The Gami Jig might take part of its name from the hook that it carries: a super-sharp Gamakatsu. The head is also made with a UV flash that’s sure to stand out in murky or deep water.
AR Lures’ treble hooks are chemically dipped for strength and attraction. AR Lures says they’re made using the finest Japanese hooks.
Upgrading to larger hooks on topwaters and some other plugs can alter the action in ways you wonât like. But Ownerâs ST-58 Trebles are made with new Zo Wire, which is much stronger than similar diameter wire, so you can get away with larger hooks without adding weight.
Ownerâs TwistLock Jig Rig is an upgrade over the popular Jig Rig in that it incorporates the Centering-Pin Spring attachment for threading on plastic baits instead of an offset hook. Great for shaky applications. The free-swinging weight enhances lure movement.
Attach this little gizmo to a bait’s rear treble hook, and it will not only add weight to the tail of your bait to increase casting distance and ballast (so some baits will suspend), it will also add action so your baits become more erratic and draw more strikes. The ball is tungsten, so it’s heavy for its size.
Run this onto the back of your favorite swim jig to add flash and vibration to the bait. It’ll look more like a spinnerbait, but retain the profile of a jig.
The new Gamakatsu Swivel Shot Octopus spins like a top without twisting line. This swivel shot only needs one knot making it easy to attach to the main line, adjustable and perfect for making long, deep casts.
Mustad has introduced variations of finer and thicker models of its soft plastic hook, the Grip-Pin. It has a no-slip, no-slide design making them perfect for deeper fishing.
This umbrella rig is equipped with interchangeable wire harnesses that are ready to accept spinning blades or jigheads rigged with swimbaits or whatever you like to use on your umbrella rigs.
Berkley’s new Gulp! jigheads are tailor-made for Gulp! products but any soft plastic will feel right at home.
Lazer Trokar has gone wacky with hook designs. The new TK97 and TK97W are designed with an extra-wide gap to accommodate worms of all sizes; the spacing provides ample room to position baits perfectly for horizontal presentations. The up-eye and point angle of the Trokar wacky hooks provides for increased hook-up and retention rates.
Designed by Elite Series pro Mike Iaconelli for multiple presentations, the Rugby Jig features an extra wide gap hook with an offset just below the jighead that secures any soft plastic and creates a lifelike presentation on the rest. Itâs coupled with the VMC signature three-degree offset âtweakâ hook point and a recessed eye for added bass mesmerizing action. Available in two colors, black and green pumpkin, anglers can choose from eight weights, including 1/16 ounce, 1/8 ounce, 3/16 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 5/16 ounce, 3/8 ounce, 1/2 ounce and 3/4 ounce.
Umbrella rig, multi-lure rig, Alabama Rig, whatever you want to call them, theyâre popular and theyâre here to stay. Plus, they catch fish. Taylor Manâs Multi-Lure Rig is made with beefy swivels and snaps; and it has a lifelike head and a swivel up front to cut down on line twist. The composite head reduces weight dramatically and is available in six colors.
On Ownerâs new Wacky Jighead, the weight position and hook orientation were designed for the ideal wacky presentation. This jighead also features a V-bend in the gap for baits to sit in the âsaddleâ and not slide up or down to less desirable positions. An all new hook was designed to accommodate the largest of wacky baits and the weedguard allows anglers to fish in and around cover. The hook is black chrome finish and a super needle point.
When targeting oversize bass, you need oversize tackle right down to the hook. Eagle Clawâs new 7/0 worm hooks are just what you need when throwing 10-inch-plus plastics. The gap is wide enough to hold a bulky worm body while giving the point all the room it needs to find home and wrestle your trophy to the boat.
Yum Flash Mob
Yum has a wide variety of umbrella rigs, and this one may have the most flash appeal. The Flash Mob is available in two sizes; and affixed to each arm is either a Colorado or willow spinner blade, your choice.
