined Michael Murphy’s biology expertise with its own advanced technology and the Flit 100 was born.  The Flit 100, named for its erratic fleeing action and 100mm in length, was designed on the basic premise of “matching the hatch.”  

The Ima Jerkbait, designed with a wide back, flat sides, and a narrow stomach, is designed to closely mimic the flat-sided Herring and/or Panfish prey, common in the U.S.   The Flit 100 incorporates a realistic finish, a uniquely designed bill for ease of use and specially designed triangular chambers. This creates constant focal points of contact, maximizing vibration and sound consistency. The Ima Flit 100 is the next generation jerkbait designed specifically to trigger strikes and enhance your fishing experience.

Techniques:

• Jerk Pause:  Start with slack and end with slack after each series of jerks allowing the bait to glide back and forth.
• Deadsticking: Start out with a couple cranks and jerks to get the bait to desired depth and then pause the lure with slack line.
• Burning: Reel the jerkbait in fast spurts stopping periodically. A very effective technique around shad spawns and schooling fish.
  • Length: 100mm, 3.9 in
    Weight: 9.4g, 3/8oz
    Type: Suspends 3-5ft
    ST Hooks: Owner ST-36 #6

Why Buy the Yamamoto 5" Single Tail Grub?

Few soft plastics have stood the test of time like the Yamamoto Single Tail Grub. A timeless curly tail design that catches fish year-round, in any conditions, on virtually any rig — the 5" version is the go-to size when you want a bigger profile to target medium to large bass, pike, walleye, and inshore saltwater species. Crafted with Yamamoto's signature soft plastic formula, the body is supple enough for excellent hook penetration while still holding up through multiple fish. 20 per pack, 5 proven colors.

Main Use & Benefit

A 5-inch classic curly tail grub that delivers a natural, lifelike swimming action with subtle vibration and flash on every retrieve — equally effective fished solo on a jighead or as a trailer on spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and swim jigs to add bulk, action, and a slower fall.

Problem It Solves

Many soft plastics require specific techniques or conditions to be effective. The Yamamoto Single Tail Grub is the opposite — its curly tail produces natural swimming action at any retrieve speed, in any water clarity, on any rig. It's the bait you reach for when you want something proven, versatile, and consistently effective without overthinking the presentation.

Advantages

• ✅ Classic 5" curly tail profile — proven fish-catcher for decades across multiple species
• ✅ Natural swimming action — subtle vibration and flash at any retrieve speed
• ✅ Versatile — jighead, spinnerbait trailer, buzzbait trailer, swim jig trailer, Carolina rig
• ✅ Yamamoto soft plastic formula — supple for great hook penetration, durable through multiple fish
• ✅ Effective in clear and murky water
• ✅ Multi-species — bass, pike, walleye, inshore saltwater
• ✅ 20 per pack — excellent value for a high-use trailer and jighead bait
• ⚠️ 5 color options currently available — focused on proven natural and reaction shades

When to Choose It

Reach for the 5" Single Tail Grub when you want a bigger profile grub for medium to large bass, when you need a versatile trailer that adds bulk and action to a spinnerbait or buzzbait, or when you want a simple, proven jighead presentation that works in any conditions. It's the go-to when you want to keep it simple and let the bait do the work.

Best Fishing Techniques

• Jighead — thread onto a 1/4–3/8 oz round or football jighead for a simple, deadly swimming presentation; the curly tail pulses and flutters on a slow, steady retrieve or on the fall
• Spinnerbait Trailer — pin onto a 3/8–1/2 oz spinnerbait to add bulk, a slower fall, and extra tail action that triggers strikes on the pause
• Buzzbait Trailer — pin onto a buzzbait to add a kicking tail action that keeps fish committed on the bite and improves hookset ratios
• Swim Jig Trailer — pin onto a 3/8–1/2 oz swim jig for a natural swimming presentation through grass edges, laydowns, and open water
• Carolina Rig — thread onto a 1/0–2/0 hook, 18–24" behind a 1/2–3/4 oz Carolina weight; drag slowly along the bottom for a natural, swimming presentation over hard structure

Best Conditions

• Year-round — the curly tail produces action in any water temperature and clarity
• Clear to murky water — natural colors for clear, reaction colors for stained
• Open water, grass edges, and structure on jighead and Carolina rig
• Any depth — equally effective shallow on buzzbait and deep on Carolina rig
• Multi-species — bass, pike, walleye, and inshore saltwater species

Best For

Key Features

• 5" curly tail profile — proven fish-catcher for decades across multiple species
• Natural swimming action — subtle vibration and flash at any retrieve speed
• Yamamoto soft plastic formula — supple for great hook penetration, durable through multiple fish
• Versatile rigging — jighead, spinnerbait, buzzbait, swim jig, Carolina rig
• 5 proven color options
• 20 per pack

Models & Specs

Size: 5" | Count: 20 per pack | Water Type: Freshwater & Inshore Saltwater

Tackle Express Tips

1. Match jighead weight to depth — Use a 1/8–1/4 oz jighead for shallow presentations (under 10ft) where you want a slow, natural fall. Move to a 3/8–1/2 oz jighead for deeper water (10–25ft) or when you need to cover water faster. The 5" curly tail produces action at any retrieve speed — the slower the better in cold water.
2. Green Pumpkin for natural bottom, Cream White for shad — Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (#297) is your go-to in clear water over natural bottom. Switch to Cream White (#036) or Smoke w/ Large Black Flake (#150) when bass are keying on shad in open water, and use Cinnamon w/ Black Flake (#176) in stained water for a natural crawfish-matching color.
3. Slow down on the spinnerbait — The 5" Single Tail Grub adds significant bulk and a slower fall to a spinnerbait — use this to your advantage by slowing your retrieve speed. The extra bulk causes the spinnerbait to helicopter and flutter on the pause, which is often when fish commit. If fish are short-striking, slow down before switching colors.

FAQ

Q: What jighead size works best with the 5" Single Tail Grub?
A: A 1/4 oz round jighead is the standard starting point for most presentations. Use a 1/8 oz for a slower fall in shallow water or when fish are finicky, and a 3/8–1/2 oz for deeper water or when you need to cover water faster. A 3/0–4/0 hook is the right size for the 5" body.

Q: Is the 5" Single Tail Grub good for walleye and pike?
A: Yes — the 5" profile is an excellent size for walleye on a jighead and for pike on a larger jighead or as a spinnerbait trailer. Cream White and Smoke w/ Large Black Flake are top walleye colors, while Baby Bass and Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake work well for pike in clear water.

Q: How does the 5" compare to smaller grub sizes?
A: The 5" is the go-to when you want a bigger profile to target medium to large bass or multi-species. It adds more bulk and a slower fall as a trailer compared to smaller sizes, and produces more water displacement on a jighead. Choose the 5" when you want to target larger fish or when a bigger profile gets more bites in your conditions.

The Owner Twistlock XXX Shank Hook is unique with its TwistLOCK™ Centering-Pin Spring (Patented) attached to the hook eye. Baits can be permanently secured by inserting the pin in the center of the nose of a soft plastic, which can then be twisted (screwed) onto the TwistLOCK™ coil spring so that any bait will rig perfectly every time! The hook's open gap allows for more positive and effective hook sets. Ideal for weedless-style Carolina rigging and Texas rigging of big tube baits and beefy soft plastics. Features include a 30° eye-bend, XXX-strong forged shank, Super Needle Point, and black chrome finish.

Key Features:

• TwistLOCK™ Centering-Pin Spring: Patented design for perfect bait rigging
• XXX-Strong Forged Shank: Maximum strength for big fish
• 30° Eye-Bend: Optimal angle for weedless rigging
• Super Needle Point: Razor-sharp for instant penetration
• Open Gap Design: Positive and effective hook sets
• Black Chrome Finish: Corrosion resistance and sleek appearance
• Permanent Bait Security: Twist-on design keeps baits in place

Performance Advantages:

• Perfect Rigging Every Time: TwistLOCK spring centers bait perfectly
• Permanent Bait Security: Screwed-on baits won't slide
• Maximum Strength: XXX-strong for big bass and heavy cover
• Improved Hook Sets: Open gap for positive hookups
• Weedless Performance: 30° eye-bend for cover fishing
• Superior Penetration: Super Needle Point for instant hooksets

Ideal Applications:

• Weedless Carolina rigging
• Texas rigging big tube baits
• Beefy soft plastic presentations
• Heavy cover bass fishing
• Situations requiring permanent bait security
• Big bass fishing with large baits
• Any application where baits need to stay perfectly rigged

Recommended Baits:

• Big tube baits
• Beefy soft plastics
• Creature baits
• Large worms

Rigging Instructions:

• Insert Pin: Place centering-pin in center of bait nose
• Twist Onto Spring: Screw bait onto TwistLOCK coil spring
• Perfect Alignment: Bait will rig perfectly every time

When you need hooks with patented TwistLOCK™ Centering-Pin Spring, XXX-strong forged shank, 30° eye-bend, Super Needle Point, open gap design, and Black Chrome finish for weedless Carolina and Texas rigging of big tube baits and beefy soft plastics, the Owner Twistlock XXX Shank Hooks are the choice of serious bass anglers.

Note: Patented TwistLOCK design ensures baits rig perfectly every time and stay permanently secured.

The Major Craft Jigpara Vertical Tungsten Jigs is expertly designed to excel in deep waters and strong currents. Its heavy tungsten material reduces drag and creates a compact profile, enabling a precise and effective vertical presentation for challenging fishing conditions.

With its small size, this jig is ideal for luring fish fixated on smaller bait and can be your secret weapon when larger jigs fail. Perfect for handling strong currents or targeting depths requiring precision, the Major Craft Jigpara Tungsten Jig is a must-have for enhanced jigging success.

Does NOT come with hooks.

The Deps Circuit VIB Blade Bait is a meticulously designed and tested Japanese blade bait that serves as a highly realistic baitfish imitator using top-quality componentry to catch fish in a wide range of conditions. Engineered for versatility and effectiveness, this premium blade bait delivers the vibration and action that triggers strikes from bass feeding on small baitfish.

Across the back, the Circuit VIB features two rigging slots that allow anglers to change the amount of vibration from a tight vibration to a wide wobble using the included snap—without ever having to re-tie. This innovative design lets you quickly adjust to changing conditions and fish preferences, making it incredibly versatile for different presentations and depths.

Armed with two Ryugi double hooks to catch those short-striking fish, the Deps Circuit VIB Blade Bait excels at vertical jigging deep structure, burning across grass flats, and catching schooling fish that are feeding on small baitfish. The realistic profile combined with premium hooks ensures superior hookup ratios even when bass are finicky or striking short.

Key Features:

• Dual Rigging Slots: Change vibration from tight to wide wobble without re-tying
• Included Snap: Quick-change system for adjusting action on the fly
• Ryugi Double Hooks: Two premium double hooks for catching short-striking fish
• Realistic Baitfish Profile: Highly detailed design imitates small forage
• Premium Japanese Construction: Top-quality componentry for durability and performance
• Versatile Presentations: Works for vertical jigging, burning, and yo-yoing
• Multiple Sizes Available: 3/8oz and 1/2oz options for different depths and conditions
• Excellent Castability: Compact design allows for long, accurate casts

Specifications:

• Type: Blade bait / lipless crankbait
• Hooks: Two Ryugi double hooks
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, walleye

Retrieve Techniques:

• Vertical Jigging: Yo-yo presentation on deep structure and ledges
• Lift-and-Drop: Vertical jigging with pauses to trigger strikes
• Burning Retrieve: Fast retrieve across grass flats and shallow cover
• Slow Roll: Steady retrieve along bottom for suspended fish
• Rip-and-Fall: Aggressive rips followed by controlled falls

Rigging Options:

The dual rigging slots allow you to customize the action:

• Front Slot: Produces tight, fast vibration for aggressive presentations
• Rear Slot: Creates wide wobble for slower, more subtle action
• Quick-Change Snap: Switch between slots instantly without re-tying

Ideal Applications:

• Vertical jigging on deep structure, ledges, and drop-offs
• Burning across grass flats and shallow vegetation
• Schooling fish feeding on small baitfish
• Cold water conditions when bass are deep
• Clear to moderately stained water
• When bass are keying on shad or small forage

When you need a versatile blade bait that delivers realistic baitfish imitation with adjustable action and premium components, the Deps Circuit VIB is the choice of serious anglers targeting bass in a wide range of conditions.