Hookup Baits Replacement Bodies Big Game

Keep Your Big Game Jig in the Water

Hookup Baits are hand-crafted in San Diego and built around a simple idea: shape, color, and action working together to trigger more bites. When the soft body wears out — and it will, because fish are eating it — you don't need to replace the whole jig. These replacement bodies snap onto your existing 1oz or 1.5oz Big Game jig head and you're back in the spread in seconds. Five bodies per pack means you're covered for a full trip.

Designed in San Diego, Built for What's Biting

Hookup Baits designs and manufactures all their products in San Diego, CA. The Big Game body profile is engineered to mimic the baitfish that yellowtail, tuna, and calico bass are actually feeding on — anchovies, sardines, and other local forage. The jig can be cast, jigged vertically, or trolled, giving you maximum versatility across techniques and conditions.

When Your Body Wears Out Before the Fish Do

Soft plastic bodies take a beating — from fish, from rocks, from repeated casts. Buying replacement bodies instead of whole new jigs saves money and keeps your proven jig head in rotation. If you've already dialed in the right color and action for your local bite, these bodies let you stay on that setup without starting over.

Pick Your Color for the Conditions

• Red Crab — high-contrast attractor color, great in low-vis or stained water
• Chovy — anchovy-match profile, a go-to when 'chovies are the primary forage
• Sardine Green — natural sardine imitation, effective in clear water and bright conditions
• Pearl White — versatile, high-flash color that works across species and conditions
• Mint — subtle, translucent color for pressured fish and clear water

Three Ways to Fish It

• Cast and retrieve — work the body like a swimbait along kelp edges and structure
• 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 open water
• Offshore pelagic fishing when fish are keyed on baitfish
• Any situation where matching the local forage profile gives you an edge

Best For

• Yellowtail and calico bass on cast-and-retrieve presentations
• Bluefin and yellowfin tuna on vertical jigs and trolling
• Anglers who already fish Hookup Baits Big Game jig heads and want to stock up on bodies
• Anyone looking to extend the life of their existing jig investment

Key Features

• Brand: Hookup Baits (designed & manufactured in San Diego, CA)
• Fits: 1oz and 1.5oz Big Game jig heads
• Pack contents: 5 replacement bodies
• Colors: Red Crab, Chovy, Sardine Green, Pearl White, Mint
• Techniques: Cast, vertical jig, troll
• Target species: Yellowtail, tuna, calico bass

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 Big Game jig head.

Tackle Express Tips

• Match body color to the forage — Chovy and Sardine Green when anchovies or sardines are the primary bait, Pearl White or Mint when fish are less keyed on a specific color.
• 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.
• Red Crab is a sleeper color for calico bass around kelp — don't overlook it when the standard baitfish colors aren't producing.

FAQ

What jig heads do these bodies fit?
These replacement bodies are designed specifically for Hookup Baits 1oz and 1.5oz Big Game jig heads. They are not designed for other jig head brands or sizes.

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

Can I troll these or are they cast-only?
The Hookup Baits Big Game body is versatile — it can be cast and retrieved, jigged vertically, or trolled. The action holds up across all three presentations.