LABOR DAY TACKLE CLEAROUT

The Big Hammer Perch Grub is a compact, versatile soft grub built for anglers who fish both salt and fresh water. At 1.75 inches, it's the right size for a wide range of species — from surf perch, halibut, corbina, and croaker in the surf zone to crappie, bass, panfish, and smallmouth in freshwater lakes and rivers. It also works well on smaller saltwater bass and shallow rockfish when fish are keying on smaller forage.

Rig it on a light jig head and work it slowly through the surf, along structure, or over shallow flats. The grub tail produces a natural, pulsing action on the retrieve that draws strikes even from finicky fish.

Key Features

• 1.75" profile — compact size ideal for perch, crappie, panfish, and finesse presentations
• 25 per pack — great value for high-volume surf and freshwater fishing
• 18 colors available — wide selection for matching local forage in salt and fresh water
• Versatile applications — surf, inshore, shallow rockfish, freshwater lakes and rivers
• Target species — halibut, surf perch, corbina, croaker, crappie, bass, panfish, smallmouth

Specs

The Big Hammer 3" Swimbait is a West Coast staple built for anglers who know that presentation matters. Its distinctive square tail generates an erratic, darting action that triggers reaction strikes from bass, calico, halibut, and more — even when fish are finicky. Imagine dropping this bait along a rocky ledge and watching it flutter on the fall, drawing up a calico that had ignored everything else all morning.

The soft yet durable plastic holds up through multiple fish on the less toothy species, and the bait pairs perfectly with a Big Hammer jig head. Fish it slow on a light head for suspended fish, or go heavier and let it sink to the bottom before starting your retrieve. We recommend gluing the head to the plastic once rigged to prevent the body from pulling off on short strikes. The Owner Stinger Harness is also a great option for converting those short bites into landed fish.

Features

• Square tail design for erratic, strike-triggering action
• Soft, durable plastic — holds up through multiple fish
• Versatile depth range — adjust with jig head weight
• Available in 15 proven West Coast color patterns
• Pairs with Big Hammer jig heads and Owner Stinger Harness
• Ideal for bass, calico, halibut, and inshore species
• Sold individually

Specs

The Nomad Madmacs High Speed Trolling Lure is a sinking super high speed trolling minnow capable of being trolled at speeds of up to 20kn for the 6" - 8" Model and up to 15kn for the 10" Model. Visit the Nomad Design Youtube channel for details on rigging to achieve maximum speed. The Madmacs can also be trolled as slow as 5kn and has an amazing vibrating action even at very low speeds due to the Autotune system. 

It features the pat. Pending Autotune system which allows it to always troll straight and to run perfectly and with an amazing action at a huge range of speeds.  The ability to troll at all speeds makes this a must have lure in every spread. They will run at a depth of around 8-15ft when trolled at slower speeds and around 3-4ft depth when trolled super fast.

Featuring a machine-stamped stainless steel plate & full body foam core construction, it is one of the toughest lures available, and is up to any challenge. Fitted with super strong BKK hooks and Heavy Duty split rings the Nomad Madmacs is ready for battle.

The Madmacs High Speed Trolling Lure from Nomad Tackle is the result of decades of data collection and world-class design, based on the charter experience of the Nomad Sportfishing charter business. Every lure is crafted with a specific purpose in mind, and each lure is balanced and tested to ensure maximum efficacy. It works perfectly with the chosen hooks.

 The Roboworm 4 1/2" Straight Tail Worms have become a staple for finesse fishing, looking back to the days of the 'hand poured' finesse worms so popular on the West Coast more than a decade ago.

The Straight Tail Worms are surprisingly effective, especially during the warmer months when fish pressure and boat traffic are at their peak. Roboworm uses state-of-the-art robotic technology to create consistent, well-defined colors every time. It also allows them to create unique color combinations, usually only found in 'hand poured' worms.

The super soft plastic Strait Tail Worms end up having a very sensitive, alluring action complete with a Salt Release System that provides a burst of salt when a fish bites ' causing them to hold on longer for solid hook-sets.

Qty: 10 Per Pack

Hookup Baits Big Game Jigs have a slightly bigger profile then the same weighted HUB Bullets, for the predators looking for a bigger meal.  Great spiral action on the fall and a side to side shift on a slow retrieve making The Hookup Baits very deadly in the presence of predators. Made in San Diego and are garlic infused to ensure they're fully enticed. 

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

•   4"
• 1oz and 1.5oz 
• 2 Per Pack 

The PK-5 is the size most calico bass are eating most of the year. Five inches of paddle-tail profile — big enough to move water and get noticed over structure, small enough that a fish doesn't have to think about it.

Short version: 5", half an ounce, four baits per pack, weedless through a 4/0 or 5/0 hook. This is the workhorse in the Pickle Kick lineup and the default choice for open water, boiler rock, and umbrella rig arms.

What It Does in the Water

The body shape and tail were developed through computational fluid dynamics testing, which in practice means the tail kicks at slow speeds instead of needing to be burned to come alive. That matters over structure, where you want the bait crawling through the zone rather than racing past it.

The plastisol is on the firm side of soft. It costs you a little tail action compared to the softest baits on the shelf, and it buys you fish per bait — a calico that would shred a soft plastic in one grab tends to leave this one fishable.

Rigged on a swing head or a weighted EWG, the hook point tucks into the body slot and the bait comes through kelp stringers and rock without loading up.

Where It Earns Its Keep

• Slow-rolling boiler rock and kelp at Catalina and the outer islands — the bread-and-butter calico presentation.
• Open water over schooling bait, where the 5" profile matches most of what's swimming.
• Surf fishing on a lighter head, worked through troughs and along structure.
• Umbrella rig arms — the standard bait for a five-arm A-rig. See below.

Rigging It

Match a 4/0 or 5/0 hook to the body. Run the point up through the belly and out the top so it sits in the slot — buried too deep and you lose hookups, sitting too proud and you lose the weedless advantage.

Head weight sets the fall speed and the depth you can hold. A Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head in 1/2 oz is the general-purpose pairing; drop to 1/4 oz for shallow calm water, go 3/4 or 1 oz for deeper structure and current.

How many packs a five-arm umbrella rig takes

Buy the baits in one color if you want the school to read as one school. Some anglers run four matching and one odd bait as a target — both work, and two packs covers either.

Picking a Color

Color names are fun and mostly not the point. What matters is contrast against the water you're in:

Pro Tips from the Tackle Express Crew

• Slow down. The tail works at a crawl. Most anglers fish this bait faster than it wants to be fished and never see what it does.
• Keep the hook point in the slot. Buried in the plastic costs you hookups; riding proud costs you the weedless advantage. It should sit flush.
• Re-seat it after every few fish. The bait slides down the shank and starts running crooked long before it looks damaged.
• Buy two colors, not five. One natural and one dark covers most SoCal days better than a box of one-offs.

Common Mistakes

• Too much head for the depth. A heavy head drags the nose down and kills the tail. Use the lightest head that holds your zone.
• Wrong hook size. Under 4/0 and the gap won't clear the body on the hookset.
• Buying one pack for an umbrella rig. Four per pack, five arms. One pack leaves you an arm short.
• Fishing a torn bait because it still looks fine. A split at the hook slot lets the bait spin, and a spinning bait twists your line.

Specifications

Colors are listed in the selector above and change with each production run. Hooks and jig heads are sold separately.

What's Included

Four PK-5 swimbaits per pack, in the color selected. Hooks, jig heads, and the umbrella rig are sold separately. A five-arm rig takes two packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many baits come in a pack?
Four.

What hook size does the PK-5 take?
4/0 or 5/0. Anything smaller and the gap won't clear the body on the hookset.

What jig head weight should I use?
1/2 oz covers most calico fishing. Drop to 1/4 oz in shallow calm water; go 3/4 or 1 oz for depth and current. Use the lightest head that holds your zone.

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

How many packs do I need for a five-arm umbrella rig?
Two. Five arms, four baits per pack — you'll finish with three spares, which you will use.

PK-3, PK-5, or PK-7 — which one?
PK-5 is the everyday size and matches what calicos eat most of the year. Drop to the PK-3 inside harbors and bays when the bait is small. Go PK-7 when you want a bigger meal and you're on a rod that can throw it.

Can I use it in freshwater?
Yes. It's a saltwater bait by design and market, but the same slow-roll presentation works on largemouth.

How long does one bait last?
Depends entirely on what eats it. The plastisol is firmer than most soft baits specifically so a fish doesn't end the bait's day in one grab, but no soft plastic is permanent — change it when the hook slot splits.

Gear That Goes With It

• Warbaits Neck Breaker Swing Head — the standard head for this bait, two per pack.
• Kicker PK-Rig Umbrella Rig — five-arm rig with quick clips.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-3 — harbor and bay size.
• Kicker Pickle Kick PK-7 — larger profile.
• Kicker Booty Spin — same body 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 on the same water you do. Not sure which color for the conditions you're headed into, or how many packs your setup takes? Call us or come in — we'd rather work it out at the counter than have you guess.

The Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worms have become a staple for finesse fishing, harkening back to the days of the 'hand poured' finesse worms so popular on the West Coast more than a decade ago.

The Straight Tail Worms are surprisingly effective, especially during the warmer months when fish pressure and boat traffic are at their peak. Roboworm uses state-of-the-art robotic technology to create consistent, well-defined colors every time. It also allows them to create unique color combinations, usually only found in 'hand poured' worms. The super soft plastic Straight Tail Worms end up having a very sensitive, alluring action complete with a Salt Release System that provides a burst of salt when a fish bites ' causing them to hold on longer for solid hooksets.

Style: Straight Tail Floating Worm

Size 6"

Qty: 10 Per Pack

Hookup Baits Large Jigs have to be one of the most popular sizes Hookup Baits produces, the 5/8oz Red Crab and Mint are known as the "White Seabass Special"

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

• Approximately 4 inches
• 3/8oz and 5/8oz 
• 2 Per Pack

The Owner Stinger ST-66 4X Treble Hooks are perfect for upgrading and beefing up the factory rigged treble hooks on your favorite baits.

4X strong for almost unbendable strength, the Owner Stinger-66 4X Trebles also feature a short shank for fewer snags and three super sharp power points and a corrosion resistant vacuum-tinned finish to stand up to the rigors of saltwater and brackish conditions.

Key Features:

• 4X Strong: Almost unbendable strength
• Vacuum-Tinned Finish: Corrosion resistant
• Short Shank: Fewer snags
• Three Super Sharp Power Points: Maximum penetration
• Saltwater Tough: Stands up to rigors of saltwater
• Owner Quality: Premium treble construction
• Factory Upgrade: Beef up factory hooks

Performance Advantages:

• Almost Unbendable: 4X strong construction
• Fewer Snags: Short shank design
• Super Sharp: Three power points for hooksets
• Saltwater Resistant: Vacuum-tinned for corrosion resistance
• Brackish Conditions: Stands up to harsh environments
• Factory Upgrade: Perfect for beefing up lures

Ideal Applications:

• Saltwater fishing
• Brackish water fishing
• Tuna fishing
• Big game lures
• Factory hook upgrades
• Heavy duty hard baits
• Any application requiring 4X strength

Pack Quantities:

• #4: 8 per pack
• #2: 7 per pack
• #1: 6 per pack
• #1/0: 6 per pack
• #2/0: 5 per pack
• #3/0: 6 per pack
• #4/0: 5 per pack
• #5/0: 5 per pack

When you need 4X strong treble hooks with almost unbendable strength, vacuum-tinned corrosion resistant finish, short shank for fewer snags, three super sharp power points, and saltwater toughness for upgrading and beefing up factory rigged treble hooks on your favorite baits for tuna and big game fishing, the Owner Stinger ST-66 4X Treble Hooks are the choice of serious saltwater anglers.

Note: 4X strong for almost unbendable strength. Vacuum-tinned finish for saltwater and brackish conditions. Short shank for fewer snags. Three super sharp power points. Perfect for upgrading factory hooks.

Hookup Baits Medium Jigs are a 3" tube jig pre-rigged with a 1/8oz or 1/4oz jighead in a pack of three. The Hookup Baits have been proven to catch the hard to catch bass and trouts in the lake all the way to the SoCal finicky Bluefin on micro-bait.

There are many ways to fish the hookup bait but casting it out and letting it fall on a tight line will pendulum it down in an arc.  This can be very effective since it allows the bait to swim as it falls.  This is effective when fish are suspended in the column and not on the top or bottom.

If fish are on the bottom, we like to let it sink to the bottom and pop it off the bottom and then allowing it to sink back down.  Continue this retrieve all the way back to the boat or shore.

If they are in the upper part of the column, cast and start retrieving soon after the lure hits the surface.  Most of the time a slow and steady retrieve works best but you can also burn it on the surface for very active surface feeding fish.

Tie a Hookup Bait on and see what method works best for you.  The bottom line is these baits get bit on salt and fresh water fish.

• 3"
• 1/8oz and 1/4oz
• 3 Per Pack

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.

The Owner ST-36 Treble Hook is the go-to replacement hook for serious hard bait anglers. Its Super Needle Point is razor-sharp straight out of the package, and the Black Chrome finish provides reliable rust resistance in both fresh and saltwater. Light wire 1X construction keeps the hook weight minimal so your crankbaits, jerkbaits, and topwaters run exactly as designed — no altered action, no nose-diving, just clean, balanced presentation.

It's no coincidence that manufacturers like Lucky Craft spec Owner trebles as OEM hardware. When you're upgrading dull factory hooks or replacing damaged ones, the ST-36 is the benchmark for light wire treble performance. Check out the full line of Lucky Craft Lures.

Best For

• Techniques: Crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwater walking baits, hard swimbaits, inline spinners, spoons
• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, striped bass, calico bass
• Use Case: OEM replacement hooks, upgrading factory trebles, light wire applications where hook weight matters
• Wire Strength: 1X light wire — ideal when lure balance and action are the priority

Key Features

• Super Needle Point — Surgically sharp out of the box, no honing required
• Black Chrome Finish — Rust-resistant coating for fresh and saltwater durability
• 1X Light Wire Construction — Minimizes hook weight to preserve lure action and balance
• OEM Quality — Used by Lucky Craft and other premium lure manufacturers
• Wide Size Range — Available in sizes 20 through 3/0 to fit virtually any hard bait

Tackle Express Tips:

• Use these 1X light wire hooks for lures that use a lightwire hook from the manufacturer.  If you change the hook to a heavier hook, the lure may not swim correctly.
• Have extra hooks and split ring pliers handy, light wire hooks can break or ben easily when removing the hook from the fishes mouth. Pittbull Split Ring Pliers are very effective.

Owner Treble Hook Strength Guide

The Lead Masters Scampi Lead Head is a purpose-built jig head for fishing scampi plastics, single-tail grubs, and swimbaits on the bottom for Rockfish, Lingcod, and Halibut. The large bait keeper barb on the head locks scampi plastics and soft baits securely in place through repeated drops and retrieves without the bait sliding down the hook shank. Premium CAD tin hooks provide corrosion resistance in saltwater environments and maintain hook point sharpness over multiple trips. Each head is marked with its weight for quick identification in the tackle box. Available in 13 plain weights from 3/8 oz to 24 oz and 3 Glow weights (6, 8, and 12 oz) for deep water and low-light rockfish applications.

Note: Additional shipping charges may apply for larger sizes.

Key Features

• Large Bait Keeper Barb — Scampi & Soft Bait Security — The large barb molded into the head locks scampi plastics, grubs, and soft baits securely in place; prevents the bait from sliding down the hook shank during the drop, retrieve, and on the hookset — a critical feature when fishing heavy scampi plastics and large soft baits at depth where re-rigging is time-consuming; also keeps live bait and frozen bait (squid, sardines) secured on the hook.
• Premium CAD Tin Hooks — Corrosion Resistance — CAD (cadmium) tin hooks provide corrosion resistance in saltwater environments; the tin finish protects the hook from rust and oxidation during extended saltwater exposure; premium hook quality maintains point sharpness over multiple fishing trips without the rapid degradation of standard plated hooks in saltwater.
• Hook Size Matched to Weight — Hook size scales with jig weight across the full range: 1/0 for 3/8–1/2 oz, 5/0 for 3/4–3 oz, 8/0 for 4 oz, 10/0 for 6–12 oz, and 12/0 for 16–24 oz; the hook gap is properly matched to the scampi or soft bait size at each weight for reliable hooksets on Rockfish, Lingcod, and Halibut.
• Glow Versions — Deep Water & Low-Light Rockfish — Available in 6, 8, and 12 oz Glow for deep water rockfish fishing where luminescent jig heads provide a visibility advantage in the dark conditions below 100 ft; charge the Glow head under a UV light or flashlight before dropping for maximum glow intensity and duration at depth.
• Wide Weight Range — 3/8 oz to 24 oz — The full weight range covers inshore halibut fishing (3/8–1 oz in shallow water) through deep water rockfish and lingcod fishing (4–24 oz in 100–400+ ft of water with strong current); the 16 oz and 24 oz sizes are purpose-built for deep water rockfish fishing in strong current where lighter heads cannot reach the bottom.

Size & Pack Count Guide

Best For

• Rockfish — Scampi & Grub Presentations — The primary application; rig a scampi plastic or single-tail grub on the Scampi Lead Head and drop to the bottom in rockfish territory; the large bait keeper barb keeps the scampi secured through repeated drops and retrieves; use heavier weights (4–24 oz) for deep water rockfish in 100–400+ ft of water, Glow versions for deep water where light penetration is minimal.
• Lingcod — Larger hook sizes (8/0–12/0) and heavier weights (4–24 oz) for Lingcod presentations with large scampi plastics and swimbaits; Lingcod are aggressive bottom predators that respond well to large profile baits presented on the bottom in rocky structure.
• Halibut — Lighter weights (3/8–1 oz) with 1/0 and 5/0 hooks for halibut presentations with scampi plastics and grubs in shallow to mid-depth water; the bait keeper barb keeps the scampi secured during the slow, bottom-dragging retrieve that is most effective for halibut.
• Live Bait & Frozen Bait — The large bait keeper barb also secures live bait and frozen bait (squid, sardines) on the hook for bottom fishing presentations; effective for any bottom species that responds to bait-tipped jig head presentations.

The Owner Mosquito Hooks have a wide variety of uses for light line or smaller fish applications. They work great for small live bait, worms, drop shot, and small trout and crappie plastics. Features include a black chrome finish, fine wire forged shank with an offset, and Super Needle Point.

Key Features:

• Black Chrome Finish: Corrosion resistance and stealth
• Fine Wire Construction: Light weight for small baits
• Forged Shank: Added strength without excess weight
• Offset Design: Better hookup ratio
• Super Needle Point: Razor-sharp for instant penetration
• Light Line Optimized: Designed for finesse applications
• Versatile Uses: Multiple light line techniques

Performance Advantages:

• Light Wire: Doesn't impede small baits
• Fine Wire Penetration: Easy hooksets on light line
• Forged Strength: Strong despite fine wire
• Sharp Performance: Super Needle Point for hookups
• Versatile Applications: Multiple light line uses
• Black Chrome: Corrosion resistant and low visibility

Ideal Applications:

• Small live bait fishing
• Worm fishing
• Drop shot fishing
• Small trout plastics
• Crappie plastics
• Light line finesse fishing
• Smaller fish applications

Recommended Baits:

• Small live bait
• Worms
• Small trout plastics
• Crappie plastics
• Finesse soft plastics

When you need hooks with black chrome finish, fine wire forged shank, offset design, Super Needle Point, and light line optimization for small live bait, worms, drop shot, and small trout and crappie plastics, the Owner Mosquito Hooks are the choice of serious light line anglers.

Note: Fine wire forged shank with offset and Super Needle Point. Wide variety of uses for light line or smaller fish applications. Also available in red finish. Pro Packs available in black chrome only.

Premium Swim Jig Heads for Swimbait Fishing

The Warbaits Swim Jig Heads deliver premium swim jig performance designed for serious bass anglers who demand natural swimming action with swimbaits and soft plastics. Built with quality construction and optimized swim jig design, these jig heads provide exceptional swimming action, weedless capability, and proven effectiveness for targeting bass around cover and structure. The Swim Jig Heads represent Warbaits' commitment to creating quality swim jig heads for bass fishing.

Advanced Swim Jig Head Design

• Streamlined Head: Hydrodynamic design provides natural swimming action
• Weedless Design: Recessed hook eye and head shape allow fishing through cover
• Optimized Weight: Balanced design for ideal swimming depth and action
• Quality Hook: Sharp premium hook ensures solid hooksets
• Versatile Design: Works with various swimbaits and soft plastic trailers

Premium Construction Features

• Durable Construction: Quality materials withstand repeated use and big bass
• Sharp Hook: Premium hook provides reliable hooksets on strikes
• Balanced Design: Optimized weight distribution for natural swimming action
• Quality Finish: Durable finish ensures long-lasting performance
• Proven Design: Time-tested swim jig configuration triggers strikes

Swim Jig Bass Fishing Applications

The Warbaits Swim Jig Heads excel in swim jig bass fishing applications. Perfect for swimming through grass and vegetation, working around wood and structure, fishing shallow cover, targeting bass in heavy cover, or any situation where weedless swimming presentations are critical. The streamlined head design provides natural swimming action while the weedless design allows you to work it through heavy cover where big bass hide.

Key Features

Warbaits Quality

Warbaits has been creating quality fishing lures for serious bass anglers, and the Swim Jig Heads continue this tradition with optimized swim jig design and premium construction. Every jig head is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure consistent performance. From weekend anglers to serious swim jig specialists, the Warbaits Swim Jig Heads deliver the natural swimming action and weedless performance that bass anglers demand.

Experience the premium swim jig head performance that serious bass anglers trust. The Warbaits Swim Jig Heads aren't just jig heads—they're precision tools built for swim jig fishing success.

Catch more bass in heavy cover with Warbaits Swim Jig Heads—where streamlined design meets weedless performance.

The Glide Bait That Made Glide Baits Mainstream

The River2Sea S-Waver is a two-piece hard glide bait built around River2Sea's exclusive pin-and-tenon hinge and finished with a soft PVC tail. That combination produces the wide, unhurried S-shaped swimming motion the bait is named for. It comes in two sizes — the 120S at 4.75" and the 168S at 6.75" — and both run sub-surface at roughly a foot on a steady retrieve.

Why Anglers Reach for the S-Waver

Most hard baits announce themselves. The S-Waver doesn't. The hinge lets the two halves swing wide and glide on a straight, slow retrieve without any rod input at all, so the bait covers water with a big, lazy profile that reads as an unhurried baitfish rather than something fleeing. On pressured fish that have refused everything faster, that difference is the whole point.

The Problem With Working a Glide Bait Too Hard

The most common way to fish this bait badly is to fish it like a jerkbait. Hard twitches kill the glide and collapse the S into a stutter. The hinge is doing the work — your job is mostly to reel slowly and stay out of its way. A twitch is for changing direction and triggering a follower, not for generating the action.

What Sets It Apart

• River2Sea's exclusive pin-and-tenon hinge — the source of the S-action
• Soft PVC tail that keeps swimming when the body pauses
• Two-piece hard body in two sizes, 4.75" and 6.75"
• Sub-surface runner at roughly one foot on a steady retrieve
• River2Sea BN treble hooks fitted from the factory
• Twenty-two size and color combinations in stock, including trout, bluegill, and shad patterns

The Right Pick If…

• You're fishing clear water where fish get a long look at the bait
• You want to cover water without burning a lure past fish
• You're targeting bigger-than-average bass and willing to trade bite count for size
• You've watched fish follow and refuse faster presentations

Choosing Your Size

• 120S — 4.75", 1 3/16 oz: The approachable size. Throwable on a heavy bass rod, fewer refusals, and it still draws quality fish. Start here if this is your first glide bait. Fitted with #4 and #6 trebles.
• 168S — 6.75", 1 5/8 oz: The big-fish size. More water displaced, more commitment from the fish that eat it, fewer bites overall. Wants a proper swimbait rod. Fitted with two #2 trebles.

Best Techniques

• Straight slow retrieve: The default. Cast, let it settle, and reel slowly and steadily — the hinge generates the S without any help
• Pause and glide: Stop the reel mid-retrieve and let the bait coast sideways. Most strikes on the 168S come on the glide, not the pull
• Twitch to trigger: When a fish follows without committing, one sharp twitch turns the bait ninety degrees and often converts the follow
• Count down over structure: Both sizes sink slowly, so you can count them down to a specific depth before starting the retrieve

Best Conditions

• Clear to lightly stained water — the action is visual, and fish need to see it
• Pressured lakes and reservoirs where fast reaction baits have stopped working
• Open water, points, and the outside edges of grass and timber
• Pre-spawn and fall, when bigger fish are actively hunting larger forage

Best For

• Species: Largemouth and smallmouth bass across both sizes; pike, musky, and striped bass more commonly on the 168S
• Techniques: Slow straight retrieve, pause-and-glide, twitch-to-trigger, countdown
• Environments: Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, open water, points, grass edges, timber

Key Features

• Two-piece hard glide bait with pin-and-tenon hinge
• Soft PVC tail
• Available in 120S (4.75", 1 3/16 oz) and 168S (6.75", 1 5/8 oz)
• Sub-surface running depth, approximately 1 ft
• River2Sea BN treble hooks — #4 and #6 on the 120S, two #2 on the 168S
• Eight colors in the 120S, fourteen in the 168S
• Trout, bluegill, shad, perch, and bone patterns available

Models & Specs

120S colors: Rainbow Trout, Lite Trout, Party Crasher, Baby Bass, Warden, Bluegill, Abalone Shad, Bone.
168S colors: Rainbow Trout, Lite Trout, Hitch, Party Crasher, Baby Bass, Warden, Bluegill, Abalone Shad, Bone, Yellow Perch, Crystal Minnow, Powder, Terminator, You Know It.

Tackle Express Tips

• Slow down, then slow down again: Nearly everyone fishes this bait too fast the first few trips. If you think you're reeling slowly enough, take another turn per second off it.
• Match the color to what they're eating: Rainbow Trout and Lite Trout on trout-stocked reservoirs, Bluegill around spawning flats and docks, Bone and Powder when the water is stained or the light is flat.
• Don't undergun the 168S: At 1 5/8 oz it's a genuine swimbait rod bait. Throwing it on a standard heavy bass setup costs you distance and beats up the rod.

FAQ

Which size should I start with?
The 120S. At 4.75" and 1 3/16 oz it casts on gear most bass anglers already own, it draws more bites than the larger size, and it still catches quality fish. Move to the 168S once you're confident in the retrieve and specifically hunting bigger fish.

How do I actually fish a glide bait?
Cast it, let it settle, and reel slowly and steadily — the pin-and-tenon hinge creates the S-action on its own with no rod work. Pause occasionally and let it coast sideways; that glide is when most strikes happen. Save sharp twitches for turning the bait when a fish follows without eating.

Is this a topwater bait?
No. The S-Waver is a sub-surface glide bait that runs roughly a foot down on a steady retrieve. If you're after a surface walking bait, that's a different category entirely.

The Halco Roosta Popper 135 is perfect for targeting game fish that are aggressively  attacking bait fish near or on the surface.  The hardware on these poppers is of the highest quality and will stand up to big fish like tuna, GT's, dorado, and peacock bass. They are best used with a heavy spinning rod and reel due to the higher inches of line retrieved per crank.  We prefer to have braided line with a short 3' top shot of monofilament or fluorocarbon.

While designed with a blooping style retrieve in mind, the Roosta Haymaker can be simply wound in at speed or trolled for excellent results.The recommended method of retrieval for best results is to point the rod tip at the lure, retrieve any slack line and firmly sweep the rod tip in a downward motion approximately 45 degrees. Allow the lure to rest for several seconds and if a fish hasn't taken the lure repeat as necessary.

Roosta Popper 135 Specs

The Salas 7X Jr is 2.1 oz in a 5 3/8" body — the lightest iron Salas makes. It's built for finesse surface fishing: light line, light tackle, and situations where a full-size surface iron is too heavy to work correctly. At 2.1 oz the 7X Jr dances on the surface rather than pushing through it, creating the erratic side-to-side action that calico bass, picky yellowtail, and light-bite fish respond to when heavier irons get refused. If you're fishing 15–20 lb fluorocarbon on a spinning or light conventional setup, this is your iron.

Light Enough to Work, Heavy Enough to Cast

The challenge with light surface irons is castability — at 2.1 oz the 7X Jr is light enough to work the surface properly but still heavy enough to cast on appropriate tackle. On a 7–8 ft spinning rod in the 15–25 lb class you get adequate distance for calico and inshore yellowtail fishing without the setup being so heavy that the iron gets pushed underwater on the retrieve. This is the iron for calico bass kelp edge fishing, light-tackle yellowtail when the bite is picky, and any situation where a 3–5 oz iron is simply too much weight for the technique or the fish.

Hand-Cast in Southern California

Like all Salas irons, the 7X Jr is hand-cast in California — individually poured, not mass-produced offshore. Six colors cover the conditions most common in inshore and nearshore fishing: mint and sardine patterns for clear water, Green Black for kelp-edge calico situations, Scrambled Egg for low light, and Blue and White for anchovy-forage days.

The Right Pick If...

• You're fishing calico bass on the kelp edge with light spinning or conventional gear
• Yellowtail are on top but picky — refusing heavier irons and responding better to a smaller, lighter presentation
• You're fishing 15–25 lb fluorocarbon or light braid and want an iron that balances correctly on that tackle weight
• Fish are hitting small bait near the surface and a 3+ oz iron is too heavy to stay in the strike zone
• You want to pair with the 7X Jr Heavy for same-profile coverage from surface to mid-water column

Best Fishing Techniques

• Surface casting — fast erratic retrieve: Cast past the school or structure, engage immediately, and crank fast with rod tip up; the light body dances erratically on the surface and draws reaction strikes
• Slow surface walk: Reel slowly and let the iron wander side to side; effective for calico bass holding tight to kelp who want a slower-moving target
• Burn and pause: Fast retrieve with brief pauses; the iron flutters slightly on the pause and often draws the strike during the hesitation
• Near-surface swing: Cast across current and let the iron swing through the water column at 1–5 ft depth with a slow retrieve; works for yellowtail staged near the surface in current

Best Conditions

• Calm to moderate surface conditions where fish are visibly working on top
• Kelp edge and nearshore reef fishing for calico bass
• Light bait conditions — small sardines, anchovies, smelt
• Light-tackle setups: spinning or light conventional in the 15–25 lb class

Best For

• Calico bass — kelp edge and structure fishing with light gear
• Yellowtail — finesse surface fishing when fish are picky or on small bait
• Bonito and barracuda — fast surface retrieve; the light iron matches the small bait these species are often eating
• Any inshore species responding to light surface iron presentations

Key Features

• Weight: 2.1 oz
• Length: 5 3/8"
• Hand-cast in Southern California
• 6 color options covering sardine, mint, kelp-edge, and anchovy patterns
• Lightest iron in the Salas lineup — built for finesse surface presentations on light tackle
• Rigged with split ring; add a treble or single hook depending on target species

Color Guide

Tackle Express Tips

• For calico bass on the kelp edge, Green Black and Green Sardine are the two most consistent colors. Fish tight to the kelp canopy — cast so the iron lands within a foot of the kelp line and start your retrieve immediately. Calico bass strike fast and close to cover; a hesitant presentation gives them time to return to structure.
• At 2.1 oz, the 7X Jr pairs best with a 7–8 ft spinning rod in the 15–25 lb class or a light conventional setup with similar ratings. Too heavy a rod overpowers the iron and prevents it from working correctly on the surface; too light and you lose casting distance and the ability to drive a hookset.
• For yellowtail that are on top but refusing heavier irons, step down to the 7X Jr and speed up your retrieve significantly — fast enough that the iron skips and skitters. This triggers reaction strikes from fish that are watching but not committing to slower presentations.

FAQ

What's the difference between the 7X Jr and the 7X Light?
Both are surface irons but different sizes. The 7X Jr is 2.1 oz at 5 3/8" — lighter and shorter, designed for light-tackle calico bass and finesse yellowtail fishing. The 7X Light is 3.5 oz at 6 3/8" — heavier and longer, casts farther and works better in wind or when you need more distance. Choose the 7X Jr for lighter setups and picky fish; choose the 7X Light when you need casting distance or heavier current.

What hook setup works best for the 7X Jr?
For calico bass, a single Siwash hook (Owner Stinger Siwash 2/0–3/0) is the local standard — better hookup rate in cover and less risk of fouling on kelp. For yellowtail and open-water species, a small treble (Owner ST-36 or similar in #2–1/0) gives more hook exposure for faster-moving fish. Match hook size to the split ring — don't oversize the hook or it will affect the iron's surface action.

Can I yo-yo the 7X Jr?
At 2.1 oz it's too light for effective yo-yo work at any meaningful depth. If you need yo-yo coverage with the same 7X Jr profile, the Salas 7X Jr Heavy (4.8 oz) is the same body built for the yo-yo retrieve.

Shop More Salas Irons

• Salas 7X Light — 3.5 oz full-size surface iron for distance and wind
• Salas O Pop — 3.2 oz with a concave face for surface commotion
• Salas 7X Jr Heavy — same body, 4.8 oz, for when fish hold deep

The Okuma Rockaway SP Surf Rods are designed specifically for the SoCal surf perch fisherman, though these versatile rods can be used anywhere an angler would like. These rods are dialed in for what surf perch anglers are looking for with lightweight and responsive 24/30-ton carbon rod blanks that are sensitive, with enough backbone to really set the hook on the predators roaming the surf.

The components on the Okuma Rockaway SP rods are well thought out. These rods are designed with a 50/50 tip over butt ferrule connection giving it a solid feel. They feature SeaGuide XQ series 316-stainless steel deep press guide frames that are designed to protect the inserts from the rough elements of surf fishing. The inserts themselves are Zirconium for both braided and monofilament lines. The Rockaway SP also has a SeaGuide stainless steel hook keeper, as well as a minimalized EVA split grip configuration to bring down the weight and keep you casting all day up and down the beach.

Key Features:

• 24/30-Ton Carbon Blanks: Light and responsive construction with sensitivity and backbone
• Tip Over Butt Ferrule: 50/50 connection for improved balance and solid feel
• SeaGuide XQ Series Guides: Angled 316 stainless steel deep press guide frames
• Zirconium Inserts: Compatibility for both braid and monofilament lines
• Protected Guide Design: Deep press frames protect inserts from rough surf elements
• SeaGuide Hook Keeper: Stainless steel, double legged Trapezoid design
• Minimal EVA Split Grip: Reduced weight and improved balance for all-day casting
• SoCal Surf Perch Specific: Dialed in for surf perch fishing applications
• 1-Year Limited Warranty: Backed by Okuma quality assurance

Specifications Table:

All models are 2-piece rods with 7+TIP guides and 12-1/2" rear grip.

Construction Details:

• Blank Material: 24/30-ton carbon for optimal strength-to-weight ratio
• Ferrule Design: 50/50 tip over butt connection for solid feel
• Guide System: SeaGuide XQ series 316 stainless steel with Zirconium inserts (7+TIP)
• Grip Material: Minimal EVA split grip configuration
• Hook Keeper: SeaGuide stainless steel double legged Trapezoid
• Handle Style: A-style for comfortable all-day casting

Ideal Applications:

• Southern California surf perch fishing
• Beach fishing for surfperch, corbina, and barred perch
• All-day casting sessions up and down the beach
• Finesse presentations in the surf zone
• Fishing in rough surf elements
• Light to medium surf fishing applications
• Versatile surf fishing anywhere anglers would like

When you need a lightweight surf rod specifically designed for SoCal surf perch fishing with 24/30-ton carbon construction, SeaGuide XQ series guides, and minimal EVA split grip for all-day comfort, the Okuma Rockaway SP Surf Rods are the choice of serious surf perch anglers.

All Rods are packaged with extreme care! Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.