Jackall Riser Bait 007

Make a fleeing baitfish the easiest target on the surface. The Jackall Riser Bait 007 uses an upward-angled metal lip to climb toward the surface on the retrieve, then skitter and skip like a minnow trying to escape. Its erratic, panicked action gives bass a moving target to chase and creates the kind of surface commotion that can turn feeding activity into a topwater strike.

At 2.75 inches and 5/16 oz, the 007 offers a compact baitfish profile with two sharp Japanese treble hooks. Choose it when fish are chasing small forage near the top and you want a lively escape action rather than a slow pop-and-pause presentation.

More Than a Quiet Wake

This is not simply a subtle subsurface wake bait. The upward metal lip is designed to bring it up quickly and generate an erratic skipping action across the surface. That movement is its main advantage when bass are willing to chase. When fish want a nearly stationary target, a slower popper or soft-plastic presentation may be the better choice.

Put It in Front of Chasing Fish

Best for: surface-feeding largemouth and smallmouth bass, schooling-fish situations, compact baitfish presentations, and covering open water with a moving topwater. Try it around visible bait schools, points, and open pockets where you have room to retrieve without fouling the trebles. Low light and overcast conditions are good starting opportunities, but visible feeding activity is the stronger cue.

For a different surface cadence, keep a Heddon Zara Spook available as a walking-bait alternative. If fish stop chasing on top, a Zoom The Fluke 4-inch offers a soft-plastic follow-up.

The Details Behind the Skip

• Upward-angled metal lip: creates lift during the retrieve rather than driving the lure downward like a conventional diving bill.
• Erratic surface action: imitates a baitfish skittering away from predators.
• Compact profile: a small-forage option for bass feeding near the surface.
• Two Japanese treble hooks: factory-equipped for fishing straight from the package.
• Eight color choices: select your preferred finish from the available variants.

007 Models & Specs

Let the Lip Create the Escape

Cast beyond the feeding area when practical, take up slack, and begin retrieving to bring the bait toward the surface. Start with a consistent retrieve, then adjust your speed until it produces the skittering action you want. You do not need to force a traditional walking-bait rhythm to make the upward lip work. Use tackle rated for a 5/16-oz lure, with enough give to help keep treble-hooked fish connected.

Tackle Express Tips

• Watch the bait first: make a short test retrieve beside the boat or bank to find a speed that produces the desired rise and skip.
• Cast beyond the commotion: retrieve through the edge of feeding activity instead of landing directly on top of it.
• Stay composed on the strike: keep reeling until you feel the fish, then load the rod smoothly rather than reacting only to the splash.

Before Your First Cast

Is the Riser Bait 007 a topwater lure?
Yes. Its upward-angled metal lip brings it toward the surface on the retrieve, where it creates an erratic skipping action. It should not be described as a bait designed never to break the surface.

How is it different from a walking bait?
The Riser Bait uses its metal lip and retrieve to create a rising, fleeing-baitfish presentation. A traditional walking bait relies on rod cadence for its side-to-side surface movement.

When should I choose the 007?
Choose it when bass are chasing small baitfish near the surface and you want an active, compact topwater presentation. Switch approaches if fish consistently prefer a slower or subsurface target.

Does it come with hooks?
Yes. The Riser Bait 007 comes equipped with two Japanese treble hooks.