berkley powerbait maxscent lil ’ super trooper craw
The Lil ’ Super Trooper Craw from Berkley is exactly what you ’ d expect from the big brother of the Lil ’ Trooper : flashier and better for applications that require moving more water . The biggest difference between the original and the Lil ’ Super Trooper is the size of the craw claws , which add some heft and movement despite the overall length ( 2 1 / 2 inches ) remaining the same .
A Ned rig bait by design , the Lil ’ Super Trooper takes “ subtle ” and drops it on its head . If you ’ re having a hard time getting bit on a small stick worm , adding some extra flair with big pinchers and more action might be the way to go . Like the Lil ’ Trooper , the Lil ’ Super Trooper is available in 10 realistic colors in packs of eight for $ 7.99
$ 7.99 | berkley-fishing . com
googan squad happy trailer
A soft plastic unlike any other , the Happy Trailer from Googan Squad is an amalgam of a lot of different baits – though it ’ s hard to say it looks like any one thing . And that ’ s the appeal of this particular bait , marketed as a trailer primarily for swim jigs , bladed jigs and spinnerbaits because of the unique shape and cut directions of the different sections of the body that displace a ton of water and give the Happy Trailer some wild thumping action .
The Happy Trailer is available in almost all the colors you ’ d need to match the skirt on your favorite jig or spinnerbait and is a reasonable $ 6.99 for a pack of six .
$ 6.99 | googansquad . com
Color : summer craw
Color : watermelon copper
gamakatsu g-shield tungsten flipping weight
A flipping weight is just a hunk of metal that sinks your bait , right ? If you want to get existential about it , sure , but if you prefer to see the forest for the trees , you understand how subtleties in your metal weights can go a long way in catching more and bigger fish . Gamakatsu understands those subtleties as well , and it ’ s abundantly clear with the new G- Shield lineup of tungsten weights .
The flipping weight in particular is especially innovative for its use of a large composite insert that ’ s meant to be big enough to shield entire knots and even the eye of your favorite flipping hook for supreme abrasion and snag resistance . Tack on a chip-resistant matte finish and the size of the weight stamped on the outside for easy identification and you have the last line of flipping weights you ever need to try . Available from 3 / 8 ( pack of three ) to 1 1 / 4 ounces ( pack of one ) for $ 9.59 to $ 12.99 at tacklewarehouse . com .
$ 9.59 – 12.99 | gamakatsu . com
gamakatsu g-shield tungsten hybrid swing head
If you ’ ve never tried a swing head for soft plastic presentations , this is the one to check out . Like the rest of the G-Shield lineup , the matte finish is chip-resistant with the weight stamped right on it , and every design element of the weight was carefully considered , right down to the quality wire harness and recessed line tie .
Perfect for slow-rolling creatures and worms around snaggy cover or worked through grass and around brush and rock , the Gamakatsu G-Shield Tungsten Swing Head is a versatile must-have , especially for anglers who like to target offshore bass .
$ 6.99 – 11.99 | gamakatsu . com picasso shakey vibe and magnum shakey vibe bladed shaky head
The Shakey Vibe and Magnum Shakey Vibe bladed shaky heads from Picasso are the best of both worlds in many ways . Building on the traditional shaky head ( designed around stout 5 / 0 and 8 / 0 hooks and quality coil bait keeper ), the addition of a clear blade simply provides anglers with more options for presentations . Want to still crawl and hop a worm over rocks and around ledges ? No problem . Need to cover water with a craw or creature bait ? It can do that , too , and certainly gives fish a new-ish look – like a smaller-profile vibrating jig sans skirt .
The regular Shakey Vibe features a 5 / 0 Gamakatsu jig hook and comes in black and green pumpkin finishes in 3 / 16 , 1 / 4 and 3 / 8 ounces . The Magnum version features a Gamakatsu Magnum jig hook and is available in the same two colors in 1 / 2 , 3 / 4 and 5 / 8 ounces .
$ 6.99 – 7.89 | picassooutdoors . com
Shakey Vibe
z-man micro finesse shroomz
Magnum Shakey Vibe
As finesse as finesse gets , the Micro Finesse ShroomZ heads from Z-Man are best for use when the fishing is ultratough and bass simply need a compact , unintrusive offering to entice them to bite . Built on the same platform as Z- Man ’ s other high-quality Ned rig heads , the Micro Finesse ShroomZ head is simply scaled down to feature size 4 ( 1 / 10- and 1 / 15-ounce models ) and size 6 ( 1 / 20 and 1 / 30 ) hooks and welded wire bait keepers to keep your Z-Man ElaZtech or similar soft plastic baits in place . While ideal as a quiet offering for pressured fish , the Micro Finesse ShroomZ heads also have their place in panfish and crappie tackleboxes as well as for small creeks , streams and ultra-clear water environments .
$ 4.99 | zmanfishing . com
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