Saltwater Hard Baits

The Halco Max 130 is a great trolling and casting lure for salt and freshwater species.  The Max 130 can be trolled at high speeds of up to 12 knots and has very little trolling resistance due to it's slender profile.  The slim tail design gives it excellent hook exposure for great hook sets.  

Crafted in Australia, Halco engineered the Max 130 to hook fish and stand up to the mightiest catches. Its construction, including hooks, split rings, and hardware, are robust—capable of bringing in tuna up to hundreds of pounds. Furthermore, with a variety of attractive colors, you can easily find the ideal lure for your fishing conditions.

Although mainly a trolling lure, the Max 130 can be used in a cast and retrieve method as well.  Use a high speed reel and burn it back for the correct action on the lure.  It measures 5 1/2" and 2.82 ounces.  Give it a try on tuna, yellowtail, barracuda, wahoo, stripers, and many other aggressive species.  

The hooks and hardware on all Halco products is as tough as it gets.  You can fish them with confidence, even on tuna over 300lbs.  The split rings and treble hooks are 4X strong and with the wire through construction, the fish will give up far before the lure will.  

The finish is second to none with bright colors and extreme details.  No small detail has been overlooked and is certain to catch fish from The Gulf to Southern California.  Tie on a Halco Max 130 and hang on tight.

130mm/5.12" / 80g/2.82 oz. 

The Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110 is great for inshore saltwater and surf fishing.  We've fished it for years in the surf and have many halibut, large perch, and several corvina.  You can straight wind it or rip and pause, but either way it can be deadly effective.  Try both techniques alternating between casts to figure out what they fish want.  We prefer a 7'6" to 8' medium to medium heavy rod, 3/8oz to 1oz with a fast action. Our favorite line is 12 lb Seaguar Abrazx because in the sand and rocks, it holds up.  

 The Flash Minnow 110 and all of the Lucky Craft CIF lures come with saltwater grade tin hooks for strength and anti-rust properties.  When you are looking for bigger fish or exotics, this is the bait for you.  Available in lots of colors, try some new colors out, you'll be surprised at the results.

5/8 oz

4.5" Length

Depth: 2ft

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.  

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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.

Clear Choice Poppers

Clear Choice Poppers have become a staple in the saltwater scene in recent years and especially effective on tuna.  This durable popper throws a long distances and brings fish and tuna to the surface with its unique cup design.  The clear plastic on this lure makes fish less weary but the actions and silhouette is more than enough to entice a bite.  It comes in three sizes and all have line-through technology.

Clear Choice Ghost Popper 150:

 5.9" (150mm)

2.1 oz (58g)

A secret a few years back and our BEST SELLER, this 150 Clear Popper has been out producing 5 to 1 over every other surface lure out there. Now available and made better than the original that came and still comes with a rust promoting square "stamped" steel wire through. The GHOST 150 comes standard with 4 or 5x Origin hooks as well as a round stainless one piece wire through where you can crimp directly onto the front eyelet with 100lb or heavier line. Heavy Duty split rings also come standard. Tie it on with no worries, this 150 GHOST POPPER has caught tons of 200lb Bluefin with zero problems.

Clear Choice Popper 170:

 6.7" (170mm)

2.9 oz (82g)

The largest of the GHOST POPPERS weighing in at 2.9oz and just under 7 inches. This Cow Catcher can be thrown on heavier set ups when the big boys are present and lighter gear is not the best choice. Casts great into the wind also, a must have in your CLEAR CHOICE arsenal!

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 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 Nomad DTX Minnow range represents the pinnacle of saltwater hard bait trolling lures. They have been proven to troll faster, dive deeper and always run straight and are the new standard by which all other saltwater hard baits are judged.

Patented Autotune Tow-point System which allows the lure to self centre. No more pulling out, swimming to the side or having to constantly adjust your blue-water trolling baits to make them swim straight.

140mm - Floating - 1.75oz - 30ft - 2 to 10kn

The Nomad Tackle VERTREX MAX soft vibe is all about maximum vibration and maximum depth. It has a lifelike action that sinks level and straight, getting down to the fish faster. The deep body profile combined with finely tuned internal weights delivers a soft vibration bait with a huge vibration at super slow speed and even more vibration at higher speeds. The amount of vibration you can achieve at slow speeds just gently hopping this lure on or near the bottom is what sets the Vertrex Max apart from all other soft vibration baits. The deeper body with a wide belly design ensures that even at slow speeds the Vertrex Max is vibrating and attracting attention. The Vertrex features a full wire internal construction for extra strength and is fitted with the ultimate BKK hooks so you can fish it straight out of the box.

Vertrex Max Soft Vibe is suited to be fished at depths from 40ft-200ft of water. The Vertrex Max can be fished in a similar way to a slow pitch jig. The best technique is to drop them to the bottom and then use 3-10 slow lifts with a short pause off the bottom to get it vibrating on the lift and then as it glides back down on the drop it will often get hit. They can be worked fast or slow, but the Vertrex Max is has huge vibration at slow speeds making it highly effective for this technique.

The Halco Roosta Popper 160 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 160 Specs

We all know longer casts mean more water covered and the Rapala X-Rap Long Cast allows you to do just that.  Rapala has increased the weight of the 14 size to 1 7/8oz from the original X-Rap which weighs 1 1/2oz.  That's 3/8oz more weight for approximately 25% additional casting distance.  If you make 100 casts at 30 feet per cast you'd cover 3000 feet.  By using the Rapala X-Rap Long Cast, that means you will cover 750 more feet in the same period of time!  That a lot of acreage covered just by using this lure.  

We are excited about fishing this long cast version for yellowtail, calico bass, and tuna.  Often times the fish are boat shy and getting just a few yards more on a cast can make that difference between a good day and a great day.  They all feature 3X strong VMC single tin hooks for maximum penetration and strength.

Sinking 

Silent (No rattles, we like that!)

Size 12 - Swim Depth 4-5 feet, 4-3/4" Long, 1-1/4oz

Size 14 - Swim Depth 4-5 fee, 5-1/2" Long, 1-7/8oz

The Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow catches a variety of game fish and has grown amazingly fast in popularity. It is a versatile, long casting bait designed for a fast, ripping style retrieve that produces an erratic side-to-side swimming action to draw predator’s attention. It features a weight transfer system for easier, longer casts; realistic scale pattern and 3-D eyes; heavy duty saltwater hooks.

13F - Floating - 5 1/8in - 7/8oz

15F - Floating - 6in - 1 1/9oz

The Clear Choice Tuna Propper 160 is the latest addition to the Clear Choice Lure collection. It comes with 5x hooks and HD hardware, so it can be used right away. Species such as Big Tuna, GT's, and Snappers will be irresistibly drawn to this lure. It can be deployed by simply casting it out, or it can be slowly trolled through clean water following the boat, something not doable with most cast-able topwater baits. Its design mimics that of a flying fish or injured baitfish, leading to intense strikes. Prepare yourself for explosive action on the rod!

• 160mm / 6.3in. 
• 80g / 3.0oz
• Long distance casting
• Heavy Duty Everything

The Ima Big Stick topwater lure is the result of years of development by the Japanese engineering team at Ima and professional angler, Randy Pringle. Extremely easy to fish and impart excellent action, the Big Stick doesn't require a big swimbait rod either, it's actually designed for use with conventional gear. The bait's rear weighted design allows the bait to start up its characteristic action as soon as you start your retrieve, and it also helps increase casting distance and accuracy.

In addition to highly detailed finishes, massive eyes and a unique head, designed to push significant volumes of water, the Ima Big Stick also features eight individual sound chambers that when fished fast creates a huge ruckus, but also allows it to be popped subtly along the surface. Featuring a durable wire-through construction, heavier split rings and Owner hooks, the Ima Big Stick can stand up to any trophy fish - bass, musky, pike, stripers and various saltwater species. It will spit like a magnum popper, walk like the hardest-sashaying walking bait, and anglers don't have to be experts to make it do its thing.

Length: 7"

Weight: 1.75oz (50g)

Type: Pencil Surface Popper

Hooks: Owner ST-66 #1/0

The Nomad Design Riptide is a premium range of saltwater stickbaits and poppers engineered for serious anglers targeting powerful predators like tuna, GT (giant trevally), kingfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi. Designed in Australia and tested in the harshest fishing environments, Riptide lures are known for their lifelike action, long casting ability, and exceptional durability.

Key Features:

• Long casting design for covering more water and reaching distant fish

• Realistic, darting baitfish action that triggers aggressive strikes

• Internal Matrix Metal Plate System for extreme strength and hook hold

• Heavy-duty ABS construction built to withstand brutal saltwater battles

• High-quality finish and paintwork for maximum visual appeal

Whether you're fishing from the shore, boat, or reef edge, Nomad Riptide lures are ideal for topwater and sub-surface fishing. Perfect for offshore anglers looking to catch their next trophy fish.

Comes fitted with 2 x Inline Single Hooks.

The Rapala X-Rap XRMAG-30 dives down to 30 feet while trolling.  Each lure is tank tested and approved by the Rapala staff and is guaranteed to swim true.  The hooks are 4X strong and the hardware is matched so you won't loose fish due to equipment failure. We recommend not changing hooks or split rings out as they are perfectly matched for the lure.  We sharpen our hooks if they dull but if you need to change them out, they are VMC hooks. 

You can troll these lures up to 12 knots but we always pull them at 7 to 9 knots. The larger baits like the 20 and 30 size require larger line in the 60 to 80lb range because of the drag from the larger lip.  When the bigger fish are holding deeper, these deeper running baits are just what the doctor ordered.  

2.5 oz

6 1/4"