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Since the first fishing lures were carved out of wood and molded out of plastic, designers have been joining the growing craze of plopper baits is the Berkley Choppo 120. Its plopping motion and sound makes largemouth angry — and like all of the other hard baits in the Berkley line, it's paint job will be irresistible to fishermen.
Since the first fishing lures were carved out of wood and molded out of plastic, designers have been joining the growing craze of plopper baits is the Berkley Choppo 120. Its plopping motion and sound makes largemouth angry — and like all of the other hard baits in the Berkley line, it’s paint job will be irresistible to fishermen.
The Strike King Magnum Game Hawg is a larger 5.25-inch version of the existing 4-inch Game Hawg.
The Strike King Magnum Game Hawg is a larger 5.25-inch version of the existing 4-inch Game Hawg.
The Salmo Rattlin' Hornet 3.5 is a small-profile is bound to be a demon on ponds, rivers and creeks — and when you find finicky bass on big water, it'll be a fantastic option.
The Salmo Rattlin’ Hornet 3.5 is a small-profile is bound to be a demon on ponds, rivers and creeks — and when you find finicky bass on big water, it’ll be a fantastic option.
The 6th Sense Cloud 8 MiniMag square bill crankbait just looks sharp. In areas where bluegill are the chief forage, it's likely to be dynamite.
The 6th Sense Cloud 8 MiniMag square bill crankbait just looks sharp. In areas where bluegill are the chief forage, it’s likely to be dynamite.
As jointed swimbaits go, the Animated Lure 5.25-inch robotic swimbait looks good enough to put inside a shadow box and hang on the wall. The fish should like it, too.
As jointed swimbaits go, the Animated Lure 5.25-inch robotic swimbait looks good enough to put inside a shadow box and hang on the wall. The fish should like it, too.
The Bill Lewis MR-6, which as the name implies dives to about 6 feet, is a compact bait with a 2.5-inch body. It has prespawn big fish written all over it
The Bill Lewis MR-6, which as the name implies dives to about 6 feet, is a compact bait with a 2.5-inch body. It has prespawn big fish written all over it
The Biovex USA Joint Zari 65 is just one more in a long line of realistic-looking craws.
The Biovex USA Joint Zari 65 is just one more in a long line of realistic-looking craws.
In describing the Wiggle Bomb, the owners of Chasebaits Australia pose this question: Is it a tadpole, a fish or a mouse? I don't think the bass will know — and with the action those legs create, I don't think they'll care.
In describing the Wiggle Bomb, the owners of Chasebaits Australia pose this question: Is it a tadpole, a fish or a mouse? I don’t think the bass will know — and with the action those legs create, I don’t think they’ll care.
Soft-plastic lizards are nothing new, but for some reason, the Culprit 7-inch Water Dragon is a head turner. It just looks like the kind of critter that would make a bass mad enough to bite.
Soft-plastic lizards are nothing new, but for some reason, the Culprit 7-inch Water Dragon is a head turner. It just looks like the kind of critter that would make a bass mad enough to bite.
The Duo Realis Koshiinmushi almost looks like the perfect combination between something you'd use on a fly rod and something you'd throw on traditional bass fishing tackle. It's built for fish that are feeding on insects — and that happens a lot.
The Duo Realis Koshiinmushi almost looks like the perfect combination between something you’d use on a fly rod and something you’d throw on traditional bass fishing tackle. It’s built for fish that are feeding on insects — and that happens a lot.
Crawfish imitations are evolving every day, and the Live Target Hollow-Body Crawfish is another prime example of just how lifelike they've become.
Crawfish imitations are evolving every day, and the Live Target Hollow-Body Crawfish is another prime example of just how lifelike they’ve become.
This slick, little crankbait has a tight wobble that creates the realistic profile of an injured baitfish. Plus, it'll look good hanging on the rack inside the tackle store — and that hooks fishermen.
This slick, little crankbait has a tight wobble that creates the realistic profile of an injured baitfish. Plus, it’ll look good hanging on the rack inside the tackle store — and that hooks fishermen.
Once again, can crawfish baits get any more realistic? This is the Hard Crawfish Lure from Ningbo Chiye Fishing Tackle.
Once again, can crawfish baits get any more realistic? This is the Hard Crawfish Lure from Ningbo Chiye Fishing Tackle.
One look at the Salmo Squarebill tells you it's not the average squarebill crankbait. It comes in both 2- and 2.5-inch models, and the company says it's made of a proprietary foam material that will make it one of the more durable squarebills on the market.
One look at the Salmo Squarebill tells you it’s not the average squarebill crankbait. It comes in both 2- and 2.5-inch models, and the company says it’s made of a proprietary foam material that will make it one of the more durable squarebills on the market.
Everyone was anxious to see what Savage Gear would enter in the ICAST Best of Show contest this year, considering they took home trophies the last two years with the Suicide Duck and the 3D Bat. This year, they introduced the 3D Snake — and before you scoff, consider that I was fishing with Bassmaster Elite Series star Keith Combs earlier this year when he caught a bass that spit up a 27-inch water snake.
Everyone was anxious to see what Savage Gear would enter in the ICAST Best of Show contest this year, considering they took home trophies the last two years with the Suicide Duck and the 3D Bat. This year, they introduced the 3D Snake — and before you scoff, consider that I was fishing with Bassmaster Elite Series star Keith Combs earlier this year when he caught a bass that spit up a 27-inch water snake.
Let's be honest. The Boyd Duckett Wiggle Bug from Trophy Technology just looks good.
Let’s be honest. The Boyd Duckett Wiggle Bug from Trophy Technology just looks good.
Want a realistic-looking frog? Look no further than Freddy the Frog from Westin. The bait's frog-like action is complemented by a glass rattle stick with internal steel balls.
Want a realistic-looking frog? Look no further than Freddy the Frog from Westin. The bait’s frog-like action is complemented by a glass rattle stick with internal steel balls.

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